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Ali Siddiq and Michael Hagerty

Houston Matters

Comedian Ali Siddiq Spent Six Years In Prison And My Stepdad Was His Guard

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 28, 2019 · Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty talks with Siddiq about the relationship between prisoners and guards.

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Texas Prison Guards Indicted On Claims Of Planting Evidence

Associated Press

Posted on July 11, 2018 · The Houston Chronicle reports a judge authorized arrest warrants for the men Tuesday

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Posted on September 15, 2023 · Writer Lauren Groff, the author of works like "Matrix" and "Fates and Furies," discusses her latest novel ahead of an appearance in Houston on Sept. 18.

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Andy Borowitz explains how we went from ridiculing ignorance in our politicians to celebrating it

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Posted on September 13, 2023 · The writer and satirist discusses his book, "Profiles in Ignorance," ahead of an appearance in Houston Sept. 21.

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Dozens of Houston-area residents arrested for alleged gang activity in federal-state initiative

Posted on September 7, 2023 · In total, 39 Houston-area residents were hit with a plethora of felony charges.

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Lockdown of Texas prisons due to rise in violence isn’t effective long-term, expert says

Posted on September 7, 2023 · The department is conducting comprehensive searches for contraband in response to a rise in violence connected to illegal drug activity. The lockdown will be lifted as searches are completed.

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