Yesterday afternoon, we spoke with Mr. Hudgins and feel that we now have a clearer story, at least from the state's point of view, and wish to tidy up some omissions and inaccuracies that were presented, not only by us, but by other media outlets as well. more ›

Gov. Rick Perry has signed a journalist shield law, making Texas the 37th state to enact legislation protecting journalists from having to reveal certain confidential sources in court. more ›

Sunday morning at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in north Austin found Richard S. “Kinky” Friedman preaching to the choir: like-minded voters seeking a change at the Governor’s Mansion. In 2006, Kinky Friedman, billed at this public affairs forum as the “The Cowboy Philosopher,” ran as an Independent. He lost to Rick Perry. He said, “I made a mistake not running as a Democrat” and strongly hinted he would correct that misstep this time. Taking aim at Governor Perry, he began by telling the crowd of 150 that he was getting older and had been working on his will. He said, “I have requested that when I die, I am to be cremated and the ashes are to be thrown into Rick Perry’s hair. A “listening tour” throughout Texas is his plan to get the grass roots excited. He also talked about his animal rescue efforts at the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch and wants to make Texas a no kill state. Kinky even read a story about his mother from one of his books. more ›