Selected newspaper articles related to Bob Hunter

Entries marked with are biographical in nature.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date
Dr. Robert D. "Bob" Hunter of Abilene, Texas | 1928 - 2023 | Obituary Austin American Statesman  Staff 03/13/23
Dr. Robert D. "Bob" Hunter of Abilene, Texas | 1928 - 2023 | Obituary Austin American Statesman  Staff 02/17/23
ACU REMEMBERS: DR. BOB HUNTER Abilene Christian University  Staff 02/14/23
Former state rep Hunter dies Abilene Reporter-News  Staff 02/13/23
Former state legislator still praised Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 04/21/17
HD 41 candidate Miriam Martinez switches to the GOP Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 03/09/12
Former state representative recalled for help to students Abilene Reporter-News  Pratt, J. 08/03/10
Is this change healthy? Dallas Morning News  Torbenson, E. 06/17/07
King among nine freshmen named to vice chair posts in Texas House Abilene Reporter-News  Varble, S. 01/30/07
King, other frosh get feet wet at Capitol Abilene Reporter-News  Varble, S. 01/14/07
King ready to face challenges in Legislature Abilene Reporter-News  Varble, S. 11/12/06
Political pros offer advice Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 10/29/06
Election 2006: Q&A with District 71 candidates Abilene Reporter-News  Staff 10/22/06
King signed pledge of support to Craddick Abilene Reporter-News  Varble, S. 10/21/06
Texas House hopefuls spar on issues Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 10/17/06
King leads fundraising race Abilene Reporter-News  Kleiner, S. 10/12/06
750 gather to bid farewell to Bob Hunter Abilene Reporter-News  Mares, L. 08/30/06
State Rep. Hunter farewell tribute planned Abilene Reporter-News  Staff 08/23/06
District 71 candidates count cash Abilene Reporter-News  Kleiner, S. 07/19/06
Session likely to be retiring Hunter's last Abilene Reporter-News  Kleiner, S. 03/23/06
Sweetwater's Young expresses gratitude to his supporters after loss Abilene Reporter-News  Sheehan, J. 03/08/06
Perry's office has plans to fill economic post Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 02/23/06
Beckham leads candidates in contributions Abilene Reporter-News  Staff 02/09/06
Candidates, please say something of substance Abilene Reporter-News  Ellsworth, K. 01/29/06
Candidates have until Monday to file for primaries Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 01/01/06
GOP could target its own Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Tinsley, A. 12/25/05
Key House lawmakers are looking for the door Houston Chronicle  Hughes, P. 12/12/05
ACU department chair will run for Hunter's vacated seat Abilene Reporter-News  Kleiner, S. 12/02/05
Hendrick's Davis to retire, start business Abilene Reporter-News  Sheehan, J. 11/04/05
Under the dome Austin American Statesman  Staff 10/29/05
Abiliene Republican attorney to run for state representative Abilene Reporter-News  Ellsworth, K. 10/27/05
Democrats eye run for Hunter's office Abilene Reporter-News  Kleiner, S. 10/05/05
Hunter to leave House in '07 Austin American Statesman  Staff 10/04/05
Hunter to retire Abilene Reporter-News  Borden, M. 10/02/05
Perry takes action after special session comes up dry Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 08/20/05
Session fails to establish pay raises for teachers Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 08/19/05
Excuses don't fly with constituents Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 08/14/05
State lawmakers' spending draws criticism Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 08/06/05
Perry signs energy bill into action Wichita Falls Record News  Eaton, T. 08/02/05
House rejects schools plan Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 07/27/05
School finance outlook 'gloomy' Abilene Reporter-News  Levesque, S. 07/19/05
Most will pay more under tax plan Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 07/08/05
Special session begins again Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 06/22/05
Lawmaker predicts a special session soon Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 06/17/05
Battle over renewable energy ending soon Wichita Falls Record News  Meighan, T. 05/26/05
Criticism of gift idea sparks second thoughts San Antonio Express News  Garcia, G. 05/23/05
Capitol roundup Austin American Statesman  Staff 05/20/05
Legislative notes Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Staff 05/20/05
Proposed tax change angers art community Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 05/18/05
Energy bill heads to House, where critics may get aggressive San Angelo Standard Times  Finley, E. 05/11/05
Legislators debate next goal for renewble energy Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Gott, N. 03/29/05
Wind holds key to benefits San Angelo Standard Times  Brown, T. 03/24/05
Deadline sparks flurry of bills Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 03/12/05
Reps. Keffer, Hunter eager to tackle school finance Abilene Reporter-News  Bethel, B. 03/05/05
Bills put focus on energy supplies Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 03/03/05
Texas No. 2 in nation on identity theft cases Abilene Reporter-News  Sheehan, J. 02/18/05
Capitol roundup Austin American Statesman  Staff 02/18/05
Students tout TEG in Austin Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 02/09/05
Craddick releases lineups of panels Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 01/28/05
Bill would adjust marijuana rules Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 01/28/05
Motorcyclists bend legislators' ears San Antonio Express News  Kriel, L. 01/25/05
Local district officials see school-finance plan as mixed blessing Abilene Reporter-News  Levesque, S. 01/14/05
Surplus encourages area legislators Abilene Reporter-News  Garza, R. 01/12/05
Texas may have $400 million surplus Abilene Reporter-News  Eaton, T. 01/11/05
Legislators face tough questions on budget Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 01/10/05
Energy Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 01/09/05
Hunter faces Libertarian in District 71 Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 10/22/04
Robin Hood change looming Corpus Christi Caller Times  Wolfson, M. 10/11/04
Don't forget races for statewide office Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 10/10/04
Legislature must make voting open Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 09/05/04
Rep. Hunter's actions helped bring public college to Abilene Abilene Reporter-News  Fulton, L. 05/23/04
Tax shift planned Abilene Reporter-News  Wolfson, M. 04/28/04
Frustration reigns in school finance session Wichita Falls Record News  Wolfson, M. 04/25/04
Putting votes on the record Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 04/24/04
Let the sun shine Dallas Morning News  Editorial 04/22/04
Media push for vote records Abilene Reporter-News  Wolfson, M. 04/03/04
Panel considers Texas' rules on voting records Abilene Reporter-News  Butler, B. 03/27/04
New task force hopes to save state school Abilene Reporter-News  Bethel, B. 03/17/04
Hunter wins 71st district primary Abilene Reporter-News  Fulton, L. 03/10/04
Are war injuries crimes? Dallas Morning News  Farwell, S. 03/02/04
Hunter deserving of primary support Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 02/15/04
State Rep. Keffer plans to seek re-election to 60th District Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 12/02/03
GOP puts Abilene on expendable list Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 10/14/03
Lawmakers to negotiate plan for redistricting Wichita Falls Record News  Wolfson, M. 09/28/03
Redistricting's West Texas fight eclipses changes for South Texas Corpus Christi Caller Times  Wolfson, M. 09/27/03
Texas House committee OKs an old redistricting map Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 09/16/03
Benefit for Rep. Hunter postponed Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 08/21/03
Ordinary issues clog agenda of special session Abilene Reporter-News  Wolfson, M. 07/14/03
Pressure builds on redistricting fence-sitters Houston Chronicle  Robison, C. 07/13/03
Rep. House Speaker Craddick redraws West Texas districts Wichita Falls Record News  Meighan, T. 07/11/03
Rural areas lose clout in newest map Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 07/09/03
Senate in spotlight about redistricting Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 07/09/03
House passes a GOP-friendly redistricting bill Corpus Christi Caller Times  Meighan, T. 07/09/03
District lines San Angelo Standard Times  Meighan, T. 07/09/03
Voters say no district redrawing Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 07/06/03
Area public opinion not for redistricting Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 07/06/03
Poll: Close to half of District 17 voters oppose redistricting San Angelo Standard Times  Reed, J. 07/06/03
Lawmaker alters map of districts Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 07/04/03
King offers plan again Corpus Christi Caller Times  Meighan, T. 07/04/03
Map blast San Angelo Standard Times  Wolfson, M. 07/03/03
Redistricting ruckus Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 07/01/03
Politicians like 17th way it is Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 06/19/03
Solons label session success Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 06/03/03
Military base bill aligns state efforts to fight closures San Angelo Standard Times  Meighan, T. 05/29/03
Texas House honors first drive-through window bank teller Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 05/22/03
Legislature struggles to pass budget Abilene Reporter-News  Wolfson, M. 05/17/03
Hunter misses roll call for first time Abilene Reporter-News  Wolfson, M. 05/03/03
Texas House honors Albus Abilene Reporter-News  Staff 05/01/03
State honors talent with bill, banquet Wichita Falls Record News  Wolfson, M. 03/27/03
Campbell pushes water conservation San Angelo Standard Times  Phinney, M. 03/19/03
Bill ties draft list to driver's license San Antonio Express News  Fikac, P. 03/13/03
Network delegation wows legislators San Angelo Standard Times  Wolfson, M. 02/25/03
Lawmakers honored with a dinner, advice at the Valley Race Park in Harlingen Valley Morning Star  Essex, A. 02/01/03
Legislators given committee posts Abilene Reporter-News  Meighan, T. 01/31/03
Speaker places Haggerty on the sidelines El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 01/26/03
Lawmakers fight to keep funding for rural issues San Angelo Standard Times  Wolfson, M. 01/24/03
Counts tallies highlights of his legislative career Abilene Reporter-News  Ellsworth, K. 01/14/03
Around the rotunda Austin American Statesman  Gamino, D. 01/14/03
State of Texas goes high-tech to aid veterans Corpus Christi Caller Times  Meighan, T. 12/07/02
Bob Hunter to seek ninth term Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 12/05/01
Big Country diluted in House Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 08/31/01
Laney greets odd shape of district with big smile Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 08/30/01
Grave concerns San Antonio Express News  Eggert, D. 08/05/01
Stitch in time Abilene Reporter-News  Whitaker, B. 05/31/01
New redistricting plan likely Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 05/15/01
State income tax resurfaces Abilene Reporter-News  Ellsworth, K. 05/08/01
Texas lawmakers eye ban on campaign lies Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 04/07/01
Texas is big on symbols Dallas Morning News  Tarrant, D. 03/14/01
Representative announces re-election bid Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 12/09/99
Bob Hunter honored at appreciation lunch Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 08/27/99
Fraser, other legislators lobby for Big Country homebuilders Abilene Reporter-News  Derocher, A. 08/06/99
Hunter helps library information bill pass Abilene Reporter-News  Marquardt, K. 06/06/99
Big bills could die in Legislature Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 05/23/99
House approves flag retirement ceremony Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Parker, P. 05/20/99
Public library users now can access college resource Corpus Christi Caller Times  Coronado, N. 05/19/99
Hate crimes bill emotional but misguided Abilene Reporter-News  Editorial 05/07/99
Capitol report Austin American Statesman  Staff 05/06/99
Bill would allow access to college databases Abilene Reporter-News  Falkenberg, L. 05/04/99
Ticket-scalping judge faces trial in trespass case Dallas Morning News  Hoppe, C. 02/25/99
Capitol notebook Houston Chronicle  Staff 02/24/99
Area representatives receive key positions Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 01/29/99
Area lawmakers positioned to make impact Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 11/09/98
Area legislators hear MHMR's pleas for additional funding Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 09/17/98
Conservative magazine praises Trujillo, Ysleta district El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 09/13/98
Lawmakers leave El Paso impressed El Paso Times  Scharrer, G. 08/30/98
Hunter to receive award for helping support arts Abilene Reporter-News    08/06/98
Panel gauges value of naming 'capitals' Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 07/18/98
Lawmakers debate need for symbols, city labels Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Robbins, M. 07/15/98
Hunter cited by educators group Abilene Reporter-News    05/17/98
State Guard brass admits lack of readiness Houston Chronicle  Gonzalez, J. 04/28/98
Graduating behind bars Abilene Reporter-News  Eiserer, T. 03/01/98
Panel studies need for campaign-finance reforms Amarillo Globe-News  Robbins, M. 01/31/98
Lawmakers debate new challenges facing abortion issue Abilene Reporter-News  Carnevale, D. 01/23/98
Primary contests, rematches under way Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 11/30/97
Hunter refuses to back GOP speaker -- for now Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 11/30/97
2 learning styles: seminars and the golf course Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 11/02/97
Some House members see lawmaker's letter as threat Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Sanchez, C. 09/26/97
Hughes named to military panel Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 09/19/97
Governor names Mayor Neal to military planning group Corpus Christi Caller Times  Tinsley, A. 09/19/97
Local politicians get honorary degrees Abilene Reporter-News  Fulton, L. 09/03/97
Hunter honored at Thursday luncheon Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 08/22/97
Legislators call session successful Abilene Reporter-News  Bruce, B. 07/26/97
Naming state official symbols gets out of hand Abilene Reporter-News    06/10/97
Texas puts the 'official' stamp on a variety of items Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 06/09/97
Legislature rejects security proposal Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 06/04/97
HMO bill not clear-cut win for consumers Abilene Reporter-News    06/03/97
Thrift too often left behind when lawmakers pack Austin American Statesman  Eskenazi, S. 06/01/97
Hunter backing tax plan Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 04/22/97
State considering modeling program after local center Abilene Reporter-News    04/17/97
House moves law closer to final approval Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 04/15/97
Playing the waiting game Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 04/13/97
Fraser: merger threatens TSTC Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 04/05/97
Legislature fights for military bases Abilene Reporter-News  Strahan, A. 04/04/97
Breaking up isn't hard to do Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 03/02/97
Mandatory prison release repeal in doubt Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 02/27/97
Bill would give $200 more a month to state employees Abilene Reporter-News  Strahan, A. 02/27/97
Lawmakers close to passing parental consent Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 02/23/97
Bush replaces local member of parole board Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 02/21/97
Lawmakers want bosses more invloved in child care Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 02/16/97
Hunter's herd Abilene Reporter-News  Tinsley, A. 02/01/97
Lawmakers want to throw away key on 'nutty' release law Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 01/27/97
Colleges push for increase in TEG grants Abilene Reporter-News  Bethel, B. 01/26/97
Abilene's possible reunification divides senators Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 12/08/96
Hunter throws support behind Troy Fraser Abilene Reporter-News    10/29/96
Rural representatives present requests to area legislators Abilene Reporter-News  Fulton, L. 08/08/96
Hunter reaches 10th year in office Abilene Reporter-News  Reed, J. 08/04/96
New law allows parents to prepare 16-years-olds for driver's licenses; doesn't specify curriculum Abilene Reporter-News    06/15/96
Attorney general strikes down complicated marriage law Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 05/15/96
State officials begin battle over future of TSTC Abilene Reporter-News  Williamson, D. 04/21/96
State comptroller's office pulls Washington staffer Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 04/04/96
Republican primary here could set record Abilene Reporter-News    01/07/96
Bill Sims won't seek re-election Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/05/95
Challengers lining up should Bill Sims relinquish position Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 09/11/95
Texas' small state mammal is worthy of its new title San Angelo Standard Times  Stokes, A. 08/27/95
Laney issues welfare war Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 08/25/95
Texas awaits decision on speed limit Dallas Morning News  Ornstein, C. 07/14/95
Bush OKs Alamo banner retrieval San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 06/15/95
Lawmakers comment on past session Abilene Reporter-News    05/31/95
Doyle Willis is really coming home this time Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Kennedy, B. 05/30/95
Home equity loans probably dead this session Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 05/26/95
It's now official: monarch rules as state insect Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Lee, R. 05/26/95
Penalties, parenting at center of reform Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 05/21/95
Bush receives Alamo flag bill San Antonio Express News  Scott, S. 05/20/95
State gives early approval to Alamo flag switch Abilene Reporter-News    05/19/95
Legislators haven't waived interest in Alamo flag Dallas Morning News  Eig, J. 05/19/95
Locals split on issue of concealed gun bill Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 05/14/95
Mammal debate equates longhorn and armadillo San Antonio Express News    05/13/95
Local smoking rules not state's business Abilene Reporter-News    05/10/95
McCaleb, Hunter at opposite ends of smoking bill Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 05/08/95
Students help politicians reach mammal compromise Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, S. 05/07/95
Lawmakers, law enforcers disagree on handgun bill Abilene Reporter-News  Wilson, A. 04/19/95
Pantex work setting world bench marks, center says Amarillo Globe-News  Parker, P. 03/30/95
Lawmakers caught up in Alamo flag swap Corpus Christi Caller Times    03/17/95
Senate to debate gun law Corpus Christi Caller Times    03/14/95
Texans want guns, tough rules San Angelo Standard Times    03/11/95
Proposal for flag return gets nod San Antonio Express News  Fuentes, D. 03/08/95
Bill would gut TSTC system Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, S. 03/03/95
Children may get to choose mammal Corpus Christi Caller Times  Ray, S. 02/20/95
Financial change Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 02/19/95
Hunter gives pick for state insect Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, S. 02/18/95
Armadillo would be great state mammal Abilene Reporter-News    02/17/95
Longhorn may be run over by armadillo Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, S. 02/16/95
Five area lawmakers appointed to committee chairmanships Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, S. 01/27/95
Casino gambling unlikely to pass Abilene Reporter-News  Dietz, K. 01/10/95
Lawmakers ponder abolishing state Treasury Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 01/08/95
West Texans show political power Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, S. 01/08/95
Lawmakers moving out and in San Angelo Standard Times  Dietz, K. 01/05/95
The governor's spokeswoman says the Republican is engaging in "character assassination" Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Roser, M. 11/01/94
Candidates support tort reform Abilene Reporter-News  Lackey, C. 10/20/94
Sims, Carriker for state Senate posts Abilene Reporter-News    10/16/94
GOP, Richards make their points on appointments Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/09/94
Faulty law puts prison workers on their guard Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 09/01/94
Legislators take city's NAFTA pulse El Paso Times  Valdez, D. 08/24/94
Hunter: NAFTA infrastructure needs expensive Abilene Reporter-News  Hightower, S. 07/29/94
Lawmaker: NAFTA preparations costly Austin American Statesman    07/29/94
Hunter responds to probe critics Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 07/23/94
Preliminary inquiry clears Hickie Austin American Statesman    07/23/94
Lobbyist cleared of financial wrongdoing Dallas Morning News    07/23/94
Lobbyist billed false travel tab Houston Post    06/19/94
Texas lobbyist's travel tab nearly $10,000 a year Houston Post    06/10/94
Lawmaker to probe work done by ally of Richards Houston Post    05/21/94
Report says prison system wastes tax dollars Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 04/08/94
'The lady didn't crack,' Hutchison says Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 02/13/94
Challengers: incumbents are out of touch Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 01/30/94
'Capital for a Day' heads west: Ms. Richards goes to Abilene Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 12/03/93
Proposition 1 gets mixed reviews Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/31/93
Legislators say hands are tied on this issue Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/24/93
Bob Hunter leaves ACU enduring traditions Abilene Reporter-News    10/23/93
Proposition would lay down the law on would-be sheriffs Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/10/93
Amendment would deny some violent parolees bail Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/07/93
Both sides can support income tax amendment Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 10/03/93
Texas taxes Dallas Morning News  Hanners, D. 10/03/93
Jury indicts Hutchison Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 09/28/93
Stenholm could face tough race Abilene Reporter-News  Horn, R. 09/05/93
Low-lying, high-flying matters becoming law Houston Post  Herman, K. 08/30/93
Laney praises Hunter at appreciation lunch Abilene Reporter-News  Bruce, B. 08/05/93
Local college students salute Rep. Hunter's grant program Abilene Reporter-News  Ray, Steve  04/15/93
Hunter named to education committee Abilene Reporter-News    05/01/92
City, colleagues honor 'Smiling Bob' Hunter Abilene Reporter-News  Bruce, Bob  11/05/91
Lawmaker says polls indicate lottery will pass Abilene Reporter-News  Bruce, Bob  11/05/91
Hunter passes stone along with legislation Abilene Reporter-News    05/28/91
Hunter sworn in, starts on same day Abilene Reporter-News    08/10/88
Hunter survives rookie year Abilene Reporter-News    08/03/87
Officials: Hunter didn't sponsor bill Abilene Reporter-News    09/27/86
Hunter heads to Austin to grapple with budget Abilene Reporter-News    08/11/86
GOP gets 1st House win in Abilene area in years Dallas Morning News    08/11/86
Republican lands in House as Senate race goes to runoff Austin American Statesman    08/10/86
Lawsuit claims Campbell isn't legal candidate Abilene Reporter-News  Jones, Roy, Ii  07/16/86
Bob Campbell files for special election Abilene Reporter-News  Salzer, James  07/10/86