Whether you need 4/20 as an excuse to blaze or you keep a bong in every room and a jar full of edibles by your bedside, one thing is sure: it’s always best to pair your illegal smile with something fun and stimulating. Let the ideas and activities on this list take your enjoyment of […]
Pot
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Weed decriminalization looks destined for San Antonio ballot after petition hits 35,000 signatures
The San Antonio Justice Charter also would end the criminalization of abortion and codify bans on no-knock warrants and police chokeholds.
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San Antonio chef Edward Villarreal plans cannabis-infused cafe near UTSA’s downtown campus
Set to open next month, MxiCanna Cafe boasts the tagline “Healing is the new high.”
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CEO of Texas medical cannabis supplier talks about changes he wants from state lawmakers
Cannabis advocates are pushing the Department of Public Safety to streamline rules for the state’s so-called Compassionate Use Program.
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Rescheduling cannabis would be a big mistake, activists say
President Biden directed his administration to reconsider the Schedule 1 drug classification of cannabis, but the move could have unintended consequences.
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn singlehandedly blocks bipartisan bill backing new cannabis research
Had the GOP politician not created the roadblock, the bill would have moved through the Senate and ended up on President Joe Biden’s desk.
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Defying ‘munchies’ stereotype, study suggests that obesity rates drop after a state legalizes weed
Obesity rates declined in Washington after the state became one of the first in the U.S. to legalize recreational use.
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Best of SA 2022, Ted Cruz: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
While our annual reader poll was the most-visited content on our site, a story about people ridiculing Ted Cruz wasn’t that far behind.
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Democrat Beto O’Rourke tells Texas veterans he’ll fight to legalize marijuana if elected governor
The former El Paso congressman said he received overwhelming support for legalization at a series of veteran town halls.
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Busing Migrants, Texas GOP vs. Pot Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Our most-clicked story involves the steep bill Gov. Greg Abbott has so far handed Texas taxpayers for his election-year stunt of busing migrants to Washington, D.C.
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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.
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St. Mary’s Strip, Cannabis Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Many readers took a deep dive into our reporting on the woes surrounding the St. Mary’s nightlife destination.
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New poll shows most Texans want marijuana legalized, but Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t budge
The governor said he supports reducing possession penalties but won’t support legalizing weed.
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Housing Costs, Border Slowdown Payback: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Readers apparently are concerned about home prices, border trade and cheap concert tickets.
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People are less likely to drive while stoned in states that have legal marijuana, new study finds
Based on when the study data was collected, Texas was considered a state where cannabis is illegal.
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San Antonio beer maker launches mentorship program and incubator to help marginalized brewers
The incubation program will select 12 home brewers to take part in hands-on training in North Carolina.
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Texas medical cannabis supplier will sell smaller gummy packages for new users and those on a budget
The packages’ $35 price point will make them easier for those new to medical marijuana to try.
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Austin voters casting ballots to decide whether to decriminalize marijuana, ban “no-knock” warrants
The ballot initiative is the result of a petition drive by the progressive group Ground Game Texas.
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Medical Cannabis, Shark Fin Bust: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Texas’ expanded medical cannabis program clearly has the interest of a lot of readers.
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4/20, Stetson Dance Hall: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
This week’s most-read food news centered mostly around 4/20-worthy munchies, which should be no surprise.