Emerging local artists showcased their creativity during Latino Art WKND on Nov. 12-14. The cultural celebration included art exhibitions, live music performances and a lowrider car show. The weekend kicked off at Springdale General and continued at other venues in East Austin. Read more: https://reportingtexas.com/inaugural-latino-art-wknd-shines-light-on-underrepresented-communities

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recently clarified that delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in any concentration is considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance. The Oct. 15 update to the Consumable Hemp Program page now states: “​​All other forms of THC, including delta-8 in any concentration and delta-9 exceeding 0.3%, are considered Schedule I controlled substances.” Read more: https://reportingtexas.com/texas-hemp-sellers-take-a-hit-amid-legality-of-delta-8-thc/

The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) opened a new satellite office in West Campus called UTPD West in response to an uptick in crime last year. The goal is for UTPD West to be a location where citizens can have more access to police officers in addition to serving as a shared space for UTPD’s partner agencies. Read More: https://reportingtexas.com/ut-police-department-opens-satellite-office-in-west-campus/

Q2 Stadium in Austin hosted the first World Cup Qualifying match in Texas on Oct. 7 as the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) faced Jamaica. Thanks to Ricardo Pepi’s two goals in the second-half, the USMNT grabbed a 2-0 victory. Read more: https://reportingtexas.com/q2-stadium-hosts-first-world-cup-qualifier-in-texas/