http://www.kirkwatson.com/newsroom Kirk Watson Newsroom en kcleveland79@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-26T16:12:13+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/ut-gets-3-million-for-cancer-research/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/ut-gets-3-million-for-cancer-research/#When:16:12:13Z 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… 2010-02-26T16:12:13+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/statement-on-thursdays-plane-crash-in-austin/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/statement-on-thursdays-plane-crash-in-austin/#When:20:24:30Z 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,… 2010-02-18T20:24:30+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/speech-for-the-trinity-centers-barbara-jordan-luncheon/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/speech-for-the-trinity-centers-barbara-jordan-luncheon/#When:00:54:19Z 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… 2010-02-11T00:54:19+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/help-central-texas-move-forward/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/help-central-texas-move-forward/#When:20:58:42Z 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… 2010-01-24T20:58:42+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/americas-route-to-recovery/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/americas-route-to-recovery/#When:01:10:06Z 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… Economy 2009-12-30T01:10:06+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/leaders-helped-turn-economic-storm-into-foundation-for-future/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/leaders-helped-turn-economic-storm-into-foundation-for-future/#When:01:21:47Z 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… Economy 2009-12-26T01:21:47+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/a-house-of-service/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/a-house-of-service/#When:03:15:28Z 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… 2009-12-20T03:15:28+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/speech-to-ercot-annual-meeting/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/speech-to-ercot-annual-meeting/#When:00:40:33Z 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. Environment 2009-12-16T00:40:33+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/advice-for-annise-parker/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/advice-for-annise-parker/#When:14:41:28Z 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… 2009-12-14T14:41:28+00:00 http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/resizing-the-campo-tent/ http://www.kirkwatson.com/watson-wire/resizing-the-campo-tent/#When:14:39:00Z 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… Transportation 2009-12-10T14:39:00+00:00