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Top Morning Stories for November 10, 2011

Rick Perry campaigning in Jefferson, Iowa in September.
Photo by Ben Philpott for KUT News
Rick Perry campaigning in Jefferson, Iowa in September.

Rick Perry's Reaction to "Oops" Moment

Rick Perry's last night has of for the .  In a rare post-debate appearance, the candidate appeared to be in deep .

Perry tweeted to his followers on last night saying:

"Really glad I wore my boots 2nite because I stepped in it out there. I did still name 2 agencies to eliminate. Obama has never done that!"

So where does he go from here? Perry this morning and was asked if he will step out of the race as a result of last night.

"This ain't a day for quitting nothing."

Perry also appeared this morning on both and .

Mack Brown on Joe Paterno

Mack Brown has released a statement in the wake of Penn State Head Football Coach Joe Paterno's ouster. that the Longhorns coach had this to say:

"I've known Coach Paterno since I started coaching. I know nothing of the circumstances, but college football will miss him greatly on the field. He has done much for the game, and for Penn State."

Vote on Confederate Plates

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is voting today on whether or not to allow a new specialty plate that has an image of the Confederate battle flag. The plate is supported by the Texas division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The plates have already been approved in , , , , , , ,  , and . has more on this story.

Austin City Council Meeting

Austin City Council will at 10 a.m. to discuss an agreement to the LCRA's Glenlake Water System, a from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to weatherize homes, and the , among other issues.