The Other Perry

Democrat Radnofksy demands AG Abbott returns builder cash

"...of Abbott's financial connection to controversial GOP sugar daddy Bob Perry...."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Iowa Math

Ex-Bear Stearns economist backs gov's run. Ruh-roh!

"...the Iowa presidential straw poll? If you're Gov Rick Perry, it's simple: Let someone else run a write-in campaign..."

July 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Inc. Responds to Suit With Characteristic Smirk

Just another day at the governor's office: questionable campaign contributions

"...Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell is suing Gov. Rick Perry's political action committee, Texans for Rick Perry, and the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...before he took off for the weekend, Gov. Rick Perry delivered his final 'screw you' of the 83rd Regular..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...special session rumbles on, but last Friday, Gov. Rick Perry racked up a few more enemies by signing the..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Have You Been Screwed by Rick Perry?

The governor's political offenses outstrip his sexual ones

"...to determine whether you've ever had sex with Rick Perry. Of course, you might not remember, since Perry's talents..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Gov. Perry Signs Film Incentives Bill Into Law

Troublemaker Studios plays host to supporters of HB 873

"...East Austin on April 23 to watch Gov. Rick Perry sign House Bill 873, the Texas Moving Image Industry..."

May 1, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Somebody Up There Likes Bob Byington

The writer-director talks about his fifth feature

"...represents a moment of reckoning in the career of Bob Byington, it appears that he is well-positioned to seize..."

April 5, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Loren Hosts the Milk Bar, Bar Peached Brings the Fall Harvest, Perry’s Goes Mexican with Verdad, 12 Days of Free Lunch Is on Its Way, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...at Maie Day (1603 S. Congress) reminded us of Perry’s Steakhouse’s famous (and long-running) Pork Chop Fridays at their..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Perry Cavorts With Contributors

"...Dear Editor, Gov. Perry – with his wife, his staff, and his largest..."

Feb. 25, 2004 Postmarks

Point Austin: We Want Your Urine

Rick Perry's latest bright idea is pissing on Texas

"...You might think Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, having recently endured ignominious..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Mystery Men Mysterious No More

2008 becomes the election year of "follow the money."

"...Never heard of Dr. James Leininger or Bob Perry? Don't worry, you will, if Texas Dems have..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top Nonsense and No Nonsense Contributors

Dollars are the ammo in same-sex marriage war

"...Two of Gov. Rick Perry's most faithful campaign donors are the chief underwriters of..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Soechting attacked Houston homebuilder and heavy Republican campaign donor Bob Perry, who helped underwrite the GOP ad campaign. Soechting..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

"...Both bills were left pending in committee. – J.S. Perry Aims to Cut Taxes, Woo Busi­nesses..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Flash

Here's some surprising news: Nineteen Texans have landed on Forbes magazine's 2006 list of the world's richest people, and the majority of them are big contributors to Republican candidates and officeholders

"...San Antonio pro-voucher conservative James Leininger and Houston homebuilder Bob Perry – in campaign dollars, which might explain why..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

And not surprisingly, the big money goes to Republicans

"...represented the lion's share of contributions to Gov. Rick Perry's campaign coffers in June, while trial lawyers and racetrack..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Gov. Rick Perry granted eight pardons Aug. 20, based on recommendations from..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The latest gubernatorial campaign-finance filings show incumbent Rick Perry still with a comfortable lead, Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

Usual Suspects Bankrolling GOP Primary Campaigns

Friends with money giveth to Perry and Hutchison

"...still has $12.5 million on hand. Incumbent Gov. Rick Perry trails nearly $3 million behind but was hobbled by..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Putting a Lid on Leininger

House members push for limits on millionaire campaign donations

"...The legislators know there's no chance that Gov. Rick Perry will add campaign spending limits to the to-do list,..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Houston Chronicle reports that Houston homebuilder Bob Perry has become the biggest Republican political donor in..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...messy Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last year after Dallas-based Bobby Cox Cos. acquired the company at auction. – Amy..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Perry heads to church to sign parental consent bill and 'defense of marriage' constitutional amendment

"...Gov. Rick Perry was at Fort Worth's Calvary Christian Academy on Sunday..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Playing With Fire

Perry gets credit when good bills pass (but no blame if they fail)

"...that didn't make it to your desk. Gov. Rick Perry got to play both those cards on Friday when..."

Sept. 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quorum-Buster Ponders Craddick's Fate

Will the House Speaker keep his job, or will the Craddick casualties see him get his comeuppance?

"...$195,189 war chest, including $40,000 from GOP sugar daddy Bob Perry, the Houston home builder and Swift boat financier;..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

@Chronic

According to new report, conservative ideologues James Leininger and Bob Perry were the two biggest donors during 2006 election

"...Never heard of Dr. James Leininger or Bob Perry? Don't worry, you will, if Texas Dems have..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...•State legislators are demanding that Gov. Rick Perry put money that he vetoed from the budget back..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Point Austin: What's Next?

A day or two for cheering, and then back to work

"...non-Christians are bound for eternal damnation. That was following Perry's prayerful appearance Sunday beside fanatical millionaire evangelist the Rev...."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Down-to-the-Wire Polling Numbers

"...the House, it's anybody's guess in the U.S. Senate, Perry will still be our governor and Hutchison will still..."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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