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  • Sylvester Turner is sworn in as Mayor of Houston by Judge Vanessa Gilmore as his daughter Ashley holds the bible at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Sylvester Turner is sworn in as Mayor of Houston by Judge Vanessa Gilmore as his daughter Ashley holds the bible at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Sylvester Turner is sworn in as Mayor of Houston by Judge Vanessa Gilmore as his daughter Ashley holds the bible at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Sylvester Turner is sworn in as Mayor of Houston by Judge Vanessa Gilmore as his daughter Ashley holds the bible at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Sylvester Turner waves to the crowd after being sworn in as Mayor of Houston with his daughter Ashley by his side at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Sylvester Turner waves to the crowd after being sworn in as Mayor of Houston with his daughter Ashley by his side at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Mayor Sylvester Turner gives a thumbs up after his inaugural address at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. His daughter Ashley is on his left Judge Vanessa Gilmore is the background. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Mayor Sylvester Turner gives a thumbs up after his inaugural address at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. His daughter Ashley is on his left Judge Vanessa Gilmore is the background. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Sylvester Turner, the new Mayor of Houston, swears in members of City Council at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Sylvester Turner, the new Mayor of Houston, swears in members of City Council at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his inaugural address to the crowd at Jones Hall in Houston Monday, January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his inaugural address to the crowd at Jones Hall in Houston Monday, January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his inaugural address after he was sworn in as Mayor of Houston at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his inaugural address after he was sworn in as Mayor of Houston at Jones Hall January 4, 2016. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
  • Sylvester Turner newly elected Mayor of the City of Houston photographed at City Hall December 15 2015. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
    Sylvester Turner newly elected Mayor of the City of Houston photographed at City Hall December 15 2015. (photo by Richard Carson) (Photo Credit: Richard Carson)
Mayor-Elect Sylvester Turner and new city council members took their oaths of office on Monday, January 4, 2016.
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Do Houston police officers have enough regard for pedestrians?

Posted on · Houston Police Department officers struck and killed three pedestrians during the last month. According to those involved in police oversight, that should be cause for departmental policy and training reviews.

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State Sen. John Whitmire displays bipartisan support while launching bid for Houston mayor

Posted on · Whitmire, the longest-tenured member of the Texas Senate, has joined a Houston mayoral race that includes Amanda K. Edwards, Chris Hollins and Lee Kaplan.

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LIVE from historical Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas – the birthplace of Juneteenth

Posted on · Today, we're on location where African Americans were officially declared free from slavery on June 19, 1865. Our conversation reflects on a time of celebration, while learning the history and the deeper meaning of the Juneteenth holiday itself.

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A conversation on human and sex trafficking – What are the signs? Why is Houston a main hub?

Posted on · Today, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we focus on human and sex trafficking, where we talk with local experts and one survivor-turned author and advocate.

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