Texas Politics (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Dan Richards, the son of the late-Gov. Ann Richards, is sending out a fund-raising solicitation for John Sharp's campaign for the U.S. Senate. During the state treasurer campaign in 1982, I traveled with mom for the better part of that...
Political Wire (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Tom Schieffer (D) has decided to end his bid for governor of Texas, reports the Dallas Morning News . According to the Houston Chronicle , the speculation now is that popular Houston Mayor Bill White (D) will likely jump in the race. First Read notes this "could very well give Democrats their best chance at the governor's mansion since Ann Richards served there in the early 1990s."...
First Read (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
... getting in -- could very well give Democrats their best chance at the governor's mansion since Ann Richards served there in the early 1990s. Indeed, a Democratic source tells First Read that it appears White is getting in. "It's not firm or done yet," the source adds. Perhaps biggest reason why White has a solid chance in this red state is due to the Rick Perry -vs.- Kay Bailey...
South Texas Chisme (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
... trips since becoming governor in December 2000. Former Texas governors George W. Bush and Ann Richards also earned their share of frequent flier miles.
Austinist (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
... connections to help Baylor and Texas Tech find a place in the newly formed Big 12 Conference. Ann Richards, then governor, and Bob Bullock, then lieutenant governor, were both Baylor grads. If TCU had the same type of muscle, we might be looking at No. 3 Texas vs. No. 4 TCU this weekend. Later, City Slacka: Coach Art Briles has given nearly every player on the team a nickname. “Ninety...
The Conscience of a Liberal (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
12:58 pmHave you even read it yet'Should one have read something to know how superfreaking brilliant the review (of the it) is'— achilles31:09 pmMissing Molly Ivins and Ann Richards each day - the terms ‘Governor Good Hair’ and ‘he was born with a silver foot in his mouth’ are the height of artistry and suitable skewering - ummm, admiration :-)1:13 pmI am not sure when it was determined that...
Starling Fitness (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
WRONG!! "Get pleasure out of life…as much as you can. Nobody ever died from pleasure." – Sol Hurok http://tqpage.com/2787 # This review from @ DDRdiva makes me want to buy We Cheer 2 for my Wii. I haven't had a exergame obsession for a while. http://wp.me/pzT7L-bi # RT @motivation: "The here and now is all we have, and if we play it right it's all we'll need." – Ann Richards http://tqpage.com/39137...
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
THE 1988 Democratic party national convention, Texas state treasurer Ann Richards delivered a ground-breaking speech which highlighted the poor representation of women in politics.
Austin, Texas Daily Photo (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
That smudge in the sky? Thousands of bats. This was taken on a bat cruise by our friend Jackie. Unless you stand directly on or under the bridge (Congress Avenue Ann Richards) what you see when our Mexican Free Tail Bats fly is a huge drawing on the sky like someone sketched with a charcoal pencil only it's moving. They will be gone soon (they are here April-October approximately). These guys...
Corn Nation (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
... invited to join the Big XII if it wasn't for the efforts former Texas governor (and Baylor alumn) Ann Richards. But a funny thing happened in 2008. Baylor football showed signs of life. Baylor hired former Houston coach Art Briles to take over for Guy Morriss, and convinced his prized recruit, quarterback Robert Griffin to sign with the Bears. The season started in typical Baylor fashion,...
Burnt Orange Report (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
... to offer Texans. -- after having read what RPT Chair Cathie Adams had to say -- On Former Governor Ann Richards: "She's an anti-religious bigot. How can people think she is Texas-down-home Ma Richards? I feel very insulted that she is representing me as a Texas woman. Most Texas women are ladylike and God-fearing. Ann Richards has none of those qualities." (Houston...
Church of the Customer Blog (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
... example of an Alamo no talking "public service" video. This one stars the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards.
Texas Freedom Network (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
... personal attacks goes back well over a decade. For example, here’s her sneering take on Texas Gov. Ann Richards in 1994 (from a June 7, 1994, Houston Chronicle article): “She’s an anti-religious bigot. . . . How can people think she is Texas — down-home Ma Richards? I feel very insulted that she is representing me as a Texas woman. Most Texas women are ladylike and God-fearing. Ann...
bilerico.com (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Lily Tomlin sat down with Joy Behar recently. The two talk about Lily's longtime partner, Jane Wagner, for most of this segment - including marriage plans and a famous line usually credited to Ann Richards: "George Bush was born with a silver foot in his mouth."
JammieWearingFool (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
... Other Texans who have been a part of the series include former first lady Laura Bush and late Gov. Ann Richards.Other speakers at Monday’s event included long-standing Lowe speakers: former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and motivational speaker Ziglar.A spokesperson for Get Motivated would not say how much the company pays its speakers, but personal...
