Topic: Kinky Friedman

Texas musician, writer and aspiring politician Richard "Kinky" Friedman died this week. He was 79.

On Nov. 1, 1915, Parris Island was officially designated a Marine Corps Recruit Depot used for the training of enlisted Marines.

On Nov. 1, 1990, McDonald's, under pressure from environmental groups, announced it would replace plastic food containers with paper.

UPI Almanac for Friday, Nov. 1, 2013.

UPI Almanac for Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

Officials with the Texas gubernatorial campaign of Woodrow the dog said the canine's candidacy is aimed at bringing awareness to animal issues.

Satirist and songwriter Kinky Friedman says he's dropped his bid to become governor of Texas and instead plans to run for state agriculture commissioner.

Former Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman says he plans to run for the Democratic Party nomination for governor in 2010.

Republican Gov. Rick Perry has been re-elected in Texas as expected, CBS News projected.

Independent Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman has dismissed an appeal from his Democratic rival to quit the race, saying he's in it to win.