Texas Lawmakers OK Medical Marijuana, Industrial Hemp

But goal of decriminalizing low-level possession unattained

"...bona fide medical marijuana program for patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, terminal cancer, autism, or other seizure disorders..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...the state's medical cannabis program to serve patients with multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and spasticity while removing the requirement of..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Five Ways to Work Up a Sweat for a Good Cause

Help local orgs fundraise while getting out of the house

"...the National MS Society, the largest private funder for multiple sclerosis research in the world. This multi-day bike trek..."

April 22, 2019 Events Post by Alex Puente

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...one told him he likely had AIDS, another guessed multiple sclerosis. The fourth doctor to examine him was a..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...including gynecological disorders in the Women's Health Institute and multiple sclerosis and back pain in the Mulva Clinic for..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature

Playback: Walter Tragert Rises Up Singin’

Musician with MS finds hope in a songbook, Margaret Moser passes, and last shots at Bull McCabe's

"...Multiple sclerosis, an incurable hobgoblin stripping nerve fibers, disrupting communication..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Take That F***er Back: Ronnie Lane/Texas Tornados/Clifford Antone Tributes 2007

"...McLagan's Small Faces bandmate Ronnie Lane, who succumbed to multiple sclerosis in 1997. After warming up the crowd with..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: Waterloo Records at 33¹⁄₃

Waterloo Records turns 331⁄3; native poster artist Jason Austin battles MS with an Aug. 7 benefit

"...made them today tremble, since Austin now suffers from multiple sclerosis...."

July 31, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Moontower Review: Dr. Katz Live

Comedian patients spill all to the droll therapist in inspired session

"...with a voice tailor-made for NPR, has been battling multiple sclerosis since 1996. For most in the audience Thursday..."

April 25, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

All or Nothing

Ian McLagan: Small Face, Face, auxiliary Rolling Stone, A-list sideman, Austinite

"...died in Colorado in 1997 following a battle with multiple sclerosis. McLagan had partly relocated here to be near..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Hive Mind

The buzz about backyard beekeeping

"...purported benefits ranging from allergy relief to arthritis and multiple sclerosis treatments. It's loaded with antioxidants; it's antiseptic, antifungal,..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Even Flow

The Wounded Warrior Project and MSNBC bring the war home via an Austin connection

"...is a traumatic brain injury that may have triggered multiple sclerosis. His homecoming means completely starting over...."

July 25, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Points of View

The 27th season of the doc series 'POV' begins tonight on KLRU

"...in which the up-and-coming filmmaker receives a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and figures out how to adapt his personal..."

June 23, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...fide patients – those suffering, for example, from AIDS, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, cancer – the ability to have a..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Help Fight MS With Pee-wee

Rolling Roadshow screening benefits MS Foundation

"...money for the MS Foundation for its research on multiple sclerosis...."

July 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...It is the sight of a half-Japanese teenager with multiple sclerosis trying to walk. Catching yourself mid-guffaw and realizing..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne Harris

Off the Record

Prime real estate: Patricia Vonne and the historic opening week for Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

"...halcyon noise era, is suffering from advanced symptoms of multiple sclerosis. A benefit to offset his medical bills is..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...the Faces, who was dealing with the challenges of multiple sclerosis. They found Lane a place in one of..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Event Menu

If Andiamo's pre-Valentine's dinner isn't up your alley, consider entering Boomerang's Fastest to Eat a Pie contest

"...www.fabiandrosi.com) hosts a wine tasting party to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society's upcoming Houston-to-Austin BP MS150 bike race. Enjoy..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Jersey Lawmakers Become Drug-Law Reformers?

Garden State to change drug war landscape

"...Only patients with certain ailments – including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and cancer – would qualify for access,..."

Jan. 12, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Should Reject R.A. Bloch Cancer Survivors Park

"...a done deal. 7) Why cancer? What about AIDS, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, drunken driving? Whose disease/issue is more important?..."

Aug. 20, 2009 Postmarks

Event Menu

An overview of local foodie events for July 10-14

"...work loss and hospitalization when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The party at Olivia (2043 S. Lamar) will..."

July 10, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...conditions, anything from bipolar and depression to anemia and multiple sclerosis. I often wondered how carrying chairs around from..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Spending Your Stimulus Check; and Corporate Greed Strangles Health Care

"...medicines to treat such deadly diseases as cancer and multiple sclerosis, even though these drugs were developed with government..."

May 16, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hand That Holds the Pen

Judge Dredd artists lays down the law

"...brittle, angular, anarchic style and his on-going battle with multiple sclerosis. Hicklenton has also been a controversial figure in..."

March 11, 2008 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Spiritual Boys

Pete Townshend pays tribute to Ronnie Lane

"...Although Lane died in 1997 from complications associated with multiple sclerosis, 2006 held a small bounty of birthday gifts..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

2006-07 Austin Music Awards Show

Austin Convention Center, Wednesday, March 14

"...McLagan's Small Faces bandmate Ronnie Lane, who succumbed to multiple sclerosis in 1997. After warming up the crowd with..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Support Medical Marijuana

"...marijuana as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, cancer, spinal-cord injuries, Tourette's syndrome, epilepsy, and glaucoma..."

Feb. 27, 2007 Postmarks

Reefer Madness

Judge supports bid to grow research pot

"...evidence that medi-pot helps ease pain associated with cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and neurological disorders, Naishtat notes, such..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naishtat Files Medi-Pot Bill

Naishtat to Lege: Protect Pot Patients

"...evidence that medi-pot helps ease pain associated with cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma and neurological disorders, Naishtat notes –..."

Feb. 15, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

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