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Texas Regulators Say Delta-8 is Illegal. These Companies Say 'No Way.'

Texas Regulators Say Delta-8 is Illegal. These Companies Say 'No Way.'

Is Delta-8 Legal? The Texas Department of State Health Services Says No.

Is Delta-8 Legal? The Texas Department of State Health Services Says No.

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THC-O, the Legal Psychedelic Cannabinoid, Hits Texas CBD Shops

By Malen Blackmon
Oct 7, 2021

If you've ever smoked enough weed or eaten too much of a THC-infused edible and thought you were hallucinating, well, you probably were
Is Delta-8 Unsafe? The FDA and the CDC Have Worries.

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 16, 2021

Health officials want you to know that delta-8 has not been approved by the FDA, and that they’re concerned about product formulas, labeling, and the way the stuff is marketed.
South Dallas Property Owner Sues City Over Habitual Criminal Property Designation

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 6, 2021

Norman Hoppenstein thinks the city is asking too much of him to reduce crime on his properties. So, he's filling suit.
Cypress Hill's Sen Dog Dreams of Texas Dispensaries

By David Fletcher
Jul 30, 2021

It’s about noon on the West Coast when Cypress Hill’s agent calls in to connect with founding member Sen Dog. “I had a proper wake and bake for breakfast,” he says, “so I'm good.” Cypress Hill will play Aug. 6 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory with opening support...
Dallas Track Star Sha'Carri Richardson Is the New Face of Beats By Dre

By Bryson "Boom" Paul
Jul 27, 2021

During Game 6 of the Milwaukee Bucks-Phoenix Suns NBA finals, Beats By Dre unveiled a commercial starring 21-year-old track superstar Sha'Carri Richardson, whose 10.86-second run recently set the record for the women's 100-yard dash at the U.S. Olympic track field trials only to be barred from the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games after...
Amid Hiring Spike in Dallas Area, Amazon Announces New Drug Testing Policy for Pot

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 7, 2021

The company said pot use will now be treated the same as alcohol use.
Texas Law Enforcement Keeps Confiscating Legal Hemp Products

By Jacob Vaughn
May 28, 2021

Confusion over hemp’s legality persists today.
Boomers and Millennials Aren't That Different When It Comes to One Thing: Weed

By Malen Blackmon
May 25, 2021

The cultural war, or blame game, between baby boomers and millennials is still going strong. Hundreds of memes and YouTube-aired discussions later, there is not much of anything on which the two generations seem to agree — aside from their shared love of avocados.
Texas Mulls a Delta-8 Ban That Smoke Shops Say Would Crush Business

By Jacob Vaughn
May 25, 2021

Cannabis reform advocates say if successful, the move will hurt businesses and their customers.
Weediquette: How to Buy Bud Without Pissing off Your Dealer

By Simone Carter
May 17, 2021

When you go out for a night of drinking, you more or less know how to behave: Have your ID in hand, tip your bartenders and whatever you do, don’t throw up. But for those looking to score some ganja, the rules are a little less clear-cut.
Cash for Hemp Licenses: Sid Miller's Political Aide Wrapped Up in Different Kind of 'Drug Deal'

By Jacob Vaughn
May 10, 2021

Arrested Thursday night and booked into the Travis County jail, Todd Smith was released early Friday morning with a bond set at $10,000.
Here's Where You Can Find Some of the Best Delta-8 Products in North Texas

By Jacob Vaughn
May 6, 2021

It will likely never be as good as the real stuff, but people say that Delta-8 is about half as potent as Delta-9.
Neco Bonham Is Suing Richardson and the Cops Who Arrested Him

By Jacob Vaughn
May 5, 2021

In a federal lawsuit against the city of Richardson and the arresting officers, Bonham and his attorney say the two cops pulled him over for a bogus reason and then used excessive force.
Smokable Hemp Is Still Legal in Texas. For Now.

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 29, 2021

For the time being, the question of whether your smokable hemp is legal or not is in a state of limbo.
A Ranking of the Best Movie Stoners Based on How Much We Want to Get High With Them

By Liam Gaughan
Apr 20, 2021

Unlike last year's virtual celebrations, this year’s 420 festivities could allow a good smoke circle among vaccinated friends. We’d also guess that setting up a Zoom meeting might be a challenge depending on how high you are. Disappointed stoners may have flocked to weed-centric movies last year when they couldn’t...
Dallas Police Relaxes Weed Policy Just in Time For 4/20

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 20, 2021

Most drug-related arrests, 85%, are for possession of less than 2 ounces of weed.
We Almost Came Up With 420 Things to Do on 4/20, but Got Too High

By Eva Raggio, Matthew Pineda, Raven Jordan, Caroline Pritchard and Jamie Vahala
Apr 16, 2021

The holiest of all holidays, 420, is coming up sometime soon, but we couldn't tell you exactly in how many days. Some of us have been celebrating early — since last April 21, to be exact — so our sense of time is a bit warped. We did put our...
Will Texas Further Expand its Medical Weed Program?

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 12, 2021

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws doesn’t even recognize Texas as a medical marijuana state because there are so many limitations.
Federal Lawsuit: Richardson Police Racially Profiled, Beat Black Man in 2018 Arrest

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 18, 2021

Neco Bonham and his attorney say Richardson Police used excessive force during a 2018 traffic stop, the reasons for which were totally bogus.
Oklahoma Bill Could Make Its Medical Weed Program Accessible to Texans

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 17, 2021

To qualify, nonresidents would need to get approved by an Oklahoma doctor and pay a $200 fee for a license that would then have to be approved by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.