Texas Republicans Ken Paxton and Ted Cruz take Twitter victory laps over court’s abortion ruling

Cruz called Justice Clarence Thomas, who wants the court to reconsider same-sex marriage and access to contraceptives, a ‘happy warrior.’

by Michael Karlis June 24, 2022October 18, 2024

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Texas progressives, abortion providers respond to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Abortion-rights advocates said women across the U.S. will now face the reality that Texans have been living with since the passage of the state’s so-called ‘heartbeat bill.’

by Michael Karlis June 24, 2022October 14, 2024

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More women will die if Texans don’t speak up for women’s bodies

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is part of America’s long, shameful history of punishing women for having sex.

by Shawna Hodgson, The Texas Observer June 24, 2022November 12, 2024

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In light of Roe v. Wade ruling, San Antonio’s Amor Enterno to hold free event with condoms, Plan B

The bar will host multiple reproductive resource providers on Friday, June 24.

by Nina Rangel June 24, 2022June 26, 2025

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U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, setting stage for Texas to ban abortion within 30 days

Texas’ ‘trigger law’ which goes into effect following the court’s ruling will ban the procedure, offering no exception for cases of rape and incest.

by Sanford Nowlin June 24, 2022November 29, 2024

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Henry Cuellar wins Democratic primary to keep his South Texas congressional seat, recount finds

A separate recount found that Michelle Vallejo won the party’s nomination for another congressional seat.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 21, 2022August 17, 2023

Members of law enforcement lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Robb Elementary School.

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Uvalde School Shooting, Shark Tank: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Understandably, readers were looking for news to help make sense of the tragic and pointless school shooting in Uvalde.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 27, 2022August 17, 2023

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High-profile race between South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive rival too close to call

‘This election is still too close to call, and we are still waiting for every ballot and eligible vote to be counted,’ challenger Jessica Cisneros tweeted.

by Sanford Nowlin May 25, 2022August 17, 2023

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Despite controversies, Abbott maintains commanding lead in Texas gubernatorial race

Abbott’s recent statements on education and his use of pandemic funds for his immigration crackdown have drawn national criticism.

by Michael Karlis May 16, 2022August 17, 2023

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Everything we saw as hundreds took to San Antonio’s streets for the Bans Off Our Bodies rally

by San Antonio Current Staff May 14, 2022

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‘F—k Greg Abbott,’ I-35 Construction: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

People either like seeing profanity or don’t care much for Texas’ Republican governor. Take your pick.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 13, 2022August 3, 2023

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Texas isn’t ready to support more parents and kids in a post-Roe world, advocates warn

More than a quarter of women of childbearing age are uninsured in Texas, the highest rate in the nation, and the state has chosen to cap Medicaid benefits for new moms earlier than other states.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune May 10, 2022April 26, 2025

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Ahead of runoff, report says South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar fired, tried to discredit pregnant staffer

The report comes as Cuellar’s runoff opponent, Jessica Cisneros, makes his anti-abortion stance a key part of her campaign.

by Sanford Nowlin May 10, 2022August 15, 2024

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Man in ‘F—k Greg Abbott’ T-shirt makes it into MSNBC report on abortion rights

That slogan about Texas’ Republican governor has proliferated not just on shirts but also on yard signs, stickers and as a Twitter hashtag.

by Sanford Nowlin May 9, 2022August 5, 2025

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At least 50,000 Texans receive abortions in the state each year. Here’s a look behind the numbers.

Most Texans who get abortions in the state are in their 20s and 30s, and the vast majority of abortions are performed 10 weeks into pregnancy or earlier.

by Mandi Cai, The Texas Tribune May 9, 2022April 8, 2024

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Supreme Court draft ruling puts Henry Cuellar in hot seat over abortion votes ahead of runoff

Cuellar’s right race with Jessica Cisneros represents the most vivid illustration of how the leaked opinion in favor of reversing Roe v. Wade could reshape a number of the fast-approaching runoffs.