Andrade named new Texas secretary of state
Sweetwater Reporter - Thu Jul 24, 2:01 pm EDTAUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry named Esperanza “Hope” Andrade of San Antonio Texas’ 107th Secretary of State.
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Kinda Sorta Impeaching the President
Washington Post - Fri Jul 25, 9:55 pm EDT"It seems that we are hosting an anger management class," Republican Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas told his colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee yesterday morning.
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We Can't Handle the Truth
The Weekly Standard via Yahoo! News - Fri Jul 25, 10:56 am EDTFormer Texas senator Phil Gramm ran for president in 1996. He raised $20 million, spent nearly all of it, and won zero delegates. Political observers had long thought such a feat was impossible, and it remains astonishing even in hindsight. Recently we were reminded how he managed to pull it off.
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Ex-transportation commissioner Esperanza Andrade named Texas secretary of state
Dallas Morning News - Wed Jul 23, 8:51 pm EDTAUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has named former transportation commissioner Esperanza "Hope" Andrade as Texas' new secretary of state. Andrade will serve as the state's chief elections officer and as the governor's liaison on border and Mexican affairs.
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Some Bulverde residents oppose 281 toll plans
The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung - 9 minutes agoBULVERDE — Officials from the Alamo Regional Mobility and Texas Department of Transportation outlined plans to toll U.S. 281 during the public comment session prior to Bulverde City Council’s action agenda.
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Mesquite asking legislature for right to ban specific dog breeds
The Mesquite News - Fri Jul 25, 12:52 pm EDTThe Mesquite City Council is joining forces with other communities in asking the Texas State Legislature to allow communities to decide for themselves whether to ban specific dog breeds.
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Council member appointed to regional executive board
The Colony Courier-Leader - Fri Jul 25, 12:59 pm EDTThe Colony City Council member Allen Harris wears many hats. Not only does he serve on the council and as mayor pro tem, but he also was recently appointed to the North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board.
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Jet carrying 7 Texas congressmen loses pressure, lands in New Orleans
USA Today - Tue Jul 22, 7:57 pm EDTA Continental Airlines jet carry seven Texas congressmen, including former presidential candidate Ron Paul, lost cabin pressure and made an emergency landing in New Orleans. No one was injured, an airline representative told the AP. Flight 458, from Houston to...
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Perry appoints Andrade as Texas' secretary of state
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Wed Jul 23, 6:53 pm EDTEsperanza 'Hope' Andrade will be the first Hispanic female in the position.
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Austin City Council meeting highlights
KXAN 36 Austin - Thu Jul 24, 1:06 pm EDTAUSTIN, TEXAS (KXAN) -- The Austin City Council adopted the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget schedule and set public hearings to receive public comment on the budget. Public hearings will be 6 p.m. Aug. 7, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28. Budget adoption is set for Sept. 8-10.
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Nader coming to Houston, but he won't be on the ballot
Houston Chronicle - Thu Jul 24, 2:00 am EDTRalph Nader's name will be gone from the Texas presidential ballot this year, but he's coming to Houston on Sunday to campaign anyway — with ideas about solving immigration issues with economic policies rather than border barriers.
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Andrade named new Texas secretary of state
Sweetwater Reporter - Thu Jul 24, 2:01 pm EDTMesquite asking legislature for right to ban specific dog breeds
The Mesquite News - Fri Jul 25, 12:52 pm EDTCouncil member appointed to regional executive board
The Colony Courier-Leader - Fri Jul 25, 12:59 pm EDTPerry appoints Andrade as Texas' secretary of state
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Wed Jul 23, 6:53 pm EDTNader coming to Houston, but he won't be on the ballot
Houston Chronicle - Thu Jul 24, 2:00 am EDTHouston Dodges Dolly, Red Cross Prepares to Help SW Texas
FOX 26 Houston - Wed Jul 23, 1:34 pm EDTAndrade Named Secretary Of State
KSAT San Antonio - Wed Jul 23, 7:38 pm EDTNew players pour resources to help Harris Democrats win
Houston Chronicle - Wed Jul 23, 1:47 am EDT2008-2009 city budget is lean, but in good shape
McKinney Courier-Gazette - Wed Jul 23, 12:52 pm EDTNTCC may stretch taxing district to Upshur County
The Longview News-Journal - Tue Jul 22, 12:27 am EDT
