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Documentary Examines Rise Of Militant Neo-Nazi Groups
Posted on · Documenting Hate: New American Nazis examines a neo-Nazi group that has actively recruited inside the U.S. military.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Part Of Immigration Law
Posted on · The court declared a clause in the Immigration and Naturalization Act, mandating the deportation of immigrants convicted of some crimes, as unconstitutionally vague
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Adults: It’s Your Move, Students Say After Historic Walkouts
Posted on · Whether the students can make a difference on Capitol Hill remains to be seen
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Trump: Turn The Nation’s Grief Into Action On Violence
Posted on · Addressing the governors Trump again found fault with the officers who didn't stop the Florida gunman who carried out the massacre
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Man Charged With Hate Crime Attack On Lyft Driver
Posted on · The incident, which was investigated by the Houston Police Department, occurred in the early morning hours of July 21, 2017.
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Houston’s Response To Charlottesville Violence
Posted on · Rallies were held across the country Sunday night -- including at Houston City Hall -- to support victims of violence that erupted in Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday.
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UPDATE: College Student From Houston Among Dozens Injured In Charlottesville
Posted on · Her mother is trying to raise money for her injuries, including a skull fracture.
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Is the Country’s Current Political Discourse Encouraging Violence?
Posted on · Political discourse these days is tense at best and downright ugly at its worst. A recent CBS poll showed that Americans from across the political spectrum agree that civility has gradually been diminishing from political debates over the past few years, and some even suggest that the tone of these debates is encouraging violence, like […]
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After Video Of Arrest, Fort Worth Mother, Family Released; Officer On Restricted Duty
Posted on · Fort Worth police are investigating a white officer shown in a viral video wrestling a black woman to the ground Wednesday before arresting her and her teenage daughters.
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New Laws, Pearland and Texans Preview: Monday’s Show (August 31, 2015)
Posted on · Starting tomorrow (9/1/15), the majority of the laws passed during the state’s 84th legislative session will take effect. All this month, the Texas Tribune has reported how these new laws may change some Texans’ lives. We discuss how on this edition of Houston Matters, as we welcome your questions for Texas Tribune Managing Editor Ayan Mittra. Also […]
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Event Hosts Community Members to Highlight Domestic Violence
Posted on · Vox Culture is a cultural/arts/social service organization established here in Houston to help bring attention to social causes in the Houston area in creative ways. March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. they’re addressing the issue of domestic violence with an event called “Breaking Silence.” The event will feature a panel of leaders and […]
Good, Bad and Ugly
Houston Growing Slower, Local Church Split & Calling Domestic Violence Overrated: The Good The Bad & The Ugly of Houston News
Posted on · Houston growing not quite so fast, a local church voting over its future, and a candidate for district attorney calling domestic violence overrated: We discuss âThe Good the Bad and the Uglyâ in Houston news with our rotating panel of ânon-experts.â This week’s panel is comprised of:Â Mark Bennett, attorney and author of the âDefending Peopleâ […]
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Is Gun Violence in Houston Getting Worse?
Posted on · Saturday marked the one year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty children and six adults were killed. A year later, on this edition of Houston Matters, we consider gun violence here in Houston. Does Houston have more or fewer incidents of gun violence than other major U.S. cities? Is it getting […]
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Taking a Stand Around the World
Posted on · Houston Congressman Ted Poe is sponsoring legislation that addresses the issues of violence against women throughout the world. He joined local leaders at the Houston area women's center to raise awareness about the issue. Pat Hernandez has more.
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Local Muslims Don’t Expect Any Threats After Fort Hood
Posted on · So far, there have been no reports of attacks against mosques or other Islamic organizations in the Houston area in retaliation for the Fort Hood shootings and local Muslims say they're working keep it that way. David Pitman has that story.