Texas governor further shakes up panel set to investigate arson finding that led to executionOctober 9th, 2009 Texas governor further shakes up forensics panelAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Rick Perry has further shaken up a state panel that was about to review a report concluding that a faulty arson investigation led to a Texas inmate's execution.
Cousin of Texas Gov. Rick Perry killed in backyard gunfire exchange with sheriff's deputiesOctober 1st, 2009 Cousin of Texas governor killed by deputiesAUSTIN, Texas — A cousin of Texas Gov. Rick Perry was shot and killed over the weekend in his backyard during an exchange of gunfire with sheriff's deputies, officials said Thursday.
Chicago police say gunman fires a shot in an emergency room, may be connected to 2 homicidesSeptember 23rd, 2009 Gunman fires shot in Chicago emergency roomCHICAGO — Police in Chicago say they are talking by phone with a gunman who has barricaded himself into a hospital emergency room and may be connected to a double homicide. Police say the man fired a shot into the ceiling of the emergency room at the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center early Wednesday.
Joe Perry says Steven Tyler has 'got to get his act together' after tour accidentSeptember 17th, 2009 Joe Perry frustrated over Steven Tyler accidentNEW YORK — Joe Perry is frustrated that Aerosmith has been sidelined due to Steven Tyler's tour injury. The group had to cancel their summer tour after the frontman suffered injuries when he fell off the stage during a concert in August.
Gov. Perry says Texas Ranger teams headed for Texas-Mexico borderSeptember 10th, 2009 Perry says Ranger teams to go to borderHOUSTON — Special teams of Texas Rangers will be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to deal with increasing violence because the federal government has failed to address growing problems there, Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday.
Gov. Rick Perry says Texas Ranger teams headed for Texas-Mexico borderSeptember 10th, 2009 Perry: Ranger teams to go to Texas-Mexico borderHOUSTON — Special teams of Texas Rangers will be deployed to the Texas-Mexico border to deal with increasing violence because the federal government has failed to address growing problems there, Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday.
US Sen. Hutchison announces her campaign for Texas governor against Perry in 2010 GOP primaryAugust 17th, 2009 Hutchison announces campaign for Texas governorLA MARQUE, Texas — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison says Texas Gov.
'Criminal Minds' actor Shemar Moore hit by car while biking, breaks legAugust 4th, 2009 'Criminal Minds' actor breaks leg in bike accidentLOS ANGELES — Actors are often told to break a leg, but Shemar Moore actually did it over the weekend. Moore's publicist, Staci Wolfe, says the 39-year-old actor was hit by a car while biking in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Hutchison to leave US Senate in October or November to challenge Perry for Texas governorJuly 30th, 2009 Hutchison leaving Senate to run for Texas governorAUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison says she will step down this fall to challenge fellow Republican Rick Perry for governor in 2010, setting the stage for what will be a crowded race to replace her.
Texas Gov. signs bill to replenish storm insurance fund depleted by Ike and Dolly in 2008June 19th, 2009 Texas Gov. signs bill to aid storm insurance fundAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law a bill restructuring the state's windstorm insurance fund, the only property insurer for homeowners and business in 14 coastal counties.
269 employees fired or suspended for abusing mentally disabled residents at Texas group homesJune 12th, 2009 269 punished for abusing disabled in TexasDALLAS — State records show that 269 employees at Texas' 13 residential centers for the mentally and developmentally disabled were fired or suspended last year for abusing or mistreating residents. The revelations Friday come a day after Gov.
Texas governor signs law aimed at eliminating abuses at institutions for mentally disabledJune 12th, 2009 Texas governor signs state school reforms into lawAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed legislation Thursday aimed at improving security and oversight of the state's institutions for the mentally disabled — which have been stung by allegations of widespread abuse, including fights between residents staged by workers.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry won't rule out a special session to keep agencies operatingJune 3rd, 2009 Texas GOP leaders vow to keep key agencies openAUSTIN, Texas — Republican leaders promised Tuesday that insurance regulation, roadbuilding and other government functions will continue in Texas despite the Legislature's failure to pass a measure preserving the agencies that deliver those services. Gov. Rick Perry would not rule out a special legislative session but also said a lot of options were being studied to address the problem.
Texas lawmakers adjourn regular session without averting shutdown of state agenciesJune 2nd, 2009 Texas lawmakers adjourn, but shutdown not avertedAUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature has adjourned its regular session without passing key measures to avert a shutdown of state agencies. The sticking point was $2 billion in transportation bond funding that the House failed to pass before gaveling out the session a few hours before the Senate adjourned Monday night.
Lance Armstrong says collarbone broken last month feels good; he's looking forward to raceApril 29th, 2009 Armstrong says collarbone good; glad to race againSILVER CITY, N.M. — Lance Armstrong is ready to race again.
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