Gov. Greg Abbott stumbles when pressed at debate on Texas’ restrictive abortion ban

When asked about rape and incest victims, the governor pointed to a state program that offers baby supplies to pregnant women.

by Kevin Sanchez October 1, 2022January 21, 2025

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New abortion restrictions are impractical and resource-draining, Texas prosecutors say

District attorneys for Harris, Kaufman, Fort Bend counties voiced concerns over state’s new abortion law at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival.

by Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune September 26, 2022September 14, 2023

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As voters key in on abortion, Texas delays release of new maternal death data until after midterms

‘There are a lot of us that want to know whether or not pregnancy in Texas is a death sentence,’ one Democratic lawmaker said.

by Sanford Nowlin September 14, 2022November 28, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott said rape victims can take Plan B. But emergency contraception isn’t widely available for the state’s poorest people.

Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune September 4, 2022January 26, 2024

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Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including Texas, essentially ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending nationwide protection.

by Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune September 4, 2022November 26, 2024

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UTSA Bud Light Cans, Best Quality Daughter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

UTSA Roadrunners, chamoy and budget-friendly eats — this week’s most-read food stories have it all.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 2, 2022April 19, 2025

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Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception

The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune July 22, 2022August 3, 2023

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Texas sues to swat down White House guidance saying doctors can do abortions in emergencies

Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed the president ‘seeks to transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic.’

by Sanford Nowlin July 14, 2022February 14, 2025

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Abortion, Migrant Deaths: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Might as well call this week’s roundup of the Current’s most-read stories the ‘Texas Atrocities Tour.’

by San Antonio Current Staff July 1, 2022August 3, 2023

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Abortions can resume in Texas after judge temporarily blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban

Experts said the ruling is only likely to extend the availability of abortions in the state by another two months.

by Sanford Nowlin June 28, 2022July 13, 2025

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Bexar County sheriff says he won’t pursue charges against San Antonio women seeking abortions

‘My job is chasing predators, rapists and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right,’ he said.

by Sanford Nowlin June 27, 2022March 25, 2025

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Everything we saw in San Antonio as people protested the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade

by San Antonio Current Staff June 25, 2022

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$250K Shed, Isis Romero: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Apparently, people had a hard time believing a three-room shed east of downtown could be listed for $250,000.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 29, 2022May 7, 2025

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Gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke hits unifying themes at Friday stop in San Antonio

During the town hall, the former El Paso congressman accused the governor of being “fixated on transgender kids.”

by Sanford Nowlin April 22, 2022August 17, 2023

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Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court

Best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law, Davis is now suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 20, 2022August 17, 2023

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Analysis: Texas’ new standard is abortions for those who can afford to leave Texas

The Texas ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy effectively makes abortion illegal for most pregnant people — but not for those who can afford out-of-state travel.

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune April 18, 2022May 22, 2025

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Abortion funds bring new legal challenges to overturn Texas ban

Lawyers for abortion advocacy groups believe opponents may have given them an opening to challenge the law in a more friendly federal court.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune March 24, 2022August 17, 2023

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Gov. Greg Abbott stumbles when pressed at debate on Texas’ restrictive abortion ban

New abortion restrictions are impractical and resource-draining, Texas prosecutors say

As voters key in on abortion, Texas delays release of new maternal death data until after midterms

Gov. Greg Abbott said rape victims can take Plan B. But emergency contraception isn’t widely available for the state’s poorest people.

Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

UTSA Bud Light Cans, Best Quality Daughter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception

Texas sues to swat down White House guidance saying doctors can do abortions in emergencies

Abortions can resume in Texas after judge temporarily blocks pre-Roe v. Wade ban

Bexar County sheriff says he won’t pursue charges against San Antonio women seeking abortions

Everything we saw in San Antonio as people protested the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade

Gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke hits unifying themes at Friday stop in San Antonio

Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court

Analysis: Texas’ new standard is abortions for those who can afford to leave Texas

Abortion funds bring new legal challenges to overturn Texas ban

Texas abortion law challenge heads to state’s supreme court, likely adding more delays to case

‘This is a dark day’: For Texas abortion providers, U.S. Supreme Court ruling feels apocalyptic

Supreme Court lets clinics’ challenge to Texas abortion ban proceed but leaves law in effect