News
Study: Houston’s Police Oversight Board Among Least Effective In Texas
Posted on · The study comes as the city is working to improve police oversight.
Tag: police reform
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Answers Your Questions (Nov. 17, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers listener questions, what the George Floyd Act proposes, and reflecting on the relationship between George H.W. Bush and James Baker.
Election 2020
How Police Reform Is Playing A Role In The Harris County DA’s Race
Posted on · Democratic District Attorney Kim Ogg is squaring off against Republican Mary Nan Huffman in her bid for reelection
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Releases 150-Page Houston Police Reform Task Force Report
Posted on · The document contains 104 reform proposals, including changes to the Independent Police Oversight Board and additional mental health crisis training.
Town Square
Town Square: Breonna Taylor and Police Reform (Sept. 28, 2020)
Posted on · We delve into the Breonna Taylor case and the ongoing scrutiny of justice in cases of police violence against Black Americans.
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Expert: More Evidence, New Perspectives Leading To More Police Shooting Accountability
Posted on · Four Houston police officers were fired and one Baytown officer was indicted this month in two separate deadly shootings, amid a growing movement to hold police more accountable for deadly force.
City of Houston
5 Houston City Council Members Outline Police Reform Proposals In Letter To Mayor Turner
Posted on · The reforms include changes to the city's Independent Police Oversight Board, but do not include budget cuts.
City of Houston
How Houston Could Reimagine The City’s Independent Police Oversight Board
Posted on · The Mayor's police reform task force could overhaul how civilians keep an eye on alleged police misconduct.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Changes In Reporting On ICU Capacity, And Police Oversight Board Member Discusses Potential Reforms (June 30, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Why the Texas Medical Center changed how it's reporting ICU bed capacity, the Supreme Court invalidates a Louisiana abortion law, Fort Bend County Judge KP George answers questions, and a conversation with a member of the local police oversight board.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Police Reform And Evaluating Safe Restaurants (June 25, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A new police reform task force in Houston, restaurant safety during COVID, depicting a small Texas community in film, and staying safe during a pandemic in the summer heat.
Houston
Mayor Turner Announces Task Force To Review Houston Police Practices
Posted on · In his announcement, Turner said his "Task Force on Policing Reform" consisted of “members who represent a cross-section of our very diverse community.”
Texas
Austin City Council Votes To Divest Funds From APD, Ban Some Potentially Deadly Police Practices
Posted on · The vote came one day after Houston City Council voted to increase funding as part of the city's new $5.1 billion budget.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Life Inside The Harris County Jail In A Pandemic, And Seeking The Shelter Of Bankruptcy (June 11, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Protesters rally for police reform at Houston City Council, Texas companies seek the shelter of bankruptcy, first-person accounts of life inside the Harris County Jail in a pandemic, and the new reality at the MFAH.
News
Houston Passes Budget That Increases Police Funding, Amid Calls To ‘Defund’
Posted on · The $5.1 billion city budget increases the Houston Police Department budget to $964 million in Fiscal Year 2021.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Calls To Disband HISD’s Police Force, And A Drive-In Movie Revival (June 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Calls for HISD to disband its police force, our weekly political roundup, navigating a sea of misinformation during major news events, and a revival for drive-in theaters amid social distancing.