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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Observer Radio Episode 87: Same-Sex Marriage and Privatizing Terrell State Hospital
Observer Radio discusses the potential for same-sex couples to marry in Texas. Also, the risks of privatizing Terrell State Hospital. Full Story -
Observer Radio Episode 86: Ebola Quarantines and Hippies Who Hunt
Observer Radio discusses Gov. Perry's policy to quarantine healthcare workers. Also, the changing demographic of hunters. Full Story -
Observer Radio Episode 85: Battleground Texas, plus The Great Hanging
Observer Radio discusses the results of Battleground Texas' first big test. Also, a look at the dark history of the nation's deadliest act of mob violence. Full Story -
Observer Radio Episode 84: Post-Election Wrap-Up
A panel of Texas political experts, including Rep. Donna Howard and Rep. Jason Villalba, discuss the 2014 election and the Texas Legislature. 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
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Observer Radio Episode 87: Same-Sex Marriage and Privatizing Terrell State Hospital
Observer Radio discusses the potential for same-sex couples to marry in Texas. Also, the risks of privatizing Terrell State Hospital. Full Story -
Grand Jury Clears Two Former Jasper Cops Who Beat Woman in Jail
A grand jury has cleared two police officers who were caught on tape beating a black woman inside the Jasper City Jail last year. Full Story -
Observer Radio Episode 86: Ebola Quarantines and Hippies Who Hunt
Observer Radio discusses Gov. Perry's policy to quarantine healthcare workers. Also, the changing demographic of hunters. Full Story -
A New Conservative Watchdog’s Big Textbook War Debut
A new textbook watchdog, rooted in conservative grassroots activism, drove the debate over Texas' new social studies books—and they're just getting started. Full Story -
Observer Radio Episode 85: Battleground Texas, plus The Great Hanging
Observer Radio discusses the results of Battleground Texas' first big test. Also, a look at the dark history of the nation's deadliest act of mob violence. Full Story
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Race to the Bottom
How Beaumont's racial divisions created the most dysfunctional school district in Texas. Full Story -
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
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