Posted on · The Supreme Court's spring session ended with a bang. The High Court issued dramatic rulings on several highly anticipated cases involving civil rights, some originating here in Texas, and all with implications for Houstonians. The Court struck down DOMA, and instructed a lower court to dismiss a challenge to a ruling striking down Prop 8 […]
Posted on · Hundreds of thousands of people in and around Houston commute in and out of the downtown area each weekday. Joining commuters are thousands more running errands, dropping kids off at school, going shopping, going to eat. Let’s face it – we’re always going. But never more so than during “drive time.” Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and […]
Posted on · Texas Gov. Rick Perry says citizens of the United States should be concerned about the National Security Agency's collection of cell phone and internet data from citizens.
Posted on · The last day of Alex Brown's life began like many others. The 17 year old Seagraves High School senior hopped in her truck, and began the drive to her Lubbock, Texas-area school. Along the way, she began texting, a distraction which led to her rolling her truck. She was ejected from the vehicle and died. […]
Posted on · Gov. Rick Perry torments Democrats and disparages trial lawyers, but he likes Aggies. Even if they're Democratic trial lawyers.
Posted on · This weekend, Governor Rick Perry is going on a tour of California. On Sunday, he'll start a four-day swing through Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Orange County. His goal is to lure business away from the Golden State to the Lone Star State. The governor shouldn't expect to peel away too many jobs.
Posted on · The $1.8 billion in tax relief that Gov. Rick Perry called for this week was short on details, but the few that are out there are already sparking questions
Posted on · Texas Governor Rick Perry shared his priorities for the 83rd Legislative session with Houston business leaders, which included proposals for improving infrastructure, tax relief and education.
Posted on · Governor Rick Perry says Texas is stronger than ever. The governor gave his State of the State address — outlining plans for a tax rebate initiative — major infrastructure upgrades and higher education reforms.
Posted on · On the day Governor Rick Perry delivers his State of the State address, a new poll shows that voters aren't thrilled about the idea of him serving a fourth full term. That's even true among many Republicans.
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Posted on · The 2013 Texas legislative session is only weeks away. Governor Rick Perry says he agrees with other state lawmakers calling for mandatory drug screening for recipients of welfare and unemployment benefits.
Posted on · Governor Rick Perry is defending the amount of taxpayer money he has spent on a rental home while the governor's mansion is being renovated. But critics say Perry's campaign may have violated state disclosure laws because of how he has reported some of the spending. David Pitman reports.