The top local stories this morning from KERA News:
Though same-sex marriage has been legal in the U-S for the last two years, it’s raised other legal questions. The Texas Supreme Court this morning will hear oral arguments in a case out of Houston.
At issue is whether the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling extends government employee benefits to married same-sex couples.
The Texas Supreme Court initially declined to hear the case, but reversed course after receiving numerous letters and facing pressure from top Texas Republicans.
Other stories this morning:
- John Rodakis had heard about dangerous chemicals once common in kids’ pajamas, so as a precaution, wanted cotton ones for his kids. But they’re notoriously difficult to find.
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