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Remembering Kinky Friedman | Texas Monthly
A look back at the interesting life of eccentric singer-songwriter, novelist, humorist, and one-time Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman, who died Thursday at age 79.
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A look back at the interesting life of eccentric singer-songwriter, novelist, humorist, and one-time Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman, who died Thursday at age 79.
Texas Monthly reports that testing of smokable hemp at eight dispensaries around the state found that all were selling cannabis with potent levels of the psychoactive compound THC.
"The Democratic Party today is not the same party it was when I joined it thirty years ago—it has ticked considerably to the left, while I have moved to the right," Johnson said.
Caviar-topped tacos at AAC?
Washington on the Brazos is located close to the banks of the Brazos River, about halfway between Houston and Austin. This is where Texas became Texas. It is where Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and was its own country for almost 10 years.
There is a major shift when it comes to marijuana use in the U.S. Researchers say for the first time, more people are using marijuana than alcohol on a daily basis. Marijuana is illegal for recreational use in the state of Texas, but Texans are consuming legal cannabinoid products, including THC. - Texas Monthly
Early voting for the Texas runoff primary elections begins in four days. Sr. Editor for Texas Monthly, Alex Samuels, explains the importance of the runoff elections.
The Dallas Wings have seen an increase in fandom and game attendance following a preseason victory over the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark.
It turns out more water wasters are turning up in Texas. Our media partners at Texas Monthly show us how the trend is now rising across the state.
Competitors are vying for a piece of the taco megabusiness.
The Hill Country is one of the biggest locations people are gravitating towards.
There's a new bracket challenge featuring Texas celebrities.
1988, July 4. San Angelo, Texas. Sixteen-year-old Shane Stewart and 18-year-old Sally McNelly went out for the evening. They drove out to the lake, stopped for burgers, and watched the fireworks. They were never seen alive again.
Mimi Swartz, a longtime executive editor at Texas Monthly, explores the ever-increasing popularity of western wear.
There were two overarching themes of this election. The first was Gov. Abbott trying to get school vouchers passed and the second was Ken Paxton engaging in a revenge tour against the members of the Texas House who voted to impeach him.
Democrats say previous legislation failed after former President Donald Trump told lawmakers not to pass the bill. Republicans have said President Biden is to blame for the crisis.
Texas Monthly photographer, Richard Sharum, captures a year inside the City of Dallas' Homicide Unit.
We've heard about powerhouse names like Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott, but have you heard the name Tim Dunn?
The Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety once cooperated really well. Now, the state and federal governments are clashing over conflicting immigration policies.
Texas Monthly: Colin Allred might not be campaigning much in Texas. It isn't hurting him. A look into the Democratic campaigns for U.S. Senate.
A juror who would help send a man to jail for a crime he didn't commit decides, years later, to take a stand and correct the conviction that she was a part of.
Texas Monthly compares information released in the DOJ report today to the findings released by the state house committee back in 2022.
The story of the Von Erich family is steeped in Texas-sized tragedy.
Texas Monthly's Taco editor José R. Ralat joins us to tell us all about his favorite tacos and Tex-Mex dishes of 2023.
One of the best parts of the holidays is the food. Leftover Christmas brisket can be transformed into other meals.
Meanwhile, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season formed Saturday.
The family of Richard Applegate says he was killed around 6:15 a.m. June 21 at home near Skyline Drive.
The crash's lone survivor, 35-year-old Randy Williams, remains at Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
CBS News Texas anchor Steve Pickett will emcee the event.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through this evening.
The family of Richard Applegate says he was killed around 6:15 a.m. June 21 at home near Skyline Drive.
Meanwhile, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season formed Saturday.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle backing up in a McDonald’s parking lot in Lewisville.
The crash's lone survivor, 35-year-old Randy Williams, remains at Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
A hurricane warning was issued for Barbados, and a hurricane watch was in effect for St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
In 2017, investigators found bump stocks attached to the guns used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which killed 58 people - the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
According to Tarrant Appraisal District records, the owner claimed the horses "stayed on the property year around," but inspectors said the evidence indicated otherwise.
In a roundtable, political reporter Jack Fink speaks with four North Texas Republican grassroots activists about who their top three picks for former President Donald Trump’s running mate are.
Jack Fink speaks with spoke with Republican Michael Williams, a former Texas Education Agency Commissioner and Former Railroad Commissioner, and former Democratic State Representative Lorraine Birabil Of Dallas following the Presidential debate held on June 27. The next presidential debate is set for September 10th.
The law prevents transgender minors from accessing treatments like hormone therapies and puberty blockers.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Here's CBS News' fact check of statements made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The healthcare system called the Texas Health and Human Services Commission process "deeply flawed."
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
MedStar says the biggest thing to stay safe this summer is to know the signs of heat-related illnesses. If you feel dizzy or incoherent call 911. Medics also advise people to hydrate often, because dehydration can sneak up on you days later.
Dr. David Moore said Baylor Scott & White Medical Center partners with the non-profit organization Haiti Cardiac Alliance and has performed surgeries on 40 Haitians since 2016.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
The closures will impact hundreds of employees at locations in Dallas, Richardson, Las Colinas, Lake Highlands and Denton.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Corbin Burnes scattered nine hits over seven innings, rookie Heston Kjerstad homered and drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles pummeled the struggling Texas Rangers 11-2.
Bronny James has been picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft.
The judge said the lawsuit lacked merit and the plaintiff's claims of sexual assault and defamation were unfounded.
America's Team is headed back to Oxnard, California from July 25 through August 21.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Oscar-winning actor and director spoke with CBS News Texas ahead of the release of his passion project.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Hot conditions will persist in North Texas, including on July 4th.
Officers fatally shot a knife-wielding man Friday in a wooded area behind an apartment complex in the 5800 block of Beltline Road.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle backing up in a McDonald’s parking lot in Lewisville.
Two men killed in a plane crash just south of McKinney National Airport have been identified.
The Fourth of July is still days away, but you can celebrate early Saturday evening at the Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!