- Rick Perry for President 2012, part 1: The Elevator Pitch – Evan, Texas Iconoclast
- Shuttle debris found in drying-up East Texas lake – Eric Berger, Houston Chronicle
Sadly, this seems to be the extent to which Texas will have a “retired” shuttle orbiter in the state. - On the Records: Texas a Migration Hot Spot – Becca Aaronson, Texas Tribune
- Staples Takes a Swing at Combs — for 2014 Race – Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune
- Politics at 'The Response'? That's against the rules – Ken Herman, Austin American-Statesman
Before I get into the rules set out by organizers of “The Response,” allow me to relay the best one-liner I’ve heard about the event. I’d credit the creator (of the joke, not the universe) if I could remember who it was. It’s based on long-suffering fans of the Houston Texans, Reliant Stadium’s prime tenants:
” ‘The Response’ will be just like a Texans game at Reliant: lots of people in the stands screaming, ‘Jesus Christ!’ “
Ouch!
- Will Rick Perry answer the religious right's prayers? – Brian Montopoli, CBS News
Perhaps, but he potentially draws from a number of conservative constituencies. - Rick Perry's Prospects Look Good – Cal Thomas, RealClearPolitics
- Texas first: Prison is closing – Mike Ward, Austin American-Statesman
- ‘Team effort’ seen in parole denial for killer of gay banker – Carol Christian, Houston Chronicle
Apparently, there are some instances in which favoring a “tough on crime” approach doesn’t warrant mockery and derision. - Did Houston schools trustee Larry Marshall play role in doc's $600,000 no-bid contract with HISD? – Mike Cronin and Jennifer Peebles, Texas Watchdog
- “School district funding” political scam marches on – Weston Hicks, AgendaWise Reports
- Jason Embry “tough” on Dewhurst – Weston Hicks, AgendaWise Reports