Bud Kennedy
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Texan at large. Star-Telegram since 1981, digital since 12/21/92; wrote at FW Press, Statesman, Times Herald, Dallas News. bud@budkennedy.com 817-390-7538
A Tight Statehouse Race in Texas Offers Republicans a Warning www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
A Tight Statehouse Race in Texas Offers Republicans a Warning
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January 29, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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A liquor store by TCU, which opened in 1955, said it will close its location. TCU bought the store as part of its expansion.
A longtime staple of TCU and its community is scheduled to close
A liquor store by TCU, which opened in 1955, said it will close its location. TCU bought the store as part of its expansion.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A liquor store by TCU, which opened in 1955, said it will close its location. TCU bought the store as part of its expansion.
It was notable a couple of years ago when public radio @KERAtx passed @WBAP247NEWS in the ratings. Now it has almost double the audience of WBAP or @KRLD. radioinsight.com/ratings/dall...
Dallas/Fort Worth - RadioInsight
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January 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
It was notable a couple of years ago when public radio @KERAtx passed @WBAP247NEWS in the ratings. Now it has almost double the audience of WBAP or @KRLD. radioinsight.com/ratings/dall...
A cowboy awaits the start of the 2pm rodeo in a near-empty Dickies Arena. (The rodeo is on the Cowboy Channel, online or DirecTV ch 603.)
January 25, 2026 at 8:28 PM
A cowboy awaits the start of the 2pm rodeo in a near-empty Dickies Arena. (The rodeo is on the Cowboy Channel, online or DirecTV ch 603.)
MAGA @RepKeithSelf leads WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely at 9am or if that’s weather coverage, on WFAA.com or WFAA+. @MWatkinsTrib, @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau comment youtu.be/Dip35ey50Vg?...
January 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
MAGA @RepKeithSelf leads WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely at 9am or if that’s weather coverage, on WFAA.com or WFAA+. @MWatkinsTrib, @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau comment youtu.be/Dip35ey50Vg?...
The Star-Telegram Editorial Board endorses sending a message in the state Senate District 9 election for the Fort Worth seat. Vote anywhere through Tuesday or on Jan 31 — don’t miss out.
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Star-Telegram endorsement: Tarrant’s oddly timed Texas Senate election | Opinion
Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss are competing in a district that covers most of western and northern Tarrant County. | Opinion
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January 24, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The Star-Telegram Editorial Board endorses sending a message in the state Senate District 9 election for the Fort Worth seat. Vote anywhere through Tuesday or on Jan 31 — don’t miss out.
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Fully stocked for the cold snap. (The new Exploremores are highly recommended.)
January 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Fully stocked for the cold snap. (The new Exploremores are highly recommended.)
I could not be prouder of Opal. www.wfaa.com/article/news...
Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, honored with Barbie doll as part of 'Inspiring Women' series
One of North Texas finest, civil rights activist Dr. Opal Lee, has been honored with her own Mattel Barbie doll.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I could not be prouder of Opal. www.wfaa.com/article/news...
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico 46%-33%, according to her new poll Jan 6-15. An Emerson poll Jan 10-13 showed Talarico ahead 47%-38%, so the race is still very volatile.
Crockett has now led 3 of 4 polls.
Crockett has now led 3 of 4 polls.
January 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico 46%-33%, according to her new poll Jan 6-15. An Emerson poll Jan 10-13 showed Talarico ahead 47%-38%, so the race is still very volatile.
Crockett has now led 3 of 4 polls.
Crockett has now led 3 of 4 polls.
Vote begining today in the Rehmet-Wambsganss runoff, a bellwether to see how well a Trump-backed candidate will do in north & central Fort Worth and north Tarrant County. Fort Worth southside voters must go to the Como Center, the Poly subcourthouse or the county Tandy building downtown
January 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Vote begining today in the Rehmet-Wambsganss runoff, a bellwether to see how well a Trump-backed candidate will do in north & central Fort Worth and north Tarrant County. Fort Worth southside voters must go to the Como Center, the Poly subcourthouse or the county Tandy building downtown
Con Azucar Cafe from California is having its first Texas grand opening Saturday at 1216 N Main St. Excellent coffee shop with a club, a ham sandwich and a grilled cheese, all worth attention
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Con Azucar Cafe from California is having its first Texas grand opening Saturday at 1216 N Main St. Excellent coffee shop with a club, a ham sandwich and a grilled cheese, all worth attention
Notable: The closing prayer at today's dedication of a Ten Commandments monument at the Tarrant County Courthouse was by Arlington NAR Apostle Tom Schlueter, from the "Seven Mountain Mandate" movement that would have Christians take "dominion" over government and society
January 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Notable: The closing prayer at today's dedication of a Ten Commandments monument at the Tarrant County Courthouse was by Arlington NAR Apostle Tom Schlueter, from the "Seven Mountain Mandate" movement that would have Christians take "dominion" over government and society
Column: Steve Bannon, Texas Republicans stoke Muslim ‘invasion’ fears | Opinion www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
MAGA vs. Muslims: Steve Bannon rallies Texas voters with ‘invasion’ cry | Opinion
Muslim-bashing has resurfaced in Texas politics, with anti-Islam rallies in Grapevine. It’s stirring controversy among Republicans. | Opinion
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January 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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NADC Burger, a classic burger by California chef Phillip Frankland Lee and Fort Worth skateboarder Neen Williams, now has an $18 burger-and-fries special daily 3-5pm & 9pm-close. Wagyu w/jalapenos, pickies, grilled onions and special sauce, with chipotle ketchup. 604 Main St., lunch-dinner daily
January 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
NADC Burger, a classic burger by California chef Phillip Frankland Lee and Fort Worth skateboarder Neen Williams, now has an $18 burger-and-fries special daily 3-5pm & 9pm-close. Wagyu w/jalapenos, pickies, grilled onions and special sauce, with chipotle ketchup. 604 Main St., lunch-dinner daily
Remembering when now-Lt Gov @DanPatrick celebrated the Houston Oilers: Their cheerleaders visited the then-Houston TV sports anchor to paint him “Luv Ya Blue”
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Remembering when now-Lt Gov @DanPatrick celebrated the Houston Oilers: Their cheerleaders visited the then-Houston TV sports anchor to paint him “Luv Ya Blue”
Rodeo specials at Dos Mares ($59) and Don Artemio ($69). The rodeo is Jan 16-Feb 7
January 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Rodeo specials at Dos Mares ($59) and Don Artemio ($69). The rodeo is Jan 16-Feb 7
At police endorsement newser, Greg Abbott says “Dallas is bearing the burden of their failure to have fully staffed law enforcement…Local leaders—it’s their responsibility... Because Dallas did not do that, AT&T is moving out of downtown Dallas.”
January 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
At police endorsement newser, Greg Abbott says “Dallas is bearing the burden of their failure to have fully staffed law enforcement…Local leaders—it’s their responsibility... Because Dallas did not do that, AT&T is moving out of downtown Dallas.”
Plano Mayor Muns and San Antonio’s @GinaOrtizJones lead Texas mayors’ talk about transit, immigration and @DallasStars on today’s “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely plus @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau and @NatalieOnTV Haddad, 9am WFAA or anytime WFAA+
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Plano Mayor Muns and San Antonio’s @GinaOrtizJones lead Texas mayors’ talk about transit, immigration and @DallasStars on today’s “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely plus @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau and @NatalieOnTV Haddad, 9am WFAA or anytime WFAA+
Depending where you live, there are as many as 6 elections in 2026. Don't miss out:
Jan 31--State Senate runoff
Mar 3--Super Tuesday
May 2--City/school elections
May 26--Super Tuesday runoff
June 6 or June 13, est--City/school runoff
Nov 3--Election day
Jan 31--State Senate runoff
Mar 3--Super Tuesday
May 2--City/school elections
May 26--Super Tuesday runoff
June 6 or June 13, est--City/school runoff
Nov 3--Election day
December 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Depending where you live, there are as many as 6 elections in 2026. Don't miss out:
Jan 31--State Senate runoff
Mar 3--Super Tuesday
May 2--City/school elections
May 26--Super Tuesday runoff
June 6 or June 13, est--City/school runoff
Nov 3--Election day
Jan 31--State Senate runoff
Mar 3--Super Tuesday
May 2--City/school elections
May 26--Super Tuesday runoff
June 6 or June 13, est--City/school runoff
Nov 3--Election day
A Christmas memory of the newspaper vendor who sang her way into Fort Worth’s heart
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A Christmas memory of the newspaper vendor who sang her way into Fort Worth’s heart | Opinion
1970s courthouse vendor Kay L. Gale always wanted to be a star, but she said she didn’t make it because she didn’t smoke or drink.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A Christmas memory of the newspaper vendor who sang her way into Fort Worth’s heart
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Fort Worth’s @AbbyLIv817 Livingston of @PuckNews joins the panel to talk about @RepKeithSelf, @MarcVeasey @RepVeasey and DC matters, also Rep @JaredLPatterson and @joanhuffman on “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely 9am WFAA or anytime at WFAA+
December 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fort Worth’s @AbbyLIv817 Livingston of @PuckNews joins the panel to talk about @RepKeithSelf, @MarcVeasey @RepVeasey and DC matters, also Rep @JaredLPatterson and @joanhuffman on “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely 9am WFAA or anytime at WFAA+
We know Willie Nelson's song "Pretty Paper" is about street vendor Frankie Brierton outside Leonards in Fort Worth.
Did you know Frankie is in a Garry Winogrand photo in the Smithsonian?
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Did you know Frankie is in a Garry Winogrand photo in the Smithsonian?
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The real story: How a Fort Worth street vendor inspired Willie Nelson’s ‘Pretty Paper’
He could have used a wheelchair. But he chose to crawl.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We know Willie Nelson's song "Pretty Paper" is about street vendor Frankie Brierton outside Leonards in Fort Worth.
Did you know Frankie is in a Garry Winogrand photo in the Smithsonian?
americanart.si.edu/artwork/amer... www.star-telegram.com/.../article1... americanart.si.edu/.../american....
Did you know Frankie is in a Garry Winogrand photo in the Smithsonian?
americanart.si.edu/artwork/amer... www.star-telegram.com/.../article1... americanart.si.edu/.../american....
Rep Marc Veasey withdraws from county judge race, will stay in DC through term
December 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Rep Marc Veasey withdraws from county judge race, will stay in DC through term