San Antonio News

Aug. 16, 2012

Sales Tax Holiday

Gov. Perry: Sales Tax Holiday Gives Texas Families the Opportunity to Gear Up for the School Year

Thursday, August 16, 2012  •  Austin, Texas  •  Press Release'

Gov. Rick Perry encouraged Texas families to get started on their back-to-school shopping during the state's sales tax holiday this weekend, which exempts school supplies, clothing …

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July 23, 2012

Texas a Leader in Job Creation

In Case You Missed It: Business Facilities Magazine Names Texas Best Business Climate in the Nation; U.S. Chamber of Commerce Names Texas a Leader in Job Creation

Monday, July 23, 2012  •  Austin, Texas  •  Press Release

Office of the Governor Rick Perry

Texas' strong jobs climate and economic pillars continue to receive …

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July 3, 2012

Our Nations Anthem on July 4th

Happy Birthday America

Happy Fourth of July

by Randy Watson

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. This year is the 200th aniversary of the War on 1812, the inspiration to Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner. Francis …

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June 17, 2012

Battleship Texas closing for repairs

Battleship Texas Closing for Repairs

News Release
Media Contact: Mike Cox, 512-389-8046, mike.cox@tpwd.state.tx.us

June 15, 2012

HOUSTON — The Battleship Texas, which has been stabilized since the historic vessel sprang a significant leak a week ago, will be closed to the public starting Monday until …

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June 15, 2012

Statement by Gov. Perry on Obama Administration’s Immigration Announcement

Gov. Rick Perry released a statement regarding the Obama Administration's immigration announcement:

Friday, June 15, 2012  •  Austin, Texas  •  Press Release

"The Obama Administration's election-year tactic to bypass Congress and arbitrarily grant amnesty to potentially millions of illegal immigrants is another example of its blatant disregard for …

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June 7, 2012

Pre Statehood Land Grants In Texas History

The Importance of Pre-statehood Land Grants In Texas History, And How It Affects Texas Property Rights and Titling Today

By Misty Barton of Degree Jungle

Texas has a rich and diverse history that is specifically linked to the giving and taking of land within its borders. Texas is the only …
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May 29, 2012

Utility Bill Saving Secrets for South Texas

South Texas Energy Utility Bill Saving Secrets!

We're coming up on that time of year again, you can feel it. It even feels like the sun just loves to shine a little too much on this state. With temperatures brutally scorching into the 110's at times in June …

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May 21, 2012

Gov Perry Renews Drought Emergency

Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency

Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas, issued an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on July 5, 201I, certifying that exceptional drought conditions posed a threat of imminent disaster in specified counties in Texas.

18th day of May, 2012, Governor Perry renewed the disaster …

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March 23, 2012

TIPS ON NEGOTIATING PIPELINE EASEMENTS

RED ZONE: TIPS ON NEGOTIATING PIPELINE EASEMENTS

COLLEGE STATION (Real Estate Center) – Natural gas drilling in Texas’ shale regions may be lucrative for mineral rights owners, but it can be a headache for landowners with surface rights who are unprepared to negotiate with pipeline companies.

On this week's …

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March 20, 2012

Texas Economic Progress

Economic Outlook from Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Jobs

  • The U.S. added 227,000 nonfarm jobs in February 2012. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 8.3 percent for February 2012.  Between February 2011 and February 2012, U.S. total nonfarm employment increased 1.5 percent …
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