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Toothless politicians, motorized recliners and fart crimes: the weirdest Texas news stories of 2020

By on Fri, Dec 18, 2020 at 4:27 pm

This year, it sure seemed like Texas was poised to yank the gimme cap-shaped crown off Florida's head and declare itself the weirdest fucking state in the union.

How else do you explain these 55 stories the Current covered this year?

Former presidential campaign managers were tackled shirtless in their front yards, Star Wars stormtroopers tried to get out the vote, H-E-B offered up a coupon with a Valentine's Day special of lube and chocolate-covered strawberries.

And that's just the start.

Sit down, pour yourself a cold one and get ready for a strange and slippery ride through what may go down as one of the oddest years on record. 
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With cameras rolling, one of the Tyler Republican Louie Gohmert's front teeth fell out as he spoke to the press. Read more here.
With cameras rolling, one of the Tyler Republican Louie Gohmert's front teeth fell out as he spoke to the press. Read more here.
A San Antonio convenience store clerk received online accolades for her two-fisted response to a problem customer. Read more here.
A San Antonio convenience store clerk received online accolades for her two-fisted response to a problem customer. Read more here.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a former right-wing radio host, told Fox News that "lots" of grandparents are willing to die in the COVID-19 pandemic so they can ensure a better economy for their grandchildren. Read more here.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a former right-wing radio host, told Fox News that "lots" of grandparents are willing to die in the COVID-19 pandemic so they can ensure a better economy for their grandchildren. Read more here.
Apparently, horny Texans don't let much get in the way of pounding off or rubbing one out — not even a historic presidential election. Read more here.
Apparently, horny Texans don't let much get in the way of pounding off or rubbing one out — not even a historic presidential election. Read more here.
All the hemming and hawing about virtual learning may not have predicted a major problem allegedly faced by a teacher at Edison High School: sexual harassment. Read more here.
All the hemming and hawing about virtual learning may not have predicted a major problem allegedly faced by a teacher at Edison High School: sexual harassment. Read more here.
A San Antonio shooting suspect taken into custody this week while cameras rolled used his 15 seconds of fame for a little self-promotion. Read more here.
A San Antonio shooting suspect taken into custody this week while cameras rolled used his 15 seconds of fame for a little self-promotion. Read more here.
It looks like San Antonio finally has its answer to Nathan Apodaca's viral Ocean Spray TikTok. Just take away the skateboard and cranberry juice and replace it with a motorized La-Z-Boy-style recliner and a beverage from SA taco chain Mama Margie's. Read more here.
It looks like San Antonio finally has its answer to Nathan Apodaca's viral Ocean Spray TikTok. Just take away the skateboard and cranberry juice and replace it with a motorized La-Z-Boy-style recliner and a beverage from SA taco chain Mama Margie's. Read more here.
After he sufficiently recovered to return to his evangelical Cornerstone Church, pastor John Hagee chalked up his recovery to Jesus, not medical intervention. Read more here.
After he sufficiently recovered to return to his evangelical Cornerstone Church, pastor John Hagee chalked up his recovery to Jesus, not medical intervention. Read more here.
Controversial Bexar County GOP Chair Cynthia Brehm and a handful of faithful gathered in front of City Hall to decry local leaders' dangerous, liberty-crushing suggestion that folks might want to protect themselves with masks during a deadly pandemic. Read more here.
Controversial Bexar County GOP Chair Cynthia Brehm and a handful of faithful gathered in front of City Hall to decry local leaders' dangerous, liberty-crushing suggestion that folks might want to protect themselves with masks during a deadly pandemic. Read more here.
Police bodycam footage shows Florida cops arrest a shirtless, apparently intoxicated Brad Parscale after the Trump campaign official's wife called emergency responders to their residence. Read more here.
Police bodycam footage shows Florida cops arrest a shirtless, apparently intoxicated Brad Parscale after the Trump campaign official's wife called emergency responders to their residence. Read more here.
In a Facebook post, former Little Caesars store manager Stephen Estrada announced he'd quit his job with the pizza chain after battling a four-month rat infestation at his South San Antonio location. Read more here.
In a Facebook post, former Little Caesars store manager Stephen Estrada announced he'd quit his job with the pizza chain after battling a four-month rat infestation at his South San Antonio location. Read more here.
In a news release, the Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he's prepared to offer up to $1 million to "incentivize, encourage and reward" people people who blow the whistle on voter fraud in the Lone Star State. Read more here.
In a news release, the Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he's prepared to offer up to $1 million to "incentivize, encourage and reward" people people who blow the whistle on voter fraud in the Lone Star State. Read more here.
A former University of Texas at San Antonio instructor is accused of supplying drugs to an Austin-based drug ring that distributed counterfeit Adderall and Xanax. Read more here.
A former University of Texas at San Antonio instructor is accused of supplying drugs to an Austin-based drug ring that distributed counterfeit Adderall and Xanax. Read more here.
KENS5 Assistant News Director James Keith went on a Twitter blocking spree this weekend after criticism from local reporters and former San Antonio mayor Julián Castro over how the station handled issues of race in a recent story. Read more here.
KENS5 Assistant News Director James Keith went on a Twitter blocking spree this weekend after criticism from local reporters and former San Antonio mayor Julián Castro over how the station handled issues of race in a recent story. Read more here.
Despite the ongoing global pandemic, crowds of partiers descended on Crystal Beach on Texas' Bolivar Peninsula for Go Topless Jeep Weekend, an event that's about as classy as it sounds. Read more here.
Despite the ongoing global pandemic, crowds of partiers descended on Crystal Beach on Texas' Bolivar Peninsula for Go Topless Jeep Weekend, an event that's about as classy as it sounds. Read more here.
Hot Joy owner Chad Carey tweeted a screenshot of surveillance footage showing an unwelcome guest behind the restaurant's bar. Read more here.
Hot Joy owner Chad Carey tweeted a screenshot of surveillance footage showing an unwelcome guest behind the restaurant's bar. Read more here.
A man taking out the trash on the East Side got a toothy surprise. When performing what should have been a boring chore, the man encountered a five-foot long alligator taking a siesta in his front yard. Read more here.
A man taking out the trash on the East Side got a toothy surprise. When performing what should have been a boring chore, the man encountered a five-foot long alligator taking a siesta in his front yard. Read more here.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a long-shot lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the election results from four battleground states won by president-elect Joe Biden. Read more here.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a long-shot lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the election results from four battleground states won by president-elect Joe Biden. Read more here.
A San Antonio man who was sleeping in a dumpster has been hospitalized with minor injuries after getting picked up by a garbage truck. Read more here.
A San Antonio man who was sleeping in a dumpster has been hospitalized with minor injuries after getting picked up by a garbage truck. Read more here.
A hangry woman is facing charges after losing her temper and damaging another vehicle waiting in line at a San Antonio Whataburger drive-thru. Read more here.
A hangry woman is facing charges after losing her temper and damaging another vehicle waiting in line at a San Antonio Whataburger drive-thru. Read more here.
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