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Several Temple, TX dispensaries raided by police as new THC legislation sparks controversy

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[#item_full_content] A recent raid of THC dispensaries in Temple and Belton has now intensified the marijuana conversation in Central Texas as Governor Abbott’s deadline to sign a bill that bans THC in the state approaches. Read More

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