Hutchison's ammo falters in debate

... primary voters of two things in Thursday's debate: why they should boot Rick Perry out of the governor's office and why they should put her in. ...
On Race to the Top funds, Perry's telling it all wrong

Rick Perry, don't leave our children out in the cold! Our children need to continue to strive for the excellence in education they deserve. ...
Perry sends state's elite rescue team to Haiti

Rick Perry on Thursday sent the state's elite search and rescue team to help earthquake victims in Haiti and offered additional resources to assist with ...
The Dallas Morning News

Rick Perry's and pastor Keith Craft's sharing of the pulpit a sick joke. Perry's comments that the US Constitution is based on "godly principles" ignore the ...
Perry Rejects Millions, Local ISDs React

Amarillo, Texas - Local school leaders are reacting to a controversial decision from Texas Governor Rick Perry. NewsChannel 10's Kristen Guilfoos has more ...
Perry on a Roll

the year should be the Republican primary for the governor's office in Texas, pitting incumbent Rick Perry versus Texas U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Both have spent millions already, with potentially tens of millions on tap, but the heavy betting is on Mr. Perry at this point as the March primary approaches. As one lifelong political operative in the state tells me: "Kay Bailey can't get to the right of Perry on a single issue." That's a big problem in a GOP primary in the reddest of states. On Wednesday, Mr. Perry moved to seal the deal with conservatives by calling for a new constitutional set of protections for taxpayers. Call it a Texas-style "taxpayer bill or rights." Mr. P...
Perry says he would pardon man who died in prison

Rick Perry announced Thursday he would pardon Timothy Cole, a Fort Worth man who died while serving time in prison for a rape he did not commit, ...
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has toiled to steer clear of George W. Bush's shadow

AUSTIN – When he first took office as governor, Rick Perry acknowledged, "I'm not George Bush. ...
January is School Board Recognition Month
Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month to help highlight the contributions of dedicated men and women who take the time to care about our local schools.Local districts will be joined by those all across the state to thank board members for voluntarily tackling the enormous job of governing local school districts."As advocates for our children, school board members face difficult challenges. These local citizens, our neighbors, are elected by the community to make critical decisions that directly affect the future of our youth. They work tirelessly, devoting countless hours to help ensure a quality education that will lead our students to success,...
Tea Party Event With Palin, Perry Canceled
Rick Perry's big photo op with Sarah Palin will have to wait a little longer. Perry campaign aides said a planned Tea Party event featuring Perry and former ...