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On Monday\u2019s show: A court is set to hear evidence<\/a> this week in a suit challenging new rules effectively banning most hemp-based consumable products in Texas. We learn what is at stake and discuss what it means that the Trump administration has eased some rules on medical marijuana<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Also this hour: We discuss plans to permanently close the Memorial City Ice Rink<\/a> this summer and why some residents are trying to keep it open.<\/p>\n

Then, from state takeovers, to displaying the Ten Commandments<\/a>, a lot in public education news these days has something to do with increased engagement in local schools by the state of Texas. A group of local education reporters talk it over.<\/p>\n

And we get an update on Houston sports.<\/p>\n

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