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Thousands rally behind UT's Powers on social media - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The show of support followed a blog post Wednesday evening by Texas Monthly's Paul Burka, who cited an anonymous source as saying that Powers might be in danger of being fired by the UT System Board of Regents because of his opposition to Gov.
Amid buzz about land commissioner, George P. Bush says 'no firm plans' to run ... - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
A source familiar with Bush's plans, who is not authorized to discuss them and therefore requested anonymity, said Bush has been talking about running for state land commissioner when that office is on the ballot in two years. Bush pushed back against ...
Longhorns get 10th pledge for 2013, and it's a big one - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
By Randy Riggs | Monday, February 27, 2012, 01:25 PM A source close to Lake Highlands' Kent Perkins said the highly recruited offensive tackle has committed to the Longhorns. Perkins, is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the nation.
A super PAC surfaces in the US Senate race - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
Paperwork arrived in Washington on Friday signaling the formation of Real World Conservatives, a group that will support Republican Senate candidate Craig James, according to a person familiar with the group. The specifics of who decided to start the ...
Perry replacing ad-buying firm, two sources say - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
Rick Perry's campaign has fired the firm that buys its advertising time, according to two sources close to the campaign. The media-buying firm is Paint Creek Media. Perry spokesman Mark Miner said he was unaware of the firm's departure and would check ...
The entry titled "DC court appears to move slowly on redistricting." - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
Additionally, other people not authorized to speak on the record indicated that thy do not expect the DC panel to move particularly quickly. Valid maps need to be in place before the March primaries. The redistricting matter - which began earlier this ...
The entry titled "First Reading: Groups want to put sanctuary cities back on ... - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
New York Times: “President Obama will unveil a deficit-reduction plan on Monday that uses entitlement cuts, tax increases and war savings to reduce government spending by more than $3 trillion over the next 10 years, administration officials said. ...
Official: Potential UT move to Pac-12 'heating up' - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The Pac-12 appears to be working out the final details of a deal that would bring Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech to the conference, sources close to the situation told Hookem.com and the American-Statesman on Sunday morning. ...
First Reading: Happy Fiscal New Year - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
'I can assure you that there is nothing in my life that will embarrass you if you decide to support me for president,' Perry said, according to one of the participants, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly ...
Sanctuary cities bill left for dead - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
Legislation to bar sanctuary cities in Texas is “all but dead,” according to a source close to negotiations at the Capitol. Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House speaker Joe Straus had ...
The entry titled "AP: Sanchez to announce for US Senate today." - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The sources would speak only on condition of anonymity before the announcement. Sanchez, 59, was raised in Rio Grande Valley and lives in San Antonio. He is the only Democrat to declare for the race to replace outgoing Republican Sen. ...
AP: Sanchez to announce for US Senate today - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The sources would speak only on condition of anonymity before the announcement. Sanchez, 59, was raised in Rio Grande Valley and lives in San Antonio. He is the only Democrat to declare for the race to replace outgoing Republican Sen. ...
The entry titled "New Medicaid cases could add billions to base budget's cost." - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
'Implementation would continue apace, a senior administration official said. 'This is not the last word by any means.' … In a silver lining for the Obama ...
State budget troubles could close hundreds of nursing homes, industry warns - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The official, who has knowledge of the investigation by the Travis County District Attorney's office, spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid endangering ...
Sweet rolls, gifts return with lawmakers - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
She declined to give her name. “My boss won't want that in the paper,” she said. “These are just some little things for some friends, that's all.”
AG: make public info about execution drugs - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The officials asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak about security issues. Firearms are prohibited within 1000 feet of the ...
UT investigating Bryant, who claims accusations are false - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The university learned of the accusations against Bryant at least five weeks ago and has been investigating internally, a source said. ...
The entry titled "Sources: Intel buying former Guaranty Bank headquarters ... - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The sources asked not to be identified because the deal is confidential until it closes, which is expected to occur in the next few weeks. ...
The entry titled "White responds to BTEC charges with new ad." - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
... that the state probably didn't need the money, said the staff member, who wasn't authorized to comment on the issue and asked not to be identified. ...
Site Web Archive - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The police source asked not to be identified because the investigation is ongoing. A school spokeswoman said this morning that the driver, who has not yet ...
Homes flooded in West Round Rock, Georgetown - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
Another RV was upside down. A person on an all-terrain vehicle who did not wish to be identified said the residents had lost everything. By let's be civil!
The entry titled "Candidates find value in preaching to their choirs." - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
In conversations with more than two dozen party insiders, most of whom requested anonymity to speak candidly about the state of play, Democrats in and out ...
Of Sacred and Secular - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
... administration officials said the shift in emphasis was critical in undercutting al-Qaida's efforts to portray its attacks on the US and the west as a ...
The entry titled "Dewhurst takes some heat over redistricting panel." - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The lawsuit, which three sources said could be filed as early as Tuesday, will invoke for its main argument the legal doctrine of 'preemption,' which is ...
Suspected arsonist may have been 'emotionally disturbed,' investigator says - Austin American-Statesman (blog)
A manager at the hostel, who declined to give her name, confirmed that Lahlou had stayed there but would not answer questions about his behavior. ...