Ray Perryman Column

‘If You Build It …’ businesses will come (and they have)

Every day, about 1,000 people are added to the Texas population. Of that number, many are born within our borders, but a significant percentage encompasses those who chose to relocate here purposefully. Most are seeking better opportunities for... Full story

The recession is over, but there’s still work to do

I s the recession over? Officially, the answer is “yes,” even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. A recession is more or less officially defined as two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product. The numbers recently... Full story

Texas at forefront of drive for renewable energy

M. Ray Perryman

Largely known for its plentiful fossil fuel supply, the Lone Star State is also rich in renewable energy potential with abundant solar, wind and biomass resources. While fossil fuels remain an important part of the state and national economy,... Full story

How things get done — with economic proof

Seldom has the awarding of Nobel prizes received such worldwide attention as happened recently. Although much of the focus was on the Peace Prize, perhaps of even greater historic significance was the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Economics.Of the... Full story

Texas must become a state of minds

M. Ray Perryman

Residents, new and old alike, often refer to Texas as a “state of mind.” There is little doubt that this large and rugged land that was once an independent country has a personality and character all its own. In the future, however, it... Full story

Going for the gold — is Rio’s choice right?

M. Ray Perryman

Last week, the eyes and ears of people throughout the world (particularly residents of Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro) were focused on a unique group of people in Copenhagen, Denmark. The reason for all this attention, of course, was the... Full story

Today’s three R’s: Reaction, resilience, recovery

Hope and renewal are evident on almost every street corner as recovery from the ravages of the giant storm continues.

Normally, when one is asked to name the “Three Rs,” the response is “Reading, ’Riting, and ’Rithmetic.” In the case of the Texas Gulf Coast, a year after having endured the historic invasion of Hurricane Ike, the... Full story

What a difference a year makes!

While the recession didn’t begin with the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers a year ago last week, the fall of the investment giant certainly helped catapult the U.S. economy further on its downward spiral. Many people consider the event as a... Full story

Is trouble brewing with China trade?

A recent President Obama pledge of an era of cooperation with China and resolving tensions through dialogue appear to be headed toward a confrontation that could seriously dampen those promises. Just last month, we took a look at the importance of... Full story

Is the recession over? Yes, but . . .

Almost everyone who has ever taken a long trip with children can recall hearing the pleading question, “Are we there yet?” The answer often varied from “Not yet” to “Almost” or “It won’t be long... Full story

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