Texas cannabis decriminalization victories in midterms bode well for San Antonio petition drive

San Antonio activists are collecting signatures for a petition that would let local voters decide whether to decriminalize pot, among other city charter changes.

by Sanford Nowlin November 10, 2022August 2, 2025

San Antonio activists are collecting signatures for a petition that would let local voters decide whether to decriminalize pot, among other city charter changes.

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Texas single mom being evicted for using medical marijuana she legally obtained through state program

All marijuana is banned from federally funded housing — even when the substance is acquired legally under state law.

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2022May 31, 2025

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Voters in 5 Texas cities deciding on local cannabis decriminalization; San Antonio could be next

San Antonio activists are hoping to put charter amendments decriminalizing cannabis on the May 2023 ballot.

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2022March 2, 2024

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Record label releases Sleep’s legendary Dopesmoker LP with actual pot leaves encased inside

Due to the federal prohibition against the devil’s lettuce, the records can’t shipped or brought across the border. So, that’s bad news for Sleep fans in Texas.

by Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times August 30, 2022June 20, 2025

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For the first time, more U.S. adults are smoking weed than tobacco, poll shows

The percentage of people who said they smoke marijuana was the highest since Gallup began asking the question in 2013.

by Sanford Nowlin August 30, 2022July 5, 2024

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U.S. Border Patrol looking for gear to test difference between outlawed marijuana and legal hemp

Since the passage of the Farm Bill, local law enforcement agencies have struggled to differentiate between weed and hemp-based products — and so, apparently, has the Border Patrol.

by Sanford Nowlin August 29, 2022July 26, 2025

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Republican senators warn about weed laced with fentanyl despite studies debunking it as myth

State lab tests have repeatedly disproven police claims of marijuana being contaminated with the opiate, according to a six-month investigation.

by Sanford Nowlin July 19, 2022July 24, 2025

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CBD, hemp, delta-8, medical marijuana: Here’s what you need to know about Texas’ pot laws

In 2019, Texas legalized hemp, but not marijuana. The new law led to confusion about which marijuana products are legal in Texas.

by Megan Munce and Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune July 19, 2022August 5, 2025

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California investment firm spending $22 million to buy Texas medical marijuana cultivation site

Texas Original announced plans to build the $8 million production site last August.

by Sanford Nowlin June 21, 2022January 17, 2025

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Texas Republican Party’s new platform opposes legalizing pot for recreational use

The platform also calls for drug testing people on public assistance, opposes needle exchange programs and backs ‘faith-based rehabilitation’ for people battling addiction.

by Sanford Nowlin June 21, 2022July 29, 2025

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Policing Issues, Kyle Rittenhouse: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Protest shooter Kyle Rittenhouse claimed he would be attending Texas A&M, but backpedaled after the university said he had not been admitted.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Planet K owner sues Austin suburb over its ban on head shops

This isn’t the first legal throwdown for the owner of the smoke-shop chain, who fought a protracted court battle with the city of San Marcos.

by Sanford Nowlin June 7, 2022August 5, 2025

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‘F—k Greg Abbott,’ I-35 Construction: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

People either like seeing profanity or don’t care much for Texas’ Republican governor. Take your pick.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 13, 2022August 3, 2023

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Four more states are likely to legalize cannabis this year. Texas isn’t one of them.

The chief roadblock is the state’s powerful lieutenant governor, who controls the Texas Senate.

by Sanford Nowlin May 10, 2022July 2, 2025

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U.S. House passes cannabis legalization — again

It’s only the second time in more than 50 years that Congress has voted to repeal cannabis prohibition.

by Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times April 1, 2022January 25, 2025

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Texas cannabis decriminalization victories in midterms bode well for San Antonio petition drive

Texas single mom being evicted for using medical marijuana she legally obtained through state program

Voters in 5 Texas cities deciding on local cannabis decriminalization; San Antonio could be next

Record label releases Sleep’s legendary Dopesmoker LP with actual pot leaves encased inside

For the first time, more U.S. adults are smoking weed than tobacco, poll shows

U.S. Border Patrol looking for gear to test difference between outlawed marijuana and legal hemp

Republican senators warn about weed laced with fentanyl despite studies debunking it as myth

CBD, hemp, delta-8, medical marijuana: Here’s what you need to know about Texas’ pot laws

California investment firm spending $22 million to buy Texas medical marijuana cultivation site

Texas Republican Party’s new platform opposes legalizing pot for recreational use

Planet K owner sues Austin suburb over its ban on head shops

Four more states are likely to legalize cannabis this year. Texas isn’t one of them.

U.S. House passes cannabis legalization — again

New federal law seeks to put limits on delta-8 THC, ending Texas’ legal battle to ban the product

Texas gets a failing grade on medical-marijuana advocacy group’s annual report card

Video shared by defense lawyer shows Texas DPS trooper allegedly taking hit of confiscated pot