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7 days ago
- Health
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Saying Goodbye to the High: Bill could outlaw THC products in Abilene, sparking local outcry
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas House Bill 3 proposes a ban on the sale and consumption of any product containing any amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but what will the move mean for Texans who rely on these types of products for alternative medical uses? Texas House bans THC products, reduces criminal penalty for possessing intoxicating hemp It comes in gummies, chocolates, or even just the traditional flower form. THC products can be found in a variety of styles with uses that span beyond simply recreational. Texas Senate Bill 3, which has now passed both the Texas Senate and House, seeks to completely ban the consumption and sale of hemp products that contain any amount of THC, though it would not affect the sale of non-psychoactive cannabinoids such as CBD and CBG. Brittany Manske, the owner of the Abilene CBD House of Healing, expressed concerns about the bill and claimed that Texas lawmakers are mischaracterizing the product she sells. 'The picture that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has painted just doesn't apply to businesses like ours. We operate with integrity, high standards in regards to quality and safety,' Manske said. The bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott's desk and just needs his signature to become Texas law. Now, many who rely on the product as a substitute for various treatments for both medical and mental ailments are voicing their concerns about this action. CBD and other hemp products make their mark on the Key City One of those individuals is retired Veteran Andrew Peterson, who regularly uses THC products to help with pain management from injuries he sustained while he was serving, and says that more military members like him are switching to using THC products as a safer alternative than other coping mechanisms. 'I feel like when people get out of the military, it's a lot better than choosing to go directly to alcohol and ruining their lives and going down that rabbit hole,' Peterson explained. Valerie Armstrong said that she uses THC products for a variety of ailments, including both physical and mental, and speaks to the benefits of the product, as well as proposing monetary ventures that could benefit the state. 'It is good for people who have cancer. It helps them eat. It helps them get through their day. You say this is going to affect our kids? Yeah, it could affect our kids,' Armstrong said. 'You know what we could do? We could take the money from the taxes. We can no longer make kids pay for school food.' Lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana program as state bans intoxicating hemp products At this point, no action has been taken by the governor's office regarding SP3, but Brittany Manske says she's not waiting around and has decided to take action. Manske and her business have Texas Senate Bill 3 and are seeking 100,000 signatures to present to Governor Abbott. If the bill is signed into law, the ban will take effect in September of this year. However, the proposed law will not apply to individuals in Texas who possess a license for medical THC use. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Driver flees after causing 3-vehicle crash in north Abilene
ABILENE, Texas () – A driver has fled the scene after causing a 3-vehicle crash in north Abilene Thursday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of N 10th Street and Westwood Drive around 4:00 p.m. Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC an SUV traveling at a high speed east down N 10th Street hit a Jeep that was traveling west, causing both to spin out and hit a third vehicle. All three drivers involved sustained minor injuries, and the driver of the SUV that caused the crash fled the scene. This driver has been identified but not yet apprehended, according to police. No further information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Another Abilene day care closing for good after 30+ years
ABILENE, Texas () – Another Abilene day care is closing for good after after more than 30 years of operation. Pathways Learning Center, which is the day care at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, is closing effective August 15. The closure affects only the center's five-day-a-week fulltime day care, and not the Children's Day Out program. KTAB and KRBC have reached out to Pioneer Drive Baptist Church to get more information about what has contributed to the closure, as well as how many children/families are affected. Abilene daycare abruptly closes, citing staffing issues Pioneer Baptist Drive sent the following letter to parents Monday announcing the closure:Dear Parents and Guardians,We are writing to share important news about our weekday childcare program, Pathways Learning Center. After much prayer and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our full-time, five-day-a-week daycare by August decision has not been taken lightly. Like many centers across our city and country, we have faced numerous challenges that have strained our ability to sustain a full-time our full-time daycare will close, our Children's Day Out (CDO) program will continue. We believe this model will allow us to serve families well while being good stewards of our the months ahead, we are committed to finishing strong, supporting our teachers to stay through this transition and ensuring your children are cared for through the summer. We will communicate with you if rooms need to close before August 15th. We are also actively working with other childcare providers to help connect both our teachers and your family with future you for trusting us with your children. It has been a joy and an honor to partner with you and your family. If you have questions or concerns, you can call Pathways Learning Center or email us via PLC@ We are here to walk alongside you during this closure comes just a week after another Abilene mainstay day care, His Little Angels, announced they are closing as well due to a lack of 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Shots fired during altercation at north Abilene Allsup's
ABILENE, Texas () – At least one shot was fired during an altercation at a north Abilene Allsup's Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at Allsup's at the intersection near N 10th Street and Willis Street just before 1:00 p.m. Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC two parties were involved in an altercation in the parking lot of the convenience store and during the altercation, they pulled guns on each other. One of the suspects fired a shot, which did not hit anybody. The suspect who fired the shot fled the the scene. Police have been unable to locate him and do believe he was injured in some capacity, though they did not disclose how. The other party involved remained on scene and says he was acting out of self defense. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Stick with for any updates on this breaking news. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
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‘What comes from the heart touches the heart': Livestock donated to raise funds for family of James Cox
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — After community icon and owner of Premier Martial Arts, James Cox, suddenly passed away, members of his martial arts school came together to help raise money for the Cox family. We can never know the effects that we have had on others after we're gone, but the sudden passing of Premier Martial Arts owner, James Cox, has sent a wave of bereavement that stretches across the Big Country. While many are still mourning the loss of Cox, they recently received a little bit of relief from their grief when livestock was donated for the purpose of being sold at the Abilene Livestock Auction, with the proceeds from the sale going towards relief funding for the Cox family. School Manager and Program Director for Premier Martial Arts, Vanassa Russell, was present for the auction and spoke about how the last moment she spent with James as she left the martial arts school one night is forever embedded in her memory. 'My last memory, I'm glad, will be the one that sticks with me. When I left that night… I left with him in front of the classroom doing what he loved… and I loved seeing that.' Abilene community starts memorial at Premier Martial Arts to honor Grand Master James Cox Another whose life was forever changed by Cox and who was present at the auction was Aaron Cerda, who studied martial arts under James Cox since he was 10 years old. Now 35, Cerda has maintained his martial arts career and is even one of the instructors for Premier Martial Arts. He spoke about the inspiring words that James shared with him after Aaron received a life-altering diagnosis. 'I was diagnosed with bone cancer, and I told him, and he said, 'It's just another fight. You got this.' I used to be one of his pro fighters, and so it was the same thing. It's just another fight. You got this. That memory in that office with him… has changed everything.' Cerda went on to explain that the connection between him and James went beyond the student/master dynamic and that he will carry with him the many lessons that Cox taught him over the years. 'He was like a father figure to me. I've been with him for 25 years. I didn't really know my dad, so he stepped in and took that role. He used to say, 'What comes from the heart touches heart.' So, if his words can still flow through me to other people, then he's never really gone.' James Cox's loved ones raised $1,000 to help out the Cox family during the auction. For more information on how you can support the Cox family, call Premiere Martial Arts at (325) 676-2696 or visit their website. Information for Venmo donations that go directly to the family can be found on James Cox's Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
