Texas Governor's Mansion Rising From Ashes
Editor's note: This story is the first of a two-part series about the Texas governor's living accommodations. Coming Wednesday, the Tribune reports on the controversy over Rick Perry's costly temporary living arrangements.
The Texas Governor’s Mansion, the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi, has seen death and drama, political joy and heartache, marriages, parties, wakes and — legend has it — regular visits from the ghost of Sam Houston.
All of that history nearly went up in smoke on June 8, 2008, when an unknown arsonist tossed a Molotov cocktail on the front porch. Ten more ...
Comments (6)
Dale Curry
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the excellent work and response of Austin Firefighters. Thank you for saving such a critical part of Texas heritage
BiffTannen
Hairspray canisters make for an excellent propellant.
deannakuykendall1
In spite of all the controversial issues surrounding whether to rebuild, restore or reassign the Governor's Mansion to museum status, the Mansion is a beautiful piece of our state's history. There was never any question in my mind that it should be restored and maintained as the Governor's Mansion. Last year's fashions may not be sacred but as Jay's story shows, they don't build 'em like that anymore. Thank goodness so many critics' throwaway mentality did not prevail in this instance. Thanks for the update, Jay!
Eddie Nimibutr via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Nice to have "top of the line" Governor's mansion while thousands of teachers, police officers, firefighters, and so many more people struggling to stay above water and in their homes.
Bjorn Kirchdorfer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wonder who will live there?
Dot Pate
Who benefited?