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Abortion

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Courts & Lawsuits

Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for treatment

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 11, 2026

A surrogate carrying the child of a California couple traveled to Texas to avoid having an abortion for a baby diagnosed with HLHS

Politics & Government

Has abortion become the forgotten issue in the 2026 midterm elections?

By Emma RubyAugust 5, 2026

Texas women are still fighting for reproductive freedom, even if their elected officials are talking about it less.

Film, TV & Streaming

Texas actor Henry Thomas phones home with genre-bending ‘Due West’

By Preston BartaAugust 3, 2026

“Due West” is a new type of Western that stages a pregnant woman as the good, Texas abortion law as the bad and the people she meets along the way as the ugly.

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Health

The new teen pregnancy prevention plan isn’t that focused on prevention

By Kelcie Moseley-Morris, The 19thJuly 27, 2026

The Trump administration will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and ‘reproductive goals counseling.’

Health

FAQs About Abortion in Texas

By Emma RubyMay 4, 2026

A new bill that went into effect recently aims to stem the flow of abortion pills into the Lone Star State. The Observer has answers to common questions.

Health

‘Cruel and Harmful’ Abortion Law in Texas Goes Into Effect

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

A law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of abortion-inducing drugs goes into effect.

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Dallas Life

More Single Men Are Getting Vasectomies. That’s Hot.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 3, 2025

He’s a 10 but he’s had a vasectomy, so now he’s an 11.

texas capitol
Politics & Government

Buried on the Ballot, Prop 15 Sparks Fears Over Censorship and Trans Youth Care

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 24, 2025

It’s not often Texas voters get a say in how the state governs social issues but ‘parental rights’ are on the ballot this year.

Politics & Government

The Local Luxury Handbag Designer, Chef and Mom Running For a Texas House Seat

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 22, 2025

Allison Mitchell has worn many hats. She’s hoping her next one is in the Texas House of Representatives.

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Police & Law Enforcement

83,000 License Plate Cameras Later, North Texas Cops Exposed for Abortion Hunt

By Emma RubyOctober 10, 2025

Law enforcement officials and the surveillance company previously told reporters the camera queries were to aid a missing persons investigation.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Abbott’s Cruel Abortion Laws Mean More Grieving Texas Moms Like Me Will Suffer

By Sarah HansenOctober 1, 2025

Thanks to extremist lawmakers and new laws like HB 7, Texas families will continue to face impossible decisions.

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