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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.

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How the Nation is Responding to the Tyre Nichols Traffic Stop

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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.

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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.

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Man who killed teen in Houston road rage incident after Astros game gets 30-year sentence

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Posted on January 17, 2023 · Police said Gerald Williams, 35, followed the Castro family for several miles on Interstate 10 before shooting at their truck shortly after both vehicles exited the freeway.

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North Texas soccer fans look ahead to 2026 World Cup

Pablo Arauz Peña, KERA

Posted on December 14, 2022 · As fans gear up for the World Cup’s final stretch this week, many North Texans are looking forward to the next tournament. Preparations are already underway at AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.

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