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Houston Matters

Nationwide readings amplify teens’ voices on gun violence

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 13, 2023 · A national project held this month featured plays written by teens about gun violence.

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New search warrants in case tied to former Hidalgo aides (Nov. 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 13, 2023 · On Monday's show: We learn the latest about new search warrants being issued in a case involving former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo related to a canceled COVID-19 contract.

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Gun violence doesn’t discriminate: Quavo and others share their stories

Posted on September 28, 2023 · Almost a year after rapper, Takeoff, of the music trio Migos, was shot and killed, Quavo, his band mate and uncle, travels to Washington, D.C. to discuss gun violence prevention.

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Challenges remain as Houston police combat crime, homelessness in Midtown

Posted on September 8, 2023 · A division commander for the Houston Police Department says it is seeing encouraging signs after increasing its patrol presence in the vicinity of a gas station where there were two shootings in the span of a week earlier this summer.

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ShotSpotter program effectiveness questioned by Houston City Council members

Posted on August 3, 2023 · A year into the city's 5-year, $3.5 million contract with ShotSpotter, a sensor system that alerts law enforcement when a gunshot is detected, Amy Peck says the "jury is still out" on whether the program can be considered successful.

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