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Olympic Fever
Thursday, August 14, 2008
I love the Olympics. I enjoy them so much that I actually try to work my schedule so I can watch as much as possible.
Let's say I get a…
A Good Recipe
Thursday, February 28, 2008
In all of public policy, there is nothing purer or more noble than the school bake sale.Now, I'll be the first to admit that I love the products – too…
Moving Along
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Some people have this horrible dream of speaking in front of a large group and suddenly realizing they're naked.
Well, my worst nightmare is being unable to remember the answer…
Newsroom » Speeches and Statements
Speech to the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. You're doing so much to lay the groundwork for Texas' prosperity in the 21st Century.
The secret, which…
Speech to Hispanic Scholarship Consortium
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you. But most of all, I want to thank this Hispanic Scholarship Consortium for all the work you do. In opening higher…
Education: Our Divine Mission
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Speech of Senator Kirk Watson Davidson Chapel, Marshall, Texas September 15, 2007
Thank you for inviting me to speak in this hallowed, beautiful place. I'm honored, and humbled,…
Newsroom » In the News
Fighting for Johnston High School
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Hundreds of parents turned out Tuesday night in an attempt to find solutions to the problems at Johnston High School.
The Austin school is in danger of being closed…
Attendance, scores at Johnston too low
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
For the students at Johnston High School, higher test scores and improved attendance are the only option.
At least that's what Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott said at…
Sen. Watson hosts meeting about Johnston’s future
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Beset by years of low test scores, a threatened shutdown, and a mass exodus of students who already opted to go elsewhere, it would seem there is little to cheer…
