More Black Americans live in Texas than any other state. Two years after George Floyd’s murder, many reconsider their future here. BY JADEN EDISON AUG. 16, 20225 AM CENTRAL After the nation watched a Minneapolis police officer murder George Floyd two summers ago, Gov. Greg Abbott promised Floyd’s Houston relatives that his death would not be in vain …
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How One Progressive City Is Fighting to Decriminalize Abortion As part of a growing movement, municipalities like Austin are finding ways to protect their most vulnerable citizens in a post-Roe world. By Mary Tuma August 15,2022 AUSTIN, TEX.—When Justice Samuel Alito’s majority opinion draft overturning Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, Austin City Council member José “Chito” Vela, …
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints officer indicted for misconduct during George Floyd protests to police regulatory agency Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd. By JOLIE MCCULLOUGH AND JADEN EDISON Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:28 PM EDT Gov. Greg …
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Austin City Council votes to put $350 million affordable housing bond on November ballot KUT 90.5 | By Skye Seipp Published July 28, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT Lee esta historia en español As Austinites see a sharp rise in the cost of living, voters could have the chance to vote on a $350 million bond for affordable housing …
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