Houston Matters
What the court challenge to mifepristone means for Texans, and what may happen next
Posted on · Use of the long-approved abortion pill hangs in the balance as the 5th Circuit takes it up.
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Party Politics
Greg Abbott vows to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston Matters
How Houston’s population and opinions have changed (April 14, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we discuss how Houston’s population and its attitudes have changed in the past decade.
Health & Science
Abortion drug mifepristone allowed to stay on market, but with hefty restrictions, ruling says
Posted on · While the order would keep the drug on the market, it would limit use to 7 weeks into pregnancy or less and prohibit sending the pills to patients in the mail.
Town Square
The Latest on Abortion Issues State and Nationwide
Posted on · Experts weigh in on recent lawsuits, state laws, and the future of abortion pills.
Health & Science
Houston-area doctor says Texas judge’s concerns on abortion drugs are ‘unfounded’
Posted on · U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled Friday to suspend the drug’s approval from the Food and Drug Administration, saying the FDA approval of the drug had violated federal rules that allow for accelerated approval of some medications.
Health & Science
Officials with Planned Parenthood concerned about recent abortion-related lawsuits
Posted on · A federal judge heard a case that could force a major abortion pill off the market.
Health & Science
New FDA rule could slightly improve out-of-state access to the abortion pill mifepristone for pregnant Texans
Posted on · The rule, which allows retail pharmacies to provide the pill, could mean faster pick up times.