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Former Fort Worth Mayor Hugh Parmer, also state senator and representative, dies at 80 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/29/2020
Court again strikes down Texas' flag desecration law Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 10/08/2015
Texas mayors' bids for statewide office tend to fall short Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 12/05/2009
At least Parmer got a hearing Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff 08/02/1998
Clinton names Parmer to humanitarian post Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 05/23/1998
Silver-haired Legislature Beaumont Enterprise Snyder, B. 01/15/1998
Granger is off to fast start Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 11/07/1996
Granger appears aimed for historic congressional win Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 11/06/1996
Granger ends Democratic hold with easy victory over Parmer Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 11/06/1996
Dist. 12 race a dilemma for Democratic faithful Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 11/04/1996
Ex-mayors battle for House seat Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 11/03/1996
Granger responds Fort Worth Star-Telegram 11/03/1996
Granger says sale of policies no charter violation Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 11/03/1996
Granger deal a conflict of interest, Parmer says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 11/02/1996
Granger garners endorsements from 19 area mayors Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff 11/02/1996
Kay Granger Fort Worth Star-Telegram 11/02/1996
12th District rivals take race for Congress to the airwaves Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 10/30/1996
Granger a Gingrichite? It is to laugh Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thompson, B. 10/30/1996
District 12 rivals both have history of overachievement Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 10/27/1996
Many environmentalists work feverishly for, against candidates Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, A. 10/27/1996
Texas' House delegation likely will stay Democratic Austin American Statesman McNeely, D. 10/24/1996
Some politicians don't practice what they preach about voting Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mahlburg, B. 10/24/1996
Kay Granger speeds toward end of campaign at raceway fund-raiser Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 10/20/1996
A vote for Granger is still a vote for Gingrich, House hopeful Parmer says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staples, G. 10/10/1996
Parmer draws on Kennedy clout Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 10/09/1996
Candidates to debate veterans issues at forum in Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram 10/08/1996
In this corner... an analysis of three big Texas races Fort Worth Star-Telegram Davis, M. 10/06/1996
Parmer signs tax promise Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 09/19/1996
'Silver-Haired' advocates wield legislative power Austin American Statesman Scheibal, S. 09/14/1996
Parmer dramatizes support for environmental issues Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 09/11/1996
Parmer starts five-day 'campaign triathlon' Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 09/07/1996
Granger discovers a moderate woman can break partisan lines Dallas Morning News Stahl, L. 08/31/1996
Gramm keeps immense lead in campaign funds Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gonzalez, J. 07/16/1996
Democratic bastion inspires tough race Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 07/07/1996
Hispanic vote is crucial in Granger-Parmer race Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 05/23/1996
Big money comes from a small group Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 05/19/1996
Granger campaign outearning Parmer's almost 2-1 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 05/19/1996
Parmer in arrears $86,000 for 1990 senate campaign Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 05/07/1996
Granger aims to end century of Democratic representation Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 03/14/1996
Granger pledges clean campaign, wants Parmer to reciprocate Fort Worth Star-Telegram 03/14/1996
Lawmaker races stalled by data woes Dallas Morning News Stahl, L. 03/13/1996
Granger seems headed to face Parmer Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 03/13/1996
Harrison, Granger, Sessions take early voters' support Dallas Morning News Wrolstad, M. 03/13/1996
Granger leads in 12th District GOP race Fort Worth Star-Telegram 03/13/1996
Teacher leads Democratic Senate race; Gramm romps Houston Chronicle 03/13/1996
Candidates crusade against leader Granger Fort Worth Star-Telegram 03/09/1996
Send a message, Granger backers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thompson, B. 03/08/1996
Parmer forces plan to dig up Granger data Fort Worth Star-Telegram 03/06/1996
Candidates aim to buck state trend Houston Chronicle 03/03/1996
1996 primary Fort Worth Star-Telegram 02/25/1996
Granger's abortion views criticized by some in GOP Fort Worth Star-Telegram 02/11/1996
Granger, Parmer take different paths to campaign fund raising Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01/30/1996
No contest Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thompson, B. 01/21/1996
Politics forces some to choose between friends Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sanders, B. 01/21/1996
Hey, what's up with Hollern? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thompson, B. 01/10/1996
Hollern renews attack on Granger Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01/07/1996
Parmer favors health programs Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01/05/1996
Contests to fill Bryant, Geren seats take center stage as filing period ends Dallas Morning News Stahl, L. 01/03/1996
GOP contenders crowd primary ballot Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sullivan, K. 01/03/1996
Tough race expected for 2 ex-mayors Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, M. 01/02/1996
Fort Worth's ex-mayor to run for Congress Austin American Statesman 12/31/1995
2 ex-Fort Worth mayors to battle for Geren's seat Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 12/30/1995
Rest up today for strenuous political season Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 12/30/1995
Parmer joins Granger in congressional race Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/30/1995
Parmer to enter primary Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/29/1995
Lawmaker's son planning to run Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/21/1995
Granger steps down to run for Congress Dallas Morning News Floyd, J. 12/20/1995
Granger set to announce House bid Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, J. 12/19/1995
Democrats will cautiously greet Fisher at convention Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gonzalez, J. 05/30/1994
Can't we all be lawyers? Not anymore Austin American Statesman Elliot, D. 03/03/1994
Gramm's use of staff comes as no surprise Austin American Statesman McNeely, D. 07/27/1993
Parmer says Gramm used tax money in '90 race Dallas Morning News Kilday, A. 07/27/1993
Papers detail tactics used by Gramm staff Dallas Morning News Whittle, R. 07/26/1993
Gramm's announcements of grants irk rivals Dallas Morning News Whittle, R. 07/26/1993
Democrats differ on reasons Senate seat lost to Hutchison Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cutbirth, J. 06/10/1993
Parmer plans some time off from public life Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, Max 11/08/1990
Parmer selects toxic site for inauguration speech Austin American Statesman 04/22/1990
Parmer visits area near toxic dump Fort Worth Star-Telegram Council, John 04/22/1990
Parmer says Gramm is out of touch Beaumont Enterprise Hallman, Scott 03/11/1989
Parmer blasts Gramm Longview Morning Journal Ramey, Michael 03/11/1989
Opponent says Gramm lacks 'Texas values' Corpus Christi Caller Times Tumiel, Cindy 03/10/1989
Parmer campaigning for Gramm's seat Valley Morning Star Bushnell, Dick 03/10/1989
Parmer bids for Gramm's Senate seat Austin American Statesman McNeely, Dave 03/09/1989
Fort Worth's state senator will shoot for Gramm's position Austin American Statesman McNeely, Dave 03/09/1989
Parmer to run for Senate Dallas Morning News Attlesey, Sam 03/09/1989
Going for it Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bunting, Kenneth 03/09/1989
Democrat Parmer aiming at Gramm Houston Chronicle Foxhall, Nene 03/09/1989
Parmer kicks off campaign to grab U.S. Senate seat Houston Post Gravois, John 03/09/1989
Parmer announces run against Gramm San Antonio Express News Davidson, Bruce 03/09/1989
Sen. Parmer to announce plans to challenge Gramm Bryan Eagle Elliot, David 03/08/1989
U.S. Senate may see bid from Parmer Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northcott, Kaye 03/08/1989
Hugh Parmer plans to enter race against Gramm next week: aide Houston Chronicle Gravois, John 03/03/1989
Two state senators think Gramm is vulnerable Dallas Morning News Barta, Carolyn 02/27/1989
Parmer close to deciding run against Gramm, friends say Austin American Statesman McNeely, Dave 02/20/1989
Parmer says it's a definite maybe that he'll challenge Gramm Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northcott, Kaye 02/18/1989
Parmer begins law practice Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northcott, Kaye 02/16/1989
Parmer seeks backing for top job in Senate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Potter, Karen 07/16/1988
Law exam proves no bar to Sen. Parmer's ambitions Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northcott, Kaye 05/07/1988
Lawmaker not barred from exam Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northcott, Kaye 03/26/1988
Parmer honored by groups for pro-consumer actions Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hastings, Karen 12/23/1987
He's king of the hill in the Texas Senate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carrier, Michael 05/31/1987
Session lets Parmer wear the white hat Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ratcliffe, R.G. 05/26/1985
Look! It's super senator Fort Worth Star-Telegram 01/22/1985
Samarita lawmaker loses race to downtown mugger Austin American Statesman 01/18/1985
Parmer runs to the rescue Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ratcliffe, R.G. 01/18/1985
Senator foils mugging try Houston Chronicle 01/18/1985
Seantor foils would-be mugger on Capitol grounds Houston Post 01/18/1985
Parmer geraing up for re-election Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, Jack Z. 12/16/1984
Parmer's obvious candidacy is official Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, Jack Z. 12/15/1983
6th District seat sought by Parmer Houston Post 12/15/1983
Parmer enters 6th District race, calls for leadership Waco Tribune Herald Hailey, Mike 12/15/1983
Parmer 99% sure he'll run Bryan Eagle 11/09/1983
Hat in hand, Parmer looks over 6th District Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, Jack Z. 07/10/1983
Parmer dousing firebrand image Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, Jack Z. 05/08/1983
Parmer plans 12th district bid Dallas Morning News 03/12/1982