Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family

Madea is tasked once again with fixing a broken family.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Cassi Davis, Shad “Bow..."

April 29, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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 Finally Pardons Cole

Twenty-five years after Cole was wrongly named rapist, Perry finally issues a pardon

"...he died in prison, on March 1, Gov. Rick Perry finally signed a posthumous pardon clearing Timothy Cole of..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...death row inmates with strong claims of innocence, like Rodney Reed and Melissa Lucio...."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

No Posthumous Pardon From Perry

Why is it so hard for the governor to clear an innocent man's name?

"...The debate over whether Gov. Rick Perry is free to grant a posthumous pardon – without..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry and the Demise of Safe Passage

Cycling advocates scratch their heads at Perry's veto of the Safe Passage bill

"...or a roadside worker, move over. But Gov. Rick Perry ignored lawmakers, the overwhelming majority of Texans who contacted..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature 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

Brother to Brother

A festival favorite jumps to the big screen with its story that compares and contrasts life as a gay black man in the present day and the Harlem Renaissance.

"...Directed by: Rodney Evans. Starring: Anthony Mackie, Roger Robinson, Larry Gilliard Jr.,..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Three to Tango

"...Starring: Oliver Platt, Dylan Mcdermott, Neve Campbell and Matthew Perry. Smart-ass men, foolish choices. Despite being this reviewer's choice..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Dark Blue

"...When Kurt Russell, playing corrupt LAPD Sergeant Eldon Perry, arrives at the tail-end of the third act of..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Capitol Chronicle

No Mercy: Perry to Decide If Texas Will Continue to Execute Mentally Retarded

"...first, ask questions later -- hasn't made Gov. Rick Perry's life any easier. During the just-concluded legislative session, there..."

June 8, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Cole Family Still in Search of a Pardon

Tim Cole would've been 49 today. Instead he died in prison -- and his family is still searching for peace.

"...to the Capitol Wednesday to call on Gov. Rick Perry to grant Cole a posthumous pardon...."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

'If We're Back Anyway ...'

Lawmakers start wondering how much of the special session agenda is a blank slate

"...For all the talk, until Gov. Rick Perry issues the official call, no-one really knows what will..."

June 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Petition Filed in Willingham Case

Innocence Project alleges misconduct in death row conviction

"...Flanked by state Sen. Rodney Ellis and Michael Morton, Innocence Project Co-Director Barry Scheck..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Graves Gets $1.45 Million

Comptroller pays up for wrongful conviction

"...In the wake of Gov. Rick Perry's signing of a bill that would tweak the circumstances..."

June 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dems Block McLeroy Nomination to SBOE Chair

Controversial creationist fails to get two-thirds of Senate support

"...the Senate floor about two hours ago, Gov. Rick Perry’s nomination of McLeroy to continue in the chair failed..."

May 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

How to Keep Up With the Prop 8 Trial

Live Blogging better than Court TV

"...If you're interested in the Perry V. Schwarzenegger case (and if you're not WHY AREN'T..."

Jan. 26, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Carona Moves "Life" to New Committee

Not enough votes to move the "Choose Life" vanity plate out of Senate Transportation Committee

"...to create a Choose Life vanity plate. Gov. Rick Perry announced in December that he would back the latest..."

April 10, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Criminal Justice Reform Bills Pass

Bills passed last week head to Guv

"...Panel are now on their way to Gov. Rick Perry...."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

TYC, Now TRCC Sees Another Dawn

Home-builder regulators become builder licensers, ignoring Sunset Commission recommendations

"...Shaw to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Sen. Rodney Ellis asked very pointedly why the hell they bother..."

May 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"...even been in a fight before," said his father, Rodney Threet, who runs a construction business...."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...a Senate quorum and completely shut down Gov. Rick Perry's second special legislative session, unless Perry agrees to drop..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...because no cross-party consensus appears likely, and Gov. Rick Perry doesn't need the additional grief -- what's done is..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The Father's Day Massacre

A brief analysis of a number of Gov. Perry's vetoes

"...On June 17, Gov. Rick Perry vetoed 78 bills passed during the recently adjourned 77th..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Rick Perry signs the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, giving his political supporters and opponents new ammunition.

"...political pundits started placing bets on how Gov. Rick Perry's decision to sign the legislation into law will play..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Lines

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

"...Senate Bill 1611, the "Michael Morton Act," by Sens. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, and Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock, which mandates broadened..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...A sticky political question has emerged in Gov. Rick Perry's endorsement of legislation that would divest the state's holdings..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...senate predecessor, Republican Kim Brimer, and co-authored by Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston. The fund's original purpose was to keep..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Debate on Posthumous Pardons Continues

Sen. Rodney Ellis has requested an opinion from Attorney General Abbott

"...Hoping to finally put the issue to rest, Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, penned a letter to Texas Attorney General..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Capitol Chronicle

A healthy death penalty, the Jenna and Barbara bust, and the Fannie Lou Hamer Project

"...Governor Perry's decision is pending whether to veto a bill banning..."

June 15, 2001 News Column by Michael King

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