Posted on · Acevedo, who was also Houston’s former chief, is suing his former employer and city commissioners in Miami, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption.
Posted on · On Friday's show: As case numbers rise, we check in with the City of Houston Health Authority, Dr. David Persse.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · The five commissioners took the step following a trial-like hearing Thursday in which he was criticized for offending fellow Cuban-Americans and losing the trust of his officers.
Posted on · Miami City Manager Art Noriega said Monday that he suspended Acevedo with the intent to terminate his employment, after the former Houston police chief was lambasted by city commissioners who he accused of meddling in the police department and internal affairs investigations.
Posted on · Nicolas Chavez was shot more than 20 times by Houston police in April 2020.
Posted on · Former HPD officer Tam Dinh Pham pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Former HPD officer Lucas Vieira is now facing a felony charge of aggravated assault by a public servant after allegedly beating a man with handcuffs during a 2019 arrest.
Posted on · In recent months, five of the largest cities in Texas have seen their top cop leave. The reasons for their exits are varied. But one thing is known: The average tenure for some big-city chiefs in Texas is in decline.
Posted on · Former HPD Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner will officially take over the department, Earlier in the day, Art Acevedo was sworn in as Miami police chief.
Posted on · At least 21 women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against the quarterback, and more are on the way, according to Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Posted on · Advocates are afraid these crimes are being underreported due to a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the reporting process, a dearth of Asian language resources and distrust of law enforcement.
Posted on · In his first interview with Houston Public Media, incoming Houston Police Chief Troy Finner also touches on the fallout from the Harding Street Raid, lawsuits against the department, and recommendations from Houston’s Police Reform Task Force.
Posted on · The news comes days after the annoncement that current Chief Art Acevedo was leaving to take a leadership job in Miami.