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Podcast: The Dallas Morning News
Episode: ‘McConaughey for Governor’ sign sparks buzz, Baylor AD Mack Rhoades taking leave of absence ... and more news
Description: Will Matthew McConaughey run for Texas governor in 2026? The Uvalde-born actor has publicly mused about a gubernatorial campaign in the past, but rumors around him entering the race have reached a new fever pitch as signage reading “McConaughey for Governor” was recently spotted in Austin. In other news, Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Dallas Morning News Thursday. Rhoades also stepped down as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee. He began his leave Wednesday, a day after the weekly CFP rankings were released; in a...