Bud Kennedy is a homegrown Fort Worth guy who started out covering high school football here when he was 16. He went away to the Fort Worth Press and newspapers in Austin and Dallas, then came home in 1981. Since 1987, he's written more than 1,000 weekly dining columns and more than 3,000 news and politics columns. If you don't like what he says about politics, read him on barbecue.

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Some Republicans are seeing RINOs everywhere

| |Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012

As the term is applied to moderates and business conservatives, it no longer refers only to party-switchers.Read more

It's legal for Joshua superintendent to lead prayer, but is it wise?

| |Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2012

Nobody should be surprised that Joshua's school trustees want to pray.Read more

Texas has had 'death panels' since 1999

| |Saturday, Mar. 24, 2012

Hospitals can end care after 10 days regardless of the family's wishes.Read more

Candidate from Dallas says Tarrant to be 'a focal point'

| |Thursday, Mar. 22, 2012

But so far, most of his endorsements are coming from the east.Read more

Was Dallas newspaper just being catty?

| |Sunday, Mar. 18, 2012

Facts about Fort Worth's "panther."Read more

Davis' pro-education stance invokes Republican wrath

| |Thursday, Mar. 15, 2012

The state Senate Democrat from Fort Worth was persona non grata at an Arlington forum.Read more

Gingrich may keep Perry's 2012 hopes alive

| |Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2012

So what if the Texas governor isn't ready for the national stage?Read more

Police, DAs are ignoring sensible Texas marijuana law

| |Saturday, Mar. 10, 2012

It allows court summons, not jail, for minor offenders.Read more

Looks like Roy Brooks will win this primary

| |Thursday, Mar. 08, 2012

Confusion ensues when candidates have same name.Read more

Rush's words spur rally at state Capitol

| |Tuesday, Mar. 06, 2012

200 women protest Texas healthcare decisions.Read more