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Houston LGBTQ Community Mourns African American Transgender Woman
Posted on · This week, Houston City Hall and several bridges were lit in the trans pride flag colors -- blue, pink and white -- in memory of Tracy Single.
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City of Houston
After El Paso Shooting, Houston Plans to Boost Police Presence
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is allocating an additional $1.5 million for public safety.
Local
Galveston’s Mounted Patrol Controversy ‘Will Definitely Not Happen Here,’ Says Houston Police Chief
Posted on · “It’s not in our policy. And I have a very strong suspicion that it will never happen again in the city of Galveston.”
Houston Matters
Ways Domestic Violence Laws Sometimes Backfire On The Victim
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how victims of domestic violence sometimes end up in trouble with the law themselves.
Houston Matters
How Houston Law Enforcement Agencies Overcome Language Barriers
Posted on · The many languages spoken in Houston can make the already difficult job of law enforcement even harder.
Top Stories
HPD Turns Over Files For Probe Of Botched Raid, Economic Development Bill For Northeast Houston Vetoed, And Border Patrol Finds 4 Dead In South Texas
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Top Stories
DA Could Subpoena HPD Over Records About Botched Drug Raid, City Council Passes $5.1 Billion Budget For 2020, And Houston’s First Self-Driving Shuttle Rolls Out At TSU
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Houston Police Department Launches New Spanish-Language Radio Show
Posted on · The hour-long show will air every Tuesday morning and aims to clarify policing protocol for Houston’s Spanish-speaking communities.
News
HPD Completes Investigation Of Botched Drug Raid, As Private Forensics Team Raises New Questions
Posted on · The Houston Police Department has turned over a report of its investigation into the deadly drug raid on Harding Street to the district attorney.
News
Car Reported Stolen In Case Of Missing Houston 4-Year-Old Girl Found
Posted on · Maleah Davis' stepfather has reported she was abducted during the weekend. The Houston Police Department leads the investigation.
News
Harris County Sues To Shut Down Poker Clubs Investigated By Houston Police
Posted on · County Attorney Vince Ryan alleges that the Post Oak Poker Club and the Prime Social Club are open seven days a week for the purpose of illegal gambling.
Top Stories
Houston Reacts To Mass Shootings In New Zealand, Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding, And Texas’ Shortages Of Low-Income Rentals
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Activists Want Houston Police Department To End No-Knock Search Warrants After Deadly Raid
Posted on · The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice will hold a town hall meeting on Monday evening to discuss the raid and ask questions of Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo.
Texas
Houston Police Investigate Local Catholic Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse
Posted on · The Special Victims Division is looking into Father John Keller. His name is included on the list of credibly accused clergy released by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
City of Houston
Houston Police Take Action After Drivers Are Terrorized By Giant Rolling Spools
Posted on · H.P.D. is looking for truckers with oversized loads and those who don't have their cargo properly secured.