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It's true! 

One of the last things Houstonian Patrick Swayze did before he died was finish his autobiography called The Time of My Life. Along with the actual book, fans of the formally trained dancer should know that the Texan did an emotional and heartfelt reading of his autobiography. From those in the KNOW...it that's said to give you chills.

Patrick's last work will be released as an audiobook, CD and will be available on the same day the book releases which is September 29, 2009.

Not only will Houstonians and Texans run to grab this emotional, inspiring and moving piece of our history but we know people all over the world that were inspired by this amazing and wonderful man snag this audio book up as well.

We love you Partick and are blessed that your legacy will live on to help others.

Humorist and author Kinky Friedman says he's running for governor, this time as a Democrat.

Friedman, in an interview with The Associated Press on Monday--the eve of his formal announcement--described himself as a "true populist." He said he's offering Democrats a new, winning model, noting that the last Democrat to hold the Texas governorship was Ann Richards in the early 1990s.

Friedman said he wants to give teachers a $3,000 across-the-board pay raise and get rid of the TAKS standardized testing for public school students. He said he's planning a fundraiser with Willie Nelson later this month and that he hopes to raise grassroots money online like he did when he ran as an independent in 2006. That year Republican Rick Perry won the race. Friedman was fourth.

Others in the Democratic primary field are former ambassador Tom Schieffer, former agriculture commissioner candidate Hank Gilbert and therapist Mark Thompson.

Here is the list of this year's inductees and it includes DISH'S former radio partner SCOTT ARTHUR!!! We could not be more proud over here at the DISH offices! Congrats to Scott and the rest of the Houstonians on the list! DISH also worked with JP and Lana! Our old friends Dudley and Bob in Austin are also amongst the esteemed group! If you would like to attend the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony click HERE to purchace your tickets!

Again CONGRATS to ALL!!!! You all deserve this amazing award!

Scott ArthurKEYH/KQUE/KIKK Houston
Bill BaileyKIKK/KTEM/KELP Houston
Randy Brown(ChristopherHaze) KNUS/KFJZ/KRLD Dallas-Fort Worth
"The Dudley and Bob Show"Dale Dudley/Bob FonsecaKLBJ-FM Austin
Cathy Forsythe (Deceased)KTRH/KACC/KILT-FM Houston
Harold GunnKILT/KNUZ/KPRC Houston
Lana Hughesand J.P. PritchardKTRH-AM Morning News Team Houston
Larry KaneKXYZ/KLBS/KNUZ(Deceased) Houston
TM ProductionsTom Merriman Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr. Bruce NelsonKNUZ/KFTX/KENR Houston/Corpus Christi
Paul RayKUT-FM Austin
Colonel St. JamesKILT/KLOL/KRRW Houston
Chuck ScottKIKK/KRBE/KNUZ Houston
Thompson Creative- Susan Price Thompson and Larry Thompson Dallas-Fort Worth