The Harding Street Raid
2 People Arrested By Former Houston Police Officer Gerald Goines Have Been Exonerated. Will There Be More?
Posted on · It’s one of many cases under review that involved disgraced former Houston police officer Gerald Goines.
In-Depth
The Texas Legislature
Texas House Voting Bill Faces Contentious Pre-Dawn Session, As It Inches Toward Passage
Posted on · Rep. Briscoe Cain’s version of Senate Bill 7 passed a party-line vote on second reading after harsh questioning by Democrats and parliamentary maneuvers that nearly derailed the bill.
Immigration
Few Texas ICE Detention Centers Are Vaccinating For COVID-19. Feds Say It’s Up To Local Health Departments
Posted on · Despite high risks of infection and hundreds of sick detainees, there’s still no clear COVID-19 vaccination strategy from ICE officials, and few local health departments have stepped up to provide vaccines.
LGBTQ
Texas Advocates Worry Misinformation Is Driving Proposed Ban On Trans Care For Kids
Posted on · Many GOP lawmakers at a recent House Committee hearing openly stated they were unfamiliar with the nuances of trans health care.
In-Depth
Rising Prices Are Making Houston Homebuyers Lower Their Expectations
Posted on · Houston homes remain relatively affordable compared to the rest of the country, but rising prices are making the search for the dream house harder.
Politics
Behind Deer Park Lawmaker Briscoe Cain’s Quest To Change Voting In Texas
Posted on · The Deer Park state representative is managing one of his party’s highest-profile bills, but opponents say he’s not up to the task.
Houston
In Houston, Evictions Continued Despite City ‘Grace Period’
Posted on · Landlords filed more than 2,000 evictions in Houston and judges continued hearing thousands of cases during a six-week period when Mayor Turner claimed evictions were on hold.
Immigration
More Migrant Kids Are In Federal Care Than Ever. Many Will Head To Houston
Posted on · The federal government is overseeing the care of record numbers of migrant children and teens. Over the next several weeks, hundreds of them will likely end up in Houston, where many have strong family ties.
Politics
State Budget Negotiations Hold Up COVID-19 Aid For Texas Schools
Posted on · Congress voted nearly $18 billion in COVID relief funds for Texas K-12 education over the last few months. So far, the schools haven’t seen a penny of it.
Criminal Justice
An Incarcerated Texan Says He Should Already Be Home. Why Is He Still In Federal Lockup?
Posted on · Under an interpretation of the First Step Act, the federal government has said it does not have to give people so-called "home confinement credits" until 2022.
Immigration
Houston Is A Top Destination For Migrant Kids. Here’s What It’s Like In Their Own Words
Posted on · After kids are processed at the border, most are reconnected with family members and restart their lives in a new country, in a new language and with a new school. Each year, hundreds of them end up in Houston.
Criminal Justice
Texas Had An Outsized Presence At The Capitol Insurrection. Why?
Posted on · Texans accounted for roughly one out of every 10 people arrested for the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Immigration
3 Things To Know About Migrant Children Crossing The Border Into Texas
Posted on · With 18,000 migrant children and teens in federal custody and reports of overcrowded border facilities, politicians on both sides have been quick to point fingers. Three attorneys spoke with Houston Public Media about what's actually happening.
Sports
Allegations Against Deshaun Watson Bring Renewed Scrutiny To Pro Sports And Sexual Violence
Posted on · The Texans quarterback has denied allegations from 19 women. Sports and gender experts say there's lessons to be learned about the intersection between men's professional sports and sexual violence.
Energy & Environment
As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes Clearer
Posted on · When severe winter weather caused the state’s power grid to partially collapse, millions of Texans lost power for days. Those who suffered the most were among the most vulnerable populations, according to an analysis of the latest data from the Harris County Medical Examiners’ Office.