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Dallas Senator Wants Texas To Become More Weed-Friendly

By Alyssa Fields

Aug 1, 2025

Sen. Nathan Johnson has filed two bills that would heavily regulate the THC industry and decriminalize small marijuana possession.

Dallas Recriminalizes Small Amounts of Weed, Gets Chummy With Ken Paxton

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 4, 2025

Dallas looks to ignore the will of its voters on Proposition R, which was overwhelmingly approved in the November election.

Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls for Special Session and Regulation

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 23, 2025

After weeks of silence on the THC ban, Abbott vetoed the bill, calling for regulations instead of a blanket ban.

Allen Police, DEA Conduct More THC Raids in North Texas

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 19, 2025

Authorities targeted three wholesalers to "dismantle the illegal distribution of consumable THC products."

What Happens if Greg Abbott Doesn't Sign the THC Ban Bill?

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 17, 2025

It’s the question on everyone’s mind, but Abbott is remaining unusually quiet, and the clock is ticking louder and louder.

Texas THC Ban To Shine Spotlight on Kratom, Mushroom Retailers

By Karly Williams

Jun 4, 2025

Customers likely to be shut out from intoxicating hemp will have to find new avenues, possibly leading to illegal options.

Texas THC Ban Charges Ahead, As State Forgoes Regulation

By Alyssa Fields

May 22, 2025

Despite Democratic efforts to regulate the THC industry, the Texas House is likely to pass a blanket ban on all products.

Denton City Council Repeals Marijuana Decriminalization Mandate

By Alyssa Fields

May 22, 2025

After $200,000 spent fighting a lawsuit from Paxton, the Denton leaders voted to repeal a decriminalization mandate.

Dallas Decriminalized Weed, But New Bill Might Keep Others From Doing the Same

By Alyssa Fields

May 5, 2025

Following six Ken Paxton lawsuits, Texas might ban cities from allowing citizens to vote on marijuana laws.

Rubber Gloves Implements 18+ Policy After Patron Suffers Overdose

By Simon Pruitt

Apr 22, 2025

At a show last week, a young audience member was revived with Narcan after suffering an overdose.

The Battle to Ban THC in Texas Reaches a New High

By Alyssa Fields

Mar 31, 2025

The ban's passage through the Senate is a victory for the lieutenant governor, who named it his top priority for 2025.

Dallas County Opioid Overdose Deaths Still High Despite State Progress

By Emma Ruby

Mar 6, 2025

As opioid mortality rates fall nationally, Texas ranks among the states with the lowest death per capita.

Care-Dallas Fundraiser Offers Dallas a Chance to Rappel Down Plaza of the Americas

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 28, 2025

Presented by CARE-Dallas and Over The Edge, the rappelling event will be a spectacle like no other to promote education and awareness about alcohol and substance abuse.

THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?

By Jacob Vaughn

Feb 25, 2025

'Art Of The Machine' Celebrates Designs on New Narcan Vending Machines

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 20, 2025

With three nights in three months, "Art Of The Machine" will educate about Narcan use and honor the artwork on the machines.

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The 10 Most Read Dallas Observer News Stories of 2024

By Kelly Dearmore

Dec 9, 2024

We in Dallas like to keep up on the most important issues, like the weather and drugs.

Another Carrollton Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Prison

By Kelly Dearmore

Dec 4, 2024

The many people responsible for the 2023 juvenile overdoses and deaths in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD continue to be punished.

After City Council Debate, Dallas Certifies Decriminalization of Small Amounts of Pot

By Kelly Dearmore

Nov 20, 2024

The interim DPD chief told officers that the old law is now obsolete.

Slow Your Roll: Dallas Measure To Decriminalize Weed Could Face Challenge

By Emma Ruby

Nov 8, 2024

The Dallas Freedom Act passed with 67% of the vote, signaling a change in Dallas' marijuana enforcement policy.

Is THC-O a Legal Hemp Product? A Court Rules It Is.

By Jacob Vaughn

Sep 12, 2024

The ruling comes despite a letter from the DEA stating that THC-O is a Schedule I controlled substance.

Drugs

Arkansas Already Banned THC Like Texas Wants To

Ibogaine Gains Acceptance in GOP-Led Texas

Drugs

Arkansas Already Banned THC Like Texas Wants To

Ibogaine Gains Acceptance in GOP-Led Texas

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