Quotes of the Week

Perry, Cornyn, Dewhurst, Buckner, and Burciaga

Unemployment: Flat

Unemployment in Texas remained at 8.2 percent for the fifth consecutive month in March. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, 995,200 people were looking for work last month.

That's Dr. McCall to You

Brian McCall will apparently be the next chancellor of the Texas State University System.

Holding Steady

Texas unemployment held steady at 8.2 percent last month, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

May Specials in Dallas, Central Texas

Voters in South Dallas and Central Texas will have special elections on May 8 to pick new legislators.

Sibley's Officially on the Stump

Former Sen. David Sibley, R-Waco, wants his old job back. The senator-turned-lobbyist has been hinting for a couple of weeks and now says he'll be a candidate for his former seat now that Kip Averitt is resigning.

Count Al In

Rep. Al Edwards, who lost his reelection bid by 10 votes out of more than 10,000 cast, wants a recount.