Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...times the THC content which might be found in marijuana purchased from a drug dealer,” which raised eyebrows because..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

After Years in Jail for a Crime He Was Never Convicted of, Cyrus Gray Is Free ... for Now

Living in the free world, but the case just won't go away

"...Justin Gage while trying to steal an ounce of marijuana. They presented cellphone records placing Gray and Amerson within..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...“Air Fried Funk,” supplies a healthy rotation of laid-back, marijuana-laced lyrics as he readies a new album. Local standards..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Chronic: Hemp Cup Spotlights Dank Weed and a Thriving Scene

And Austin grower Errganix takes top prize

"...Marijuana and ice cream: two of my favorite wellness products...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...build coalitions that can achieve change (effective decriminalization of marijuana with the former and robust civilian oversight of police..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: I Bought Weed From an Instagram Ad

Just doing some field testing here

"...this column because I write it for the curious-minded marijuana lovers of Austin, who I’m committed to serving useful..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...law free school meals, paid family and sick leave, marijuana legalization, and reproductive rights protections. He is credited as..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whatever Smokes Your Roach: Weed is still decriminalized in..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature

The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High

“It’s incredible to watch these farmers and the genetics get better every year”

"...common misconception that hemp is easier to cultivate than marijuana...."

July 26, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Kinky Friedman, Outlaw, Author, and One-Time Gubernatorial Candidate, Dies at 79

Cowboy died peacefully at home

"...semi-serious bid for Texas governor, proposing the legalization of marijuana (and, given his penchant for a cigar, the banning..."

June 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Suicides in Texas Prisons Have Dramatically Increased

Brooklyn Hogrell’s mother says our prison agency failed her

"...psychiatric care but was arrested as a 13-year-old for marijuana possession and placed in a Texas Youth Commission detention..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Elders: Meet the Unflappable 102-Year-Old Evelyn Plowman

Of Horses and Hells Angels and Herb in the Attic

"...and when another neighboring house was busted for growing marijuana in the attic in the Eighties. The one-story home..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Madeline Duncan

The Austin Chronic: Legit THC Seltzers Are on Shelves in Austin. How Many Should I Drink?

Sampling three Texas-made cannabis bubbly waters in one day

"...I’m up to today. “Not much, just drinking some marijuana.”..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Party. His platform advocated legalization of abortion, homosexuality, and marijuana; ending the Vietnam War; and providing free health care..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...years, from implementing Council direction on deprioritizing possession of marijuana offenses to implementing reforms to the Austin Police Academy..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...in January, one could still stay busy going to marijuana-related events during the conference. This included an Outlaw Party..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...“The rats are eating our marijuana. They’re all high.”..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie

The stoner comedian duo has come a long way, man

"...from 1978, Up In Smoke, is flooded with ridiculous “marijuana”-induced antics and boob jokes that charmed fans across multiple..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

The Austin Chronic – New to the Texas Medical Market: RSO Products and Delicious Chocolate

Texas Original expands with full-spectrum edibles

"...solvents and techniques to preserve the whole-plant profile of marijuana with all the cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, chlorophyll, and compounds...."

March 1, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

An Inconvenient Truth?

"...am not a Paxton supporter, nor do I think marijuana criminalization is a good use of resources. However, cannabis..."

Feb. 20, 2024 Postmarks

The Austin Chronic: SXSW Is High on Psychedelics, as Cannabis Programming Wanes

Conference programming manager Adam Wode explains why South by Southwest is turning on to psychoactive substances

"...40 cannabis sessions, the current schedule lists only three marijuana-focused talks...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000

And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately

"...majority of arrests were for misdemeanors including possession of marijuana, which the city has decriminalized. This means after these..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

State Trooper Deployment Targeted Black and Brown Neighborhoods with Unclear Effect on Crime

APD-DPS partnership lasted for four controversial months

"...neighborhoods. Most arrests and citations were for possession of marijuana, a criminal offense that the Austin electorate has made..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: A Guide to the Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Weed-Walk

There is an etiquette to getting baked before the big meal

"...3) Marijuana. "Danksgiving" rivals April 20 as the ultimate stoner holiday...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronic: I Can Now Legally Possess Cannabis Oil and Edibles

Meet the newest patient in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program

"...didn't have to pretend that I don't already use marijuana as a stress reliever. It's just that I can..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronic: Inside Texas’ Busiest Medical Cannabis Facility

State restrictions are bonkers, but that hasn't stopped Texas Original from expanding

"...produces and dispenses. One honoree, old enough to remember marijuana's initial prohibition, now uses it for Alzheimer's, but many..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Hays County: Teen District Clerk Drops Suit Against D.A.

"...the prosecution of any particular offense – for example, marijuana possession. The bill was passed by Repub­lic­ans who want..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Tiarras, El Combo Oscuro Soundtrack The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank at Far Out Lounge on Sunday, Sept. 10

"...False Reality, followed by 2023 singles "Herbsman" and "Love Marijuana." After torrential rains canceled plans for a Chronicle 4/20..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...says that that model is especially appropriate for misdemeanor marijuana charges...."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Luv Doc: A Five-Second Tree of Life Latte

Not today, Jesus. Not today.

"...apathetic service? OK, I mean other than in a marijuana dispensary, because, let's be honest: Stoners get really freaked..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

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