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Plan B and contraceptives remain legal in Texas after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion

Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 24, 2022 · In the same decision that overruled Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court was clear that the constitutional right to access contraceptives remains untouched — though one justice said he would welcome challenges to that right.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Harris County takes issue with latest election audit (Aug. 4, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 4, 2022 · On Thursday's show: The county's plans to sue the state over the latest audit of its elections, potential laws designed to stop abortion-related travel, the lack of air conditioning in Texas prisons, and the stories behind Houston's skyline.

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Beto O’Rourke discusses abortion, power grid, education and more during ‘Town Square’ visit

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Posted on August 3, 2022 · The Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee brought his statewide Texas tour to the airwaves on Wednesday afternoon and took questions from Houston Public Media listeners.

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Other legal questions spawned by the Dobbs ruling (July 28, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 28, 2022 · On Thursday's show: Local officials take action against Union Pacific, citing pollution in Kashmere Gardens and the Fifth Ward. And we discuss some other legal questions the recent Dobbs ruling has spawned.

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Because of Texas abortion law, her wanted pregnancy became a medical nightmare

Carrie Feibel

Posted on July 26, 2022 · New, untested abortion bans have made doctors unsure about treating some pregnancy complications. That's led to life-threatening delays, and trapped families in a limbo of grief and helplessness.

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