The top local stories this morning from KERA News:
A restraining order against the state's ban on second-trimester abortions has been extended until Nov. 2, when a court will hear a lawsuit brought by Whole Women’s Health and other reproductive rights advocacy groups.
The law, which was supposed to take effect Sept. 1 bans doctors from using a common second-trimester abortion procedure known as "dilate and evacuate. A U.S. district judge temporarily blocked enforcement.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to appeal the ruling to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Other stories this morning:
- Fort Worth and Dallas are planning to bid for Amazon's second corporate headquarters.
- In today's Friday Conversation, you’ll hear stories from DACA recipients living in Tyler.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.
