Introducing Professor Jeb Bush. 
Former presidential candidate and Florida governor Jeb Bush will teach a 10-day course in January at Texas A&M’s public affairs school, which is named for his father, President George H.W. Bush. Though Jeb Bush is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he looks forward to teaching at A&M, which is also the site of George H.W. Bush’s presidential library. The course will focus on gubernatorial leadership. To read more…
Texas African American History Memorial unveiled.
Texas Capitol visitors will notice a new addition to the south lawn. The Texas African American History Memorial, revealed over the weekend, commemorates the struggles and importance of African Americans in the state. Sculptor Ed Dwight’s work portrays Juneteenth (when Union troops arrived in Texas and announced freedom for slaves in June 1865); several African American leaders from the state; and the role of African Americans in Texas’ cattle, cotton and oil industries. To read more…
Recount called in close North Texas race.
The Texas Secretary of State’s office has approved Democratic challenger Terry Meza’s request for a vote recount, after the latest Dallas County elections office’s tally indicated that incumbent Republican Rep. Rodney Anderson led the race for Texas House District 105 by just 69 votes. The recount is scheduled for November 28th. To read more…
From all of us in Austin…
Here’s wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble?