Our cover story delved into a new bills filed by Texas Republicans that critics say are meant to suppress the vote. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX SanAntonioNews Texas TexasPolitics CannabisCommunity
Despite recent polls showing that Texans support cannabis being approved for recreational use, Gov. Greg Abbott says he has no desire to make it legal.
Cannabis, voting rights and so-called"street takeovers" topped a busy news week. At least those were the topics at the heart of theIn the case of weed, readers flocked to a story on Texas State Rep. Jessica González's House Bill 1937. The Dallas Democrat's proposal would enable municipalities around the state to make their own decisions whether to legalize recreational pot.
Finally, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus laid down the law on"street takeovers," in which car enthusiasts block thoroughfares to engage in dangerous stunts. After takeovers shut down multiple Austin streets, the chief promised to shut down similar events in the Alamo City without any hesitation.
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