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Texas abortion clinics weigh whether to relocate or refocus
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A month after the U.S. Supreme Court docket overturned Roe v. Wade, Texas’ two dozen abortion clinics are slowly coming to phrases with a future the place their work is just about outlawed.
Some clinics have already introduced that they’re shutting down operations and shifting to New Mexico and different states which can be anticipated to guard abortion entry. Others, together with Deliberate Parenthood, say they’ll keep and proceed to supply different sexual and reproductive well being companies.
However maintaining the doorways open will doubtless come at a excessive value for these clinics — financially, politically and psychologically — as they take up extra sufferers with fewer choices.
“It’s actually arduous to seek out phrases within the English language that honor what the expertise has been like,” stated Dr. Bhavik Kumar, medical director of major and trans care at Deliberate Parenthood Gulf Coast in Houston. “It’s simply devastation.”
Deliberate Parenthood clinics in Texas have needed to flip away sufferers in dire conditions, based on an open letter offered to The Texas Tribune, together with minors and a lady who already had youngsters however had been informed by her physician that she might die if she carried one other being pregnant to time period.
“Persons are you and asking you, like, ‘Why can’t you assist me?’ ‘Are you able to make an exception?’” Kumar stated. “We hear that on a regular basis, and it simply feels so inhumane and unethical … to have to do that over and over.”
Kumar thought years of navigating abortion restrictions in Texas had ready him for the overturn of Roe v. Wade. However he wasn’t ready for the worry that his sufferers are feeling amid this new authorized panorama.
He stated he noticed a affected person final week who was nervous in regards to the penalties of even mentioning abortion.
“We’re right here in a clinic the place we’ve offered abortion care for many years. I’m an abortion-providing physician, and I speak very brazenly about abortion,” he stated. “However she simply had a lot worry and apprehension, and was unsure if she might really say the phrases out loud and ask for that assist.”
Even when Deliberate Parenthood can’t provide abortion anymore, it’s dedicated to staying put and serving to Texans entry an array of different reproductive well being companies, together with contraception, most cancers screenings and testing for sexually transmitted illnesses.
Its clinics have been coping with a surge in demand for long-acting reversible contraception, like IUDs, and details about contraception choices together with vasectomies, all whereas increasing their training operations.
However maintaining the doorways open will imply persevering with to deal with a Legislature intent on seeing them shut down. Texas elected officers have spent a lot of the final decade working to defund Deliberate Parenthood by eradicating it from Medicaid and different publicly funded applications.
Even because the state halts abortion companies fully in Texas, Deliberate Parenthood doesn’t anticipate it stopping these makes an attempt to financially hamstring its work.
“The state has been relentless due to who we’re and what we stand for, and that’s unapologetic entry to complete sexual reproductive well being care, which incorporates abortion,” Kumar stated.
Some clinics plan to relocate
Different Texas clinics are shutting down operations fully and relocating to “haven states” to proceed offering abortions.
Entire Girl’s Well being, which began in Texas in 2003 and at one level operated six clinics across the state, has introduced plans to relocate to New Mexico.
The group has been slowly pivoting its operations lately towards states that defend abortion entry, constructing clinics in Maryland and Virginia and a brand new location close to the airport in Minneapolis. It has invested in a program to assist sufferers journey to those states from Texas.
Now, the group is closing its remaining 4 Texas clinics and relocating these operations to an as-yet undisclosed location in New Mexico.
“[Whole Woman’s Health] has served Texans for practically 20 years, and our love for Texans runs deep,” president and CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller stated in a press release. “Even when the courts and the politicians have turned their backs on Texans, we by no means will.”
Alamo Girls’s Reproductive Providers, an impartial abortion supplier, has additionally introduced it would shut its San Antonio clinic and a sister facility in Tulsa and relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Carbondale, Illinois.
New Mexico is Texas’ solely direct neighbor that’s anticipated to protect abortion entry, though “neighbor” is a relative time period — Las Cruces is greater than a 10-hour drive from Dallas or Houston.
The poor, extraordinarily rural state, which has struggled to supply reproductive well being care to its 2 million residents, is warily watching this inflow of abortion clinics and sufferers.
The clinics that stay in Texas offering non-abortion care are making ready to function the conduit to those out-of-state clinics.
“We perceive and deeply empathize with suppliers who’ve been pressured to shut their clinics and transfer out of state,” stated Melaney Linton, president and CEO of Deliberate Parenthood Gulf Coast, in a press release. “We are going to proceed to work carefully with them as we assist sufferers navigate their greatest choices.”
However many Texans will be unable to depart the state, attributable to funds, youngster care wants or immigration standing.
“Generally we hear that it was tough for them to even come into the clinic that’s nearer to dwelling, perhaps inside 10 miles of the place they really stay, not to mention having to journey to a different state to get that care,” Kumar stated. “So it’s very, very scary for people.”
Hanging on with ultrasounds
For lots of the suppliers who’ve been on the entrance strains of contentious authorized fights over abortion entry lately, the overturn of Roe v. Wade was not a shock. However now that it’s right here, they are saying the truth is worse than they may have imagined.
Many of the sufferers who come to Houston Girls’s Reproductive Providers nowadays already know they need an abortion — and are keen to journey to out of state to get one. Clinic director Kathy Kleinfeld and her workers are in contact with different clinics across the nation, serving to sufferers navigate the varied authorized necessities, wait instances and journey logistics that govern abortion entry proper now.
“It’s very useful to have somebody to speak this by way of with, who can say, ‘OK, I do know this feels overwhelming proper now. However have you ever ever lived in one other state? Do you’ve any pals or household elsewhere?’” she stated. “That will get the wheels turning, and if we’re not right here to do this, they’re going to need to determine it out on their very own.”
For the final month, Houston Girls’s has offered solely ultrasounds. Kleinfeld stated it has seen a gradual trickle of sufferers and recognized ectopic pregnancies, false positives and sufferers who’re actively miscarrying.
“In all these circumstances, ladies can be squandering precious money and time to journey out of state when in reality they could not want the service,” she stated. “So it is very important have these ultrasounds in a medical surroundings the place they obtain correct and compassionate care.”
Kleinfeld worries that if that choice isn’t out there, extra folks will flip to disaster being pregnant facilities. These religiously affiliated nonprofits usually provide ultrasounds, however some use coercive and misleading practices to discourage shoppers from pursuing abortions.
Kleinfeld stated she’s been inspired by the help her clinic has obtained, however they’ve scaled again workers and are being real looking about how lengthy they will stay open with out their fundamental supply of earnings.
“We’ll do it so long as we will,” she stated. “I’m not gonna promote my home and stay below the bridge. I’m not going to go that far, however … I believe we’re gonna see a whole lot of artistic considering right here and a whole lot of progressive concepts from among the brightest folks.”
Disclosure: Deliberate Parenthood has been a monetary supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan information group that’s funded partly by donations from members, foundations and company sponsors. Monetary supporters play no position within the Tribune’s journalism. Discover a full record of them right here.
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Delta goes bigger in Texas: Five new nonstops from Austin to business and leisure hotspots
Delta goes bigger in Texas: Five new nonstops from Austin to business and leisure hotspots
Delta is continuing to position itself as the airline of choice for customers traveling to and from Austin with the introduction of five new routes from the Texas capital. Starting in March 2025, Delta will add daily nonstop service to Panama City, Fla. (ECP). Additionally, the airline will add new, nonstop service to Indianapolis (IND), Memphis (MEM), San Francisco (SFO) and Tampa (TPA), providing Austin customers more options than ever before.
“Delta has made its commitment to Austin known, and these new routes and the 55 peak-day departures planned for Summer 2025 reaffirm that,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s S.V.P. – Network Planning. “This is on top of the already 20% seat capacity increase we put into service in April connecting Austin to new destinations in major corporate and leisure markets both within Texas and outside the state — onward throughout our global network.”
“We continue to listen and respond to what Austin needs as it grows, and we have a dedicated corporate and agency sales team at the ready to get all customers to, from and through this crucial tech and business destination,” said Scott Santoro, V.P. Los Angeles and Sales-West.
MARCH ADDITIONS: SPRING BREAK & MARDI GRAS
Starting on March 9, customers can enjoy nonstop service to Panama City (ECP), perfect for Spring Break travel to the white sand beaches of the Florida panhandle. This daily flight will be operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest on an Embraer ERJ-175 equipped with First Class, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. This flight joins the recently announced service from Austin to New Orleans (MSY), launching Feb. 27, just in time for Mardi Gras and Spring Break.
MAY ADDITIONS: ONLY NONSTOP AUS-MEM SERVICE
Delta’s service from Austin to Memphis — the only nonstop link between the two cities — and Indianapolis will begin May 7, providing seamless connections to two key business and cultural travel destinations. Customers traveling to Memphis will enjoy quick access to iconic Beale Street and can decide for themselves which city has the best barbecue, while the route to Indianapolis creates additional opportunities for business travel. In addition to being popular with business travelers, these new routes will also provide greater connectivity for customers in Memphis and Indianapolis looking to travel to Austin. Both daily flights will be operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest on an Embraer ERJ-175 equipped with First Class, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin.
JUNE ADDITIONS: BICOASTAL DELIGHTS
On June 8, Delta will round out its latest expansion with new, nonstop service to San Francisco (SFO) and Tampa (TPA). The route between Austin and San Francisco will unite two of the largest and most influential tech and innovation cities in the country. Meanwhile, the Austin-Tampa route will give Austin customers more ways to access Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast and one of the nation’s growing business destinations.
These daily flights will be operated on Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A220-300 aircraft equipped with First Class, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. The A220-300 aircraft is set up in a 2×3 configuration, meaning there are 50% fewer middle seats. Additionally, the aircraft has large windows and expanded overhead bins. SkyMiles customers traveling onboard this aircraft will also have access to fast, free Wi-Fi onboard. Together with seat back in-flight entertainment, this aircraft is perfect for business travelers who want to be productive, as well as customers who want to sit back and relax and enjoy 1,000+ hours of entertainment content.
CONNECTING AUSTIN TO THE WORLD
Last year, Delta positioned Austin as a key gateway to facilitate connections to its expansive network, and with nonstop flights to all of Delta’s major hubs, travelers from the Austin region are just one connection away from destinations across the globe. Delta is also able to connect customers in Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia to the vibrant and rapidly expanding tech hub.
For booking and more information on these flights, visit delta.com.
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Texas Tech vs Arizona picks, predictions, odds: Who wins college football Week 6 game?
US LMB Coaches Poll: Georgia falls to Alabama, Texas becomes new No. 1
The latest US LBM Coaches Poll is here and Georgia no longer sits at the top after a stunning loss to Alabama in week 5.
Sports Pulse
The Texas Tech Red Raiders play the Arizona Wildcats in a college football Week 6 game on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. MST and can be seen on FOX (stream with this free trial from FUBO).
Texas Tech is coming off a 44-41 loss against Cincinnati in Week 5. Arizona beat Utah, 23-10.
Arizona is a 5-point favorite over Texas Tech in college football Week 6 odds for the game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Wildcats are -190 on the moneyline. The Red Raiders are +160.
The over/under for the game is set at 62.5 points.
Watch Texas Tech at Arizona live with FUBO (free trial)
Dimers.com: Arizona 33, Texas Tech 27
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives Texas Tech a win probability of 38%, while Arizona has a win probability of 62%.”
ESPN: The Wildcats have a higher chance to defeat the Red Raiders on Saturday
The site’s matchup predictor gives Arizona a 58.4% shot to beat Texas Tech on Saturday.
Big 12 football championship odds 2024: Where are Texas Tech, Arizona now?
Odds Shark: Arizona 40.0, Texas 30.0
The site predicts that Arizona will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
Big 12 football power rankings: Where are Texas Tech, Arizona in 2024 over/under win totals odds?
College Football Playoff odds 2024-25: Who are the betting favorites now?
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Nathan Eovaldi and Dustin Harris power Rangers, season-ending sweep of Angels
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game, and the defending champion Texas Rangers closed out their season with an 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Nathaniel Lowe also homered, and Josh Smith drove in two runs for the Rangers, who were eliminated from postseason contention on Sept. 20. Texas finished the season with its first sweep of a three-game series since late August against the Chicago White Sox.
The Rangers finished 78-84, one season after going 90-72 and charging through the postseason on the way to their first World Series title in franchise history.
Angels rookie starter Jack Kochanowicz (2-6) gave up three runs on six hits over seven innings in the 11th start of his career after making his big league debut July 11. The Angels finished with the most losses in franchise history at 63-99 after going 73-89 last season.
Texas scored first when Lowe hit a leadoff double to center in the fourth and Jonah Heim knocked him in one batter later with a single to left.
Harris delivered a two-run double in the seventh inning to right field on his first career hit for a 3-0 lead.
The Angels nearly broke through in the seventh, but Matt Thaiss was thrown out at home by Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford. Thaiss was trying to score from second on a single by Michael Stefanic.
In the eighth inning, Langford led off with a single before Lowe homered to right, his 16th of the season, for a 5-0 advantage. Lowe had five hits and five RBIs over the last two games of the season.
Harris’ first career home run, in the ninth inning off Roansy Contreras, just cleared the wall in right field. Smith added a two-run double later in the inning off Contreras.
Eovaldi (12-8) gave up four hits over seven innings, with a walk and five strikeouts. Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts, and David Robertson handled the ninth inning, closing out the 12th shutout of the season for Texas.
The Angels drew a crowd of 35,145 for the season finale and finished the season at 2,577,597, slightly down from their total attendance of 2,640,575 in 2023.
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