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A Texas House Committee has passed its own version of a Senate bill banning the sale of most consumable hemp products. Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider says the substitute is substantially different from the original. May 7 will start the enforcement of REAL ID being required for all flights in the United States. Texans will know their license is REAL ID-compliant if it has a star in the corner, those without REAL ID can use approved alternatives or apply for a new license through the Department of Public Safety.

Big Bend National Park has seen a record number of visitors in the past year. While that’s been good for the local tourism industry, it’s also put some strain on the tiny towns of far West Texas. How do towns balance what travelers want and what residents need? Travis Bubenik from Marfa Public Radio joins us this week on Listen In, Lubbock.

Texas Tech Public Media and Premier World Discovery are offering an 8 Day Trip to Cuba! Spend your 8 days exploring the highlights of Havana and Varadero…