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Video: Perry Pitches Economic Plan in N.H.

By Jay Root Aug. 19, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry presents his plan to get America working again before a small crowd of modular home builders in Pembroke, N.H. Full Story

Video: Texas Closes Central Prison Unit

By Brandi Grissom Aug. 19, 2011

For the first time, Texas is closing a state prison. Take a look inside the historic Central Unit in Sugar Land as workers prepare it for shuttering. Full Story

Audio Slideshow: Where Rick Perry's From

By Caleb Bryant Miller Aug. 19, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry's rural hometown of Paint Creek is the scene-setter for many a stump speech. We take you there with an audio slideshow. Full Story

Video: Rick Perry's 2000 DPS Traffic Stop

By Texas Tribune Staff Aug. 18, 2011

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper stopped the SUV in which Lt. Gov. Rick Perry was riding on June 28, 2000, for going 75 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. A camera mounted on the dashboard of the officer's car recorded the stop. Full Story

Video: Austin Filmmaker Bradley Beesley on Newly Legalized Noodling

By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan Aug. 18, 2011

Throughout August, the Tribune will feature 31 ways Texans' lives will change come Sept. 1, the date most bills passed by the Legislature take effect. DAY 18: The sport of catching catfish with bare hands, known as noodling, is now legal in Texas. Watch the Trib's interview with filmmaker and avid noodler Bradley Beesley. Full Story

Video: Perry Responds to Obama's Remarks in New Hampshire

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root Aug. 17, 2011

A day after the White House and even fellow Republicans admonished Gov. Rick Perry for warning of potentially “treasonous” acts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the governor responded — more politely this time. Full Story

Video: Perry On Stimulus "Strings"

By Justin Dehn Aug. 17, 2011

During an October 2010 interview with Tribune CEO and Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith, Gov. Rick Perry answers questions about the "strings" attached to federal stimulus money. Full Story

Video: Perry Says to Print More Money "Almost Treasonous"

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root Aug. 16, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry made the comment Monday evening at a gathering of Republicans at a house party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and, afterward, answered reporters' questions. Full Story

Video: Perry Challenges Obama on Job Creation

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root Aug. 15, 2011

At the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Gov. Rick Perry, knee high in haystacks, challenged President Obama on job creation. Full Story

Video: Perry Politics at the Iowa State Fair

By Jay Root Aug. 15, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry hit the Iowa State Fair on Monday morning, searching for votes and continuing his introduction to Iowans. Tribune reporter Jay Root was there with his iPhone, tracking Perry's progress and sending us video updates via Justin.tv. Full Story

Video: Sunday News Shows On Perry

By Justin Dehn Aug. 14, 2011

The Trib's Weekend Round-Up compiles clips from various national news programs that talked about Gov. Rick Perry and his leap into the GOP presidential primary. Journalists and commentators analyzed Perry's chances on NBC's Meet the Press, CBS's Face The Nation, and ABC's This Week. Full Story