Criminal Justice
Gov. Greg Abbott granted clemency to 8 Texans. George Floyd wasn’t on the list
Posted on · Floyd could still be eligible for a pardon at a later date, but it's not clear if Abbott was still considering the request.
Tag: George Floyd
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Posted on · "Nobody is above the law, and nobody is beneath it," said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, calling Chauvin's change of plea "important and historic."
Criminal Justice
George Floyd could be pardoned for a 2004 Houston arrest if Gov. Greg Abbott signs off
Posted on · The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid.
New Laws In Texas
More Than 650 Texas Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1. Here Are 13 You Should Know
Posted on · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry, and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR's Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.
Criminal Justice
Fact Check: Mayor Turner Said He Would Enact Most Houston Police Reform Proposals. Has He?
Posted on · Fifty-eight percent of all recommendations have been enacted, and more are on the way, according to the new Office of Policing Reform and Accountability.
Criminal Justice
Houston Chief Calls 1977 Police Killing ‘Straight-Up Murder’
Posted on · Joe Campos Torres was a Mexican-American Vietnam War veteran who was beaten to death by Houston police officers in 1977.
Town Square
The Evolution Of Drag In The Age Of Social Media
Posted on · Drag performances began in LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and community events. Now the art form is accessible to millions thanks to Rupaul's Drag Race and the power of social media.
Criminal Justice
Derek Chauvin Is Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years Over George Floyd’s Murder
Posted on · Prosecutors have asked for the former police officer to be sentenced to a 30-year prison term. His defense attorney is calling for probation and time already served.
Town Square
What Are Gun Rights And Gun Regulation Issues Facing Texas – And The Country?
Posted on · Today, we discuss gun safety, violence and policy, as well as social justice.
Politics
George Floyd Act Mostly Fails In Texas Legislature, After Being ‘Chopped Up’ Into Smaller Bills
Posted on · Opposition to the omnibus bill’s provisions came mostly from police unions who fought against the removal of “qualified immunity” that protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Criminal Justice
1 Year After His Death, George Floyd’s Legacy Is A Civil Rights ‘Awakening’
Posted on · Houston native George Floyd died at the hands of police brutality. Now, a year later, he is being remembered for the way his death changed society’s view on social injustice.
George Floyd's Death: 1 Year Later
What George Floyd’s Death Has Done For Americans’ Ability To Feel Empathy
Posted on · We asked two scholars who have spent decades studying empathy and bias to discuss what they've seen in the past year. They offer their view of what has changed - and what has not.
Houston Matters
One Year Later: Reflecting On The Legacy Of George Floyd (May 25, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: One year after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, members of his family and activists for social justice reflect on his life and legacy.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 2: The Reign Check
Posted on · Houston pastors reveal surprising revelations a year after Floyd's death
The Texas Legislature
Ending ‘Qualified Immunity’ For Police Was Key To Texas’ George Floyd Act. It Went Nowhere In The Legislature
Posted on · Several successor bills to House Bill 88 have advanced to the Senate, but they do not include one significant part of the original bill – limiting qualified immunity for police officers.