Criminal Justice
Rappers, Elected Officials Join Family Of George Floyd In Downtown March
Posted on · Rappers Bun B and Trae The Truth organized the rally, to honor the family of George Floyd and call for policing reforms.
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Politics
Texas Democratic Leaders Invoke George Floyd As State Convention Moves Online
Posted on · Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa called on members to redouble their efforts toward victory in November, despite their shock at recent events
Houston
Houston Closes Roads Ahead Of George Floyd March, Funeral Details Released
Posted on · Houston is set for another day of demonstrations, a week ahead of George Floyd's funeral.
News
“I Didn’t Care If I Was Exposed To COVID”: Protesters’ Anger Outweighed Their Fear Of Getting Sick
Posted on · Political leaders have sought to balance support for demonstrators’ rights of free expression with warnings about the public health risks of large crowds.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: March Honoring George Floyd, And Houston As A ‘Prophetic City’ (June 2, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Rapper Bun B on the march honoring George Floyd, County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on recent protests, City Council Member Abbie Kamin answers questions, and sociologist Dr. Stephen Klineberg's new book, Prophetic City.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: HPD Chief Art Acevedo and Activist Ashton P. Woods (June 1, 2020)
Posted on · The police chief and a civil rights activist discuss George Floyd, race and Houston protests.
Texas
In Texas Cities, Protests Over Police Violence Lead To Clashes
Posted on · Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston's weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities.
News
COVID-19 Could Hinder Region’s Response To A Hurricane Or Tropical Storm
Posted on · Today marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA predicts an active season, with up to 19 named storms.
News
As Texas Businesses Reopen, A Short-lived Coronavirus Safety Net Is Dismantled
Posted on · Evictions and debt collections have resumed, child care subsidies will be discontinued and those who are out of work will again have to prove they are searching for a job in order to receive unemployment benefits.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: Weekend Protests, And COVID-19’s Burden On Public Health Care (June 1, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Recapping protests over the weekend following the death of Houston native George Floyd, how COVID-19 is affecting the county's public health system, and Houston's risk for storm surge.
News
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1884: Avery’s Turbine
Posted on · Episode: 1884 Avery’s turbine: Important, but little-known, nineteenth-century precursor. Today, Avery’s turbine.
Criminal Justice
Houston Increases Police Presence As George Floyd Protests Enter Second Day
Posted on · Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the entire police force would work rotating 12-hour shifts, after a day of protests turned tense and sometimes violent between demonstrators and police Friday.
News
NASA And SpaceX Launch First Astronauts To Orbit From U.S. Since 2011
Posted on · After an aborted launch attempt to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the weather cleared and the launch went ahead on Saturday.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: George Floyd And The Issue Of Race In America (May 29, 2020)
Posted on · A Houston police sergeant, a psychologist, and an activist discuss the George Floyd case.
Criminal Justice
Officer Arrested In Death Of George Floyd, As Hundreds March In Houston
Posted on · The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police Monday has sparked protests across the United States.