Episode 43 Trey Phillips of Thrive Apothecary
esse and Austin host this week with guest Trey Phillips of Thrive Apothecary. Trey is a former SWAT officer in Texas and now co-own a medical cannabis doctors office with his wife Lisa in the Ft. Worth area. Thrive also sells hemp products and is a pickup location for Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation medication prescriptions. Trey tells us about his background in law enforcement, how his wife Lisa came to conclusion that it was time to help people with cannabis, and how they are giving back to the community. Trey has joined the community as an ally to help to testify to our state that LEO’s need to shift focus and be educated on the topic, and arrests for cannabis in the state.
Week of 6/18/2022 Cannabis News: Congressional Veterans Equal Access Act, Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero, Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation
This week in review bipartisan congressional members are pushing for a veterans medical marijuana bill titled Veterans Equal Access Act , Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero is reported on for working with veterans groups to donate funds and give products, and a REIT known as IIP has purchased a medical marijuana grow facility from Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation. Audio player included for those on the go.
Episode 41: Piper Lindeen – MS Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics
Jesse and Loren cohost this week with guest Piper Lindeen while Austin is out on vacation. Piper is a graduate from the University of Maryland masters of science program for Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Piper has been an advocate in Texas for cannabis change since the inception of the TCUP program when it was just intractable epilepsy. Her family was one of the first to enter the program and watch it change over the years. In this episode we talk about her background with her family and their journey, how she found out about this new medical program offered in Maryland, challenges she faced in the classes and getting accepted, along with the things that she learned that may open the eyes of cannabis advocates and the preconceived notions they have about the plant as a medical treatment. Check it out today!
Clayton County edibles arrest highlights disparities across state and nation
Recently, two young men were arrested and accused of possession of THC edibles in Clay County Texas causing note to disparities in the system. Read about the disparities between the state and its neighbors, the counties and cities of Texas. As well, disparities across the justice system in how these cases are handled. Check out the article today and learn why we all need to be involved in changing this.
Texas primary runoff results could have impact on state cannabis laws
Texans went to the polls Tuesday for a second time in the primary season to decide who goes to the ballot in November. Some of these elections could have some long term impacts on the cannabis industry in Texas. Here’s a few that likely matter more.
Episode 37: Mitch Fuller of Texas VFW
On Lonestar Collective, Jesse and Austin have a great conversation this week with Mitch Fuller of the Texas VFW. Mitch is the post commander for his chapter in Leander and is the National/State Legislative Chair for the Texas VFW. Fuller has been working with veterans over the past few years to help gain access to cannabis and psychedelics in the state of Texas.
Episode 36: Jonathan Hildner for TXHD-54
Jesse Williams and Loren Simpson co-host this episode with guest Jonathan Hildner. Jonathan is running as a candidate for Texas House District 54 (that is the state house, not congressional seat). Jonathan discusses his background in politics, his youth and life in the city of Killeen, how the city and his time in politics have shaped his views and his plans for Texas as a whole and with marijuana legalization efforts.
Episode 34: 420 Bonanza
Jesse and Austin host this week to be the 420 Bonanza. The two look back to the past week and discuss the veterans conference that took place in Killeen, the Texas Cannabis Cup Before 420 Event that took place in Austin, and other news going on with the state of Texas and across the nation.
Veterans gather for medical marijuana conference in Killeen
This past Saturday, veterans from across the state gathered at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center to hear from various speakers about the state of medical cannabis in Texas.
Week of Cannabis Review 4/9/2022
Read or listen to this weeks review on big things happening in cannabis. SAMHSA recommends new drug testing policy, the Navy’s take on a hemp energy drink, the DEA on marijuana seeds, cows that eat hemp, and a study of the effect of legalization on the foster care system. Player included in the article to easily listen.