The number of family-planning contractors statewide continues to drop in the face of dwindling state funds. Use this interactive map to see which family-planning clinics received funding in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Health care
In-depth reporting on public health, healthcare policy, hospitals, and wellness issues shaping communities across Texas, from The Texas Tribune.
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Health care
Opinions Are Mixed as Managed Health Care Makes Its Way to Valley
There is no consensus on the benefits of managed health care in the Rio Grande Valley, which had been the subject of a moratorium in three Valley counties.
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Health care
Video: Birth Control Rally Draws Supporters, Opponents
On Friday, a student-organized rally on the University of Texas at Austin campus applauded reforms intended to increase access to birth control for women. Counterprotesters responded with their own anti-birth control message.
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Demographics
Jillson: In Texas’ Demographic Changes, a Destiny Foretold?
In this excerpt from his new book, Southern Methodist University political scientist Cal Jillson examines the history behind Texas’ demographic changes — and what it means for the future.
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Energy
TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Aguilar on an environmental battle in South Texas, Galbraith on the impact of the drought, Grissom on the latest in the Michael Morton case, Hamilton and Theobald on plans for greater scrutiny of faculty performance, Murphy on Rick Perry’s campaign donors and expenditures, Ramsey on where we stand on redistricting, Ramshaw on the intense interest in stem cell rules, Root on a congressman’s controversial pipeline holdings, M. Smith on the backlash against student testing and Tan on the fight for a new medical school in Austin: The best of our best content from February 6-10, 2012.
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Health care
In Texas, Reactions to Birth Control Compromise Mixed
President Obama’s compromise on religiously affiliated employers and insurance coverage for birth control is sparking criticism in Texas — just like his administration’s original rule.
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Health care
Medical Board Gives Early OK to Adult Stem Cell Rules
After months of deliberation — and input from Gov. Rick Perry — the Texas Medical Board on Friday gave preliminary approval to a set of rules on adult stem cells in Texas that are less stringent than those originally proposed.
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Health care
Senator Leading Charge for Austin Medical School
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, is on a mission to build a standalone medical school in Austin, and he’s taking an unconventional route to get there.
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Energy
TribLive: Gallego on the EPA and Same-Sex Marriage
At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, weighed in on several issues he’ll face if he wins election to Congress, including Texas vs. the EPA, same-sex marriage and funding for Planned Parenthood.
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Health care
Video: The Komen-Planned Parenthood Fall Out
The Trib’s Thanh Tan talks to Editor Emily Ramshaw about the ongoing battle over women’s health in Texas.
