Texas ObserverMar 27, 2023

We just found out the Texas Observer is shutting down this week. Unfortunately, we found out via our friends at @texastribune.

It's been an absolute pleasure interacting with everyone in the Fediverse as the Texas Observer, and we'll miss you.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/26/texas-observer-shutting-down/

(Edit: We're not dead yet! There's life in this old pub still. See update at: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/110101912371078713 )

Texas Observer, the legendary liberal magazine, is shutting down

The 68-year-old progressive publication, which published Ronnie Dugger, Molly Ivins and Kaye Northcott, hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience, board members said.

The Texas Tribune
Show threadOldHoundMar 27, 2023
@TexasObserver @texastribune The Texas Observer will be missed. Best wishes to the staff on all of their future endeavours; you all deserve so much better than this.
Show threadChance The Lawyer ⚡︎Mar 27, 2023
@OldHound @TexasObserver @texastribune I’m gutted about this for them, and for us. It just seems like there has to be another way. 🥹
Show threadChance The Lawyer ⚡︎Mar 27, 2023

@OldHound @TexasObserver @texastribune Good news!!!
**Help Save the Texas Observer & Fight Staff Layoffs**

https://gofund.me/0e53f240

Show threadOldHoundMar 27, 2023
@chancerydaily @TexasObserver @texastribune Donated and posted the GoFundMe on the birdsite.
Show threadOldHound
@chancerydaily @TexasObserver @texastribune And they’re already at over $78000 of their goal of $100,000!
Mar 28, 2023 at 2:39amWeb