2006 Archive

January 2006

2006 Archive

December 26, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Lee Cullum: A New Year's forecast
By Lee Cullum

December 23, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Bill a threat to city coffers
By Emily Ramshaw

December 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Bush library in SMU's reach
By Kent Fischer, Holly K. Hacker and Kristen Holland

December 21, 2006 - Park Cities People
Blue Ribbon Day at UP

December 10, 2006 - Austin American-Statesman
Legislative battle brewing over college admission law
By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz

December 8, 2006 - WFAA-TV
Lawmaker challenges 'slap on the wrist' for car burglars
By Brad Watson

December 8, 2006 - Fort Worth Star Telegram
There oughta be a law school
Opinion

December 7, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Turn Out the Lights
By Mike Hailey

December 7, 2006 - Capitol Inside
With Reprieve on School Finance, Key
Lawmakers Give Glimpse of Next Fights
By Mike Hailey

December 5, 2006 - The Charlotte Observer
Texas 'Top 10% law' under fire
By Holly K. Hacker

December 4, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
College 10% law under fire
By Holly K. Hacker

November 30, 2006 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
UNT System holds first fundraiser for proposed public
law school in Dallas
By Leila Fadel

November 29, 2006 - The Daily Texan
Bill would restrict campus marketing
By Carter Wilson

November 25, 2006 - Waco Herald-Tribune
Lawmakers will start the new session with unusual proposals
By Dan Genz

November 22, 2006 - The Cameron Herald
Legislators begin filing proposed bills
By Ed Sterling

November 22, 2006 - The Jasper Newsboy
Lawmakers file 318 bills on Lege's first filing day
By Ed Sterling

November 18, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses
Editorial

November 14, 2006 - UT Daily Texan
Legislators begin filing bills for next session
By Laura Blewitt

November 14, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Children a focus of early bill filing
By Janet Elliot and Polly Ross Hughes

November 9, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Democratic gains threaten to shake up House
By Jason Embry

November 6, 2006 - San Antonio Express News
Noone is tracking students who fail the TAKS
By Jeanne Russell

November 2, 2006 - Park Cities People
Republicans Fight Blues Down ballot
By Peter Simek

October 31, 2006 - CBS News
Bush Could Head Back To Dallas After White House
By Sarah Dodd

October 30, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
All Together Now

October 26, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Working to keep GOP base hungry
By Gromer Jeffers Jr.

October 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
We Recommend

October 18, 2006 - Forbes
Legal SWAT Teams
By Jessica Holzer

October 12, 2006 - Dallas Voice
Ethics Commission fines Democrat $11,000 for failing to file reports
By David Webb

October 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Clements isn't slowing down
By Alan Peppard

October 3, 2006 - AT&T
AT&T announces grant to Old Red Museum exhibit

September 29, 2006 - The Paris News
Candidates face off
By Mary Madewell

September 20, 2006 - WFAA
School districts opt for extra tax
By Laurie Fox

September 17, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hey, we all hate taxes: But its wrong to weaken
school finance reform

September 5, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - PDF
We recommend these candidates in the Nov. 7 election

September 5, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
We recommend these candidates in the Nov. 7 election

August 24, 2006 - Park Cities News
PCRW to hold second annual picnic

August 24, 2006 - Park Cities People
Republican Picnic

August 15, 2006 - Galveston County Daily News
Committee may call for limits on no-bid deals
By Marty Schladen

August 10, 2006 - Park Cities News
UIL enacts the Highland Park Rule

August 10, 2006 - Park Cities People
Scots' Outcry Prompts UIL Changes
By Scott Farrell

July 27, 2006 - Capitol Inside
The Highland Park Rule
By Mike Hailey

July 26, 2006 - Austin-American Statesman
San Antonio's Alamodome to host 5A Championship
By Kelley Shannon

July 24, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Campaign Cash Chase: General Election Fundraising
Leaders for House Races
By Mike Hailey

July 24, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Campaign Cash Chase: General Election Cash on Hand
Leaders for House Races
By Mike Hailey

July 23, 2006 - Capitol Inside
The $100,000 Club: Democrats and Debutants Fare well as
fundraising frenzy hits stride
By Mike Hailey

July 15, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Yankee Doodle Dandy day
Staff Reports

July 13, 2006 - Park Cities People
4th of July Parade
Staff Reports

July 10, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
'One size doesn't fit all'
By Joann Livingston

July 7, 2006 - TheMonitor.com
State looks to learn about school budgets
By Daniel Perry

June 29, 2006 - Park Cities People
Fourth of July Parade
Staff Reports

June 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Opinion
The Speaker's Support: Craddick open to mandated recorded votes

June 15, 2006 - Park Cities News
Dan Branch named Park Cities 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall

June 15, 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Opinion
Dan Branch: Don't let North Texas, or its economy, dry up
By Dan Branch

June 10, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch recieves artwork from Armstrong students
By Becky Wright

June 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Speaking of Mr. Speaker
By Alan Peppard

June 2, 2006 - Dallas Business Journal
School tax reform: questions and answers
By Talmage Boston

June 1, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs sweeping property tax cut bill
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

May 27, 2006 - MyWestTexas.com
Area lawwmakers tout reforms, others doubt school revenues
By Bob Campbell

May 25, 2006 - Park Cities People
Representative with a golden touch
By Merritt Patterson

May 21, 2006 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Political Pulse

May 21, 2006 - La Prensa
Governor reduces property tax by signing historic bill
By Roberto Perez Jr.

May 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry signs the first of five school finance bills
Associated Press

May 19, 2006 - San Antonio Express-News
Perry signs business tax bill in San Antonio
By Greg Jefferson

May 19, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
Perry signs the first of five school finance bills
Associated Press

May 18, 2006 - Park Cities News
Texas Legislature adopts House Bill 1 to fix school funding

May 18, 2006 - Park Cities People
Legislature Takes aim at Robin Hood
By Sarah P. Henry

May 18, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Perry signs business tax bill into law
Associated Press

May 16, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Special Session All-Stars
By Mike Hailey

May 14, 2006 - Austin-American Statesman
Bills for schools may slow spending
By Jason Embry

May 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Texas' school finance debate

May 14, 2006 - Amarillo Globe News
House ships off school finance bill
By April Castro

May 14, 2006 - Kilgore News Herald
House send school funding measure to Governor Perry
By April Castro

May 14, 2006 - Waco Tribune-Herald
Bills for schools may slow spending
By Jason Embry

May 13, 2006 - WFAA
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

May 13, 2006 - Longview News Journal
Is school finance fixed?

May 13, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

May 13, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
After a tense time, Shapiro gets credit
By Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

May 12, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
House sends Perry education bill
Associated Press

May 12, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
House gives final approval to school finance bill
By Katherine Cromer Brock

May 11, 2006 - Capitol Inside
House may vote to concur with Senate on Tax Cut
and School Spending Plan
By Mike Hailey

May 10, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Senate avoids meltdown with unanimous verdict on
landmark Tax and School plan
By Mike Hailey

May 10, 2006 - TheHotline.com
The Hotline Futures Market: Texas

May 9, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Statewide Auditions
By Mike Hailey

May 4, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
HP will pass hat to fund schools
By Kristen Holland

May 3, 2006 - East Texas Review
The Governor's tax plan
By David Hartman

May 1, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
A fair split?
By Joann Livingston

April 28, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks

April 28, 2006 - Denton Record Chronicle
Chamber Music
By Karen Brooks

April 27, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry is open to adding teacher raise, other changes to tax bills
By Terrence Stutz

April 27, 2006 - East Texas Review
Perry praises Berman, Merritt helping pass property tax

April 25, 2006 - Kilgore News Herald
Tax Bills Simplified
By Brenda Allums

April 25, 2006 - MyWestTexas.com
House marks tax progress while Senate plans debate
By Bob Campbell

April 25, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Business tax plan OK'd by House
By Terrence Stutz

April 21, 2006 - Waxahachie Daily Light
Bills target property tax relief
By AP and WDL writers

April 20, 2006 - Capitol Inside
House Sophomores Having Real Impact
But Previous Classes Set Power Standard
By Mike Hailey

April 20, 2006 - The Quorum Report
HB 1 wins little support among school districts
By Harvey Kronberg

April 19, 2006 - The Quorum Report
House Members Break Up, Carry Shapiro's Ed Reform Bill
By Harvey Kronberg

April 17, 2006 - The Quorum Report
Speaker's Office Telling Members, Calendar by Saturday
By Harvey Kronberg

April 17, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Most Powerful Texas Lawmakers List Has Perennial
Players Minus a Few Big Names
By Mike Hailey

April 17, 2006 - Insurance Journal
Texas Lawmakers Break Tax Proposal into Four Bills

April 14, 2006 - CBS 11 News
Special Session to Address TX School Funding - VIDEO
Mark Johnson - Reporting

April 14, 2006 - CBS 11 News
Special Session to Address TX School Funding
By Mark Johnson

April 13, 2006 - Leader Times
State behind times on votes
By Michael Miller

April 12, 2006 - The Hotline
TEXAS: Mix 'n' Match

March 29, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Perry, Sharp unveil school finance plan
By April Castro

March 29, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Perry, Sharp unveil school funding proposal
By April Castro

March 27, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Politicians listening to teacher organizations
By John Moritz

March 22, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Class time well spent
By Darryl Smyers

March 20, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Grusendorf defeat creates dilemma in House
with Special School Finance Session nearing
By Mike Hailey

March 19, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Letters: Parent sues over silent minute
Opinion: Letters

March 15, 2006 - Austin American Statesman
Parents challenge moment of silence in Texas school
By Associated Press

March 14, 2006 - Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Parents challenge moment of silence in schools
By Associated Press

March 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Parents challenge moment of silence in schools
By Associated Press

March 14, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Complaint challenges moment of silence at schools
By Katherine Leal Unmuth

March 12, 2006 - San Antonio Express
Campaign nastiness likely to follow GOPers to Austin
By Gary Scharrer

March 9, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
School Finance just got tougher
By Karen Brooks and Terrence Stutz

March 9, 2006 - Park Cities People
The Consequences of Failure
Editorial

March 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Dell wins Dems' nomination; Shook, Watkins get DA nods
From Staff Reports

March 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
GOP Rep. Reyna loses race to Latham
By Eric Aasen and Richard Abshire

February 25, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Neighbors - WWBD: What would Bono do?
By W. Scott Sager

February 18, 2006 - Capitol Inside
Democratic Candidate's Foray into Oldest Profession
Prompts Newspaper and Others to Take a Second Look
By Mike Hailey

February 18, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Hits and Misses - Tom Malin recommendation? We think not.
Opinion: Editorials

February 16, 2006 - Park Cities News
Artwork from Bradfield students on display in Austin
Inside the Community

February 8, 2006 - Dallas Morning News
Odds are against Reunion Arena casino
By Lee Cullum