Perry speaks out on youth prison scandal
Governor Perry addressed the Texas Youth Commission sex abuse scandal after returning from the Middle East and urged legislative cooperation to strengthen safeguards. He defended his staff’s actions, called for a retraction of a critical Statesman report, and supported Jay Kimbrough's investigation while warning against political fault finding amid ongoing veto override debates.
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Perry accepts benevolent status in New Braunfels as Aggie governor honor
Perry agrees to become a benevolent member of New Braunfels and promotes its beauty and quality of life. He accepts the decree, recalls floating the Comal River with a Dr Pepper, and thanks residents while joking about being the first Aggie to receive the governor honor. He praises the state and its people and notes his greatest honor is governing Texas.
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Dallas officer killed after high speed chase
A Dallas police officer with nearly seven years on the force died after a car chase ended with a nose to nose collision in West Dallas. The suspect opened fire from inside his car injuring the officer, who was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital but did not survive. The suspect fled.
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Texas toll roads spark wide debate on funding and foreign firms
Texas leaders debate road funding as population may reach 53 million by 2040. Williamson cites 80 to 88 percent growth along the golden triangle and argues for parallel roads and tolls to shift freight to rail. Perry opposes gas tax hikes, favoring either higher gas taxes or user fees to fund road expansion.
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