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Houston Astros release limited tickets for Game 2 of the ALCS at Minute Maid

You just know Breggy will be ready today.

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Houston is reeling from the Astros 2-0 Game 1 ALCS loss to the Texas Rangers last night (Sunday, October 15) at Minute Maid Park. While ace Justin Verlander, sluggers Alex Bregman, José Altuve, Jeremy Peña, Chas McCormick, and Mauricio Dubón had respectable outings, we must (grudgingly) tip our blue and orange hats to pitcher Jordan Montgomery and the Rangers.

The Astros are clearly ready to even up the series today (Monday, October 16) during Game 2 at Minute Maid. Fortunately for fans, the Astros and Major League Baseball have just released a limited number of seats for today's game: first pitch is at 3:37 pm.

A quick skim of the official Astros ticket site reveals options such as SRO (Standing Room Only) seats starting at $129, singles seats in Section 410 at $139, single seats in Section 413 around at $153. Closer in, dugout area seats in Sections 112, 113, 116, 122, 126, 128, and 129 start at $339.

Meanwhile, tix at seller SeatGeek range from $28 (SRO) to $603 (Section 124, Row 7). Be warned: MLB and the Astros reserve the right to cancel and refund any ticket purchased for the intent to resell.

Those who can arrive early today can head to the Astros Street Festival for game day ticket holders, which opens at 12:30 pm. Expect food, games, and plenty of activities right on Crawford Street.

Sadly, despite the insanely lovely weather Houston is experiencing, Minute Maid's roof will actually be closed today, per the Astros and MLB.

The roof will be closed today for Game 2 of the ALCS.

Show up early. Wear orange. Be LOUD. pic.twitter.com/1bGZP3u74k
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 16, 2023

Be sure to grab an orange towel and roar when country artist Clay Walker performs the National Anthem and ice-in-his-veins pitcher Framber Valdez takes the mound. (We're not here to jinx, but it should be noted that Valdez is 7-3 in 14 postseason career appearances.)

Here's a quick reminder of the Astros-Rangers ALCS playoff schedule:

Game 2: Rangers at Astros, Monday, October 16, 3:37 pm
Game 3: Astros at Rangers, Wednesday, October 18, 7:03 pm
Game 4: Astros at Rangers, Thursday, October 19, 7:03 pm
Game 5: Astros at Rangers, Friday,October 20, 4:07 pm
Game 6: Rangers at Astros, Sunday, October 22, 7:03 pm
Game 7: Rangers at Astros, Monday, October 23, 7:03 pm

The fun at Minute Maid doesn't end after the Astros hit the road for Arlington for Games 3, 4, and 5. Fans who aren't traveling to the games can hit the Astros Official ALCS Watch Parties at Minute Maid.

Wave those rally towels and catch the games on the big screen, and enjoy all the action and festivities around the ballpark, including live music, caricature artists, face painters, games, food trucks, and more. Gates open two hours before first pitch each game day. (Find game schedules here.)

Vouchers for these ALCS Watch Parties are just $2 and must be claimed online. Voucher purchases benefit the Astros Foundation.

As for today's Game 2 showdown, score those tickets, tell the boss you're at a dentist appointment (we kid!), don that orange, and get ready to scream for the Stros as they remind the world that they're #Ready2Reign.

#Ready2Reign ALCS Alex Bregman Astros Framber Valdez Game 2 showdown Minute Maid Park

no more trips to Colorado

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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