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Strangest State: Skulls, Shells, Smugglers, and Sheriffs
The post Strangest State: Skulls, Shells, Smugglers, and Sheriffs appeared first on The Texas Observer.
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'Suicide by Cop': How a Poorly Defined Term Shifts Accountability for Lost Lives
In the early hours of July 24, someone placed a call to Austin's 911 dispatch. The male caller told the operator he was looking out of his window and saw a teenager who may have had a gun. He wasn't certain it was a weapon, but the person was "messing wit
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Observer Masthead Additions and a Farewell
I'm proud to announce that the Observer has hired Mary Tuma, a freelance contributor since 2020, as a staff writer covering reproductive rights and politics starting late next month. Mary has been a leading reporter on repro rights in Texas for more than
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What the Data Says About Electricity Shutoffs During Sweltering Texas Summers
In July 2024, the city-owned electric utility in Georgetown recorded two disconnections for nonpayment for every 10,000 residential accounts it served. In Garland, outside Dallas, the city-owned utility recorded 250, data shows. Same state, same month. Ne
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