Lance Harper

Lance Harper is a journalist who dives into the stories shaping sports, global events, and music, never content to stick to a single beat. His reporting spans front-row seats at international soccer championships, deep dives into humanitarian crises, and backstage interviews with chart-topping artists. Over the years, Lance has earned a reputation for asking the tough questions that get past the usual soundbites and digging up the human stories behind the headlines. When he’s not chasing down an interview or catching a flight to the next big event, you might find him debating the latest transfer rumors with fellow fans or tracking down a hidden jazz club in a city he’s just met. His readers know they can count on him to break news and unpack it, connecting the dots between the arena, the world stage, and the recording studio.

Federal THC Ban Sparks Economic Alarm in Texas: $8 Billion Hemp Industry Faces Uncertain Future

A significant new federal ban on hemp products containing THC is poised to deliver a devastating blow to the Texas Hemp Industry, threatening thousands of jobs and hundreds of businesses across the state. The provision, signed into law, dramatically tightens regulations on hemp-derived cannabinoids, imposing a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container…

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Federal Ban on THC Hemp Products Threatens Texas’ Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Amidst Economic Concerns

A sweeping federal ban on most THC hemp products, tucked unexpectedly into a government spending bill, is poised to decimate Texas’ burgeoning hemp industry, raising alarm bells among business owners and economists. The new legislation, which tightens the definition of legal hemp, sets a stringent limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container, a…

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Dallas City Hall’s Future: A Call for Better-Informed Decisions Amidst Costly Dilemmas

The **Dallas City Hall Future** is a topic of significant discussion and debate in Dallas, Texas, as the city confronts the imminent decisions surrounding its iconic, nearly 50-year-old I.M. Pei building. Faced with mounting repair costs stemming from decades of deferred civic building maintenance, the city is at a critical juncture, weighing the substantial investment…

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San Antonio Tragedy: Employee Kills 3 Co-workers at Landscape Business Before Taking Own Life

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A shocking act of violence reverberated through San Antonio on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, when a 21-year-old employee fatally shot three of his colleagues at a local landscape supply company, Mission Landscape Supplies, before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident, which occurred just before 8 a.m. on Stahl…

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Tragedy in Texas: Employee Kills Three Co-Workers at San Antonio Landscape Business Before Dying by Suicide

San Antonio Shooting Claims Three Lives, Suspect Dies by Self-Inflicted Wound A devastating incident unfolded on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025, at a landscape supply company in San Antonio, Texas, leaving three employees dead and the perpetrator deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The violence erupted just before 8 a.m. at the business…

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Plano’s Premier Food & Wine Festival Returns for Eighth Year: A Culinary Showcase at Legacy West on November 1

The highly anticipated 8th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival is set to transform Legacy West in Plano, Texas, into a haven for gourmands and oenophiles alike on Saturday, November 1, 2025. From 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., this premier event promises an immersive experience celebrating the best of North Texas culinary talent and fine…

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Uncle Lucius Captures Legendary Live Energy on ‘Live in ’25’ Album, Honoring Gruene Hall’s Storied Legacy

The acclaimed Austin, Texas-based band Uncle Lucius has officially announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated live album, “Live in ’25.” Set to drop on November 21, 2025, the double album was recorded during a sold-out, two-night engagement at the iconic Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, capturing the raw, communal energy that has…

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Fugitive Extradited to Texas After Years in Canada Faces 30 Sexual Assault Warrants

Fugitive Extradited Texas: Accused in 30 Sexual Assaults, Juan Pablo Acosta Returns from Canada HAYS COUNTY, Texas – After years on the run in Canada, Juan Pablo Acosta, 45, has been extradited to Texas to face serious charges, authorities announced Wednesday, October 30, 2025. This significant Fugitive Extradited Texas case marks a major development in…

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Alamo Trust President Resigns Amidst Political Firestorm Over Historical Narratives; Former Texas Secretary of State Tapped as Successor

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In a significant development, the **Alamo Trust President Resigns** from her post on Thursday, October 30, 2025, igniting debate across the Lone Star State. Kate Rogers’ departure follows closely after Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick publicly called for her removal, citing controversial views expressed in her 2023 doctoral dissertation. The Alamo Trust…

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Texas Early Voting Kicks Off: Property Tax Cuts, 17 Amendments Dominate Ballot

Early voting commenced today, October 20, 2025, across the Lone Star State, presenting Texans with a substantial slate of decisions that could reshape property tax landscapes and alter the state’s foundational laws. Voters will cast ballots on 17 statewide constitutional amendments and numerous local elections through October 31, with Election Day set for November 4….

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