How to talk about a climate change-exacerbated tragedy in a state that has propped up climate-warming industry at the expense of everyday people? Christopher Collins nails it. sierraclub.org/sierra/epic-wi…

"The wildfires that we're seeing are becoming larger, and they're increasingly burning closer to communities,” says Amy Morsch Bailey 🌎, C2ES Director of Climate Resilience and Sustainability, to Christopher Collins for Sierra Magazine. #climateresilience 🗞️sierraclub.org/sierra/epic-wi…

Go inside the world of Texas sheepdog trials—the ruffest sport you’ve probably never heard of. 🐾 texashighways.com/travel-news/te…

Just another day in rural Texas

This is scary folks: some of Texas’s biggest rivers and reservoirs are controlled by big chem companies who in some cases have priority over cities and everyone else. That could pose serious problems in times of drought….

Texas sure can be odd! In our magazine, Molly Ivins takes us on a tour of some of the weirdest stories from the Lone Star state ... buff.ly/3Jd3eMK

NEW from me: The "ghost wolves" of Galveston Island—coyotes with high levels of endangered red wolf DNA—have enchanted folks on the island, but the animals face threats from development, including a Jimmy Buffet-themed Margaritaville resort. texasmonthly.com/travel/ghost-w…

Aquamaids were once the superstars of today’s “Mermaid Capital of Texas.” texashighways.com/culture/histor…

Y'all will want to read David R. Brockman (@drdrbrockman.bsky.social) 🇺🇦 on the New Apostolic Reformation: texasobserver.org/new-apostolic-…

More bees are buzzing in Texas than ever before, saving landowners millions in property taxes thanks to a little-known state law. My story for Texas Monthly texasmonthly.com/travel/beekeep…

Yooooo, this month's Texas Highways Magazine is the 50th anniversary issue. It has a new design and lots of great new stories. Look for a photo essay on the Red River and small town travel recs.

SAVE THE DATE: 0CT 8 @BookPeople - can't wait to sign books and talk #influencers Pre-order Hate Follow now!

I am truly beyond honored to have been given this opportunity, to get to continue working with Gus and the rest of the edit team, and help build the way forward for the next 70 years of the Observer.

“[My ancestors] hid and got away—or else I wouldn’t be here today.” Members of four Southern Plains tribes danced in Palo Duro Canyon, paying tribute to ancestors who survived a pivotal battle there 150 years ago. By Christopher Collins texasmonthly.com/being-texan/ba…

Further personal/professional news: I am now the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Observer. My entire journalism career has taken place here, as I've learned from all who've come & gone from this little magazine. Thank you to all the colleagues & sources who helped me along the way

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