AUSTIN — Whether Gov. Rick Perry was an Aggie Yell Leader in college, an agriculture commissioner fighting “food terrorists” or a governor challenging the federal government, he has been a champion for his “team.” And if you’re not on his team and lose, no apologies. Perry, 60, is seeking re-election. He already is Texas’ longest-serving […]

AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry holds a commanding lead over his two Republican opponents in a new Houston Chronicle poll, but he still hasn’t closed the deal with Republican voters to avoid a runoff with U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. However, the race could turn into a Perry victory before the March 2 primary, said […]