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Re-Examining Relationships Between African-Americans & Law Enforcement

Posted on February 12, 2018 · How has the relationship between African-Americans and Houston law enforcement changed since 2016?

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National Night Out events to take place Tuesday night throughout Houston area

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Posted on October 4, 2022 · Sheriff Gonzalez says communities are safest when they are patrolled by deputies, people recognize and trust.

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The famous “Doll Test” and understanding racial identity

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on September 28, 2022 · The "Doll Test" was a psychological study conducted to test the racial perceptions of young children that proved to be crucial for understanding segregation's effect on black children.

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Texans’ thoughts on gun laws, and the composer behind the films ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’ (Sept. 23, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 23, 2022 · On Friday's show: A new survey suggests most Texans agree on certain restrictions on guns. We learn what those are. And Michael Abels, the composer who created the scores for Jordan Peele's films Get Out, Us, and Nope, talks about his work and the piece he created for shows in Houston this weekend.

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Harris County Precinct 5 deputy chief fired after arrest during prostitution sting

Posted on September 22, 2022 · Brian Harris, a former Houston Police Department detective who was working at the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office, was among 14 people arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution.

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