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Houston Matters

The week in politics, and the early history of baseball in Houston (Oct. 27, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 27, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup, and, with the Astros back in the World Series, we reflect on the early history of baseball in Houston.

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New Medical Marijuana Law Goes Into Effect, Expanding Access To Cancer Patients And Texans With PTSD

Jerry Quijano, KUT

Posted on September 2, 2021 · Lawmakers also increased the allowable level of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. But not by much.

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Texas

As Texas Hemp Farmers Prepare For Their First-Ever Harvest, Cannabis Regulation Remains Complicated

Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on August 13, 2020 · Texas is preparing for the first-ever legal cannabis harvests since the plant was banned statewide in 1931.

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Texas

Texas Is Sued For Banning The Sale Of ‘Smokable’ Hemp Products

Jerry Quijano, KUT

Posted on August 9, 2020 · New rules prohibiting the retail sale and distribution of "smokable" hemp products are unconstitutional, companies argue in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Travis County.

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Health & Science

Texas Opens Hemp Program Applications, While Making It Tougher To Sell ‘Smokable’ Products

Jerry Quijano, KUT

Posted on August 5, 2020 · New rules banning the manufacture of hemp products meant to be smoked or vaporized went into effect Sunday.

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CBD Boom Hits Houston As Authorities Grapple With New Hemp Law Enforcement

Florian Martin

Posted on January 23, 2020 · CBD stores have been popping up all over Houston since Texas legalized hemp last year. But there’s still confusion about the difference between hemp and illegal marijuana.

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Houston Matters

What You Need To Know About CBD

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 30, 2019 · Dr. Thomas Northrup of UTHealth explains what the compound found in marijuana is and what we know about its health benefits.

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Houston Matters

Full Show: Safety Measures At Sporting Events, And What We Know About CBD (May 30, 2019)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 30, 2019 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Safety measures at sporting events, the truth about CBD, lessons from the movie Booksmart, and retired Navy Admiral William McRaven.

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Health & Science

Texas Children’s Hospital Treats Severe Epilepsy With Marijuana-Derived Drug

Carrie Feibel

Posted on March 30, 2016 · An experimental drug derived from cannabis is being tested in clinical trials for severe pediatric epilepsy.

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Opening Day and the Final Four make for a big week in Houston sports

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 27, 2023 · The Astros begin their title defense Thursday while the NCAA men's basketball tournament features surprise matchups.

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Is March the best month of the year for sports?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 20, 2023 · Houston Press writer and Bleav in Astros podcast host Jeff Balke says March may be the best month for sports, but it’s not his favorite.

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Reporter who broke Houston Astros sign stealing scandal writes book on incident, what really happened behind the scenes

Ariel Worthy

Posted on February 21, 2023 · A new book chronicling the wild ride the organization has been on for the last dozen years is set to come out with new details never before revealed.

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Houston Matters

The Astros’ rise, fall, and rise again (Feb. 21, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 21, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: The Athletic’s Evan Drellich discusses his book, Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess.

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