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‘No food, no groceries’: Teen from Houston area shares his unbelievable reality on living in Texas Foster Care system
Read full article: ‘No food, no groceries’: Teen from Houston area shares his unbelievable reality on living in Texas Foster Care system'We go weeks without groceries': Child placed in protective custody says he's being retaliated against for speaking out on inhumane living conditions | “These kids did not ask to be in that system, we are supposed to help them, to protect them, and that’s not what’s happening.”
Activists claim CPS is housing children in unlivable conditions; will fundraise to create more foster facilities
Read full article: Activists claim CPS is housing children in unlivable conditions; will fundraise to create more foster facilitiesRefrigerators without food, and filthy hotels. These are both conditions local activists say some children across the state are being subjected to while in custody of Child Protective Services. Now, those activists who say the CPS system is overwhelmed are taking matters into their own hands and are asking the public to help them in their mission.
Community activists demand independent investigation into shooting of woman in her apartment by HCSO deputies
Read full article: Community activists demand independent investigation into shooting of woman in her apartment by HCSO deputiesHouston area civil rights activists are demanding an investigation into the incident involving a woman who was shot several times by two deputies who were looking into a burglary call at an apartment complex in east Harris County.
Barbers Hill HS student claims he’s repeatedly subjected to inhumane conditions because of his hair
Read full article: Barbers Hill HS student claims he’s repeatedly subjected to inhumane conditions because of his hairThe battle continues at Barbers Hill High School between a family that claims their student is being discriminated against because of his hairstyle, and the school district telling them they are just enforcing the rules.
Husband of popular Houston activist charged with assault after grabbing her, court docs show
Read full article: Husband of popular Houston activist charged with assault after grabbing her, court docs showThe husband of a well-known community activist in our area has been released on bond after he was arrested for assault of a family member earlier this week.
Civil rights activists hold news conference after 2 Harris County Jail inmates died last week
Read full article: Civil rights activists hold news conference after 2 Harris County Jail inmates died last weekOfficials say two Harris County Jail inmates died last week after being hospitalized with preexisting medical conditions.
Deadly shooting outside METRO bus in SE Houston referred to Grand Jury after suspect turns himself in
Read full article: Deadly shooting outside METRO bus in SE Houston referred to Grand Jury after suspect turns himself inA man who police say is wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of a man outside a METRO bus is expected to turn himself in Monday night.
Family demanding justice after loved one was killed; Community activist says charges need to be upgraded
Read full article: Family demanding justice after loved one was killed; Community activist says charges need to be upgradedA Houston area family and community activists are calling for justice and answers after a retired Army veteran died.
Tenants at apartment complex in Spring Branch are fed up with rats, mold and busted pipes; They say their complaints are falling on deaf ears
Read full article: Tenants at apartment complex in Spring Branch are fed up with rats, mold and busted pipes; They say their complaints are falling on deaf ears"Anytime that my neighbors on top of me use the shower and flush the toilet, it runs down my walls,” said one resident.
‘That’s overkill’: Activist, civil right organizations believe patron who shot and killed robbery suspect at taco shop should face charges
Read full article: ‘That’s overkill’: Activist, civil right organizations believe patron who shot and killed robbery suspect at taco shop should face chargesCommunity activists and civil rights organizations are speaking out after a customer shot and killed a suspect at a taco shop last week.
Man arrested in road rage shooting says he wasn’t the original aggressor, wants other driver to face charges
Read full article: Man arrested in road rage shooting says he wasn’t the original aggressor, wants other driver to face chargesCommunity activists say there are two sides in regards to the road rage shooting that happened on Friday, Sept. 30 in southwest Houston.
Restaurant receipt controversy: Family outraged after being labeled ‘negros’ on receipts at popular Mexican restaurant
Read full article: Restaurant receipt controversy: Family outraged after being labeled ‘negros’ on receipts at popular Mexican restaurantOne Houston family says it was all fun and games at first, but a meal over the weekend ended on a very sour note.
Tenant claims apartment complex retaliated against her following complaints on living conditions
Read full article: Tenant claims apartment complex retaliated against her following complaints on living conditionsManagement of an apartment complex in southwest Houston have been accused of retaliating against a tenant who spoke out against the condition of her unit, as well as others.
Timber Ridge residents hopeful after city leaders tour issue ridden complex
Read full article: Timber Ridge residents hopeful after city leaders tour issue ridden complexThe city seems to be taking immediate action to fix the issues at the Timber Ridge apartments complex and others throughout the city where residents have been complaining.
Health department sends inspectors to explore deplorable living conditions at Sterlingshire apartments complex
Read full article: Health department sends inspectors to explore deplorable living conditions at Sterlingshire apartments complexThe Houston Health Department is now involved in the quest for answers at the Sterlingshire Apartment Complex, and sent several inspectors to the property Friday.