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With few effective mental health treatments available in the U.S., many people have been leaving the country to try psychedelic therapies.

Despite their potential to treat an array of conditions — from depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders — most psychedelics have been illegal in the U.S. for decades.

In this Petrie Dish three-part special series, Psychedelics and the Texas Trip, host Bonnie Petrie and reporter Robin Berghaus talk to the unlikely allies who united to pass a landmark bill, HB 1802, in the Texas Legislature that funded a psilocybin clinical trial.

They speak with experts about the science of psychedelics, potential health benefits and risks, and why most psychedelics were made illegal, which hindered research for decades.

They also explore what must happen so people living in the U.S. — who might benefit from psychedelic therapies — can safely and affordably access these treatments at home.

This series is supported by a Ferriss — UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship.

A century ago, a one-man wrecking crew on the Texas-Mexico border who inspired hate, violence, corruption and mass murder. The story of William Hanson—a chaos agent in South Texas.

What’s it going to take to turn San Antonio into a more bike-friendly city? There are some real-world challenges that bicyclists take on every day. But the city of San Antonio is working on the development of a safer, more efficient bike network that caters to both cyclists and drivers.

The San Antonio Water System approved changes to its water conservation rules.SAWS says the current drought restrictions are not doing enough to save water, and they are proposing changes that they say will close a “loophole" and tighten the tap on some of the biggest water-users in town.

San Antonio attorney and writer Humberto Garcia chronicled the true story of the Mexican American golf team in his 2012 book, "Mustang Miracle." Humberto talks the players, his book, and the journey to the new film adaptation.

'Most people think carcinomatosis is a death sentence, but there are different treatment modalities that I offer to patients. And that's something that is pretty unique to UT Health San Antonio,' said Dr. Mio Kitano, a surgical oncologist.

On Sunday, June 2, Mexico will hold its presidential election.Two of the leading candidates are women. It’s expected that for the first time a Woman will lead the Mexican Republic. Mexicans are being asked to chart the country’s new path forward dealing with cartel violence, economic development, growing water scarcity and difficult relations with Texas and the United States.Also, Mexico City could run out of water by the end of June, an event locals call "Day Zero." What happens when the system goes dry.

High-quality early childhood education is essentia,l not only for the future academic achievements of children, particularly those from low-income families, but for the overall Texas economy. However, child care remains out of reach for many. So much of the state is a child care desert for low-income families. What can be done about it?