Texas Lawmakers To Debate Decriminalizing Marijuana
Next week, Texas lawmakers are expected to debate a bill that would decriminalize marijuana in the state.
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Next week, Texas lawmakers are expected to debate a bill that would decriminalize marijuana in the state.
To help their sick animals, some pet owners are turning to an alternative medicine that many humans use to treat their own pain and illness: marijuana.
The Justice Department will step up enforcement of federal law against recreational marijuana, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Thursday, offering the Trump administration's strongest indication to date of a looming crackdown on the drug.
The first step toward legally growing marijuana in the state of Texas could come Thursday.
Authorities say two men were arrested with drugs, fraudulent credit cards and driver's licenses after police smelled marijuana coming from a car parked at a shopping mall just outside Nashville.
Florida health officials have begun the rules-making process that will expand those eligible to receive medical marijuana under Amendment 2, which took effect two weeks ago.
Zachary Cole Fernandez, 30, turned himself in and was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing, according to LAPD.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan that he disagreed with the NFL's decision to reject Randy Gregory's appeal over his third suspension for substance abuse.
A group of marijuana legalization advocates plan to hand out thousands of joints during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
A police officer in Arlington recently gave a teenager the option of being cited for marijuana possession or doing 200 pushups after the boy was caught smoking pot outside of a movie theater.
A young Weatherford couple faces charges of endangering a child after their bruised 10-week-old baby tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and marijuana, according to an affidavit.
U.S. women are increasingly using marijuana during pregnancy, sometimes to treat morning sickness, new reports suggest.
Law officers in South Texas have apprehended a 15-year-old Mexican boy accused of driving a vehicle hauling more than a half-ton of smuggled marijuana.
A Texas woman was arrested in eastern Arizona after 173 pounds of marijuana and nine pounds of hashish oil were found in her car.
Surveys show a small but growing number of older adults are using marijuana — a trend that worries researchers who say not enough information exists about how pot affects older users.
Austin and Washington should be far more simpatico under President Trump than the White House's current occupant, but there's still room for potential policy clashes when the Texas Legislature heads back to work.
Changing marijuana laws aren't necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace. For now, many employers seem to be sticking with their drug testing and personal conduct policies, even in states where recreational marijuana use is now per
Several Houston-area deputies are under investigation after they Tased a wheelchair-bound woman outside a gas station.
Hillary Clinton didn't win on election night, but marijuana did....and it won big. Recreational marijuana use is now legal in California, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
California voters passed a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a big boost to the campaign to end the drug's national prohibition.
Arkansas delivered its six electoral votes to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and re-elected GOP Sen. John Boozman on Tuesday, as voters also decided several ballot issues.
On this election day, nine states will vote on proposals to expand legal access to marijuana.
The law firm Hutson & Harris of Waco put together a funny and informative song about the consequence of getting busted with 'Pot Brownies' in Texas.
Police say a pot advocacy company's RV carrying marijuana-laced candy burst into flames on a bridge that connects New Jersey and Delaware, causing lane closures and tying up traffic for hours.
Police said the bust happened after a several weeks-long investigation that included multiple tips from the community.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Younger generations are often looking for something they won't find at traditional retailers.
Over 36 million Americans are under heat alerts for Sunday, including North Texans.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Younger generations are often looking for something they won't find at traditional retailers.
Over 36 million Americans are under heat alerts for Sunday, including North Texans.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
As of right now, the state is a toss-up, but Vote Hub predicts Talarico will win Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the state and nation.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blasted Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on data centers. Paxton did not make himself available to reporters while campaigning in Willow Park, near Weatherford in Parker County, last week.
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
This a period of transition for the U.S. with a young roster that includes the trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
Milton backed up Prescott in 2025, his second year in the league after the Cowboys acquired him in a trade with New England.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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