Guns
‘It Has To Stop’: Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More
Posted on · President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday.
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Town Square
Why Do Mass Shootings Keep Happening In The US?
Posted on · Experts and listeners dialogue about gun violence in the US – from the high incidence of mass shootings to gun culture, mental health and legislation.
National
New York Attorney General Moves To Dissolve The NRA After Fraud Investigation
Posted on · New York's attorney general announced civil action to dissolve the National Rifle Association after an investigation found millions of dollars in alleged fraud by CEO Wayne LaPierre and others.
Criminal Justice
Armed Man Shot And Killed By Off-Duty HPD Sergeant On Downtown Bus, Police Say
Posted on · The sergeant, who was commuting home after his shift, was not wearing a body camera at the time, Chief Art Acevedo said.
Criminal Justice
Report: White Police Officers Are Twice As Likely To Fire Their Guns Than Black Officers
Posted on · Not only are white officers generally more aggressive than Black police, the study found that when white officers are in Black neighborhoods, they are five times more likely to shoot their gun.
Harris County
Harris County Unveils New Gun Safety Measures
Posted on · The steps include expanding the Safe Surrender Program to get guns out of the hands of those charged with domestic violence.
News
Most Texas Latino Voters Fear Gun Violence Driven By Racism, According To Poll
Posted on · More than 80% of Latino voters in Texas are concerned about being targeted by racist killers.
Red, White & Blue
Red, White and Blue: Gun Violence In America
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News
Will Anything Change After Texas’ Latest Mass Shootings?
Posted on · The partisan divide is real, but elected officials may have found some common ground on the issue of gun violence.
Politics
Texas House Democrats Ask Gov. Greg Abbott To Call A Special Session After Two Mass Shootings
Posted on · Members of the House minority say they want to consider legislation “closing the background check loopholes” and “banning the sale of high-capacity magazines.”
Houston Matters
Full Show: Addressing Mass Shootings, Our Weekly Political Roundup, And The Best Happy Hours In Houston (Sept. 4, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Lawmakers and businesses respond to the Odessa mass shooting, experts break down the week in politics, food writers discuss where they like to go for happy hour, and how prison shaped Ali Siddiq's comedy.
Politics
Harris County’s Options To Counter Gun Violence Limited
Posted on · Texas state law preempts city and county governments from regulating most gun ownership and sales.
News
A Mural Takes On New, Tragic Meaning In Mourning El Paso
Posted on · The family of a victim from last year’s mass shooting in Parkland happened to be in El Paso Sunday to unveil a mural in honor of their late son.
Texas
Death Toll In El Paso Shooting Climbs To 22
Posted on · The number of fatalities from the massacre is nearing the total number of homicides the border city experienced in all of 2018. FBI officials, meanwhile, say they fear potential copycat shootings.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Human Toll Of Santa Fe, One Year Later (May 17, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: One year after the shooting at Santa Fe High School, we share some stories of families directly affected by the tragedy.