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Governor’s Mansion Honors Military For Holidays

The Texas Governor’s Mansion has a military theme with holiday decorations saluting the nation’s armed forces.

2012/11/30

Musician, author and Texas gubernatorial hopeful Kinky Friedman rides during a parade in Houston in 2005. (credit: Dave Einsel/Getty Images)

Is Kinky Gearing Up For Another Political Run?

Are you ready to get Kinky? After several failed attempts to reach the governor’s mansion a Texas singer, songwriter, humorist and aspiring politician isn’t giving up. Kinky Friedman says a lot of people are upset with the way things are being run in Texas.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/08/08

The historic Texas Governor's Mansion is shown early Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Austin, after a fire swept through it earlier in the morning. (credit: (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)

Governor’s Mansion Almost Back In Business

Restoration of the fire-damaged Texas Governor’s Mansion is nearing completion with the return of pieces of the building’s historic furniture collection.

2012/06/20

Firemen work to stop a fire. (credit: Miguel Riopa/AFP/Getty Images)

Governor’s Mansion Fire “Persons Of Interest” Identified

After more than two years, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Ranger Division have announced they have identified several “persons of interest” in the 2008 governor’s mansion fire in Austin.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/02/17

After a fire, sunlight pours into the Texas Governor's Mansion through the collapsed roof. (credit: Office of the Governor)

Surprising Discovery At Fire-Damaged Governor’s Mansion

The arson-damaged Texas Governor’s Mansion is getting a new roof as part of $26 million in renovations. Restoration officials have made a surprising discovery

CBSDFW.COM–2011/01/05