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UT gets $3 million for cancer research

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…

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Statement on Thursday’s plane crash in Austin

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,…

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Speech for the Trinity Center’s Barbara Jordan Luncheon

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…

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Help Central Texas Move Forward

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…

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America’s Route to Recovery

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…

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Leaders helped turn economic storm into foundation for future

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…

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A House of Service

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…

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Speech to ERCOT Annual Meeting

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.

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Advice for Annise Parker

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…

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Resizing the CAMPO Tent

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…

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