Posted on · Criminal Justice reform groups have criticized Kim Ogg’s request to hire 102 new lawyers. They argue more people will be jailed, but the DA says her office needs more staff to handle a backlog of cases.
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is seeking an extra $20 million to hire 102 prosecutors, in order to relieve a backlog that has built up since Harvey.
Posted on · County officials say they have presented a settlement proposal based on the opinion from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Posted on · Activists say the contract will get people out of moldy homes and into clean and affordable housing
Posted on · Crofton Place residents and activists disagree over mold concerns at the property. Texas Organizing Project says they have proof
Posted on · A coalition of groups wants the City of Houston to require more jobs when it awards tax abatements. A new study from the Texas Organizing Project says Houston is missing an opportunity by not requiring more from companies getting tax breaks.
Posted on · Last night (Oct. 24, 2016), Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins of District D held a community town hall to address the priorities of addressing Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood. The meeting comes just a few weeks after a joint report by the Texas Organizing Project and Texas Low Income Housing Information Service. We discuss what issues […]
Posted on · All this week, NPR and public radio stations nationwide are taking part in this week’s A Nation Engaged project which asks, “What can we do to create economic opportunity for more Americans?” On this edition of Houston Matters, we turn the question towards economic opportunity here in Greater Houston. First, Michael Hagerty talks with Bill Gilmer, Director of […]
Posted on · The Texas Organizing Project is partnering with Neighborhood Centers and an immigration law firm for the event.
Posted on · They want a reform of the bail system and more oversight of cases of police misconduct.
Posted on · The undocumented community wants them, but other groups like seniors and members of the LGBT community could also use them.
Posted on · The 287(g) contract expires at the end of this month unless the sheriff asks for renewal.
Posted on · Activists say it penalizes low-income defendants and they support a lawsuit filed against it.
Posted on · A Texas Senate committee will be meeting at the University of Houston on Tuesday to discuss property tax reform and hear from residents. Some say expanding Medicaid should be part of the discussion.
Posted on · Residents are worried about the mold that may have accumulated in some apartments.