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- Market Served: Metropolitan Area
- Address: 307 W. Seventh St., Austin, TX 78701
- Phone: (512) 477-0746
More by Forrest Wilder
Tax and Divertnew
Texans pay billions in special fees and taxes for worthwhile programs. Why does the money go elsewhere?
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
05-05-2011 |
Policy Issues
The Fire Down Belownew
As a gas-drilling frenzy in North Texas continues, residents fight for the truth--and brace for the worst.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
12-08-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Shale Gas, Barnett Shale
Texas Could Soon Have 12 New Coal-Fired Power Plants. What Gives?new
The Texas coal rush threatens to throw a monkey wrench into the nation's long-delayed efforts to stem global warming. If all 12 plants are built, they would add upwards of 80 million tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere every year.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
11-18-2009 |
Environment
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Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Defeatednew
In the end, after the 13-hour filibuster and all the wrangling over rules, Wendy Davis and her fellow Texas Democrats could do only so much. In the end, it was the citizens in the gallery who made the difference late Tuesday night.
The Texas Observer |
Carolyn Jones |
06-26-2013 |
Politics
Tags: wendy davis, Texas SB 5
The Boy from Haskellnew
Rick Perry's small-town Texas politics.
The Texas Observer |
Saul Elbein |
09-23-2011 |
Politics
Can Rick Perry Govern?new
Rick Perry is a terrific campaigner, but has accomplished little in office.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
08-15-2011 |
Elections
Connie Scott: The Sheepish Revolutionarynew
A Tea Party freshman grapples with the bitter realities of governing in Austin.
The Texas Observer |
Daniel Setiawan |
04-19-2011 |
Politics
Praying For Votesnew
As more Latinos gravitate to evangelical churches, does that mean a boon for Texas Republicans on election days? Not necessarily.
The Texas Observer |
Michael May |
12-23-2010 |
Elections
