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5th Annual Outlaw Party – Benefiting The Last Prisoner Project

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Austin, TX – February 17, 2025 – The 5th Annual Outlaw Party, produced by Grow House Media, returns on March 10, 2025, from 7-11 PM at Pour Choices Bar in Austin, TX. This year’s event, presented by Weedmaps, is set to be the most impactful yet, bringing together top advocates, artists, and indus…
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The Parable of the Two Molecules

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On a quiet morning in a town that could be anywhere—though, in truth, it sits under a blazing Texan sun—two figures stand at a crossroads. One is an old farmer, face lined with decades of toiling in the fields, familiar with the gentle hum of wind through cannabis leaves. He smiles easily, rememb…
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Hemp Under Fire in Texas as DEA seeks to reschedule Marijuana

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The hemp industry in Texas is at a pivotal moment as lawmakers consider significant restrictions. Senate Bill 3, introduced by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, aims to ban all THC products, including hemp-derived items like delta-8 and delta-9 THC. Critics warn this could severely impact an indus…
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A Crossroads for the Texas Hemp Industry

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Dear Readers, and Industry Colleagues As we step into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the pivotal moment we’re facing in the Texas hemp industry. The announcement of Senate Bill 3 has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of hemp in our state. For years, The Texas Hemp Reporter has been a …
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T&T Roots Opens First Storefront in Lufkin

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This past year has been good to Luke Temple of T&T Roots. On Oct. 18, he was crowned the first-ever Texas Terpene King for his Legendary Platinum OG Rosin, which placed first in the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup’s premiere concentrates competition.   Temple launched his organic hemp farm in 20…
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Champs Trade Show Las Vegas Winter

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The CHAMPS Trade Show, a cornerstone event in the counterculture industry since 1999, is set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 12th to 15th, 2025. This premier business-to-business expo brings together a diverse array of exhibitors, including manufacturers, distributors, …
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Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas demand Law enforcement stop using questionable standards

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Police Across Texas Using Faulty Testing to Raid Small Businesses Selling Legal Hemp Hemp Industry Leaders of Texas Demand Law Enforcement Stop Using Questionable Standards For Information: Kevin Lampe, Kurth Lampe Worldwide, 312-617-7280, kevin@kurthlampe.com Over the past year, local police and…
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Cultivating Wellness: The Journey of Endozondo Farm

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Endozondo Farm, a Texas-based hemp operation, was born from a passion for natural wellness and a desire to offer affordable alternatives to traditional medicine. Founded by Arturo Elizondo and his family, the farm’s mission goes beyond cultivation—they are committed to sustainable farming, commun…
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Illinois – Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation

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Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association Calls for Sensible Hemp Industry Regulation   Governor Pritzker is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday to address issues in the hemp industry. The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, comprising retailers, growers, manufacturers, and…
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Lt. Governor’s Prohibition Push: History Repeats in Texas Hemp Debate

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  When Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate Bill 3 to ban all forms of THC in Texas, he drew from a familiar political playbook. His declaration that “thousands of stores have opened to sell all types of dangerous products with unlimited THC” echoes rhetoric used to justify …
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A Talk with Tejas: Diving Deep into Synthetics with Aaron Owens

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There is a crossroads in the hemp industry where many stakeholders clash. Some business owners and investors believe synthetic THC products should….
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CenTex CBD Wins Landmark Victory Against Sweet Sensi

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A Travis County jury has issued a unanimous and decisive verdict against Sweet Sensi, awarding CenTex CBD $95,722 in exemplary damages in addition to compensatory damages. The case, which began as a simple $3,400 product complaint, escalated into a contentious two-year legal battle marked by accu…
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Interns Wanted

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Texas Hemp Reporter is seeking spring/summer interns to join the team from January 15 – June 20, 2025. 
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Jury Finds LoneStar Farms, LLC, “d/b/a” Sweet Sensi Committed Constructive Fraud Against CenTex CBD

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CenTex CBD beat back a claim by LoneStar Farms LLC, better known as Sweet Sensi, and their lawyer, Lisa Pittman, of misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property and allegations of unethical conduct.
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Errganix Hemp Farm is This Year’s Hemp Flower Champion

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Errganix Hemp Farm won this year’s Taste of Texas Hemp Cup flower competition with its Michigan Cherries submission.
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Keeping The Hemp Industry Strong

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As the 89th Texas Legislative session approaches, William Oboyle, founder of MedaLeaf, said he doesn’t believe lawmakers will move to take the state’s hemp industry backward. 
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both Jay Maguire from the Texas hemp Federation and Jesse Williams from the Texas cannabis Collective joined the discussion this week regarding sb3 and the state of several bills in the 89th Texas Legislature. Countdown only 2 weeks remain! WILL HEMP SURVIVE IN TEXAS? Bad Science, Bogus Raids, and Bad Bills Testing Issues Law Enforcement Raids Timely Regulatory Bills Will Hemp Survive? www.texashempreporter.com Www.BlazedNews.com

both Jay Maguire from the Texas hemp Federation and Jesse Williams from the Texas cannabis Collective joined the discussion this week regarding sb3 and the state of several bills in the 89th Texas Legislature. Countdown only 2 weeks remain!

WILL HEMP SURVIVE IN TEXAS?

Bad Science, Bogus Raids, and Bad Bills
Testing Issues
Law Enforcement Raids
Timely Regulatory Bills

Will Hemp Survive?

www.texashempreporter.com
Www.BlazedNews.com

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REEFER MADNESS: Bad Science, Bogus Raids, and Bad Bills

Blazed Weekly News May 16, 2025 2:45 am

Nick Mortillaro and Shaun Salvaja talk with Rachel and Russ about the language in the House adaptation of SB3. It is initially not a good looking bill for fans of Smokable Hemp. And reads as though HB28 has turned into SB3 for the time being. Next the full House of Representatives will vote on the bill. We urge you to reach out to your congressman and say NO TO SB3! We need education for lawmakers to understand the industry better before rushing to push the laws banning these products and an industry. #txhempshow #media #podcast #radio #magazine #blazednews #health www.texashempreporter.com www.BlazedNews.com

Nick Mortillaro and Shaun Salvaja talk with Rachel and Russ about the language in the House adaptation of SB3. It is initially not a good looking bill for fans of Smokable Hemp.

And reads as though HB28 has turned into SB3 for the time being. Next the full House of Representatives will vote on the bill.

We urge you to reach out to your congressman and say NO TO SB3!

We need education for lawmakers to understand the industry better before rushing to push the laws banning these products and an industry.


#txhempshow #media #podcast #radio #magazine #blazednews #health

www.texashempreporter.com
www.BlazedNews.com

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Is SB3 Now HB28? Moves to House for Vote

Blazed Weekly News May 2, 2025 12:44 am

Today's panel features Cynthia Cabrera and Mark Bordas with the Texas Hemp Business Council... the two discuss policy expectations and legislative movement within the language of several bills that are up for review in the house. the open discussion with Russell and Mark and Cynthia is informative and eye-opening as the panel discusses federal law, Texas law, and the battle between the states rights against big alcohol, big Pharma, and multi-state operators. 38 Days left in the 89th Legislative session. #espnaustin #printisnotdead #magazine #podcast #txhempshow

Today's panel features Cynthia Cabrera and Mark Bordas with the Texas Hemp Business Council… the two discuss policy expectations and legislative movement within the language of several bills that are up for review in the house.

the open discussion with Russell and Mark and Cynthia is informative and eye-opening as the panel discusses federal law, Texas law, and the battle between the states rights against big alcohol, big Pharma, and multi-state operators.

38 Days left in the 89th Legislative session.

#espnaustin
#printisnotdead
#magazine
#podcast

#txhempshow

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Cynthia Cabrera & Mark Bordas: Legislative Update 89th Legislative Session

Blazed Weekly News April 25, 2025 1:57 am

April - 420 Show - Live Gruene Botanicals San Antonio April 21, 2025 • 59 mins Live from central SA TX at Gruene Botanicals, with food, graffiti, infused drinks, a smoke box , live DJ and more . . . We podcast record this weeks show from the parking lot on Hildebrand with Sean and James. Sean owns 4 locations of Gruene Botanicals while James owns 3GCC, both are loyal sponsors of the show and we all got together on the Saturday before Easter/420 for an event that celebrates the culture of this wonderful plant. PODCAST # 213 LIVE EVENT! Check them both out here: https://www.gruenebotanicals.com/ https://www.3gccllc.com/ Our Show Page: https://www.1027espn.com/show/blazed-weekly-news/ to sponsor the show email: blazednewz@gmail.com

April – 420 Show – Live Gruene Botanicals San Antonio

April 21, 2025 • 59 mins
Live from central SA TX at Gruene Botanicals, with food, graffiti, infused drinks, a smoke box , live DJ and more . . .
We podcast record this weeks show from the parking lot on Hildebrand with Sean and James.

Sean owns 4 locations of Gruene Botanicals while James owns 3GCC, both are loyal sponsors of the show and we all got together
on the Saturday before Easter/420 for an event that celebrates the culture of this wonderful plant.

PODCAST # 213 LIVE EVENT!

Check them both out here:
https://www.gruenebotanicals.com/
https://www.3gccllc.com/


Our Show Page:
https://www.1027espn.com/show/blazed-weekly-news/

to sponsor the show email:
blazednewz@gmail.com

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420 Show – Gruene Botanicals San Antonio

Blazed Weekly News April 22, 2025 9:05 pm

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