Bud Kennedy
@budkennedy.bsky.social
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
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?
americanart.si.edu/artwork/amer... www.star-telegram.com/.../article1... americanart.si.edu/.../american....
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
The @StarTelegram has a cameo in this week’s episode of #Landman www.star-telegram.com/entertainmen...
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The @StarTelegram has a cameo in this week’s episode of #Landman www.star-telegram.com/entertainmen...
The line at Goldee’s at 9:45am, via Bryan Curtis on X
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The line at Goldee’s at 9:45am, via Bryan Curtis on X
Here’s the Dos Mares menu. Next door to Don Artemio at W 7th/Van Cliburn Way
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Here’s the Dos Mares menu. Next door to Don Artemio at W 7th/Van Cliburn Way
The Blue Mound Cafes want to make sure you know they’re open Thanksgiving. This is the W Vickery location, other locs E Belknap, Rufe Snow, Blue Mound Rd
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Blue Mound Cafes want to make sure you know they’re open Thanksgiving. This is the W Vickery location, other locs E Belknap, Rufe Snow, Blue Mound Rd
Sunday 9am on “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Whitely: US Reps Julie Johnson and Jake Ellzey on the end of the shutdown, and Mike Collier on his indy run for Lt Gov. w/Ashley Goudeau, Ayan Mittra — WFAA or anytime at WFAA+ and WFAA.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Sunday 9am on “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Whitely: US Reps Julie Johnson and Jake Ellzey on the end of the shutdown, and Mike Collier on his indy run for Lt Gov. w/Ashley Goudeau, Ayan Mittra — WFAA or anytime at WFAA+ and WFAA.com
In an unsigned newsletter after Chairman Bo French’s resignation to run for RRC, the Tarrant GOP says the March primary will offer only local precinct voting—no vote-anywhere countywide sites—and results will be hand-counted. Chair elec Nov 22 between Tim Davis, Shellie Gardner
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In an unsigned newsletter after Chairman Bo French’s resignation to run for RRC, the Tarrant GOP says the March primary will offer only local precinct voting—no vote-anywhere countywide sites—and results will be hand-counted. Chair elec Nov 22 between Tim Davis, Shellie Gardner
This would be a great day to come to the Greek Food Festival before it ends at 3. The lunch line is indoors out of the cold, and they still have chocolate baklava, Greek bread and spanakopita. One of the best foodie experiences in Fort Worth. (NW 21st at Jacksboro Hwy) www.fortworthgreekfestival.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This would be a great day to come to the Greek Food Festival before it ends at 3. The lunch line is indoors out of the cold, and they still have chocolate baklava, Greek bread and spanakopita. One of the best foodie experiences in Fort Worth. (NW 21st at Jacksboro Hwy) www.fortworthgreekfestival.com
Talking a Dallas transit revolt, Houston homeless and the week’s elections w/@MattMackowiak at 9am on WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely plus @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau & @RenzoDowney or anytime on WFAA+
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Talking a Dallas transit revolt, Houston homeless and the week’s elections w/@MattMackowiak at 9am on WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely plus @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau & @RenzoDowney or anytime on WFAA+
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
Here's Leigh Wambsganss' comment to KSKY's Mark Davis about Tarrant County Democrats and Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s 48% showing agsinst her in the #sd9 #txlege election going into a Jan runoff: "You know, the Democrats work, and Republicans should take no race for granted."
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Morning update: At 48%, Taylor Rehmet was about 3,000 votes short of winning outright. The last Democrat in this race drew 40%, and Harris drew 42%, so Rehmet improved Dem turnout. However, he would need independents to win the Jan runoff and then the Nov general. (Rehmet in blue.) #sd9 #txlege
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM