A few months back, Governor Greg Abbott wailed about the threats coming from “socialist cities like Austin, Houston, and Dallas.” Whether or not you share my excitement about the possibilities of a socialist Texas triangle, Abbott’s definition of socialism is … Continued
Following an order from a Travis County judge, the Republican Women’s Caucus (RWC) Fund and a man named John Braun have been identified as the names behind controversial text messages sent to Texans earlier this month purporting to offer resources … Continued
Texas hasn’t sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988, yet with Election Day closing in, the state is looking at the closest thing to a toss-up race in a generation. Some Republicans are wringing their hands as the … Continued
Texas Observer reader, It’s that awkward edition of the magazine again when we send the issue out into the void of printing and shipping without knowing how, just a couple weeks later, nationwide elections will shake and shape the future … Continued
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Plans are advancing on the Gulf Coast of Texas for an enormous seawater desalination … Continued
