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Some Republicans like Allred. Some Democrats back Cruz. Not a new theme in Texas politics Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 10/06/2024
Federal feud fuels Texas bills Dallas Morning News McSwane, J. 11/25/2016
Davis seeks to be first Fort Worth resident elected governor of Texas in generations Fort Worth Star-Telegram Henry, J. 10/03/2013
The most powerful governor in recent Texas history? San Angelo Standard Times McNeely, D. 09/19/2009
Perry faces milestone and potential hurdle Houston Chronicle Fikac, P. 06/28/2008
Perry closing in on longevity leaders Shivers and Clements San Antonio Express News Robison, C. 06/02/2008
Will Perry change how he leads Texas? Victoria Advocate McNeely, D. 01/26/2007
What will state government look like now? Abilene Reporter-News McNeely, D. 01/21/2007
Perry set to enter top three in tenure as Texas governor Houston Chronicle Ratcliffe, R. 12/26/2006
Past Texas governors chose to spare lives of condemned women Dallas Morning News Hoppe, C. 01/15/1998
UT sells historic mansion to state for $2.6 million Austin American Statesman Staff 12/16/1997
Sale of Pease Mansion to state wins UT approval Austin American Statesman Staff 11/14/1997
For preservation's sake Austin American Statesman 07/18/1997
Preserving a landmark Austin American Statesman 07/16/1997
This political image-maker's work lasts for all time Austin American Statesman McCarthy, O. 07/15/1997
Antiques from Shivers estate to be auctioned in New Orleans San Antonio Express News MacCormack, J. 05/17/1997
UT regents delay action on mansion Austin American Statesman 05/08/1997
Marialice Shivers, widow of former governor, dies Austin American Statesman McNeely, D. 09/30/1996
Marialice Shivers, widow to former governor, dies Austin American Statesman McNeely, D. 09/30/1996
Ex-senator's liberal programs improved the lives of many Austin American Statesman Ward, M. 01/28/1996
Yarborough, 'the people's senator,' dies Austin American Statesman McNeely, D. 01/28/1996
Gov. Bush has earned respect on his merits Austin American Statesman Knaggs, J. 06/03/1995
Richards, Bush finish with a flurry Dallas Morning News Loe, V. 11/08/1994
Richards battles history in re-election bid San Antonio Express News Scott, S. 06/06/1994
Hutchison lawyers argue for trial move Austin American Statesman White, J. 12/17/1993
Legislature's right turn stings Democrats Fort Worth Star-Telegram Malone, D. 08/10/1981
A tribute to 37 years of service Dallas Morning News Staff 05/24/1973
Shivers appears before jury investigating collapse of bank Houston Post James, A. 11/11/1971
Osorio: broke, jobless Dallas Morning News Johnson, T. 09/12/1971
Sharp tells SEC of Wilson's role Houston Chronicle McNutt, G. 08/13/1971
Allan Shivers may testify in stock case Houston Post James, A. 08/05/1971
Stock for the governor San Antonio Express Beene, R. 01/28/1971
Sen. Aikin leads another battle for Texas teachers Dallas Morning News Banks, J. 02/21/1965
Moffett cited by oil men Quanah Tribune-Chief Staff 04/02/1964
With 11 senators for you, kill any bill you want to Temple Daily Telegram Long, S. 01/22/1956
Teachers association at odds with Shivers on school financing Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 02/07/1953
Shivers' office overrun daily by heavy mail Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Shivers travels 'down' the middle' Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Secretary sees Shivers as tops Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Leaders tested in service of the people Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Jester's death came hard to his successor Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Governor's office 100 years older than presidency Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Big, barny mansion becomes a home for Shivers family Austin American Statesman Cole, M. 01/16/1951
'Chink' Smith's capitol job closely parallels Governor's Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Calls on Shivers to speak heavy Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Governor just 'Dad' to his 3 kids each 6:30 a.m. Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Governor likes hunting best when he has the time for it Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Magnolia hills - yesterday today Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Shivers favors old-time food Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Shivers' good taste in office stems from a solid background Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Chief executive interstate chief, too Austin American Statesman Staff 01/16/1951
Shivers speaks at dinner honoring Sen. A. M. Aikin Dallas Morning News Staff 04/08/1950
Under the dome at Austin Taylor Daily Press Shearer, G. 05/05/1941
House sends redistricting bill to Senate Houston Post A.P. Wire 04/04/1941
Allan Shivers' stamp on Texas barely reached El Paso El Paso Times Foster, Ed 01/22/1985
Shivers: East Texan to core Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 01/19/1985
Former Gov. Shivers is buried after service attended by 1,500 Austin American Statesman Hight, Bruce 01/17/1985
Texas loses favorite son in ex-Gov. Shivers Beaumont Enterprise 01/17/1985
The Shivers legacy Dallas Morning News Murchison, William 01/17/1985
Memories of Allan Shivers Dallas Morning News Banks, Jimmy 01/17/1985
More than 1,500 pay last respects to Shivers Dallas Morning News Attlesey, Sam 01/17/1985
'Great Texas statesman' Dallas Times Herald Hamilton, Arnold 01/17/1985
Ex-Gov. Shivers remembered for devotion to state, nation Houston Chronicle Robison, Clay 01/17/1985
Shivers buried in Austin following simple funeral Houston Post 01/17/1985
Allan Shivers, RIP Port Arthur News 01/17/1985
Rites today will reflect way Shivers wanted it Austin American Statesman Hailey, Mike 01/16/1985
Gov. Allan Shivers Austin American Statesman 01/16/1985
Allan Shivers Bryan Eagle 01/16/1985
The Shivers legacy Dallas Morning News Biffle, Kent 01/16/1985
All-around governor Dallas Morning News 01/16/1985
A man of quality Dallas Times Herald Mcknight, Felix 01/16/1985
A Texas titan passes Dallas Times Herald 01/16/1985
Shivers: a man of courage Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01/16/1985
Gov. Allan Shivers Houston Chronicle 01/16/1985
Shivers was ramrod of Texas politics, an enigmatic leader Houston Chronicle Robison, Clay 01/16/1985
Allan Shivers Houston Post 01/16/1985
Shivers lies in state at Senate Houston Post Price, Jorjanna 01/16/1985
Allan Shivers was strong, able leader San Antonio Express News 01/16/1985
Shivers' mark in history San Antonio Light 01/16/1985
Texans remember Shivers with admiration Austin American Statesman 01/15/1985
Shivers recalled as suave maestro of Texas politics Austin American Statesman McNeely, Dave 01/15/1985
Ex.-Gov. Allan Shivers dies of heart attack Austin American Statesman Henry, John C. 01/15/1985
Former governor Shivers, 77, dies Dallas Times Herald Hamilton, Arnold 01/15/1985
Allan Shivers, 77, longest-sitting Texas governor, dies Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01/15/1985
Heart attack kills ex-Gov. Shivers Houston Chronicle 01/15/1985
Allan Shivers dies at 77 of heart attack Houston Post 01/15/1985
Maverick Democrats Shivers opened Texas to GOP Dallas Morning News Biffle, Kent 08/20/1984
Gov. Shivers wouldn't mudsling, go to Washington San Antonio Light Baker, Kathy 11/17/1982
Ex-Gov. Shivers to be honored for work with cancer hospital Houston Post 10/03/1980
Shivers prefers Bush, but won't vote in Republican primary Austin American Statesman 05/02/1980
Shivers: still in touch with today's hot issues Beaumont Enterprise Moore, Steve 04/08/1979
Shivers not seeking reappointment as UT regent, but would consider it Austin American Statesman Kelly, Lee 03/04/1978
Higher education is a 'whipping boy,' Allan Shivers says Dallas Times Herald 06/06/1976
Progress, taxes called right order Fort Worth Star-Telegram 03/14/1976
No new taxes leave Shivers cold San Antonio Express News 03/14/1976
Briscoe's miserly line irks Shivers Austin American Statesman Bell, Brenda 03/13/1976
Shivers attacks critics of college expenditures Houston Post 01/26/1976
Employes protest work conditions Dallas Times Herald 10/25/1975
Allan Shivers pursues goals with single-minded attention Daily Texan Katz, Todd 07/23/1975
Former Texas governor elected regent chairman Austin American Statesman Wisch, Steve 01/18/1975
Political critique - the years of Allan Shivers Dallas Times Herald Connally, John B. 03/27/1974
Connally recalls Shivers era Austin American Statesman 03/25/1974
Shivers: a man of distinctions Dallas Morning News West, Dick 03/17/1974
Shivers also supporting Nixon Houston Chronicle Steacy, Tom 07/21/1972
The lady and the mansions San Antonio Express News Lewellyn, Hattie 05/16/1971
Shivers claims he urged Smith to veto controversial bill Houston Post Ashby, Lynn 01/21/1971
Shivers selected bank chairman Austin American Statesman 08/21/1968
Gov. Connally's V-P chances are 'good' Houston Chronicle 06/14/1968
Shivers says NLRB pro-labor Dallas Morning News Moss, Marquita 04/18/1968
Crime top U.S. worry, says Shivers Dallas Morning News Davis, Stewart 11/07/1967
Allan Shivers inaugurated as U.S. CC head Houston Chronicle 05/03/1967
Allan Shivers returns to national spotlight Dallas Morning News Banks, Jimmy 04/30/1967
Shivers to appoint peace-dollar panel Dallas Morning News Klinefelter, Karen 04/30/1967
3 ex-governors on hand for inauguration events Dallas Morning News Moss, Marquita 01/18/1967
Shivers talks to Mississippi economic group Dallas Morning News 04/08/1964
Shivers says nation's strength found in diversity of opinion Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 12/11/1963
Allan Shivers Dallas Morning News Moore, Walter B. 07/29/1963
Shivers sees accord on many issues Dallas Morning News 01/12/1963
Allan Shivers: on the sidelines Dallas Morning News Banks, Jimmy 11/26/1961
Shivers testifies land deals were all under Giles' office Dallas Morning News Turner, Thomas 02/04/1961
Shivers won't run for Senate Dallas Morning News 01/24/1961
Shivers blasts Kennedy in state-wide TV talk Dallas Morning News 11/08/1960
Shivers emerging as big gun in South Dallas Morning News Baskin, Robert 11/04/1960
Shivers hails Byrnes stand in two Virginia speeches Dallas Morning News 11/02/1960
Shivers blasts JFK in TV talk Dallas Morning News 11/01/1960
Shivers fires sharp retort back to LBJ Dallas Morning News 10/30/1960
Shivers lauds women for role in campaign Dallas Morning News 10/29/1960
Nixon has Texas edge, Shivers says in Dallas Dallas Morning News 10/28/1960
Shivers unleashes attack on Kennedy farm program Dallas Morning News 10/27/1960
Shivers says JFK aims to cripple oil industry Dallas Morning News 10/26/1960
Shivers raps Kennedy's fiscal views Dallas Morning News 10/25/1960
Shivers talk hits federal school aid Dallas Morning News 10/14/1960
Shivers says isles promised to reds Dallas Morning News 10/12/1960
Shivers announces he'll speak again Dallas Morning News 10/08/1960
Shivers says resonse larger than expected Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 10/04/1960
Shivers answers critics with some tart remarks Dallas Morning News 10/02/1960
Shivers step praisedin Washington Dallas Morning News 09/30/1960
A Texan for Texans Dallas Morning News 09/30/1960
Shivers rips into Kennedy Dallas Morning News Lehrer, Jim 09/30/1960
Shivers named to delegation Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 09/10/1960
'Not seeking any office.' Shivers says Dallas Morning News 07/27/1960
Shivers delivers political attack Dallas Morning News Turner, Thomas 03/15/1960
Shivers proposes areasw for conservative action Dallas Morning News Goulden, Joe 11/05/1959
Migratory Shivers family owns many homes Dallas Morning News Tolbert, Frank 08/20/1959
Oil industry taking beating, says Shivers Dallas Morning News Turner, Thomas 03/08/1957
Shivers to enter pipe line work Dallas Morning News 01/06/1957
Governor Shivers Senate plan to come after Nov. 6 Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 10/30/1956
Shivers raps Adlai again in speech at Jacksonville Dallas Morning News 10/26/1956
Mr. Shivers gets back Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 10/21/1956
Shivers returning home, could clear senate fog Dallas Morning News 10/16/1956
The governor is picketed by negroes Texas Observer 03/21/1956
The Shivers speech Texas Observer 03/07/1956
Mr. Shivers sets his course again Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 03/04/1956
Defends record of seven years Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 03/02/1956
Two papers urge Shivers not to run Dallas Morning News 02/24/1956
Land scandals illustrate corruption, Skelton says Dallas Morning News 02/24/1956
Gov. Shivers and Yarborough debate corruption charges Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 02/23/1956
Says His friends urging candidacy Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 02/22/1956
Gov. Shivers again rapped by California school paper Dallas Morning News 09/21/1955
Shivers says South leads change in party's attitude Dallas Morning News 06/29/1955
Civil service rejects Shivers' plea for critic Dallas Morning News 06/29/1955
A retirement isn't Shivers' idea Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 06/19/1955
Gov. Shivers pleads for postal clerk Dallas Morning News 06/16/1955
Overflow crowd applauds Shivers Dallas Morning News 06/12/1955
Shivers gets new protest on USC talk Dallas Morning News 06/07/1955
USC faculty group joins in protests Dallas Morning News 06/05/1955
USC affirms invitation to Shivers Dallas Morning News 06/02/1955
Shivers silent on protests to USC talk Dallas Morning News 05/31/1955
TCU Prexy apologizes to Shivers Dallas Morning News 05/29/1955
Class boycott urged if Gov. Shivers talks Dallas Morning News 05/28/1955
USC's Senate raps Shivers Dallas Morning News 05/27/1955
Inauguration rites readied in capital Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 01/16/1955
Career parallel in Hogg-Shivers Dallas Morning News Utecht, Byron C. 12/10/1954
Rights proof up to South, Shivers says Dallas Morning News 11/18/1954
Shivers, Thornton proclaim Saturday United States day Dallas Morning News 10/20/1954
Korean aid praised by Governors Dallas Morning News 06/05/1954
Shivers stands firm on wisdom of Ike vote Dallas Morning News 05/03/1954
Gov. Shivers near decision on race Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 04/17/1954
Shivers presented Washington award Dallas Morning News Hornaday, Walter 02/23/1954
Shivers to accept society's award Dallas Morning News 02/20/1954
Gov. Shivers due award Dallas Morning News 01/30/1954
Governor Shivers gives report on stewardship Dallas Morning News 12/09/1953
Shivers called one of the best in poll on good governors Dallas Morning News 11/07/1953
Shivers has little news in Capital Dallas Morning News Schumm, Ruth 11/06/1953
Gov. Shivers dinner guest of President Dallas Morning News 10/17/1953
Governor celebrates birthday, anniversary Dallas Morning News 10/06/1953
Gov. Shivers will speak at Yamboree Dallas Morning News 10/01/1953
Ike to see Shivers' big yard on Rio Grande Valley visit Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 09/30/1953
Shivers to meet with Ike's aids Dallas Morning News 09/25/1953
Governor Shivers tours East Texas Dallas Morning News 09/09/1953
Shivers enjoys golfing with President in rain Dallas Morning News 05/07/1953
Mr. Shivers goes to Pittsburgh Dallas Morning News West, Dick 04/17/1953
Shivers challenges democratic leaders Dallas Morning News 04/12/1953
This is home life in state mansion Dallas Morning News Duckworth, Allen 03/01/1953
Shivers talked for president Dallas Morning News Hand, Ken 02/19/1953
Shivers has no drastic reshuffling in mind Houston Chronicle Wall, E.L. 01/25/1953
Shivers' text Dallas Morning News 01/21/1953
Shivers called presidential hope for 1956 Houston Chronicle 01/17/1953
Gov. Shivers pledges to aid Wilson, Ike Houston Chronicle Wall, E.L. 12/13/1952
No tax cash to be used at inaugural Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 12/02/1952
Second term to give Shivers control of major state boards Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 11/24/1952
First family of Texas Dallas Morning News 11/03/1952
Mrs. Shivers presents son to Governor Dallas Morning News 08/16/1952
'Yacht trip' insinuations against Shivers denied Dallas Morning News 07/20/1952
Shivers receives state flag flown by Korean troops Dallas Morning News 02/10/1952
Shivers named chairman of governors congerence Dallas Morning News 11/14/1951
Paris leaders hear Shivers tell about Texas progress Dallas Morning News 10/18/1951
Shivers to attend national meeting Dallas Morning News 09/30/1951
Shivers due in Dallas for citrus convention Dallas Morning News 09/25/1951
Shivers plans travels with vacation over Dallas Morning News 09/06/1951
Shivers asks more care in U.S. spending Dallas Morning News 08/16/1951
Shivers claims Texas still owns Colorado mountain Dallas Morning News 07/11/1951
Gov. Shivers given hat by lawyers Dallas Morning News 07/09/1951
Gov. Shivers criticizes foreign policy of U.S. Dallas Morning News Pace, Clint 07/05/1951
Court test possible on insurance levy Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 06/30/1951
Texas labor gets praise from Shivers Dallas Morning News 06/27/1951
Connally rolls out rug for Shivers in capital Dallas Morning News 06/12/1951
Air program to feature Gov. Shivers Dallas Morning News 06/09/1951
Shivers talks of Texas at TCU commencement Dallas Morning News 05/29/1951
Shivers gets petitions for Senate race Dallas Morning News 05/08/1951
Shivers offered $100,000 to run for U.S. Senate Dallas Morning News Duckworth, Allen 04/27/1951
Petitions urge Gov. Shivers to enter 1952 Senate race Dallas Morning News 04/22/1951
Governor's car stopped in Belton for kids' parade Dallas Morning News 04/11/1951
Governor honored by Greek society Dallas Morning News 04/02/1951
19-gun salute will open simple inaugural rites Dallas Morning News Duckworth, Allen 01/14/1951
Legislature applauds Shivers' economy plea Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 01/12/1951
Shivers says freedom fight never-ending Dallas Morning News 12/08/1950
Shivers to attend conference on oil Austin American Statesman 08/02/1950
Shivers advises Texans to expect higher taxes Dallas Morning News Thornton, William 08/04/1949
Gov. Shivers to deliver first report Wednesday Dallas Morning News Thornton, William 08/02/1949
Shivers to seek goals of Jester Dallas Morning News Duncan, Dawson 07/17/1949
Neighbors pitch in to get things ready at Woodville Dallas Morning News 07/16/1949
Shivers knows state's business Dallas Morning News Morehead, Richard M. 07/12/1949
Allan Shivers Austin American Statesman 04/20/1947
War veteran wins helm of state Senate Dallas Morning News 08/25/1946
Scanned from microfilm - 324.23 roll 5 (1946-1968) Microfilm 11/30/1945
Shivers' record in law school shows ability Austin American Statesman 01/21/1941