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43+ min ago (515+ words) As many as nine new suppliers may soon be active in the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), a development experts say is likely to bring more competition, lower prices and easier access to one of the nation's most feeble medical THC programs. The Texas Department of Public Safety, which administers TCUP, named the new providers Monday evening, potentially broadening the state's number of approved suppliers of medical-grade THC from two to 11. Until now, there had just been three license holders, only two of which actively supply patients. The new companies still must pass a final state evaluation before they can begin opening stores and supplying patients with prescriptions, according to DPS officials. The state will review the business' disciplinary actions, financial records and litigation history'before granting final approval. The expansion of the 10-year-old TCUP was authorized under House Bill 46, which…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (598+ words) The needle is about to hit the groove for a new vinyl "listening room" in San Antonio's Government Hill neighborhood. Poised to be a paradise for local crate diggers and vinyl junkies " not to mention, others simply looking for a classy and curated night out " Volta is nearly ready to make its big debut. Volta has already held its soft launch in the space once occupied by Gen Z haunt Snake Hill. Over Thanksgiving weekend, the fledgling nightspot played host to a full roster of DJs spinning tunes ranging from '60s and' 70s psych and garage rock to cumbia, soul, blues, jazz and hip-hop. "Basically anything that's on vinyl, you can spin here," co-owner Danny Delgado said. Volta is the latest brainchild by the group behind the Lonesome Rose, Holy Diver, Palomino and '70s-sleaze biker bar Slow Ride, which inhabits the spot…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (230+ words) A group of 18 multi-faith and nonreligious Texas families filed a'class action lawsuit Tuesday'in San Antonio federal court to block public school districts statewide from displaying the Ten Commandments. Since the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 10, which requires the religious text be posted in every classroom, two federal judges have ruled the law unconstitutional and blocked the displays in districts named as defendants. "The courts are clear that forcing displays of the Ten Commandments on Texas students is unconstitutional," ACLU of Texas attorney'Chloe Kempf said in an emailed statement. "Yet Texas school districts won't stop. Enough is enough. With this class action lawsuit, Texans are coming together to say: Students and families " not the government " should decide how or whether they practice their faith." The new suit, Ashby v. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD,'is the first class action filed to shut down…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (493+ words) U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is spearheading a Senate committee hearing intended to challenge federal safety requirements for vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reports. Features that could come under challenge by the committee include Automatic Emergency Breaking (AEB), which won't go into effect as a federally mandated requirement for new vehicles until 2029, according to the Journal. Also potentially on the chopping block is the "check the backseat" reminder to ensure parents don't leave kids in the vehicle. The Cruz-chaired Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has already issued summons to executives of Detroit's "Big Three" automakers " General Motors (GM), Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis (which absorbed Chrysler properties like Dodge, Ram and Jeep) " demanding they explain the rising cost of vehicles. The hearing will get rolling on Jan. 14, ostensibly to get some answers from industry titans on how to bring down…...

4+ hour, 34+ min ago (836+ words) Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2025) - Hemostemix (TSXV: HEM) (OTCQB: HMTXF) (FSE: 2VF0) is proud to announce its participation in DFCon 2025, hosted by the American Limb Preservation Society in San Antonio, Texas - the global epicentre for innovation in diabetic foot care, vascular medicine, and limb preservation. With more than 500 delegates expected, DFCon gathers the widest spectrum of professionals shaping the future of diabetic limb salvage: podiatrists, vascular surgeons, Oops, something went wrong Hemostemix to Attend DFCon San Antonio and Closed its Private Placement Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2025) - Hemostemix (TSXV: HEM) (OTCQB: HMTXF) (FSE: 2VF0) is proud to announce its participation in DFCon 2025, hosted by the American Limb Preservation Society in San Antonio, Texas - the global epicentre for innovation in diabetic foot care, vascular medicine, and limb preservation. With more than 500 delegates expected, DFCon gathers the widest spectrum of professionals shaping the future…...

5+ hour, 14+ min ago (136+ words) The San Antonio Book Festival is presenting a talk on Wednesday with writer, journalist and Texas Monthly Executive Editor Skip Hollandsworth. Hollandsworth, a celebrated contributor to the magazine since 1989, is in town to introduce his new book She Kills: The Murderous Socialite, the Cross-Dressing Bank Robber, and Other True Crime Tales. The award-winning writer specializes in long-form true-crime narratives, and She Kills is a sampling of his most popular works over the years. One of his best-known pieces, "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas," was adapted into the 2012 movie Bernie, which he co-wrote with director Richard Linklater. An author signing will follow the presentation. Free, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Texas Public Radio, Mal" and Carlos Alvarez Theater, 321 W. Commerce St., (210) 750-8951, sabookfestival.org....

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (361+ words) A San Antonio man is inviting the public to meet him at the Starbucks next to the San Antonio Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 13, at precisely 1:20 p.m. The purpose is simple: he just wants you to smoke a cigarette with him. "But why?" you might ask. "Just []cause" is the stated reason on the flyers the Alamo City resident has posted around town. In his public Facebook event, local heavy metal musician Jack Stieben invites anyone and everyone of legal age to join him in lighting up a smoke. "Come smoke a cigarette with me in front of the Starbucks next to the San Antonio Zoo. I can't afford to bum everyone a square so you will need to bring your own," he writes. "You need to be 21+ years of age to smoke cigarettes so that's a requirement too." This San Antonio…...

7+ hour, 42+ min ago (612+ words) The inaugural'San Antonio Marathon is set to kick off at 7 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, with the starting line by San Fernando Cathedral at Main Plaza. The finish line is Hemisfair, and naturally, folks will want to grab a bite after completing their run or walk. Whether you're running the full marathon or walking the half, it'll likely be brunch o'clock by the time you reach the end, and there are plenty of restaurants downtown and in the surrounding areas that are perfect for a post-marathon meal. Consider that a lot of these places will be booming, so make reservations where you can if you want to skip the lines. The most obvious option is Box St., Hemisfair's premiere destination for brunch. The restaurant's menu features classic and creative takes on breakfast and lunch items, like strawberry cheesecake French toast, Brussels sprout…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago (216+ words) SAN ANTONIO " Certain city leaders are aiming to lower your driving speed. The best way they can do so is by dropping the default speed limit in neighborhoods to 25 miles an hour. Tuesday, the transportation committee met to decide what happens next. Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is the one pushing this forward. Alderete Gavito said her community in District 7 sees too many people speeding and too many accidents. Alderete Gavito has requested that speed requirements within a quarter-mile radius of San Antonio schools, parks and community centers be reduced from 30 to 25 miles per hour. The transportation committee decided to push the request forward Tuesday, but not without concern. Some councilmembers voiced how much would be needed to get the job done, which includes studies that in the past have cost $40,000. Residents in San Antonio who spoke with KENS 5 say the…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago (1010+ words) County election officials investigating the eligibility of 2,724 Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens have so far found that hundreds of the voters registered through the state Department of Public Safety, which requires proof of citizenship from anyone registering to vote while obtaining a driver's license or state ID." DPS keeps copies of the proof of citizenship that registrants provide, such as birth certificates or passports. The agency also keeps copies of proof of lawful presence in the U.S., such as green cards, provided by immigrants." But the Texas Secretary of State's Office told Votebeat and the Texas Tribune it did not check the voters flagged as potential noncitizens against DPS' records before sending the list to county election officials to verify citizenship." And at least one county election official has asked Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and DPS for help checking…...