Forrest Wilder
Forrest Wilder, a native of Wimberley, Texas, is associate editor of the Observer. Forrest specializes in environmental reporting and runs the “Forrest for the Trees” blog. Forrest has appeared on Democracy Now!, The Rachel Maddow Show and numerous NPR stations. His work has been mentioned by The New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Yorker, Time magazine and many other state and national publications. Other than filing voluminous open records requests, Forrest enjoys fishing, kayaking, gardening and beer-league softball. He holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin.
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State of Texas: Oceanfront Property In Lubbock?
The oceans are rising at an accelerating rate primarily because of climate change. Full Story -
State of Texas: Miles and Miles of Texas (Pipelines)
Texas has more miles of pipelines than any other state. Full Story -
The Response
Texas Observer reporter Forrest Wilder provides video stills from The Response, Texas Governor Rick Perry’s, Aug. 6th prayer rally held in Houston. Read more […] Full Story
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Where are the Voters? Texas Voter Turnout Barely Budges from 2010 Levels
Voter turnout in Texas is barely up over 2010 levels so far. That doesn't bode well for Democrats but the Wendy Davis campaign says there's reason for optimism. Full Story -
WTF Friday: What We’re Terrified of This Week (Commies, Ebola, Muslims, Cat GIFs)
I don’t know about you but I’m already terrified of the next crisis. I don’t know what it is but it’s probably going to be really, really scary—like, scarier than the current crisis. The point is: Be scared. Be afraid. See you at the polls. Full Story -
A Dallas Company Finds Profit in Video-Only Jail Visitations
Some Texas jails are eliminating face-to-face visitation and requiring instead the use of a video visitation system sold by Securus Technologies. Critics are calling it an outrageous profiteering scheme that could actually deteriorate security at jails. Full Story -
Feds Set to Open Massive New Family Detention Center in November
Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it expected to open a for-profit 2,400-bed family detention center in Dilley in early November. Full Story -
Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton are Perfecting the Non-Campaign
Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton are perfecting the art of campaign by not campaigning. And it will probably work. Full Story
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A Texas Militiaman Reconsiders the Mission
Charles Gilbert joined the Texas Border Volunteers to "kick some ass," but the group's tactics forced him to do some soul-searching. Full Story -
Coverage of the Lt. Governor’s Debate
The Observer covers the first—and only—lt. governor's debate between state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio), and state Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston). Full Story -
Rep. Gary Elkins’ Payday Loan Business Faces Criminal Prosecutions
In Dallas and San Antonio, a payday loan business owned by state Rep. Gary Elkins faces criminal prosecutions for allegedly violating city ordinances. Full Story -
Immigrants in Federal Prisons ‘Subjected to Shocking Abuse and Mistreatment’
An ACLU report released Monday claims that Bureau of Prisons policies discriminate against non-citizen inmates and that prisoners are "subjected to shocking abuse and mistreatment.” Full Story -
Seeing Stars in Dripping Springs
The stars are still big and bright in Dripping Springs thanks to an aggressive effort to combat light pollution. Will the rest of Texas follows this Hill Country town's lead? Full Story
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