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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,…
New independent business owner conference to launch in October
Friday, September 14, 2007
Austin Business Journal
A new conference looks to provide small to medium-sized businesses in the Austin area advice on how to grow.Austin Open 4 Business will launch its first one-day event on Oct.…
Senator to speak at Davidson meeting
Friday, September 14, 2007
Longview News-Journal
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, will be the speaker at the annual fall meeting of the Davidson Foundation, which will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Josephine Davidson Memorial…
Former president holds fundraisers in Austin
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
by Elise Hu
KVUE
Senator Hillary Clinton, D-New York, may be the one running for president, but the Clinton who's already held the office can still draw big crowds."There's a little nostalgic feeling about…
State senator to speak at Davidson Foundation meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Marshall News Messenger
State Sen. Kirk Watson of Austin will be the guest speaker at the annual fall meeting of the Davidson Foundation at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Josephine Davidson Memorial Chapel…
Statement on the 2007 Accountability Rating for Johnston High School
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
“I'm very disappointed to see the performance rating of Johnston High School. However, I'm pleased that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott is honoring his predecessors' commitment to AISD and…
Balancing Texas' Energy Future
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
It’s an honor to be here speaking to you today. You all are among Texas’ most vital resources as we plot our course for the success, prosperity, and development we’re…
Lady Bird remembered at service
Saturday, July 14, 2007
by W. Gardner Selby and Jason Embry
Austin American-Statesman
Lady Bird Johnson was remembered today by aides from Lyndon B. Johnson’s era in Washington and by family members that included her two saddened yet grateful daughters.Her two-hour memorial service…
Lady Bird Johnson dies at 94
Thursday, July 12, 2007
by Austin American-Statesman
Janet Wilson
Her marriage to a larger-than-life Texan thrust a shy, small-town girl named Lady Bird Johnson into the national spotlight. A love affair with the great outdoors kept her there.And though…
Magazine tabs Kirk Watson as legislative rookie of the year
Thursday, June 14, 2007
by W. Gardner Selby
Austin American-Statesman
Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, was among the Central Texas legislators singled out by Texas Monthly magazine in its annual assessment, released Thursday, of the best and worst lawmakers during the…
Texas Monthly releases list of ten best, worst lawmakers
Thursday, June 14, 2007
by Elise Hu
KVUE News
A list about to hit newsstands is already picking up a lot of buzz at the State Capitol. Texas Monthly magazine released its biennial list of the best and worst…
Texas Monthly assesses legislators; Watson rookie of year
Thursday, June 14, 2007
by W. Gardner Selby
Austin American-Statesman
Texas Monthly has issued its breakdown of the 10 best and worst legislators in the 2007 legislative session. This link should give a glimpse.Evan Smith, the magazine’s editor, introduced himself…
Comments to TCEQ regarding Oak Grove power plants
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Madame Chair, Commissioners Soward and Garcia: Thank you for the opportunity to address you on this critical issue. You all have difficult jobs, and we thank you for your service.…
Legislative change big and small, but mostly small
Sunday, June 03, 2007
by Laylan Copelin
Austin American-Statesman
After 140 days of political froth and legislative sausage-making, the Legislature left Austin pretty much as the lawmakers found it when they convened in January.There may be more movies filmed…
Senate freshmen were seen and heard this session
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
by Mark Lisheron
Austin American-Statesman
Leave it to Sen. Dan Patrick to speak for the accomplishments of five new state senators as they complete their first legislative session — whether they want him to or…
