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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Column: Dan Patrick blames Fort Worth Republicans for Senate loss (gift link)
www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
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...
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
Headlines I never thought I’d see
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
Cafe Miradór is open. 3220 W 7th St mirador-dallas.com/ft-worth.php...
It's the biggest merger in Texas TV and political news: Irving-based Nexstar, parent of more than 200 stations including
CW33 and KXAN, buys TEGNA, WFAA, KVUE and more. Expect see WFAA simulcasts/repeats on CW33. www.wfaa.com/article/news...
Haven’t tried the food at the new K&K Cafe off Grants Lane near Lockheed but the pie case looks good. 7628 Corina next to an old roller rink.
New at Torchy’s: nachos with green chile queso
First look at the Meraki menu. Opens Tuesday 5pm, 1615 Rogers Road
Make sure all your friends read this @raachmonroe story about the local rise of "Christian authoritarianism." www.newyorker.com/magazine/let...
A St. Patrick’s Day secret: Some Irish fought on Mexico’s side, not Texas’
www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-...
I don't understand fliyers in Houston or Austin waiting in 3-hour TSA lines. Drive a little bit and fly out of College Station or Killeen, or come to DFW. There is no rule saying you have to go through TSA in your hometown. There is no wait at DFW whatsoever.
www.dfwairport.com/security/
Character actor Matt Clark (1936-2026) of Austin lived in Fort Worth for years. He played opposite John Wayne in "The Cowboys," Burt Reynolds in "White Lightning" & Chuck Norris in "An Eye For An Eye," plus TV roles on Bonanza, Magnum PI & more. Best known as the bartender in "Back to the Future."
A new ad from John Cornyn continues to miss the mark against Ken Paxton. GOP voters have dismissed infidelity as an issue. Cornyn is better off focusing on how Paxton has gotten rich and bought 10 luxury homes including a $1.6M Oklahoma getaway.
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Peeking into the new Bella Italia, opening late next week at 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd. Not related to Cafe Bella in Westcliff
Best fried chicken in town, good catfish too. $9.99 senior plates! Now open Saturdays. 5701 Curzon at Horne, 4 blocks south of I-30
Noting: Graham is Paxton's longtime pastor, but Paxton is no longer a member at Prestonwood.
Folks, this does not involve Talarico. There are 10 more weeks left in the Cornyn-Paxton election.
“A higher moral standard … with grace and dignity worthy of the office.”
Notable: Sen @JohnCornyn’s new Faith Advisory Council includes Rev @jackngraham of Prestonwood — @KenPaxtonTX’s pastor. Along with Trump ally @robertjeffress of Dallas 1st Baptist #txsen