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Criminal Justice

Harris County Leaders To Debate Strengthening Civilian Oversight Of Police

Posted on June 8, 2020 · The proposal by Democratic Commissioner Rodney Ellis is likely to face opposition by the two Republican commissioners

Houston Matters

Sandra Bland’s Sister Discusses Lawsuit; Law Enforcement Expert Weighs In

Posted on August 5, 2015 · On Tuesday, the family of Sandra Bland filed a federal lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety, a state trooper, two jailers and the Waller County Jail in connection with Bland's death while in jail custody following her July 10 arrest. Bland's family say they still haven't received enough answers about her death and […]

Politics

Harris County commissioners court passes measures supporting abortion, contraception access

Posted on June 28, 2022 · All three measures were approved in contentious 3-2 party-line votes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Politics

Harris County leaders will weigh a bond election for the fall ballot

Posted on June 13, 2022 · Commissioner Adrian Garcia, up for reelection, is tying his political future to the measure, which could be used to pay for roads, parks, flood control, and public safety.

Politics

Texas House interviews DPS officials privately as part of investigation into Uvalde shooting

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Texas Department of Public Safety officials were heavily criticized by Uvalde parents and residents for walking back some initial information provided to the public — including key details about the police response.

Houston Matters

Hidalgo staffers hope to disqualify DA Kim Ogg from prosecuting their case (June 3, 2022)

Posted on June 3, 2022 · On Friday's show: Two staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are asking that District Attorney Kim Ogg be disqualified from prosecuting their case, which involves a controversial COVID-19 outreach contract. We learn why. And the new Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Houston Field Office discusses his job and efforts to fight crime in the area.

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Criminal Justice

Harris County Leaders To Debate Strengthening Civilian Oversight Of Police

Houston Matters

Sandra Bland’s Sister Discusses Lawsuit; Law Enforcement Expert Weighs In

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