Watson Wire

Everything Old is New Again

January 12, 2007

Sam Houston once said, "You can't have a big week without a new web site."At least, I think it was Sam Houston. Maybe it was Sam Webb, inventor of the "Webb sight", a failed invention that was meant t...

Swearing In

January 12, 2007

Kirk takes the oath on the Senate Floor....

Taking (and Awaiting) Office

January 5, 2007

Ready, Set, Go! Only five more days until the Legislative Session starts. Hard to believe. It's here. People keep asking me, "Are you ready?" I don't know that I'm ready, but I'm sure going to show up...

Why 31?

December 15, 2006

Many faithful readers of the Watson Wire are hyper-curious or just true history buffs. Several folks have asked me, "Why does the Texas Senate have 31 Senators?"For those of you just joining us, my re...

My Ground Rules

October 13, 2006

Another Friday.The big difference between this day and every other Friday I've ever experienced is that this one sees the Baylor Bears at 2-0 in the Big XII Conference, one day before they play the on...

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