PETA Pokes Perry Over Jelly Bellies

Animal rights group encouraging Texans to lose weight

"..."Well, You Never Know Unless You Try" files. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are trying to..."

Aug. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry vs. the European Union

Rick Perry re-fights the War of Independence over the right to execute.

"...Apparently, nicely asking Gov. Rick Perry to stop executing kids and people with mental..."

Aug. 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Preying for Votes: The Governor's Preachers

Perry and religious conservatives get together to bash gays

"...Hilton, musical entertainment, and a chance to hear Gov. Rick Perry reiterate his support for legislating morality...."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Perry and the Demise of Safe Passage

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

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

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Exceptions for Ike-Displaced Voters

A voter-registration deadline extension looks unlikely

"...Women Voters of Texas, and other groups asked Gov. Rick Perry to use his emergency powers to extend the..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Supremes Turn Down Perry and Dewhurst

The Texas Supreme Court rejects Perry and Dewhurst's request for a writ of mandamus against the fugitive Senate Democrats.

"...though on Monday the Texas Supreme Court rejected Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's request for a..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...El Pasoans "grew up" with Sandra Day O'Connor, a former homegirl...."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...TV producers, and game developers in Texas are scratching for funding. So how tough is it going to be..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Pay Day From Perry

Perry signs law targeting wage theft

"...On May 27, Gov. Rick Perry signed into law a measure that aims to..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry Flips on Private Property Rights

Guv vetoes bill offering protections from eminent domain

"...Among the 49 bills Gov. Rick Perry vetoed last Friday was an expansive eminent domain..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Braying for Plutonium

The U.S. Dept. of Energy visits Amarillo in search of friendly site for manufacturing nuclear warheads.

"...It's not enough for the Bush administration, which contends the present weapons-grade stash..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by William M. Adler

Perry: Welcome to the 'Lavatory'

Perry fights charges; has an "oops"

"...The ink on Gov. Rick Perry's felony indictments is scarcely dry, but he seems..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Magic Wand: Disappearing Mandates

Texas puts its money far from where its mouth is

"...Is Texas preparing for an enormous public services bait and switch? Under the..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Pride: Not So Special Tally

Perry always declares victory, even when he loses

"...first called special session of the 82nd Legislature, Gov. Rick Perry said he was "proud" of what he, Lt...."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lone Star Love for Rudy

Ranking state Republicans continue to sign off on the Giuliani campaign

"...What is it with Texans and Rudy Giuliani? First comptroller Susan Combs became his..."

Oct. 18, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Libertarian's Common Sense, Pro-Freedom Agenda for Governor

"...Dear Editor, The Chronicle implies that my Libertarian candidacy for governor will “drain votes” exclusively from Rick Perry's right..."

July 18, 2006 Postmarks

Perry: Third Full Term's the Charm

Perry to run again in 2010, Democrats and Hutchison respond

"...So Gov. Rick Perry has decided he likes the governor's mansion so..."

April 17, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Independents Helped Assure Perry's Win

"...vast majority of us specifically voted against: “Governor Goodhair,” Rick Perry. Again. Bell, Strayhorn, and Friedman together spent about..."

Nov. 9, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: A Blueprint for Mental Health

The Mayor's Task Force issues its report, but the real work is yet to come

"...the "Final Report" of Mayor Wynn's Mental Health Task Force, released last week. It's a dispiriting subject – even..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Four New Congressional Seats for Texas

Democrats demand better representation for minorities

"...the Electoral College, Texas will be an even bigger force in the next three presidential elections...."

Dec. 21, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Tom Schieffer for Governor: The New Plain Vanilla

The former ambassador considers running for Texas governor

"...Nonetheless, the former ambassador to Australia and Japan drew a respectable crowd..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dems for Lite Gov: The D.A., the Organizer, and the Deli Man

In this race, everyone has low name recognition across Texas

"...Unlike his embattled boss Gov. Rick Perry, Dewhurst faces no primary challenger. Independently wealthy, he..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...the "best choice," and doing so by interspersing misleading information about abortion with personal narratives of shame, remorse, and..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...Yet that respite was brief. Just a few days before sine die (Monday, May 29), Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Republicans Vie for Bolton's Seat

Workman and Turner go head to head for chance to wrest HD 47 from Dems

"...the required 50% needed to secure the nomination. As for moving to an extended primary season, Eric Bearse –..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cole's Posthumous Exoneration Is First for Texas

In clearing Timothy Cole's name, Travis Co. judge does what Lubbock officials refused to do

"...Jerry Wayne Johnson, is already in prison, serving life for two other rapes. The revelation came too late to..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TCEQ Paves the Way for Shit Creek(s)

State environmental agency rejects science in favor of allowing sewage in creeks

"...For a local example of the great "global warming debate,"..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Taking Austin for a 'Spin'

TCBlog make the Austin rounds in the new Spin.

"...how we don't get enough national recognition and that for as much coverage local bands get from the coasts,..."

April 25, 2007 News Post by Christopher Gray

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas'..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rudy: Officially Heading to a Primary Near You

Leading GOPers endorsed Giuliani and Thompson two months ago: but are their candidates faltering?

"...A quick and unsurprising update from Texans for Rick Perry hit the newsdesk's in-tray last night:..."

Dec. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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