Houston Matters
HPD Chief Art Acevedo Reiterates, Clarifies Comments On Domestic Violence Legislation
Posted on · The chief discusses his call to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
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Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Preventing HPD Officer’s Death, And Redrawing The Tree Of Life (Dec. 17, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: HPD Chief Art Acevedo says a simple piece of legislation could've prevented an officer's murder last week. We learn about the day-to-day dangers of mercury after a recent spill. We look back at a Houston researcher's work that changed the way we see all life on earth. And we learn how local businesses are fairing during the critical holiday retail season.
Texas
Texas Man With 3D-Printed Gun And ‘Hit List’ Of Lawmakers Sentenced To 8 Years
Posted on · The man printed the gun after a background check stopped him from purchasing a firearm legally. His sentencing comes as lawmakers around the country are trying to expand background check requirements.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick States Opposition to ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws
Posted on · After a Senate hearing on the laws, which can remove guns from people deemed dangerous, Patrick indicated any legislation would die in his chamber
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Parenting And Stricter Gun Laws Would Make Schools Safer, Texas Voters Tell UT/TT Poll
Posted on · Gun laws should be stricter, according to a majority of the voters surveyed in a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, but that's only one of several things they blame for recent school shootings.
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Patterson Backs Red-Flag Law As A Means To Reduce School Shootings
Posted on · Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson wrote the state’s concealed carry law when he was a state senator
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Santa Fe Students Call For Tougher Gun Laws, More Counselors on Campus
Posted on · The group of students also said that they have mixed emotions about returning to school next Tuesday.
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Urges Repeal Of Second Amendment
Posted on · In his essay published Tuesday, Stevens talks about the "March for Our Lives" events on Saturday which drew crowds in cities across the country
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Students Organize Massive March For Our Lives Rally In Houston
Posted on · The students plan to start the rally at 9 a.m. Saturday at Tranquility Park near City Hall.
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GOP Leaders Move Slowly On Tighter Gun Laws
Posted on · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wanted to "at least show some progress toward dealing with one element of the problem"
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In 59 Seconds-Will the students movement make a difference? How?
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer explore whether the future voters demanding significant changes in gun laws are in a position to achieve what they are seeking
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WATCH: With Focus On Guns, Trump Warns Conservatives Not To Be ‘Complacent’ In 2018
Posted on · In his address at the formerly libertarian-leaning annual conference, President Trump reiterated his earlier calls to arm some school personnel after the mass shooting at a Florida high school
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Different Laws And Databases Affect Gun Background Checks
Posted on · Here's a look at some of the complexities in the laws on buying and carrying guns.
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Guns in Courthouses and a Federal Judicial Backlog: Monday’s Show (September 12, 2016)
Posted on · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently filed a lawsuit against Waller County over signs that ban firearms posted in its multipurpose county courthouse in Hempstead. The suit centers on an exemption in the state’s open carry law that prohibits firearms “on the premises of any government court or offices utilized by the court.” In a […]
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Gun Control Debate and Eradicating Mosquitoes: Wednesday’s Show (June 22, 2016)
Posted on · Four different gun-control measures failed to pass the U.S. Senate Monday (June 20, 2016). The measures, in response to the deadly Orlando nightclub mass shooting, came from both sides of the aisle. They included proposed changes to background checks for gun purchases, expanding background checks to include private sales of firearms at gun shows and […]