87th LegislatureCivil SocietyLocal NewsAnson Becomes 38th Texas Town to Outlaw Abortion
Isaiah MitchellNovember 12, 2021
As the initiative grows, the "Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn" and the Texas Heartbeat Act continue to share mutual influence.
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Elections 2022EnergyLocal NewsGOP Candidates for Congressional District 8 Agree on Impeaching Biden, Removing General Milley
Holly HansenOctober 1, 2021
Candidates for what has been a solidly red district took aim at the Biden administration, but some were equally critical of inaction on the part of elected Republicans.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsGrapeland Becomes 18th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ in Texas
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 26, 2021
The ordinance holds the abortion provider — not the mother — liable to the living relatives of the aborted child.
Civil SocietyAbortion Advocacy Group Sues Right to Life of East Texas for Defamation
Daniel FriendJune 12, 2020
Several pro-choice organizations are filing lawsuits alleging that being called a "criminal organization" is defamatory. The pro-life defendants maintain that the claim is legally accurate.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsWhiteface Passes Ordinance Declaring “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
Daniel FriendMarch 13, 2020
The small West Texas town of Whiteface passed an ordinance on Thursday night to ban abortion within city limits.