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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
Tags: Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Rick Perry
Municipal Workers Are Copping a Comfy Retirement ... But At What Cost?new
Workers across the country -- particularly police and fire groups -- have been so good at politicking for increased pay and benefits that observers are starting to worry whether those successes could leave cities vulnerable to financial straits.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince |
07-24-2009 |
Politics
Is Tarrant County, Texas, Going from Red to Blue?new
In recent years, it has become something of a star in the Republican crown: Among urban counties with more a million in population, no county usually votes more heavily Republican than Tarrant, usually by about a 60-40 difference. But this month's primary shows that grip might be slipping.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan McGraw |
03-13-2008 |
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
Tags: 2008 presidential election, Texas
Barton Scott's Bad Yearnew
The Mansfield, Texas, mayor's sex-offender crusade keeps getting punctured.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Eric Griffey |
11-09-2007 |
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
A Mighty Stream of Moneynew
Lobbyists are having a field day at the Tarrant Regional Water District.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan McGraw |
02-08-2007 |
Politics
No Buck Left Behindnew
Fort Worth public works inspectors are angry about being in class -- and taxpayers are picking up the tab.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Peter Gorman |
12-21-2006 |
Politics
Dems Dig Outnew
One race does not a landslide make -- so why are some Texas underdogs so happy?
Fort Worth Weekly |
Betty Brink |
12-07-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Leaving Johnson Countynew
Politics make a pretty part of North Texas a hell for bad kids, poor people, and anyone caught up in the criminal justice system.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Peter Gorman |
11-09-2006 |
Politics
