Top 10 Drug-War Stories

Struggling against the hysteria

"...Presidential nominee John Kerry scored an A- on the Marijuana Policy Project's medi-pot candidate scorecard by pledging to end..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...government's Investigational New Drug Program. He uses his government marijuana to treat pain, spasms, and nausea related to years..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column

Naked City

"...chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws will host the 2004 Medical Marijuana Potluck Picnic..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...leaders against studying the feasibility of a city-led medical marijuana cultivation and distribution program, approved by city voters last..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...that we can no longer afford the war on marijuana. The direct cost of arresting and incarcerating more than..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Column

Tainted Pot

"...Seriously and terminally ill patients who rely on marijuana to alleviate injuries must continue to endure pain, as..."

Sept. 22, 2003 Postmarks

The Missoula Study

"...dosage of a standardized, heat-sterilized quality-controlled supply of low-grade marijuana for 11 to 27 years."..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws has scraped together enough dough to pay for..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Feds Uphold Holy Weed

"...government from prosecuting people on federal lands who possess marijuana for religious reasons. A three-member panel of the court..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Enforcement Administration, and local authorities, have together eradicated 760,000 marijuana plants across the state -- making Texas a "safer..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

About AIDS

Fighting for medical use of marijuana

"...law in June allowing seriously ill patients to use marijuana for medical purposes. The statute calls for the state..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Zeroing in on No Tolerance

Texas Schools Target Drugs and Violence

"...want a policy that says it's okay to bring marijuana to school once," he says. And as far as..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature by Andrea Barnett

All Hustle and Grit: Inside Family Business Austinite Cannabis Co.

Owner Estella Castro on the importance of medical cannabis and minority representation in dispensaries

"...the Scoot Inn, went to prison on a specious marijuana charge as a young man in the early 2000s..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

"...on Jan. 22, seizing roughly 100 pounds of purported marijuana, plus edibles and cash...."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...test because he tells the troopers he had smoked marijuana a few hours prior. Later, Carlos notes that “they..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...prosecute: abortion-related crimes and possession of small amounts of marijuana. Despite the new law, we're not likely to see..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Industry Celebrates as Delta-8 Stays Legal, but for How Long?

Cannabusinesses try to keep up with laws concerning the THC product

"...the psychoactive component found in cannabis, whether "hemp" or "marijuana."..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Cannabis Bills Near Texas Lege Finish Line, Diluted and Distorted

[UPDATED] Delta-8 ban hangs in balance; tiny boost for medical use

"...to redefine "total THC" to include all isomers of marijuana's essential element Delta-9-THC. The bill was subsequently passed...."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...out of foster care.  – S.M. Making Peace With Marijuana..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...that made it hard for patients to obtain the marijuana-derived CBD oil, a non-psychoactive drug containing low amounts of..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Is K2 Unstoppable?

Rise in trips to the ER highlights prevalence of synthetic marijuana

"...Bad batches of synthetic marijuana – also called K2, spice, or roughly a hundred..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Pause/Play

Filmmaker Andrew Shapter's battle to make art and beat cancer

"...porch. As the sky darkens, the two share some marijuana. "It's from Willie's connection," Shapter only halfway jokes...."

Oct. 10, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Ray Manzarek: Trying to Set the World on Fire

The late Doors keyboardist at the Garden of Eden

"...for smoking a joint. I think the use of marijuana and actually going to jail, or going to jail..."

May 23, 2013 Music Post by Danielle Zelisko

Majority of Americans Say Legalize It

Federal lawmakers file bill to protect tokers

"...majority of Americans say they support the legalization of marijuana. The recent national survey reveals that 52% of Americans..."

April 16, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Protect Our Freedom, Legalize Pot

"...number of police officers we have; we should legalize marijuana. Have the police force go after the real criminals...."

July 10, 2012 Postmarks

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...Frank filed legislation to end the decades-long prohibition of marijuana. That's right: Frank – and his co-sponsors, including our..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Teapot Partying With Bailey

The Place 3 council candidate kicks off his campaign

"...Bailey – representing the "Teapot Party," with nods to marijuana legalization and Willie Nelson – officially kicked off his..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Reefer Roundup 12/2/10

News from the frontline of the War on Drugs

"...mimic tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. (As it happens, one of the compounds used in..."

Dec. 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Teen Pot Use on the Rise?

Partnership for a Drug-Free America says more teens are using party drugs

"...in a "wide variety of risk perceptions in using marijuana" – that is, their fears of upsetting parents, letting..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Profiting From Prohibition

"...Dear Editor, Re: "Majority Favors Marijuana" [Newsdesk blog, Dec. 11]: Far too many people profit..."

Dec. 12, 2009 Postmarks

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