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The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization
Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization
Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

Kevin Curtin, May 15, 2025

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas
Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas
On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

Kevin Curtin, May 1, 2025

The Austin Chronic: The House’s Alternative to SB 3 Would Still Outlaw Flower and Edibles
The House’s Alternative to SB 3 Would Still Outlaw Flower and Edibles
HB 28 also gives TABC regulatory authority on consumable hemp

Kevin Curtin, April 3, 2025

The Austin Chronic: Crying at a SXSW Panel About Psychedelics
Crying at a SXSW Panel About Psychedelics
The power of healing evokes feelings on a trip down to the conference

Kevin Curtin, March 20, 2025

The Austin Chronic: A Rundown of Cannabis Bills at the Texas Capitol
A Rundown of Cannabis Bills at the Texas Capitol
The legislative “sesh” has its papers

Kevin Curtin, March 6, 2025

Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic
Austin Chronic: Getting Terpene Boosted With Tejas Tonic
In a crowded industry, Texas’ first cannabis seltzer still stands apart

Kevin Curtin, Feb. 20, 2025

The Austin Chronic: One Year After the Raid, Adam Reposa Stays Flagrant
One Year After the Raid, Adam Reposa Stays Flagrant
Celebrating a “raidiversary” with ATX Budtenders

Kevin Curtin, Feb. 6, 2025

The Austin Chronic: Finding Balance at Bullfrog Botanicals
Finding Balance at Bullfrog Botanicals
Paul Oveisi opens a connoisseur-quality cannabis dispensary inside his Cosmic garden

Kevin Curtin, Jan. 23, 2025

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight
With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight
Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

Kevin Curtin, Jan. 9, 2025

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.
Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.
Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

Kevin Curtin, Dec. 26, 2024

The Austin Chronic: A Holiday Shopping List for the Weed Lover in Your Life
A Holiday Shopping List for the Weed Lover in Your Life
From CBD sleep gummies to a gold gilded grinder: a cannabis gift guide

Kevin Curtin, Dec. 12, 2024

Austin Chronic: Oh No! My High Ass Just Emailed a Dead Person
Austin Chronic: Oh No! My High Ass Just Emailed a Dead Person
Finding the humor in my stoned missteps

Kevin Curtin, Nov. 27, 2024

Austin Chronic: Oat Willie’s Closes Shop After 56 Years
Austin Chronic: Oat Willie’s Closes Shop After 56 Years
Austin’s first head shop will no longer go “Onward, through the fog!”

Kevin Curtin, Nov. 14, 2024

Austin Chronic: Hemp Cup Spotlights Dank Weed and a Thriving Scene
Austin Chronic: Hemp Cup Spotlights Dank Weed and a Thriving Scene
And Austin grower Errganix takes top prize

Kevin Curtin, Oct. 31, 2024

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad
A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad
Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

Kevin Curtin, Oct. 17, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Texas A&M’s Hemp Breeding Program Adds Drought-Resistant Genetics to the National Collection
Texas A&M’s Hemp Breeding Program Adds Drought-Resistant Genetics to the National Collection
An interview with Dr. Russell Jessup and Clayton Moore

Kevin Curtin, Oct. 3, 2024

The Austin Chronic: How Much Should You Trust the Label on Weed Products?
How Much Should You Trust the Label on Weed Products?
Experts at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference discuss the reality of lab reports

Kevin Curtin, Sept. 19, 2024

The Austin Chronic: I Bought Weed From an Instagram Ad
I Bought Weed From an Instagram Ad
Just doing some field testing here

Kevin Curtin, Sept. 5, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Your Dreams Die With Marijuana
Your Dreams Die With Marijuana
Plus, Lockhart wants to loosen up and Olympians want to get high

Kevin Curtin, Aug. 22, 2024

The Austin Chronic: KOOP’s Sunday Reggae Lives On With <i>Roots Train</i>
KOOP’s Sunday Reggae Lives On With Roots Train
After a quarter-century run, Jamaican Gold’s Art Baker passes the torch to Selector Dale

Kevin Curtin, Aug. 8, 2024

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

Kevin Curtin, July 25, 2024

The Austin Chronic: On Joint Rolling, Wonderment, and Turning 40
On Joint Rolling, Wonderment, and Turning 40
Am I Feeling Anything Yet?

Kevin Curtin, July 11, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Mobile Head Shop the Glassmith Puts Down Roots
Mobile Head Shop the Glassmith Puts Down Roots
The Glassmith graduates to brick-and-mortar

Kevin Curtin, June 27, 2024

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa
Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa
Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

Kevin Curtin, June 13, 2024

The Austin Chronic: I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze
I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze
An Amsterdam-style coffee shop where you can smoke inside

Kevin Curtin, May 30, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Should I Throw Away My Marijuana in Fear of Fentanyl?
Should I Throw Away My Marijuana in Fear of Fentanyl?
APD reassures there’s no evidence that contaminated marijuana is “prevalent in our community”

Kevin Curtin, May 16, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Legit THC Seltzers Are on Shelves in Austin. How Many Should I Drink?
Legit THC Seltzers Are on Shelves in Austin. How Many Should I Drink?
Sampling three Texas-made cannabis bubbly waters in one day

Kevin Curtin, May 2, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series <i>High Hopes</i>
Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes
New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

Kevin Curtin, April 18, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House
Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House
It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

Kevin Curtin, April 11, 2024

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll
Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll
Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-Boy’s appearance

Kevin Curtin, March 28, 2024

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