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Grand jury to determine whether to bring charges against Houston taqueria customer who shot attempted robber

Posted on January 10, 2023 · The 46-year-old man who shot and killed a suspected robber last week at a Southwest Houston taqueria met Monday with the Houston Police Department, which said the case is being referred to a Harris County grand jury.

Houston Matters

Why a stretch of highway near Houston was ripe to become the ‘Texas Killing Fields’

Posted on December 9, 2022 · Investigative reporter Lise Olsen explains why a stretch of I-45 became an opportune place for serial killers. And she discusses the latest on the four murders that are the focus of the new Netflix series she's featured in, Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields.

Houston

Houston police to increase presence around stores, malls during holiday shopping season

Posted on November 21, 2022 · HPD said it's focusing heavily on parking lot crimes this holiday season and urging residents to be mindful of items left in their vehicles.

Elections

Harris County Latino voters rank the economy, education, and safety among their top priorities

Posted on October 31, 2022 · Houston Public Media interviewed 15 Hispanic residents, as part of a Texas Newsroom statewide project, on what their main concerns are heading into the midterm elections. Listen for more Latino voters' voices this week as we air a series of montages.

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Four Things You Should Know About Self-Defense Law In Texas

Posted on July 9, 2018 · How exactly do self-defense laws work in Texas?

News

Three Reasons Gun Companies Are Under Pressure

Posted on March 27, 2018 · Remington Arms Co. has filed for bankruptcy, and other companies are struggling to find profits after President Trump's election, shrinking markets and misfires on new products