Patrick Michels
Patrick Michels is a reporter for the Texas Observer and a former legislative intern. He has been a staff writer and web editor at the Dallas Observer, and a former editor of the Texas Independent. He has a bachelor's in journalism from Northwestern University, a master's in photojournalism from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a competitive eating enthusiast.
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Photos from Dallas’ Rally Against Domestic Violence
Saturday, thousands of men joined Mayor Mike Rawlings outside Dallas City Hall for a rally to end the city's culture of domestic violence, joined by major figures in the city's business, sports and faith communities. Full Story -
Photos from the Save Texas Schools Rally
Photos from the Save Texas Schools Rally at the State Capitol, a demonstration for more funding and less testing in Texas' public schools. Full Story
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WTF Friday: Naptime’s Over, America
In this week's WTF Friday, Americans sleep through a world crisis, David Dewhurst gets lost in another dubious rumor and a reporter swims in sewage. Full Story -
Happy Banned Books Week, Highland Park
In time for Banned Books Week, Highland Park schools have banned seven books. Full Story -
How Do Technical College Grads Fare in the Job Market? It’s Complicated.
Texas' public technical colleges often promote their high job placement rates, but the real measure of their programs' success is more complex. Full Story -
Idaho-Based Athlos Charter Schools Grow in Texas, Despite State’s Denial
Idaho's Athlos Academies marries real estate deals, upscale gyms and schools in a novel business plan funded by Texas taxpayers. Full Story -
WTF Friday: For the Good Times
Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott traded silly barbs this week about football and parking structures. Full Story
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Strict Texas Law Makes Ebola Lawsuits Unlikely
Tort reform statutes and court rulings protect Texas hospitals from medical malpractice suits, even in situations like the Dallas Ebola cases. Full Story -
Keepers of the Faith and Flag, Out Standing in their Field
Rural East Texans answer a hedonistic party in their midst with a sober celebration of God, country and conservatism. Full Story -
State of Texas: Low Pay and Greater Expectations Have Texas Teachers Singing the Blues
Years of high-stakes testing, chronic under-funding and news stories about failing schools have made things difficult for Texas teachers. Full Story -
The Thin Purple Line
After a controversial raid on a West Texas smoke shop, nothing is hazier than the truth. Full Story -
Aliens Without Borders: Exploring South Texas’ Intergalactic Attractions
UFO watchers, conspiracy theorists and truth seekers congregate in Del Rio for the town's first UFO convention. Full Story
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