Transportation
15 Tips To Drive And Walk Safely In School Zones
Posted on · In 2017, 811 vehicle crashes occurred in school zones in Texas, resulting in two deaths and 30 serious injuries.
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Multi Billion Dollar Bond Issue To Fund Transit Will Be On Ballot, Mental Exam Sought For Accused Santa Fe Shooter, And Fallout Continues Over Arrest Of Galveston Man
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Texas
Fallout Continues Over Arrest Of Galveston Man Who Was Led By Rope
Posted on · Donald Neely’s family wants body-cam footage to be released and the Texas Rangers will investigate the arrest.
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Back To School In El Paso In Wake Of Tragedy, “Public Charge” Rule For Immigrants, And Texas Rangers Asked To Investigate Allegations Against Speaker Bonnen
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Beachgoers In Southeast Texas Should Be Aware Of Rip Currents This Weekend
Posted on · Three siblings drowned Thursday in Galveston Bay. Officials are looking at whether choppy water and undercurrents were a factor.
National
Mayors Urge Senate To Return To Washington For Gun Bill Vote
Posted on · The mayors, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, are urging the Senate to vote on two bills already passed by the House expanding background checks for gun sales.
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Local Leaders Support State Funding For Grand Parkway, Upcoming Affordable LGBTQ Senior Living Center, Backlash Against Galveston Police Over Arrestee Led By Rope, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Harris County Prosecutors File New Charge Against Derion Vence In Maleah Davis Case
Posted on · Vence, ex fiancee of Davis' mother, has been charged with causing serious bodily injury to a child. The new charge against him carries a potential life sentence.
Party Politics
Winners And Losers Of The First Democratic Presidential Debates
Posted on · Party Politics will officially return from summer hiatus on September 6 with a new co-host joining Brandon Rottinghaus.
Local
Galveston Police Chief Apologizes After Mounted Officers Lead Man By Rope
Posted on · The arrest of Donald Neely took place on Saturday. The Galveston Police Department has since changed their policy to prevent the use of this technique.
Energy & Environment
Harris County Sues Exxon Mobil Just A Day After A Fire Broke Out At The Company’s Baytown Refinery
Posted on · In a complaint filed Thursday morning, Harris County accuses Exxon Mobil of “unauthorized emissions into the atmosphere,” saying multiple air pollutants including “propylene, LPG, propane, and associated products of combustion” were released.
Local
Update: Over 30 People Being Treated For Minor Injuries After Fire Breaks Out At Exxon Mobil’s Baytown Refinery
Posted on · The city of Baytown has lifted a shelter in place, saying that "air monitoring has not detected any levels of concern."
News
Harris County Reaches Tentative Settlement In Historic Bail Lawsuit
Posted on · The Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on the settlement Tuesday.
Top Stories
New Program Helps Veterans At County Jail, Congressman Pete Olson Won’t Seek Re-Election, New Development In Maleah Davis Case, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
Congressman Pete Olson Won’t Run For Re-Election In 2020
Posted on · Olson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Political analyst Nancy Sims tells Houston Matters that the Texas 22nd Congressional District becomes a target for both Democrats and Republicans.