Posted on · The announcement came after more officers were charged in connection with a fatal drug raid and the Houston Police Department released an audit of its narcotics division.
Posted on · In total, six former members of HPD's narcotics division were alleged to be involved in schemes that included lying about confidential informants and using false information to obtain search warrants.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Why the Texas Medical Center changed how it's reporting ICU bed capacity, the Supreme Court invalidates a Louisiana abortion law, Fort Bend County Judge KP George answers questions, and a conversation with a member of the local police oversight board.
Posted on · The $5.1 billion city budget increases the Houston Police Department budget to $964 million in Fiscal Year 2021.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: HPD's African American Community Liaison, dealing with addiction during a time of social distancing, and dating during a pandemic.
Posted on · Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said his department would start releasing videos of certain police interactions, on the heels of a spate of police shootings and the death of former Houstonian George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police.
Posted on · Following recent fatal police shootings, a Houston attorney representing one victim's family says they deserve to see what happened.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Fighting wage theft in a pandemic, a conversation with UH President Dr. Renu Khator, our weekly political roundup, and a socially-distanced edition of The Full Menu.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How lessons from our floods and chemical disasters in recent years are coming in handy in the coronavirus pandemic, HPD Chief Art Acevedo answers your questions, advice for dealing with cabin fever, and The Alley Theatre's streaming video production of 1984.
Posted on · 26-year-old Jordan Baker was shot and killed by HPD Officer Juventino Castro.
Posted on · The chief discusses his call to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
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.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: HPD's new policy for serving high-risk warrants in drug cases, citizens share their concerns about TxDOT's plans for improving I-45, and the challenge of being a strong-willed woman in communities of faith.
Posted on · If a defendant is to be released without having to pay bail, Acevedo says risk assessments need to be conducted on whether they have a history of violent crime.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Recapping the controversial visit by India's prime minister Narendra Modi, HPD Chief Art Acevedo answers your questions, ask the veterinarian, and an update on Houston sports.