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Houston Comic Book Shop Sues Hotel For Negligence (In Graphic Novel Form)

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 1, 2021 · The comic book depicts specific incidents that had allegedly plagued Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore for years.

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Will Audiences Ever Be Sick Of Superfluous Superheroes?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 25, 2018 · What once was seen as nerdy is now mainstream culture. But will we ever tire of superhero movies? Richard Evans of Bedrock City Comic Co. and film critic Joe Leydon talk it over with Houston Matters.

Tags Bedrock City Comic Company comic book comic book culture craig cohen Joe Leydon movies Richard Evans superheroes

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Comicpalooza Features Three Distinct Film Festivals

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 25, 2018 · We learn that popular culture of sci-fi and fantasy encompasses movies, books, and games as well, the convention plays host to a variety of experiences for attendees, including a number of film festivals.

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Harris County Constable officers used excessive force in police K-9 attack, federal lawsuit says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 24, 2023 · Body-camera video shows officers handcuffing an unarmed man while a police dog continues to maul him. The attack lasts for about 43 seconds.

Tags Harris County Precinct One lawsuit police brutality police dog

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Houston Christian track coach accused of sexual misconduct in second lawsuit, lawyer says more cases will follow

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on January 4, 2023 · The two lawsuits accuse HCU’s former associate head track coach and recruiting coordinator of using his position to take advantage of female student-athletes.

Tags HCU Houston Baptist University Houston Christian University lawsuit Sesar Figueroa sexual misconduct

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Lawyers continue to push for equitable bail for felony defendants in Harris County

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 12, 2022 · A 2019 lawsuit alleges Harris County's "wealth-based felony pretrial detention system" fails to provide "clear and convincing evidence" to justify the pretrial detention of low-income defendants.

Tags bail practices bail reform cash bonds Civil Rights Corps harris county jail lawsuit texas civil rights project

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Federal lawsuit filed against city of Houston due to lack of Hispanic representation on city council

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 5, 2022 · The group alleges Houston City Council -- which currently has one Hispanic councilmember-- is failing to properly represent minorities throughout the city due to City Council's five at-large positions. 

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