Skip to content

CLOSE

MENU

Search for:

News & Information
- Features
- Topics
- Arts & Culture
- Awareness
Education
Programs & Podcasts
- Local Programs
- UH
- Features
  - Career Frontier
- Podcasts
About
Support
- Membership
- Giving Programs
- Volunteers
- Partnerships
  - Corporate Sponsorship
- Other Ways to Give
PBS Passport
Kids!
UH
- Commitment
- Main
- About UH
- Academics
- Admissions
- Student Life
- Research
- Arts
- Athletics
- News & Events

Every act of generosity counts. Discover more ways to help support public media.

Houston Public Media celebrates Black History Month. Learn more.

Tag: issa kafena

Texas

Austin City Council Votes To Divest Funds From APD, Ban Some Potentially Deadly Police Practices

Audrey Mcglinchy, KUT

Posted on June 12, 2020 · The vote came one day after Houston City Council voted to increase funding as part of the city's new $5.1 billion budget.

Tags austin Brian Manley city council defund the police houston issa kafena Natasha Harper-Madison police reform Steve Adler

Support Comes From

Related

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 73: The (Black) Woman in Red

Posted on February 3, 2023 · Author and genealogist, Dr. Lindsay Gary, takes us on a remarkable quest through the perspective of place, with a preview of her new guidebook that highlights 50 cultural institutions and historical sites of Houston that were created and sustained by Black Americans.

Tags black history black history month Dr. Lindsay Gary Eddie Robinson historical landmarks historical preservation houston i see u monuments News 88.7 FM podcasts The New Red Book The Red Book of Houston

Music

Beyoncé adds second date to Houston stop in upcoming world tour

Posted on February 3, 2023 · After "incredible fan demand" Beyoncé added a tour date to her stop in Houston.

Tags Beyonce Beyonce in Houston Beyonce Renaissance World Tour houston Renaissance Album

Town Square

How the Nation is Responding to the Tyre Nichols Traffic Stop

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 30, 2023 · What the video footage says about the state of police violence in the United States and if we will ever see change take place.

Tags Afro American Police Officers League body cam footage Dr. Apryl Alexander law enforcement Memphis Police Department Memphis Police officers Njeri Mathis Rutledge police brutality police reform police traffic stop police violence Sergeant Brandon Love Tyre Nichols Tyre Nichols Protests

Criminal Justice

Harris County’s public safety agencies focus on violent crime and conditions in the jail as they’re forced to work with a smaller budget

Posted on January 24, 2023 · Public safety officials say they have to cover essential services and new mandates passed by lawmakers with dwindling resources.

Tags budget cuts defund the police District Attorney Kim Ogg Harris County budget Harris County Constables harris county sheriff's office law enforcement

Most Viewed

Harris County Jail making changes after state report finds inmate died from lack of medication
Houston First Corporation assessing how to get broken Montrose-area 59/69 bridge lights back on
The true story of love and loss that inspired the new Netflix series, ‘From Scratch’
Houston doctor’s $25 million COVID-19 defamation suit against Houston Methodist dismissed
Santa Fe High School shooter remains mentally incompetent to stand trial, further dragging on 5-year-old case

Support Comes From

Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!

DONATE

Houston Public Media

About
Careers
Commitment
TV
Radio
News
Shows

Compliance

CPB Compliance
FCC Station Information
FCC Applications
KUHF Public File
KUHT Public File
Ethics and Standards
Privacy Policy
Additional Disclosures

Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Today in Houston

Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day.

This Week

Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week.

4343 Elgin, Houston, TX 77204-0008

Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston

Copyright © 2023