Abortion Protestors outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas

The clinic is scheduled to close at the end of August 2014, because it will not be able to meet new standards set by the Texas legislature passed in the summer of 2013.


Catholic Pro-life Committee sidewalk councilors Susan Platt, left, and Rebecca Thompson demonstrate outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon WadeCatholic Pro-life Committee sidewalk councilors Susan Platt demonstratea outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Catholic Pro-life Committee sidewalk councilor Susan Platt, at right, demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Rosa Soto, at right in the background, demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestors Serafin Sanchez and Rosa Soto demonstrate outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Rosa Soto demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Serafin Sanchez demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Rosa Soto demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Rosa Soto demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Serafin Sanchez demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon WadeAnti-abortion protestors setup a cross with rosary beads to demonstrate outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

Anti-abortion protestor Serafin Sanchez demonstrates outside the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas, Friday, July 25, 2014. The clinic will close at the end of August because it will not be able to meet new standards set by legislation passed last summer. Special to the Houston Chronicle/Brandon Wade

 

Texas Rangers v Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton (32) makes contact for an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon Wade

Los Angeles Angels catcher Hank Conger (16) reaches for the throw as Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) scores a run on an RBI double by teammate Jake Smolinski during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Texas Rangers' Alex Rios also scored on the play. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (61) is unable to make the tag as Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) scores during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Trout scored on an RBI by Josh Hamilton. Special/Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) is unable to catch the throw as Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun (56) dives into the base during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. The ball would bounce into the stands giving Beltre an error and allowing Calhoun to score on the triple. Special/Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) looks on as Texas Rangers right fielder Alex Rios (51) is unable to hold onto a fly ball hit by Albert Pujols, not pictured, during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. The play was ruled a sacrifice fly error, crediting Pujols with an RBI. Special/Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers Alex Rios (51) and Adrian Beltre (29) are congratulated by teammates after scoring on Jake Smolinski's RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels starting pitcher Hector Santiago (53) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers first baseman Carlos Pena (21) unable to catch a hit for a triple by Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Calhoun would score on the play after Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, not pictured, was charged with an error after allowing the throw to bounce past him and into the stands. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis (48) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis (48) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon Wade

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers center fielder Leonys Martin (2) looks on as a fan catches a three-run home run by Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers second baseman Adam Rosales (9) is unable to field a base hit by Los Angeles Angels' Hank Conger during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers' Jake Smolinski (20) makes contact for an RBI double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton, third from left, is congratulated by teammates after a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers' Adam Rosales grimaces after being hit by a pitch in the left hand during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers' Adam Rosales grimaces after being hit by a pitch in the left hand during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Gimenez (60) smiles after pitching in the ninth inning with a ground out, fly out and strike out against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Gimenez throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aaron Poreda throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon WadeTexas Rangers relief pitcher Matt West throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Thursday, July 10, 2014. Los Angeles won 15-6. Special/Brandon Wade