Texas Observer is a newspaper in Austin, Texas, USA covering local events and entertainment.

The newspaper is published monthly.

First published in 1954, The Texas Observer covers issues ignored or under reported in the mainstream press. It is published twice a month covering stories crucial to the public interest. Its goal is to provoke dialogue promoting democratic participation and open government.

This publication is a member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies (AAN). AAN is a group of weekly newspapers and magazines providing journalism that offers an alternative to the mainstream media in the area.

Circulation: 8,000 copies

This newspaper is owned by Texas Democracy Foundation.

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Dave Mann is the editor of the Texas Observer.

Jake Bernstein is no longer editor of the Texas Observer his position was replaced in 2008 by Bob Moser.

 Mailing address: 307 West 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701

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