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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

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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Internal GOP Poll Shows Republicans Getting Annihilated in Trump +17 Texas District
Polls have been looking grim for Republicans, but a new internal poll from a Texas legislative district is a five-alarm fire for the GOP.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Much talk tonight about a GOP poll showing Republicans losing badly in #txlege #sd9, the north half of Tarrant County where Fort Worth Democrat @TaylorRehmetTX won a Senate seat over Southlake Republican @LeighForTexas Wambsganss. (*taps sign*) www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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Is time up for 40 years of Tarrant County Republican rule? Not yet, but it’s close | Opinion
Republicans are not going to lose courthouse seats this year. But here’s why it will happen one year soon. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A must-read from evangelical conservative commentator Erick Erickson, calling out the GOP's white-power movement, neo-Nazis and antisemites. (Many of whom are connected to Fort Worth and North Texas. Including supporters of Bo French.) ewerickson.substack.com/p/the-midwes...
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charles-haywood-claremont-american-reformer-fuentes
Charles Haywood's money sits inside the Claremont Institute, American Reformer, and the Southern Baptist fight. Nick Fuentes is working the same end from outside.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
After 9/11, I wrote about nothing else for a solid month: local reaction, family heartbreak and loss, tighter security, airline workers' grief. But one column meant the most: how a bin Laden aide lived in Arlington and worked and drank coffee in east Fort Worth. www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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2001: When the Fort Worth ‘tire shop guy’ turned out to be a bin Laden terrorist | Opinion
When 9-11 struck America, Fort Worth realized the threat of terror was close to home.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It’s not too late to evacuate.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A farewell party is coming up for the Convention Center arena, the “flying saucer” of 1960s lore.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Rep. Craig Goldman on the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. Kay Granger and County Judge Tim O’Hare on limiting Tarrant County voting locations: Sun 9am WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Whitely plus Ashley Goudeau, Natalie Haddad and Matthew Watkins. Or anytime at WFAA+
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Tarrant County Commissioners are considering severely cutting the number of Election Day voting locations nearly in half for the fall election. See maps here www.star-telegram.com/news/politic...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Notice very different church events in Fort Worth the next two Saturdays and who’s sponsoring/speaking. #txlege
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Large group of sponsors for this event on Christian reconstructionism, the movement toward theocracy now called by the shorthand name “Christian nationalism.”
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Taking a possible @jamestalarico-@KenPaxtonTX debate, plus Corpus water & Hinojosa’s mayor run 9am WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely plus @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau & @natalieontv Haddad
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
A bitter. AgComm Sid @MillerForTexas says @GregAbbott_TX is just stalling on data centers so he can get elected: Sun 9a on WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Wheeler in for @jasonwhitely, or anytime on WFAA+ & WFAA.com
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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‘Country Roads’ is a World Cup hit. Why doesn’t Fort Worth know about John Denver?
As “Country Roads” singalongs delight World Cup fans, consider John Denver’s school, church, friends and early music breaks in Fort Worth.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Wait a minute. GOP #HD94 nominee Cheryl Bean used a public school superintendent to speak for her political campaign page? That is exactly the electioneering that Texas has laws against and Paxton punishes at schools #txed #txleg www.star-telegram.com/news/politic...
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Could Cheryl Bean’s meme fallout reshape a key Tarrant County House race?
Democrats were already eyeing the House District 94 seat.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
With Natalie Haddad and Ashley Goudeau talking conventions w/ GOP chair D’rinda Randall & Dem chair Kendall Scudderplus data centers 9am WFAA w/Teresa Woodard on “Inside Texas Politics”
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Via @joelburns: June 24th is the 50th Anniversary of the release of Logan’s Run, the 1976 sci-fi classic with closing scenes filmed in the memorable Fort Worth Water Garden.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
LtGov @DanPatrick likens THC to heroin, says to freeze taxes over 55 and how he’s Paul Revere, today w/@VikkiGoodwinTX on WFAA “inside Texas Politics” 9a Ch 8 or anytime WFAA+
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Democrat @GinaHinojosaTX on the gov’s race plus Paul @TeamBettencourt on data centers 9am Sun WFAA Ch 8 “Inside Texas Politics” w/@JasonWhitely or anytime on WFAA+ #txlege
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KatieSherrod @katiesherrod.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful? "...the ferocity of anti-Talarico invective reveals a deep and very public clash between two distinct ways of being Christian." My friend David Brockman's excellent article on Talerico. www.texasobserver.org/senate-james... - via @TexasObserver
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'Fake' Christian? Or Faithful?
Though MAGA believers call James Talarico “blasphemous,” he’s squarely within his Mainline Presbyterian tradition. And that's a timely reminder of the diversity of Christianity in Texas and beyond.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
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Cowtown’s birthday: At 176, here are 7 things Fort Worth is known for | Opinion
Yes, Kelly Clarkson was born here. So was the ice cream Drumstick. Here’s more trivia every Fort Worthian should know.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Problems in Dallas, problems in Corpus Christi and setting the stage for the Texas GOP state convention: Sunday 9am on WFAA "Inside Texas Politics" w/Jason Whitely plus Natalie Haddad and Ashley Goudeau
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
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A new restaurant in Benbrook near west Fort Worth shines at weekend brunch
A Benbrook favorite for mornings: Tacos & Avocados offers weekend Tex-Mex brunch with birria chilaquiles, migas and sweet corn pancakes.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I Jessica Huseman of VoteBeat and Fort Worth’s Abby Livingston of PuckNews are guest panelists on WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Whitely, plus interviews with Colin Allred & Julie Johnson. 9am WFAA or anytime WFAA+
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
To @Lubys: We love you. You’re great. You don’t have to start serving BBQ. But if you do, don’t send out ads with photos like this for the $15.99 Memorial Day special.
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James Henson @jhenson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
In his latest column, @budkennedy.bsky.social takes a look at the trajectory of GOP views of Ken Paxton. www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Until 1930, Fort Worth said Memorial Day was only for "Yankees." www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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Once, Memorial Day was only for ‘Yankees.’ Until 1930, Fort Worth didn’t recognize it | Opinion
Civil War bitterness lingered until well after World War I.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Good times.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Election Day starts Monday! Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy at 9am on WFAA Inside Texas Politics w/Jason Whitely or anytime at WFAA.com and WFAA+
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Why some Republicans are less interested in voting this year, and what it means for GOP candidates — ragnarresearch.com/gop-voters-n...
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Ragnar Research
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Mercy Culture's "Night of Action" featuring both Ken Paxton, Mayes Middleton and Bo French was thinly attended. Thank goodness, since the Fort Worth Report news site says host Alex Stein made jokes about "women's body parts," race and marijuana, and got yanked fortworthreport.org/2026/05/11/r...
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Republican officials urge unity, voter mobilization in Tarrant ahead of primary runoffs
Speaking at a Mercy Culture Church event, GOP candidates framed upcoming elections as a spiritual battle.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A Bangor, Maine couple says they wound up "fleeing" Austin to escape "catastrophic" weather events www.bangordailynews.com/2026/05/12/b... via @bangordailynews
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This couple moved to Bangor to flee climate change in Texas
Maine has attracted more new residents from other states in the last decade who reported climate was a factor in their choice to move.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
For Mother's Day: My mom and dad and I photobombed our way into my future in-laws' photo album--in 1964, 40 years before met www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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A Stock Show story: We were in my in-laws’ photo album in 1963 — 40 years before we met
Paths crossed by chance when a photographer was roaming the Stock Show midway.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Ex-party chair tells Texas Republicans: Unite or expect Senator Talarico | Opinion
Former Texas GOP chair Steve Munisteri ran down a grim potential scenario for his party during a Fort Worth visit. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Early voting is 2 weeks away in the Republican and Democratic party runoffs, including Cornyn-Paxton. Plan now to vote May 18-22. (Noting: You can only vote in the party you chose in March. If you didn't vote in the primary, you can choose either party.) www.tarrantcountytx.gov/content/dam/...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The sign is lighted at the new mini-Original kiosk on Camp Bowie in the old parking lot. Owner Robert Self has not talked about the new drive-thru but has applied for a liquor license. (Via Cathy Neece Brown)
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Closed captioning is giving me the latest updates from the Strait of 4 Moose.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
If results hold, Tarrant GOP vice chair Cody Cheshire's endorsed candidates will finish 0-6 today in Arlington elex. They also lost all 3 Patriot Mobile seats in GCISD. They went 0-12 last year in Fort Worth, Arlington & Mansfield, so @TarrantGOP is 0-18 in those cities overall.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
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Will James Talarico turn Texas blue? Not so fast — poll trend favors GOP | Opinion
New poll numbers show tighter Texas statewide matchups, yet voters lean more conservative and distrust the Democratic Party. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Saturday is Election Day for local offices in most local cities, including north Fort Worth council, Arlington, Keller, N Richland Hills and Grapevine/Colleyville schools. Vote 7-7. Endorsements: www.star-telegram.com/opinion/elec... Vote here: www.tarrantcountytx.gov/content/dam/...
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Star-Telegram endorsements for May 2 elections across Tarrant County | Opinion
We have recommendations for Fort Worth bond proposals and charter amendments, mayors in Arlington and Keller, and more. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Column: Texas and Tarrant County officials, candidates and judges sponsor a fringe group's event www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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Why are Texas, Tarrant officials sponsoring extremist group’s banquet? | Opinion
Nearly 60 Texas officials paid to sponsor an event for the True Texas Project, which has bashed Jews, Latinos and Muslims. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
County Judge Tim O’Hare, other local officials were donors to the True Texas Project event.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Fort Worth councilman Michael Crain on data centers, Rep John Bucy on precinct voting and Rep Jared Patterson on banning teens from social media, all today on “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Wheeler in for Jason Whitely, plus Natalie Haddad and Ashley Goudeau on the roundtable. 9am WFAA or on WFAA+
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Column: Dan Patrick blames Fort Worth Republicans for Senate loss (gift link) www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Czechs are coming to Mansfield for the World Cup, and that should mean a whirlwind of business for Kenner’s Kolache Bakery in Arlington, the area’s best. 2612 S Cooper www.facebook.com/share/18CKfz...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Fort Worth US Rep @GoldmanCraig talks war and state @RepRamonRomero backs state FWISD takeover 9am Sun WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/@jasonwhitely plus @AshleyG_KVUE Goudeau, @NatalieOnTV Haddad
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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Bo French calls for deportation of 100 million people
French, a former Tarrant County GOP chair, also said Republicans should more openly embrace Islamophobia.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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Texas GOP fight on Islamic schools, vouchers is really Paxton vs. Abbott | Opinion
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is squabbling with Attorney General Ken Paxton, but it’s a primary-fallout fight among party factions. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Headlines I never thought I’d see
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Democratic comptroller candidate Sarah Eckhardt, Don Huffines’ opponent, is on WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Whitely Sun 9am along with Keller House candidate Armin Mizani and Democratic opponent Cate Brennan. Plus Natalie Haddad, Ashley Goudeau
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