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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. [email protected] 817-390-7538
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 21h
Vote at any of these locations www.tarrantcountytx.gov/content/dam/...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 21h
If you’re marching today, or if you’re not, the only message should be: The election starts Monday. Two Republicans and a Democrat are on the fall ballot for a state Senate seat. It’s the only partisan race. #sd9 #txlege
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 1d
Saw @MayorMattie Parker this morning out leading North Hi Mount Elementary kids’ neighborhood walk to celebrate the school’s 90th year
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 1d
The @startelegram Editorial Board endorses a candidate in #sd9 #txlege Texas Senate District 9 who shows the same kind of independence as former Sen. @KHancock4TX. www.star-telegram.com/opinion/elec...
Star-Telegram endorsement: Tarrant election to fill state Senate seat | Opinion
John Huffman, Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss are running to replace Sen. Kelly Hancock in Texas Senate District 9. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 13d
Members of Congress Jake Ellzey, Beth Van Duyne and Marc Veasey talk shutdown Sunday at 9 on WFAA on inside Texas Politics with Teresa Woodard. Also Ashley Goudeau, Ayan Mittra on the Roundtable (shown). Or watch anytime on the WFAA+ app
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 14d
In his weekly email, Chairman Bo French acknowledges that no Chloe Cole Turning Point USA event was ever booked at TCU and there was no cancellation, unlike what Cole and others spread in viral social media attacks. (The event was always listed as “TBD.” It's at Birchman Baptist Oct 7.)
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 15d
Oishii Sushi is open at 1664 S University near ihop. Sorry for the tiny blurry menus
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 17d
California speaker Chloe @ChoooCole says @TCU won’t let her speak, but from what I can tell the rental was never confirmed. The site has always been listed as “TBA,” now at @birchmanorg Oct 7. Looks like a @kenpaxtontx stunt. www.star-telegram.com/news/politic...
Texas AG Ken Paxton to investigate TCU’s handling of Turning Point USA event
The move to investigate came after the event’s speaker, detransition activist Chloe Cole, called the university out on social media.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 17d
Uncle Julio’s, which was bought out of foreclosure and now belongs to Freebirds and Taco Bueno, is closed and under repair on Camp Bowie Boulevard after a horrendous inspection — 43 demerits, one of the worst scores I’ve ever seen. Details lower in story— www.star-telegram.com/entertainmen...
Sewage runs onto patio at Fort Worth restaurant closed by health inspector
This Fort Worth restaurant was temporarily closed after sewer discharge ran from a wall through its patio dining area, the city reported.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 22d
More on Bluebonnet’s new baby calf, a bundle of joy at @FortWorthZoo and for elephant lovers worldwide www.star-telegram.com/news/local/f...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · 22d
Miguel Ángel García of Arlington, a house painter from Mexico, is hanging to life after the shooting at the Dallas ICE office. We still do not know the person killed or the other person shot, but thanks to those sending prayers just as for all victims. www.univision.com/local/dallas...
Mexicano en estado crítico tras tiroteo en oficinas de ICE: "la máquina es la que lo mantiene con vida"
Miguel Ángel García recibió entre 3 y 4 disparos durante el ataque a las instalaciones de ICE en Dallas. Su hermano revela que su estado es crítico tras dos cirugías y que su madre, deportada hace dos...
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 17
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Cattlemen’s in Fort Worth adds a patio, plus a Wynn chef from Vegas
The menu continues to expand with new steak choices added after a year under Taylor Sheridan and partners.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 10
We are a dangerously angry and resentful nation.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 9
New lion cubs at ⁦‪@FortWorthZoo‬⁩
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 8
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For voters in north Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the next election is now | Opinion
Get an early look at two candidates for state Senate, one running to the MAGA right and the other taking a business-Republican approach. | Opinion
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 7
Found another one besides the beloved Bigotes: At Beto’s in Grand Prairie on Thursdays
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 1
Hello again, Old Neighborhood Grill! Open again with a fresh coat of paint and the same menu at 1633 Park Place, now 7 days/week
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 29
The Old Neighborhood Grill has reopened with a fresh coat of paint. I’ll get by there in the next few days
(Photos by Graham Brizendine on Facebook)
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Every time you think you’ve got a weak sheriff, you can easily find a worse one. Political sheriffs are the weak link in Texas law enforcement. www.star-telegram.com/news/local/c...
‘Do some ungodly things’: Details of lewd allegations against Johnson Co. sheriff
“Back in my younger days, you wouldn’t want to know what I did to women wearing white pants,” Sheriff Adam King told a female employee, according to an indictment.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 25
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Check out a two-story Hideaway Pizza restaurant in Fort Worth
A giant double-decker location on Interstate 35W in Texas is usually full of customers coming for the pizza of Oklahoma memories.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 23
Just a little neighborhood pizza place. 9800 North Freeway
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 18
With a state senate #sd9 #txlege race on the ballot,
@TarrantCountyTX commissioners are set Tuesday to approve early voting locations including 8 for north Tarrant County suburban voters but only 2—downtown & the elections office—for all of central Fort Worth. Zero westside or near southside
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 13
Taylor Sheridan, Hillwood build Texas’ largest TV-film studios in Alliance | Fort Worth Star-Telegram www.star-telegram.com/news/busines...
Taylor Sheridan deal creates in Fort Worth the largest TV/film studio in Texas
“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan is partnering with AllianceTexas developer Hillwood to bring TV and movie production to far north Fort Worth, a move that could transform Texas’ film industry.
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Bud Kennedy @budkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 13
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A favorite Fort Worth fish-and-chips restaurant is open again
An iconic Texas restaurant known for its nostalgic ‘70s-era vibes is open again, with fresh paint but no change to the cod or fried veggies.
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