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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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Politics

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

Dominic Anthony Walsh, TPR

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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inDepth

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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Pearland coach says team’s biggest focus is fun ahead of Little League World Series

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on August 10, 2022 · On Tuesday the Pearland Little League baseball team won the Southwest Region Championship, and now will go to the Little League World Series.

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Houston Matters

Ike Dike bills moving closer to reality, and Houston pet peeves (Aug. 1, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 1, 2022 · On Monday's show: What needs to happen for the long-sought-after Ike Dike/coastal barrier project to become reality after the U.S. House and Senate both passed bills containing it? Also: Houstonians share their pet peeves, and we discuss the high cost of going to an Astros game.

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How Marla Hooch stole the show in ‘A League of Their Own’ and changed women’s sports

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 29, 2022 · Actor Megan Cavanagh, who now lives in Greater Houston, reflects on the defining role of her career and what "A League of Their Own" did for women in sports, 30 years after its release.

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Houston Matters

Plans to raise part of I-10, and Houston’s stress level (July 29, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 29, 2022 · On Friday's show: We learn why some residents are concerned about plans to raise a portion of I-10. Then, we discuss why Houston might be more stressed than other cities, according to a new survey. And we reflect on the film A League of Their Own on its 30th anniversary with the actress who played Marla Hooch.

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