A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association links increased distances to decline in abortions in Texas.
Mariana Alfaro
Mariana Alfaro was a reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune in 2017. A graduate of Northwestern University, where she studied journalism and history of the Americas, Mariana worked as a reporter and editor for The Daily Northwestern and has published work in sites such as The Washington Post, US News and World Report and La Prensa Gráfica. The Salvadoran native is always up for a good breakfast taco or a discussion on Selena's key role in today's Latino culture.
Judge temporarily blocks Planned Parenthood’s ouster from Texas Medicaid
After three days of testimony from attorneys for the state and Planned Parenthood, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks is letting the reproductive health provider stay in Medicaid until Feb. 21.
Texan group added then removed as partner for Women’s March on Washington over abortion stance
A Texas-based feminist group that describes itself as “pro-life” learned Monday it had been abruptly removed as a listed partner of the Women’s March on Washington scheduled for the day after the presidential inauguration.
Hear from Texans at the Capitol on the 85th legislative session’s first day
Texans from across the state swarmed the Capitol to watch. Here’s what some are hoping to see lawmakers accomplish this session.






