U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk

Town Square

The Latest on Abortion Issues State and Nationwide

Posted on April 11, 2023 · Experts weigh in on recent lawsuits, state laws, and the future of abortion pills.

Medicine & Wellness

A popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

Posted on September 14, 2023 · The FDA asked advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind pharmacy counters.

Politics

To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative

Posted on August 22, 2023 · Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting that through the conservative Texas legislature required "masterful and discreet" lawmaking.

Houston Matters

Exceptions to the abortion ban (July 21, 2023)

Posted on July 21, 2023 · On Friday's show: The lead plaintiff in a lawsuit filed on behalf of women denied abortions despite their health being in jeopardy shares her story and talks about the often-emotional testimony in the case this week.

Texas

Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: ‘There was no mercy’

Posted on July 20, 2023 · Women who had complicated and tragic pregnancies are suing Texas over its abortion bans. A hearing had emotional testimony in an Austin courtroom Wednesday. The state wants the case dismissed.

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Town Square

The Latest on Abortion Issues State and Nationwide

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