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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  This past weekend the National Rifle Association held their annual convention in Houston.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry has written to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he's "deeply saddened" to see his country "once again under siege by Hamas forces firing rockets and mortars."

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Thanksgiving came early for some Texas military personnel who were treated to a holiday meal at the Governor's Mansion in Austin.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry is calling for the repeal of the White House-backed federal health care reform law and urging Washington to stop trampling states' rights.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry is expected to outline his latest efforts to rein in soaring higher education costs in Texas.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is denying he has sleep apnea after the diagnosis was revealed in a reporter's diary from a failed presidential campaign marked by several notable flubs.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry is renewing his campaign for tighter restrictions on the growth of state spending.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A camerawoman whose movie work includes "The Green Mile" and "Armageddon" has been named head of the Texas Film Commission.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry says Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference is good for the school and the state of Texas.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is calling Medicaid a "failure" as he defends his decision to oppose any expansion of the program as part of the national health-care overhaul.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he'll keep pushing state lawmakers to pass a bill allowing police to ask anyone they stop about their immigration status.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Governor Rick Perry made a visit to Pampa Tuesday afternoon.He endorsed Jim Longtroop, who is seeking another term as state representative.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Governors of three states toured a Nebraska plant that makes "pink slime" in a bid to persuade grossed-out consumers to accept the processed beef trimmings as safe.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Gov. Rick Perry's Emerging Technology Fund has invested $169 million in commercial firms to create 820 jobs since 2006.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is abandoning his presidential bid and endorsing Newt Gingrich.