Budget Cuts and a Ban on Planned Parenthood Leads to Decline in Services for Texas Women

Numbers show decline in clients served

"...drop does not bode well for the health of Texas women...."

Oct. 17, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Book Festival 2019: Truth Worth Telling: A Conversation With Journalist Scott Pelley

Newsman Scott Pelley had words of advice about media in the modern age

"...to poison the information," Scott Pelley said at the Texas Book Festival on Sunday. "When others call journalists enemies..."

Oct. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Joe O'Connell

Texas Charters, Turkish Coup?

Crackdown on Gülen movement comes to Texas

"...week’s failed coup. Now he’s demanding that the U.S. government deport Gülen to stand trial...."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Planned Parenthood Supporters Decry New Rules for Women's Health Program

But state plans to move forward without PP

"...would cause the provider base to dwindle, would interject government into the doctor-patient relationship, and could potentially leave thousands..."

Sept. 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated with wine lovers at Featherstone Ranch in..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...months away from the next legislative session, but the Texas Senate Finance Committee was busy yesterday with a long..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...the state’s Capitol announced its lineup of national and Texas-based authors. From sci-fi novelists to Pulitzer Prize winners, the..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Texas’ Maternal Mortality Committee Loses Advocate, Adds Anti-Abortion Doctor

As committee expands, former advocate role is eliminated

"...Nakeenya Wilson almost died as a result of one..."

May 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...of the most mentally ill people ever sent to Texas' death row. During a psychotic break in his hometown..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...The number of abortions performed in Texas fell by half – the largest documented decrease of..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...18 issued his stunt veto of funding for the Texas Legis­lature in the upcoming biennial budget, to "punish" the..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...potential for progress and leadership. The vast area of Texas alone, which embodies the ability to lead the nation..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Trump Administration Validates Texas' Anti-Choice Policies

State rewarded for booting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

"...When anti-choice Texas officials decided they’d rather see 50,000 low-income women scramble..."

Jan. 22, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...With the goal of eliminating abortion, Texas Republicans have stripped Planned Parenthood of funding and steadily..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...decade, the creative industries have been explaining that the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program isn't just for cinema,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Marriage Equality Comes to Texas

But is it here to stay?

"...By now, they're nearly household names in Texas, identified by supporters on the street for their historic..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Troublemaker Wants No Trouble in Texas vs. 'Machete Kills'

Director Robert Rodriguez distances himself from incentives suit

"...Do the rules for Texas’ film production incentives violate the US constitution? That’s what..."

March 19, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...It's perhaps as clear a sign as anything that Texas still has a long way to go towards LGBT..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Fewer Women Served Under Texas Women's Health Program

Program designed to exclude PP, helps far fewer women

"...expected, the number of women served by the state-funded Texas Women's Health Program – designed to preclude women from..."

July 31, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

"...Final rules for the Texas Women's Health Program exclude Planned Parenthood, relax rules covering..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...rooms whether patients can pay for it or not, Texas can ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth..."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...at the state level to strengthen organizations like Austin’s Texas Harm Reduction Alliance...."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: As a Transgender Person, I Am Afraid That Staying in Texas May Harm Me in the Future

Why does Texas attorney general Ken Paxton want to know about me?

"...often to most people, but this is life in Texas now:..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Kat Steele

Opinion: Texas Abortion Ban Is an Attack on Free Speech

SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person procure an abortion

"...Texas Senate Bill 8 – also known as the "heartbeat..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Rachel Osterloh

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Fauci Headline This Year's 100% Virtual Texas Tribune Festival

Programming includes Ted Cruz and Lincoln Project mischiefmakers

"...The Texas Tribune Festival has never had trouble drawing top policymakers..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM

"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Former Austin mayor jumps ship for academia, effective April 30

"...former mayor and its District 14 rep in the Texas Senate since 2006, announced today that he'll be stepping..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...fifth term representing most of the city in the Texas Senate. His committee posts have included Finance, Health &..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Abortions Decrease in Texas After HB 2, Data Shows

DSHS finally releases 2014 abortion stats after ACLU request

"...of key abortion data lodged by the ACLU of Texas, the Department of State Health Services released finalized statistics..."

June 30, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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