Morgan O'Hanlon Austin Chronicle School counselors are carrying the load, but we can only do so much. We provide short-term, brief counseling. Our role isn’t to provide long-term clinical care. In fact, it goes against our code of ethics.

Taking a lil break from full-time freelancing. Monday, I start a new job handling policy and political comms for Texas REALTORS®! Super excited to work with a great team and see the TX Capitol from a new lens. I’ll still be writing+pitching stories (veering away from politics tho)

2023 Texas Water Safari training has begun! I’ll be paddling this year in the 3-man boat with the two women pictured. This’ll be my second time doing “the world’s toughest canoe race.” Last year I was a team captain. Now for the hard part: what should our team name be?

By attempting to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton, establishment Republicans in the Texas senate are making a risky bet against the disenfranchised and conspiratorial wing of their party, Morgan O'Hanlon writes. trib.al/OmPNONU

Here’s why you should pay attention to the outcome of the Paxton impeachment trial - even if you’re not in Texas. newrepublic.com/article/175409…

As the first prospective students check out the University of Austin campus, big questions remain about whether the school will truly live up to its "free and open debate" hype, Morgan O'Hanlon writes. trib.al/MDac3wU

I was on the radio yesterday talking about a piece I wrote last week for The New Republic. If you missed, check it out here: texasstandard.org/stories/the-un…

Never seen the redbuds bloom this early in Austin

Last week I was featured on the Dark Outdoors podcast for a story I wrote way back in 2021. Loved talking to Chester and learning about this cool podcast at the intersection of my 2 main interests podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dar…

Thrilled to say I’m coming back to being a full-time reporter covering my actual DREAM beat. On Monday, I start my new role writing for TPW Magazine about the wildlife, landscapes, adventure sports, and all else that makes Texas a great place to go outside.

"The sun came out and baked the mud into drier clay as I rode throughout the morning," writes Morgan O'Hanlon. "It gleamed off the shining Trinity River as I approached Riverside." texasmonthly.com/travel/bikepac…

Job Opp: TPW Magazine needs an experienced publisher to help get our stories to the eyes of more readers. Join a small-but-mighty team passionate about the outdoors and storytelling. Monthly pay is 6,250 + excellent state benefits. Apply by Oct 2: capps.taleo.net/careersection/…

Remember how Enchanted Rock added 630 acres last year? Turns out that was just the tip of the iceberg. The beloved state park is set to nearly triple in size thanks to a purchase finalized last week. Read more at TPW Magazine tpwmagazine.com/parks/enchante…