A new book from late author Richard Parker brims with El Paso pride, teasing out the small stuff that make the city unique.

Editor’s Note: Author Richard Parker died early last month, after this review was published in print and days after ...

Joelle DiPaolo is the Observer’s legislative intern covering the 2025 session. She is currently a senior journalism major at ...

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Dems could do little but sound the alarm on vouchers—and warn the $7.7-billion school-finance package is still not enough.

More than 50 years later, some Houston families still wait for confirmation that their sons and brothers were among the ...

Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a ...

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In response to the Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive—while ICE refuses ...

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history ...