Rick Perry

Abortion bills gain momentum

Ben Philpott — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:25:37 +0000

Amid the budget battles, abortion access has also become an issue in the state legislature.

A&M-Commerce answers Perry's challenge

Andrea Miller — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Commerce, TX – Governor Rick Perry, in his recent State of the State address, recognized Texas A&M University-Commerce and President Dan R. Jones for pioneering efforts to create a Bachelor’s degree costing approximately $10,000—significantly less than most undergraduate degrees.

Texas Secretary of State Resigns

Jerrod Knight — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:09:31 +0000

Esperanza "Hope" Andrade sumitted her resignation to Gov. Rick Perry Tuesday, effective Friday the 23rd.

Remembering Lt. Todd Krodle, Texas’ Injured and Fallen Heroes

Scott Harvey — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:06:03 +0000

AUSTIN - A Caddo Mills native and Dallas firefighter killed while battling a blaze in 2011 is one of dozens of peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty that were honored Friday.

East Texas State Grad is new State Historian

Scott Harvey — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:14:00 +0000

AUSTIN - Texas Gov. Rick Perry Wednesday named Bill O’Neal, an award-winning nonfiction author, the State Historian.

A&M-Commerce working to meet Gov. Perry’s budget request

Scott Harvey — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:11:00 +0000

COMMERCE - Administrators at Texas A&M University-Commerce are among staff at dozens of state agencies working to identify reductions in its next biennial budget, as requested last month by Gov. Rick Perry.

Reaction from around Texas on health care decision

Scott Harvey — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:01:12 +0000

The Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday that the 2010 Affordable Care Act is constitutional has Texas’ leaders joining in the verbal battle both for and against the historic decision.

Perry's proposed cuts could impact Northeast Texas agencies

Scott Harvey — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:38:53 +0000

AUSTIN - For the second time in four years, Gov. Rick Perry has asked state agencies to look for new ways to get leaner by proposing 10 percent reductions in spending.

Perry talks Compact, endorses Texas candidates

Scott Harvey — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:57:35 +0000

GREENVILLE - In addition to addressing his proposed Texas Budget Compact, Gov. Rick Perry Wednesday endorsed State Representative for District 2 Dan Flynn and Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett.

Texas Governor Looking to Avoid Embarrasement

Cooper Welch — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Rick Perry is hoping to avoid an embarrassing showing today in Iowa’s caucuses with a last minute push; meeting with volunteers early in the day and then encouraging potential caucus-goers at two town halls.