Texas Senate votes to tighten abortion law amid protests
The Texas Senate, with a 1912 majority, approves HB 2 after a heated session marked by orange clad demonstrators and a tight security presence. Democrats decry provisions tightening clinic operations and admitting privileges, while supporters argue it boosts care. opponents warn it will shutter clinics and curb women’s health services.
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Kids Photo Camp Teaches Skillful Shots For BAYTOWN Youth
Baytown Photo Club offers a week long Kids Photo Camp for ages 9 to 12, led by Elizabeth Caldwell. Camp runs Aug 5 9 from 10 am to noon with a Sunday Aug 11 reception and show, film processing on DVDs, and a 2013 camp T shirt. Cost is 65 dollars, limited to about a dozen campers. Participants must bring a digital camera and a card to connect to a computer. registration via Elizabeth Caldwell or Art Center of Baytown.
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Lawmaker Contact Details for Texas and U S Representatives
Addresses and phone numbers for Governor Rick Perry Texas senators and congressmen plus Texas Senate and Houston district offices provided for contacting lawmakers. Includes Perry Cornyn Gruz Stockman Garcia with office locations and numbers.
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Today in History and Birthdays Spotlight
On this date in 1863 Union forces attacked Fort Wagner with the 54th Massachusetts. In 1936 Franco led a Spanish army revolt beginning the Civil War. Born figures include Red Skelton Mandela Glenn and Vin Diesel. Adolf Hitler published Mein Kampf in 1925. Nadia Comaneci scored a perfect 10 in 1976 Olympics. Mandela’s quote closes.
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