Much of the sudden spike in popularity is thanks to a Texas law last year that legalized hemp, the plant from which CBD is derived.
Stories by Texas Tribune fellows
The Texas Tribune welcomes a group of student fellows into our newsroom each spring, summer and fall. Here is a sampling of their work. Learn more about the fellowship program here.
Texas A&M chancellor fires back at Harvard over criticism of controversial beef study
John Sharp sent Harvardโs president an open letter calling for an investigation into Harvard scientists whose actions he said โare false and harmful to Texas A&M University and its faculty.โ
“The farmers are sticking with Trump”: President touts new trade deal during Austin speech
The president also exuded confidence that Texas will remain in Republican hands in 2020, despite some political watchers suggesting it’s more purple than it has been in years.


