Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We get an update on the case of a Dallas police officer fatally shooting a black man in his apartment. Then, scientists warn humanity about impending environmental disasters. Plus, Houstonians discuss their favorite books. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Parents of Santa Fe High School students react to how the school district handled a recent threatening text message exchange there. Then, we learn how law enforcement agencies in Greater Houston could consolidate some of their services. Plus, an exhibit honors Texas soldiers who liberated concentration camps during World War II. And we break down the week's news.
Posted on · More than 60 law enforcement agencies operate inside Harris County.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: As HISD students return to class, the interim superintendent discusses the district's budget challenges. Then, we learn how Houston's reservoirs are still at risk of failing. Also, a new podcast examines jail reform in Harris County. And we get an update on local sports.
Posted on · Former cop Matthew Horace discusses his book, The Black and the Blue: A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Vice President visits NASA. A new survey says many Texans are still reeling from the aftermath of Harvey. Author Matthew Horace gives an account of the racism, crimes, and color lines that permeate America's law enforcement. We examine the risks and rewards of candidates participating in public debates. And we talk with the director and cast of the Houston production Talk Radio.
Posted on · The Houston Forensic Science Center will spend $2 million to have a private lab process incoming DNA work for the next 10 months
Posted on · Texas has used some unusual methods to solve crimes, but some argue those practices are "junk science."
Posted on · On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We learn about Gov. Abbott's new school safety plan. Our experts break down the latest national, state, and local political stories. We discuss some peculiar methods Texas has used to solve crimes. And we meet some local competitive Scrabble players.
Posted on · DNA databases stored by consumer genealogy sites like 23andMe and gedmatch.com could become a powerful tools to identify criminal suspects.
Posted on · The family of Danny Ray Thomas is also suing the Harris County Sheriff's Office
Posted on · Tolan survived being shot by Bellaire police in his own driveway in 2008. He tells his story in a new memoir, 'No Justice.'
Posted on · Houston Independent School District Superintendent Richard Carranza, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and HISD Interim Chief of Police Paul Cordova discuss:
Posted on · How has the relationship between African-Americans and Houston law enforcement changed since 2016?
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how Pres. Trump's infrastructure plan could affect Houston. The Texas Railroad Commissioner talks about oil and gas expanding to new parts of the state. Then, we revisit the relationship between Houston's African-American community and the police. We get answers to your pet care questions. And MK Bower discusses the latest Houston sports news.