Rick Perry Makes Another Gaffe: Patch PM

HOUSTON, TX — Share-worthy stories from Texas Patches on Friday, July 7, include a another slip of the tongue from Energy Secretary Rick Perry, the setting of an execution date for Houston's "Tourniquet Killer," and the call from activists for a court to block the payment of same-sex spousal benefits by the City of Houston.

Conservative Group Seeks To Block Houston Same-Sex Benefits
In addition, the group seeks to recover funds that the city spent on same-sex spousal benefits since November 2103, The Associated Press reported. Houston is the fourth-largest city in America.

Energy Secretary Perry Cites Fundamental Economics Rule In Speech, Gets It Wrong
"Here's a little economics lesson; supply and demand," Perry told the crowd, according to reports. "You put the supply out there, and the demand will follow."

Houston's 'Tourniquet Killer' Scheduled To Die In October
Shore carried out his crimes in Harris County in the '80s and the '90s, and in each murder used a handmade tourniquet to strangle his victims. He was found guilty in 2004 of one count of capital murder, and on Thursday a district judge scheduled his execution for October 18.

Here are some other Texas stories that people will be talking about:

Old Tomball City Hall To Be Demolished
The tiny square whitewashed building has sat near the corner of N. Cherry Street in downtown Tomball for more than 80 years, and for the first 30-plus years served its purpose as the Tomball City Hall.

Harris County Investigators Rescue Chicago Teen From Human Traffickers
Undercover deputies arrested Teresa Henry, 20, and Centurrie Deshunn Garrett, 24, on Thursday and charged both with human trafficking and compelling prostitution of a minor.

Judge Tosses Out UT-Austin Lawsuit Decrying 'Campus Carry' Law
"The court’s ruling today is the correct outcome," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a prepared statement. "The fact that a small group of professors dislike a law and speculate about a ‘chilling effect’ is hardly a valid basis to set the law aside."

Lock And Load: Coffee Shop That Lets Customers Pack Heat Opening In The Woodlands
Once it’s up and running, the customers won’t be the only ones packing heat: The company plans to hire baristas who are all licensed to carry weapons.

Ohio Animal Shelter Saves 41 Houston Dogs From Death Row
"Houston’s one of the worst parts of the country for stray dogs," said Natalie Yeager, who is the intake coordinator at the Humane Society of Delaware County, which is located in Delaware, Ohio.

What’s Happening In Houston This Weekend: Fun Events In Your Town
The fireworks may be over, but there’s still plenty of summer left and plenty of things happening in Houston and the surrounding area.

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