Posted on · Turner was fatally shot in 2019 by a police officer in the Houston suburb of Baytown, Texas, after a struggle over his stun gun. Attorney Ben Crump is also representing Turner’s family in a federal civil rights lawsuit filed April 8.
Posted on · The wrongful death lawsuit comes on what would have been Turner’s 46th birthday.
Posted on · Benjamin Benfer had to get more than a dozen stitches after an officer called his K9 on him.
Posted on · The city council will consider a resolution on renaming Lake Negrohead to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn about efforts to rename Negrohead Lake in Baytown, and a new study examines the stress staying at home during the pandemic has caused low-income families.
Posted on · Harris County Transit says demand for bus service continues to grow in greater Houston's outlying areas.
Posted on · The officer allegedly fired on Turner after she grabbed his Taser. But documents obtained by Houston Public Media earlier this year revealed that the Taser model was incapable of shooting a second set of darts without being manually reloaded.
Posted on · We get an update on Harris County's COVID-19 status, and we have a discussion about institutions named after Confederates.
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged residents to stay indoors. There will be numerous shelters open across Harris County in collaboration with the Red Cross.
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.
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Posted on · The Texas Rangers have taken the lead in the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that killed Pamela Turner. Her family says her death was unjust.
Posted on · Baytown Police say the officer attempted to arrest the 44-year-old woman because he knew she had outstanding warrants.
Posted on · The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are likely on Friday night and Saturday. The Flash Flood Watch for southeast Texas will be in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m.