Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeIssuesTexas Parole Board Withdraws 25 Clemency Recommendations, Including George Floyd
Hayden SparksDecember 27, 2021
A defense attorney sought to have George Floyd posthumously pardoned for a 2004 drug offense.
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Elections 2020IssuesStatewide NewsLockdowns, Ballots, and Protests: Top Texas Political Stories of 2020
Daniel FriendDecember 31, 2020
From the lockdowns to the George Floyd protests to criminal allegations against the attorney general, here’s a look at the top stories in Lone Star politics from 2020.
87th LegislatureThe Back MicThe Back Mic: COVID-19 Protocols Announced for First Day of Legislative Session, Capitol Grounds Reopen, Abbott Weighs in on Building Access
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 18, 2020
This week — Here's a peek at the discussion surrounding what the 87th legislative session will look like during a pandemic.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas County Judge Wants $5 Million in ‘Social Justice’ Spending in Response to George Floyd Incident
Hayden SparksAugust 25, 2020
The Democrat official says the Dallas County Commissioners Court will consider the multi-million dollar proposals next month.
Civil SocietyEducationSocial Studies Cartoon Compares Police to KKK, Wylie ISD Pulls Assignment
Kim RobertsAugust 20, 2020
Wylie ISD removed an assignment featuring a depiction of a police officer tacitly compared to a Ku Klux Klan member after receiving a letter from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Criminal JusticeStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingState Leaders Announce Cities Which Defund Police May Have Tax Revenue Frozen
Kim RobertsAugust 18, 2020
“Defunding puts the residents in danger and invites lawlessness into our communities. This is a legislative proposal that will discourage defunding,” said Abbott.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Lawmakers Introduce the George Floyd Act, State Senator Contracts COVID-19, Texas Democrats Criticize Convention Lineup
McKenzie DiLulloAugust 14, 2020
This week — the George Floyd Act is introduced, a senator tests positive for COVID-19, and Texas Democrats opine a lack of representation at their national convention.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCity of Fort Worth Addresses Black Lives Matter Police Reform Demands
Kim RobertsJune 24, 2020
Black Lives Matter and similar groups have called for police reform measures. Yesterday, Fort Worth city staff presented its response to a dozen issues.
Elections 2020Defunding the Police: Stances of Candidates in Competitive Texas Races
Daniel FriendJune 18, 2020
The Texan asked candidates in the most competitive Texas races to state their position on whether they support proposals falling under the umbrella call to "defund the police."
Civil SocietyElections 2020FederalA List of Texas Congressional Members’ Stances on Defunding the Police
Brad JohnsonJune 15, 2020
The Texan asked Texas' federal delegation to state their position on whether they support proposals falling under the umbrella call to "defund the police."
Consideration of the city's police funding will be delayed until August after the Dallas City Council overwhelmingly opted to postpone the vote.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsRejecting Calls to Defund, Houston Increases Police Budget
Holly HansenJune 12, 2020
Despite activists and some officials calling for defunding the police department, the Houston City Council approved increased spending for law enforcement.