As we celebrate Pride Month, I am struck by the contrast of what I know to be true about this region and what the popular ...

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The NSA whistleblower, with a memoir coming later this year, faces the barriers for Texans with felony records.

Traditional Afghan wrestling—known as Pehlwani—is a popular pastime for boys in the south-central Asian nation.

They are Dinastía Charra, a team of escaramuzas from Alvarado who perform intricate competitive riding to music. It’s ...

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Brownsville ISD Honor Student . For a third time, the Cameron County District Attorney's Office had asked for more time to pursue criminal charges against 11-year ...

These young Texas women are recognized champions in the Mexican national sport of charrería. Get our latest in-depth reporting straight to your inbox.

Molly Ivins’ official editorial run at the Texas Observer lasted six years, from 1970 through 1976; unofficially, it lasted a little longer—her syndicated columns appeared in these pages and ...