Food pantries in the Lone Star State have lost over $50 million in funding this year, with more projected cuts to come.

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The United States doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips, or military technology.

State labor investigators struggle to process more and more paycheck complaints, with millions of dollars in workers’ pay at ...

Douglas Menjivar is a survivor and activist. He’s also married to a U.S. citizen, but he was caught up in the president’s ...

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The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented ...

Congressman Marc Veasey arrived at an ICE facility Monday in his latest attempt to follow up on the Observer's reporting.

The workers for Programa Compañeros, a nonprofit that provides supplies and assistance to vulnerable populations in Juárez, ...

The Satanic Panic ruined reputations and led to years of mistrust. Today’s Rainbow Panic risks dehumanizing our neighbors and ...

An Austin literary shop has branched out into loud concerts, cementing a place in the city’s DIY music scene. Photos, ...

Despite the protest, I felt kindness and connection at the Keller–Southlake event.