A loophole created by a 2019 law allows retailers to sell products with high concentrations of THC. A bill closing that loophole failed to become law. DALLAS — Consumable forms of THC, sold widely across the state of Texas, are “life-threatening” and “unregulated,” according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. His proposed ban on the products, … Read more
Ammer Qaddumi alleges UT-Austin violated his First Amendment rights. He is also challenging his suspension from the university. THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – A U.S. district judge has allowed a University of Texas at Austin student to continue his free speech case against the school after he was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest last year. Ammer … Read more
Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue was taking 11 dogs to their forever homes in other states when the van caught fire on an Illinois freeway. HOUSTON — A Houston-area dog rescue group shared a heartbreaking tragedy over the weekend. A transport van carrying 11 rescued dogs to forever homes in other states caught fire on an … Read more
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a Texas bill banning THC in hemp, calling for a special session to create regulations and avoid legal challenges. AUSTIN, Texas — Tensions are rising at the Texas Capitol after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, a measure that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC. Instead of signing … Read more
The Spurs are loaded with pick Nos. 2, 14 and 38 in this year’s NBA Draft, putting them in prime position to keep upgrading the team for a playoff run. SAN ANTONIO — Just three days after the NBA crowned a new champion Sunday night, the league will be welcoming 59 new faces starting Wednesday … Read more
MESQUITE, Texas — An “unclothed male” reportedly led police on a chase in a stolen ambulance before being arrested Monday, officials say. Police responded after a caller reported an “unclothed male” who was taken to Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite left in an ambulance. Officers found the ambulance and chased it to I-20 and … Read more
Texas schools must now enforce rules requiring students to lock away cellphones during school hours. HOUSTON — Texas public school students will soon be required to keep their cellphones and other personal communication devices locked away during school hours under a new law signed today, marking a significant shift toward mandatory restrictions on student device … Read more