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Guns, Government and Elvis: as Texan as Chicken-Fried Steaknew

Among the groups who can bypass metal detectors at the Texas Capitol: legislators; state workers; and those who have concealed-carry licenses. No joke.
Fort Worth Weekly  |  Dave McNeely  |  07-14-2010  |  Commentary

No Crown for Kay: Hutchison Found Herself the Heir-Unapparentnew

U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison had repeatedly postponed her gubernatorial ambitions while Rick Perry became the longest-serving governor in Texas history. Hutchison reportedly thought she needed a gubernatorial merit badge to win a spot on a presidential ticket.
Fort Worth Weekly  |  Dave McNeely  |  03-19-2010  |  Politics

The 2008 Primary Has Gone to Texasnew

For once, the presidential election is coming to the Lone Star State.
Fort Worth Weekly  |  Dave McNeely and Betty Brink  |  02-14-2008  |  Politics

Off the Top of His Headnew

Some say Texas Gov. Rick Perry's recent spate of highly controversial initiatives is an indicatioon he's trying out for a spot on a Republican presidential ticket.
Fort Worth Weekly  |  Dave McNeely  |  02-15-2007  |  Politics

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