Christopher Hooks
Christopher Hooks joined the Observer in 2014. Previously, he was a freelance journalist in Austin, where he grew up. His work has appeared in Politico Magazine, Slate, and Texas Monthly, among others. He graduated from The New School in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in history.
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Tony Tinderholt Might Be Texas’ Most Far-Right Candidate. Can He Win?
Tony Tinderholt might be the weirdest, most far-right candidate running for the Texas House. Can Democrat Cole Ballweg beat him? Full Story -
Rick Perry Showcases Bush-on-Steroids Foreign Policy
In London today, Rick Perry told us a little bit more about how he'd approach foreign policy as president. In brief: Lock and load, and love it or leave it. Full Story -
The Wheelchair Ad
Wendy Davis' ad referencing Greg Abbott's 1984 accident set the state's political world on fire last Friday—what to make of it? Full Story -
WTF Friday: October Spooktacular
This week in WTF Friday: Dan Patrick is scared and hungry. Konni Burton threatens old people. Ken Paxton Paxtons. Full Story -
Dan Patrick, Texas Ranger
Dan Patrick is probably headed toward victory on Nov. 4. Meanwhile, he's showing us what's important to him. Spoiler: It's ISIS. Full Story
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GOP’s Reign in Texas Was Inevitable, According to Wayne Thorburn’s Red State
Anyone hoping for Lee Atwater-style revelations about the inner workings of a party’s ascendance will be disappointed in Red State. Full Story -
Can Battleground Texas Save Wendy Davis’ Senate Seat?
Battleground has had a challenging first year and a half and its future is uncertain. But in 12 legislative races, including Wendy Davis' Fort Worth district, the group hopes to stake a claim to a future in Texas. Full Story -
The New Prosperity Gospel
Americans For Prosperity wants to push America's cacophonous conservative grassroots more firmly toward free-market advocacy—in Dallas, we saw how. Full Story -
Rick Perry Indicted on Two Counts
Rick Perry's the longest-serving governor in Texas history, and he's had free rein to control the state for a long, long time. It's wholly remarkable to think that his tenure as governor could be consumed by this cloud. Full Story -
At State Convention, Democrats Seek a Revival
Texas Democrats enjoy a mostly controversy-free convention in Dallas. Full Story
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