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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…In Texas, Climate Creeping onto Agenda
Monday, November 26, 2007
Texas emits more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than any other state. And if Texas were a country, it would be the seventh-largest carbon dioxide polluter in the world. Texas's…Former Austin mayor touts healthy downtowns
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
MADISON - The key to a vibrant downtown is making people believe it is the “living room” of a community, according to Kirk Watson, a former mayor of Austin, Texas.…Senator urges consensus, cooperation in lawmaking
Friday, November 16, 2007
Self-identifying with labels such as Democrat and Republican allows politicians not to listen to each other, bringing the political process to a dead stop, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, said…Watson Says Truth In Taxes Lacking
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
State Senator Kirk Watson of Austin says those seeking elected office talk about taxes to get elected. But he says elected officials should take those conversations one step further and…5 Years Ago: Lessons from the Past, A Vision for the Future
Monday, November 12, 2007
The most amazing thing about the 2002 elections is how well they spelled out everything that's happened since. Most of those elected that day have devoted little time to bolstering…Business community vital to regional rail, mayor says
Thursday, November 08, 2007
"I don't think we are going to see anything regional without the support of the business community." That was the message from Mayor Dave Cieslewicz on commuter rail and transportation…Eltife, Watson cited by TML
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Two state senators who are former mayors have new plaques for their office walls. The Texas Municipal League today honored state Rep. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, as Legislator of the Year.…Constitutional Amendment Would Let Judges Serve After Age 75
Monday, November 05, 2007
A proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 6 ballot, if passed by Texas voters, would end the requirement that state district and appellate jurists must leave the bench when they…Tons of electronics given to “E-Cycling” drive
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Central Texas unloaded some of its old electronic junk in an electronic recycling event designed to breathe new life into old equipment and help the environment. Saturday morning dozens of…