Posted on · On Tuesday's show: In the aftermath of the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, we take a closer look at how police officers are trained in Houston and how that has changed in recent years.
Posted on · Two council members tried to push the vote back before ultimately approving the contract.
Posted on · Union members have already voted to approve the agreement.
Posted on · With negotiations happening in secret, there's also less transparency regarding a potential conflict of interest on city council this year.
Posted on · The decision comes as the fire union fights to have signatures verified in time for a crucial August deadline to have a new charter amendment placed on the November ballot — a process Mayor Sylvester Turner said this week could instead take months.
Posted on · The man accused of killing a Houston police sergeant this week was out on a $100 bond for a weapons violation.
Posted on · Democratic District Attorney Kim Ogg is squaring off against Republican Mary Nan Huffman in her bid for reelection
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Concerns grow over a lack of negotiations between the city and the Houston Police Officers' Union, a new project hopes to improve communication between the police and people with autism, retired astronaut Col. Terry Virts discusses his book "How to Astronaut," and a traveling photo exhibit details the life of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker.
Posted on · On Friday's Show: Why the Houston Police Officers' Union disagrees with the firing, how back-to-school is going at the University of Houston, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced her order requiring face coverings on most county residents who leave the house, in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Under the executive order, people ages 10 and older must cover noses and mouths with a mask, bandanna, scarf or other face covering if leaving […]
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
Posted on · Harris County District Court Judge Randy Wilson ruled that Prop. B doesn’t violate Texas state law. Mayor Turner says the measure will trigger layoffs of less senior firefighters.
Posted on · On Friday evening, a State District Judge granted a temporary restraining order at the request of the HPOU. The TRO blocks for now the implementation of Proposition B.
Posted on · Firefighters contend Proposition B is a matter of fairness. City leaders and police officers argue it would trigger a fiscal catastrophe.
Posted on · Tests done by HPD found the Sig Sauer P-320 model can accidentally fire if it is dropped.