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Capital CBD American Shaman opened Sept. 19 at 8315 Burnet Road, Ste. C, Austin. Franchise owners Steve Leach and Michael Sterling opened the third Austin location of the Kansas City-based company, which sells organic CBD oils and creams. 512-796-8190. www.cbdamericanshaman.com
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