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.
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Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsACLU Files Lawsuit Against Seven Towns Declared “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn”
Daniel FriendFebruary 25, 2020
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two pro-choice activist organizations in Texas against seven cities that have declared themselves "sanctuary cities for the unborn."
Civil SocietyLocal NewsLindale City Council Rejects Ordinance to Ban Abortion in Favor of Non-Binding Resolution
Daniel FriendFebruary 19, 2020
Many pro-life residents in Lindale were disappointed after their city council rejected their request for an ordinance to outlaw abortion, passing a non-binding resolution instead.
Civil SocietyGunsIssuesLocal NewsWells, Texas Passes Ordinances Banning Abortion, Protecting Second Amendment, and Prohibiting Camping on Public Property
Daniel FriendFebruary 13, 2020
The small East Texas town of Wells passed three ordinances on Monday to become a "sanctuary city for the unborn," a "Second Amendment sanctuary," and ban camping on public property.
Civil SocietyIssues2020 March for Life Draws Enormous Crowd in Washington, D.C.
Daniel FriendJanuary 24, 2020
March for Life, the annual pro-life rally in Washington, D.C., continued to draw enormous crowds this year, with Donald Trump becoming the first president to address the rally in-person.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsColorado City and Big Spring Pass Ordinances Effectively Outlawing Abortion
Daniel FriendJanuary 15, 2020
The two cities in West Texas that have passed "sanctuary for the unborn" ordinances bring the total number of such ordinances that have been passed to ten.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsRusk City Council Approves Sanctuary for the Unborn Ordinance
Daniel FriendJanuary 10, 2020
On Thursday night, the city of Rusk became the eighth city in the state to pass a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" ordinance, effectively banning abortionists from operating within city limits.
EducationElections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker’s Race, Obamacare Battles, and School District Takeovers: Here’s What to Look for in 2020
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2020
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
Civil SocietyFederalIssues20 Texas Congressional Members Call for Supreme Court Overrule of Roe v. Wade
Daniel FriendJanuary 3, 2020
The members, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, filed the amicus brief in a Supreme Court case asking the high court to reconsider its previous, controversial abortion ruling.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide News“Sanctuary City for the Unborn” Ordinance Passes in West Texas Town
Daniel FriendNovember 22, 2019
The small city of Westbrook passed an ordinance this week declaring itself a "sanctuary for the unborn" — a sign that the movement is gaining traction in new areas of Texas.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsThree More East Texas Towns Pass “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” Ordinances
Daniel FriendSeptember 25, 2019
Ordinances to prohibit abortion are gaining traction in East Texas as three new towns have become "sanctuary cities for the unborn" in less than two weeks.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAustin Makes ‘Abortion Logistics’ Funding Official as Two More Towns Become ‘Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn’
Daniel FriendSeptember 12, 2019
Shortly after two Northeast Texas towns passed ordinances outlawing abortion within city limits, the Austin City Council approved a budget amendment funding "logistics" for women seeking abortions.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAustin City Council Members Propose Budget Amendment to Fund Abortion Logistics
Daniel FriendAugust 20, 2019
In an attempt to circumvent a new state law banning local funding of abortion providers, Austin City Council members are attempting to fund groups that provide logistics for women seeking abortions.
HealthcareIssuesLocal NewsPro-Life Movement Promotes “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn” in Abilene, Gilmer
Daniel FriendJuly 26, 2019
Pro-life advocates in Gilmer and Abilene are encouraging their city councils to adopt ordinances establishing a "sanctuary city for the unborn," which would ban abortion in city limits.