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Houston Has A New Deputy Inspector General For Police Accountability. Here’s What That Means

Sara Hutchinson, HPM Intern

Posted on August 17, 2021 · Crystal Okorafor spoke with Houston Public Media about her new role, and what she expects moving forward.

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New Houston Police Oversight Board Chair Lays Out Vision For The Board’s Future

Sara Hutchinson, HPM Intern

Posted on August 17, 2021 · Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a major restructuring of Houston’s Independent Police Oversight Board, including a new chair, Stephen Ives of the Houston YMCA. Ives spoke to Houston Public Media about his role.

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As HPD Chief Departs For Miami, City Officials And Activists Push For More Police Oversight

Matt Harab

Posted on March 18, 2021 · As Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo prepares to take a job leading the Miami police force, city officials and activists are looking ahead to the future of police reform.

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Do Houston police officers have enough regard for pedestrians?

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 30, 2023 · Houston Police Department officers struck and killed three pedestrians during the last month. According to those involved in police oversight, that should be cause for departmental policy and training reviews.

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How Houston became the biggest U.S. city without a theme park

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 19, 2023 · The region has flirted with getting another amusement park since the iconic Astroworld closed in 2005. Industry experts say it's only a matter of time before one materializes.

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Astros even the World Series with a combined no-hitter (Nov. 3, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 3, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We get an update on the World Series, which is now tied at two games apiece after Astros pitchers no-hit the Phillies. And we learn how participating in college sports and resulting concussions can affect brain wellness later in life.

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A Houston gun buyback event nets 845 guns — and prompts criticism from the Harris County DA

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 1, 2022 · The anonymous collection of guns could create roadblocks in the investigation and prosecution of a crime, according to Kim Ogg's top assistant, who said the office otherwise supports buyback initiatives such as the event held Saturday by city and county leaders.

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