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No Glasses for Rick Perry’s Portrait

The official portrait unveiling for the longest serving governor in the Lone Star State, Rick Perry, was held at the Texas Capitol on Friday. The question asked most often in advance of the unveiling was whether the portrait would show the governor with or without his famous glasses.

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Rick Perry: ‘At the End of the Day,’ I’ll Vote for Trump

Wednesday on ABC’s “The View,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) supporter former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) said ultimately if the 2016 election comes down to Republican nominee Donald Trump versus Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, he would vote for Trump. When asked about

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Texas House District 128 Candidates Spar Over Toll Road Issue

Republican candidates in the Texas House District 128 race are trading political hits over whether the incumbent, Rep. Wayne Smith (R-Baytown) is in favor of tolling the Fred Hartman Bridge. Challenger Briscoe Cain says Smith’s record suggests he wouldn’t be opposed to the idea.

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31% of U.S. Govt Assets Are Student Loans

Late last week, the U.S. Treasury Department released its annual financial report for the U.S. Government. The document calculates the government’s total number of assets and liabilities. Unsurprisingly, the report offered another grim picture of the nation’s fiscal health.

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Rick Perry to Lead Pro-Cruz Super PAC

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry is set to lead a pro-Ted Cruz super Political Action Committee (PAC) called “Keep the Promise to Veterans.” Perry will recruit veterans to the Super PAC, which will help bring attention to the issues affecting

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Watch: Rick Perry Endorses Ted Cruz

Monday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX), who was a candidate for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, endorsed fellow Texan Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for president. Transcript as follows: MIKA BRZEZINSKI, MSNBC HOST: Joining us now from

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Texas CPS Visits Home of Mom Who Hosted ‘Chickenpox Party’

A Texas mom received a visit by Child Protective Services (CPS) for hosting a “chickenpox party.” Amanda Witt believes that it is healthier for a child to catch chickenpox early than to be vaccinated for it. The mother from Plano, Texas, moderates a private Facebook page for 300 plus parents who hold the same belief. She said, “When one child has chickenpox, we promote playdates throughout,” she told the local CBS affiliate.

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Rick Perry on Putin Endorsing Trump: ‘What’s Next, Fidel Casto?’

Sunday on on CNN’s “State of the Union,” former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) attacked Republican front-runner Donald Trump by describing him as inconsistent. When asked about Vladmir Putin’s endorsement of Trump, Perry said, “What is next? Fidel Castro. I mean seriously.” Host Jake Tapper

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Rick Perry Battles at Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Former Governor Rick Perry and his legal team were at the state’s highest criminal court on Wednesday morning arguing that the remaining count against him (abuse of official capacity) should be dismissed. A special prosecutor argued that a second count (coercion of a public servant) dismissed by an immediate court of appeals should be reinstated.

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Targeted: Retaliation Suspected in Attack on Texas Judge

Reports in Texas indicate that Austin police suspect retaliation as a possible motive in the shooting of a Travis County Criminal District Court judge. The judge was attacked Friday night after returning home with some friends. She is said to be in stable condition with serious injuries.

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Texas Criminal Court Judge Shot in Her Driveway

A felony criminal district court judge in Travis County, Texas, was shot outside her home last night. Judge Julie Kocurek is also a former prosecutor. It is unknown whether the shooting is related to her duties as a criminal judge or prosecutor.

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Hannity to Texas Governor: ‘Good Job in Texas, I’ll Tell You That!’

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was interviewed by Sean Hannity and the nationally syndicated radio talk show host told Abbott – “Good job in Texas, I’ll tell you that!” Hannity commended Abbott for his tough stance on sanctuary cities, his lawsuit against the Obama administration’s amnesty program, and putting a halt to Obama’s amnesty during his tenure as President. The talk show host also asked the Texas Governor who he was supporting as President.

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