The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Dec. 7, 2011
New in The Texas Tribune:
- "Gov. Rick Perry is stoking the culture wars with an edgy new TV ad railing against policies that allow gays to serve openly in the military but keep overt religious displays out of public schools." — In New Ad, Struggling Perry Stokes Culture Wars
- "The promoters and track owners trying to put on a Formula One race in Austin apparently overcame their differences just in time — the F1 race for November 2012 is officially on the calendar." — Austin's Formula One Race Gets Green Light
- "University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa was among a dozen ...
Comments (6)
Lee Dunkelberg via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Anything from Perry can be taken as read as being "misleading and inaccurate".
Cheryl Roberts via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry is such an ass.
Patrick Scroggin via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I think that he is so desperate that he is sinking to an all time low. Well, maybe as low as he when he tried to mandate the HPV vaccine, or the day after the Virginia Tech shootings, said that he supported the carrying of concealed weapons on campuses or when he ...
Ann Pittman-Thompson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Once again, Perry opens his mouth and I disagree with almost everything he says. I resent the fact that he portrays Christians as hate-filled and intolerant. I'm a moderate, independent voter and consider myself, and I think others do also, a committed and spirit-filled Christian. The far right, in my opinion, doesnt always portray the teachings of Jesus - forgiveness, kindness, charity,, and a servant mentality. Perry certainly doesn't portray those qualities.
Ronnie Odom via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Go on line and check his trascript. What is it with yell leaders?
Ken Collier via Texas Tribune on Facebook
A man has to have a certain contempt of his country to be so anxious to divide it. As a Christian and a Texan I'm deeply ashamed that this man can pretend to represent my faith or my home state.