AUSTIN Maybe Matthew McConaughey is serious about cruising one of those stylish Lincolns he drives in his TV commercials to the Governor s Mansion in Austin, but Texas has a hit-and-miss track record when it comes to celebrities and politics.
The most recent example came in 2006 when Kinky Friedman, the writer and singer of novelty country tunes, took a shot at running for governor as an independent. But only about 12% of Texas voters were willing to give him a shot at the prize in a crowded field that included three professional politicians.
Long before that, Texans elected as state treasurer a man who shared a name with legendary 19th century bank robber Jesse James. And they re-elected him – a lot. James served from 1941 until his death in 1977.
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National Walking The Dog Day 2021: Quotes To Share About The Furry Friends
02/22/21 AT 8:40 AM
Monday is National Walking the Dog Day, which is marked annually to encourage people to take their pets for walks and focus on their health. To celebrate this day, bring out your walking shoes and take your four-legged friend out for a stroll.
Dr. Kerri Marshall, veterinarian and chief veterinary officer at Trupanion, believes taking your dog out for a walk is not only important for the owner, but also the canine. Here are some reasons mentioned by Marshall, according to iheartdogs.
Walks are a great way to bond with your pet
Doggy Date Night 2021: 10 Quotes About Dogs To Share On This Day
02/03/21 AT 8:40 AM
Wednesday is National Doggy Date Night! It s a day marked to appreciate dogs and spend some quality time with your pet. This day can be celebrated by taking your dog out for a walk or buying some treats for our loyal, furry friends.
Here are some quotes, courtesy of Play Bark Run, to share on this day with every dog lover and pet parent.
1. “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras
2. “Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.” – Kinky Friedman
Texas Music Magazine
Editor’s Note: The Saxon Pub in Austin celebrated its 30th anniversary in March. This story, written just prior to the pandemic, was scheduled to run in our Spring 2000 issue, but COVID prevented publication of that issue. We’re running the piece now so readers can appreciate the venue’s history and longevity. The Saxon Pub has been closed to audiences since mid-March but has hosted some of its artist friends for livestream performances. Follow them on for updates on how you can support the venue and the Austin music community.
It’s a cool February afternoon at Austin’s Saxon Pub, and all is quiet, save for the venue’s founder and manager, Joe Ables, pawing through a large storage case. In that container sit three decades worth of Saxon-related documents he’s saved for reasons he’s never quite been able to articulate.
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