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UT gets $3 million for cancer research
Friday, February 26, 2010
The University of Texas received millions more for cancer research Thursday afternoon.
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute presented the university with a $3 million check.
Some of…
Statement on Thursday’s plane crash in Austin
Thursday, February 18, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Steve Scheibal, Office of Senator Kirk Watson: (512) 463-0114
Senator Kirk Watson released the following statement regarding Thursday's plane crash in Austin:
It appears that today,…
Speech for the Trinity Center’s Barbara Jordan Luncheon
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thank you all for having me here today. I’m honored. And, frankly, it’s possible – possible – that, you know, I’m a little intimidated.
What I mean is, we’re here…
Help Central Texas Move Forward
Sunday, January 24, 2010
I recently left a job that it was my honor to hold for three years.
It was a position that's provided a deeper view of our region's economy and…
America’s Route to Recovery
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
As part of an extensive report on the national economy, Reuters explored challenges and opportunities facing the country, focusing on where jobs and economic prosperity will come from in the…
Leaders helped turn economic storm into foundation for future
Friday, December 25, 2009
For the Central Texas economy, this past decade looked like it might one day be remembered as the Cyclone – and whether you were talking about the storm or the…
A House of Service
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Today, Senator Kirk Watson was presented with the Price Daniel Distinguished Public Service Award by the Baylor Alumni Association. Upon receiving the award, he delivered these remarks:
I'm…
Speech to ERCOT Annual Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I appreciate what you all do and how important you are to the State of Texas. I’m glad to be here.
Advice for Annise Parker
Monday, December 14, 2009
After Annise Parker's election to be Mayor of Houston, the Texas Tribune invited Senator Watson to contribute a piece describing lessons he learned as Austin Mayor and offering advice to…
Resizing the CAMPO Tent
Thursday, December 10, 2009
When Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson announced last week that he would step down as chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization – the body of elected officials that…
