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Jim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West Virginia
Read full article: Jim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West VirginiaMore than a month before the election, Jim Justice declared victory in his U.S. Senate race in deep red West Virginia.
Sexual assault victims can still get justice, even if the abuse took place years ago
Read full article: Sexual assault victims can still get justice, even if the abuse took place years agoStatute of limitations is a key factor in criminal cases. Each crime constitutes a different statute of limitations.
West Virginia University crisis looms as GOP leaders focus on economic development, jobs
Read full article: West Virginia University crisis looms as GOP leaders focus on economic development, jobsWest Virginia University is recommending slashing its language department and dozens of other programs amid a $45 million budget shortfall.
Several blocks of Main street closed as city aims to permanently convert area into dining space
Read full article: Several blocks of Main street closed as city aims to permanently convert area into dining spaceEven on a damp dark day, Patrick Coleman can be found at his favorite watering hole.“I love downtown,” he said. “We took the bus and the train to come here today. That’s what I like so much about it. You’re not worried about where you’re going to park.”
Trail ride honors fallen 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez killed during robbery in 2022
Read full article: Trail ride honors fallen 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez killed during robbery in 2022Just over one year after the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, family and loved ones honored her memory with a trail ride and community festival on Sunday.
The Latest: W Virginia steps up prizes for vaccination
Read full article: The Latest: W Virginia steps up prizes for vaccinationWest Virginia will step up its prizes for vaccines, enrolling all residents who have received a coronavirus shot into a lottery for the chance to win a college scholarship, an F-150 pickup truck or cash rewards.
Family, friends of singer killed in Westpark wrong-way crash demanding justice
Read full article: Family, friends of singer killed in Westpark wrong-way crash demanding justiceThe family and friends of an aspiring singer killed in a wrong way crash are outraged after the alleged man responsible is able to bond out.
Family of Miguel Vasquez hoping for justice, closure after he was killed at Dave and Buster’s on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Family of Miguel Vasquez hoping for justice, closure after he was killed at Dave and Buster’s on Katy FreewayMiguel Vasquez was a husband, father, brother, uncle, son and friend that was taken too soon.
Elected officials, George Floyd family discuss passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act by the House
Read full article: Elected officials, George Floyd family discuss passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act by the HouseHOUSTON – Earlier this week, the House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a victory for the Floyd family. It has been nine months since Houston native George Floyd was killed by a Minnesota police officer, and his family is still in a lot of pain. I go to sleep sometimes,” said George Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd. You just have to be the change, force it and make the change,” Philonise Floyd said. “We say his name, ‘George Floyd.’ We say his name, ‘George Floyd,’” attorney Ben Crump said.
TSU professor considered the ‘father of environmental justice’
Read full article: TSU professor considered the ‘father of environmental justice’KPRC 2′s Re’Chelle Turner spoke to Dr. Robert Bullard, who is known as the “father of environmental justice”. Dr. Robert Bullard is a distinguished professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at TSU. His goal is to make sure everyone has the right to live, work and play in a clean environment. Dr. Bullard said the environmental justice movement also relates to the Black Lives Matter Movement and the death of Houston Native George Floyd. Dr. Bullard said just this month, TSU received a $1.25 million grant from the Houston Endowment to start the Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.
Pearland mother in search of justice after her 24-year old son fatally shot
Read full article: Pearland mother in search of justice after her 24-year old son fatally shotHOUSTON – Shanashee Yarber is asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for the death of her son, Donnie Glover III. According to the Houston Police Department, the 24-year old was found shot to death Tuesday at about 1 a.m. at an apartment complex located at 4045 Linkwood Drive. Yarber believes the people responsible set Glover up to steal his 2020 Dodge Charger. “I believe he went to go and meet up with someone and I believe they brought him there under circumstances meant to harm him,” Yarber said. If you have any information you’re asked to call the Houston Police Department.
Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in Texas
Read full article: Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in TexasLA MARQUE, Texas – It’s been a month since Joshua Feast was shot and killed in La Marque, Texas. On Saturday, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, the NAACP, George Floyd’s brother, Pamela Turner’s sister and Danny Thomas marched with people in the La Marque community. Feast was shot and killed by La Marque police officer Jose Santos on Dec. 9. Crump said too many black men are shot while running away. People in the La Marque community say they’re making sure Joshua’s name and legacy live on.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Why some probations are ended when the terms haven’t been met
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Why some probations are ended when the terms haven’t been metHOUSTON – KPRC 2 Investigates reviewed thousands of felony cases where a probationer was “unsatisfactorily” terminated from their probation. Court records show Talamantes had two prior DWI cases on his record and the most recent one ended with unsatisfactory termination of probation. Court records show the second DWI was in 2014. Court records show he was brought back to jail twice, had his “SOBER court conditions amended” and given an extra day in jail as punishment. Court records show a second judge tried to get Crawford to comply with all conditions, before voluntarily recusing himself from the case.