Reporting Texas
News and features from UT-Austin's School of Journalism
byRohan Mirchandani & Mary McFadden (Graphics)
First-grade teacher Hannah Rubinstein points to a sky blue bulletin board at the back of her classroom clad in handmade decorations. There’s a happy-faced sun made from a paper plate painted yellow and orange and a cluster of storm clouds which Rubinstein crafted from cotton balls. At the top of the board, Rubinstein has written […]
Live from Studio 4E. Reporting Texas TV students showcase their final newscast of the semester. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-66xs4mOZ0
byMadelyn Reiter
At the end of the legislative session earlier this year, supporters of medical marijuana hailed the state’s expansion for its use with passage of the Compassionate Use Act. But now the Department of Public Safety, through its licensing regulatory authority, is saying not so fast – but the circumstances around this decision remains hazy. […]
byMadelyn Reiter
As Texas enters the lucrative hemp market under new legislation, questions are being raised by retailers and consumer advocates about the standards of CBD products. FDA-approved cannabinoid, CBD and THC, can now be easily purchased throughout Texas. CBD products can be bought at convenience stores, gas stations and CBD boutiques. These products are legal, but […]