- The Outsider – Abby Rapoport, Texas Observer
A lengthy piece on Gov. Perry’s super strategist, Dave Carney. - Texas A&M Years Launched Perry — and a Rivalry – Rick Perry, Texas Tribune
- Perry and Romney, frenemies on a collision course – Jason Embry, Austin American-Statesman
- State Senate seat may draw crowd of GOP House members – Aman Batheja, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Residents rally in Central Texas for Dublin Dr Pepper – Barry Shlachter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram