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Exclusive: Reagan Bregman on her big baby announcement video with husband Alex Bregman

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Reagan and Alex Bregman are expecting their first child in August.

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One of Houston’s most dynamic sports couples is celebrating a big announcement. Houston Astros star Alex Bregman and his wife, fashion entrepreneur Reagan, revealed that they’re expecting their first child via a charming Instagram video on Monday, February 14.

“I wanted to do something special that was more than a photo and we brainstormed the video idea together yesterday,” Reagan tells CultureMap exclusively. “I can’t wait to show it to our baby one day!”

Set to country crooner Brett Young’s ballad “In Case You Didn’t Know,” the video follows the Bregmans as they walk to a stroller revealing a sonogram photo in the seat. Alex affectionately kisses Reagan’s belly, then the duo then embraces and waves to the camera. “Baby, we’re crazy about you,” the couple declares on the post which has more than 150,000 views as of Tuesday.

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Astros ace pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr., a close friend and business partner with Bregman, cheered on the Bregmans, commenting, “LETS GO!!!! BABY BREGMAN ON THE WAY” on the post.

In his sixth season with the club, pivotal infielder and fan favorite Bregman powered through injuries in 2021 to make a triumphant comeback, one he documented in the short film No Sunshine: Reset. Rebuild. Rise. His slugging (his homeruns are affectionately known as Breggie Bombs), fielding, and veteran presence will be crucial for a team vying for another title after last year’s World Series run.

Meanwhile, much like her husband, Reagan is hardly taking a moment off since the news. The busy mom-to-be launched Exiza, a sustainable, ethical athleisure line last year and is still managing daily operations — from top to bottom.

“Overall, I’m feeling pretty good,” she says. “Some days, I’m extremely tired, but now that I’m in my second trimester I feel some energy coming back. I am still running Exiza day to day and we have so many new and exciting additions we are making to the line. I am very lucky I get to work from home though, because some days all I want to do is nap.”

As for the bundle of joy, the burning question is: will it be a little Alex or little Reagan? The glowing Mom tells us, “I’m just excited to be surprised!”

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Bill to legalize marijuana in Texas filed by Dallas Democrat

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Texas Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas) has filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. House Bill 1208 would legalize the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, and sale of cannabis.

The bill would allow adults 21 and older to use, possess, and transport up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for personal use. Adults could also keep up to 10 ounces of cannabis in their residence, as long as it is stored in a secure location.

Smoking or consuming cannabis while in a public place or in a car on a public road would not be allowed.

Gonzalez filed the bill in mid-November, one in a suite of bills that also included expanding insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization for LGBTQ couples; and requiring landlords to disclose all fees before a rental lease is signed.

Her bill was filed prior to an initiative launched by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on December 4 to ban THC products in Texas entirely.

In addition to legalizing recreational use, the bill also makes provisions for its production and sale including requiring that the packaging be child-resistent and clearly labeled, so that it's not confused for candy.

Businesses looking to grow, transport, test, or sell cannabis would need to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A 10 percent tax would be imposed on the sale of all cannabis and cannabis products. Some of the profits would go towards funding public schools.

If passed, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.

Medical cannabis is currently legal in Texas under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, which allows low-THC cannabis to be prescribed for conditions such as epilepsy, MS, autism, cancer, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some cities have also approved decriminalization for the possession of four ounces or less of marijuana, including Austin, Bastrop, Dallas, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and Lockhart.

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