The MOLLYs Prize for Investigative Journalism For 20 years, supporters like you have made the Texas Observer's annual MOLLY Prize Gala possible, honoring fearless investigative journalism and the reporters who tell the stories Texas needs. Submit your stories by Friday, March 20, 2026. The winning journalist will be awarded $5,000 and honored at the MOLLYs Prize Gala on May 6, 2026 in Austin, TX. Visit our #LinkInBio or TexasObserver.org to learn more about the MOLLYs.