“We infamously met at the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas,” says Lace Manhattan, with a straight face. That’s her version of how she and Dixie Normus first connected. And it only gets more serendipitous from there. They also crossed paths “many years later at Chautauqua’s institute for the performing arts” while studying ballet.… Keep Reading
The city of Dallas, Texas will soon discuss whether or not to add a measure on the November ballot that would decriminalize small amounts of cannabis. Recently in a news release, Dallas Councilmember Chad West announced that the Dallas Freedom Act will be proposed on June 26. “Voters in our city and across the country… Keep Reading
A statewide poll in Texas revealed that six out of 10 adults support legalizing cannabis in the state—the first time the poll has shown a solid majority. The issue of cannabis is gaining increasing bipartisan support, gaining support from states that typically vote blue or red. According to results from the 18th annual Texas Lyceum… Keep Reading
Many legal Texas hemp store owners could soon face a sudden change in the way they operate their businesses. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling on the Senate to review and consider a ban on delta-8 and delta-9 hemp products. In April, Patrick notified the Texas Senate to revisit a decision from 2019 that… Keep Reading
The year is 2008, and we’re in Texas. George W. Bush is president. Gay marriage is illegal; cannabis is definitely illegal (and still is in the Lone Star state, other than low THC products for limited medical patients). Not too long ago, the Dixie Chicks, who now go by The Chicks, were dropped from country… Keep Reading
Ismael Lira grew up in the border town of Del Rio, Texas. He’d live there until getting caught up in the system for the first and only time. By his late 20s, Lira had settled into a life most Americans lived. He worked hard, enjoyed going to local restaurants with friends and loved spending time… Keep Reading
