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Tag Archives: Waller County

Nueces County tablets

by Michael Barajas

In Texas, 3 Out of 4 County Jail Inmates Haven’t Been Convicted of a Crime

Pretrial detainees — legally innocent people who have been charged but not convicted of a crime — now occupy more beds in jails than any other group.

Wed, Jul 25, 2018 |

Three years after a Texas state trooper ripped her out of her car and slammed her to the ground over a traffic violation, Sandra Bland’s name still evokes ima...Read More

by Michael Barajas

Oscar-Nominated Documentary Highlights the Routine Brutality of a Texas Traffic Stop

Breaion King’s arrest was quotidian to police, life-altering for her and reveals the chasm between police and the people they’re supposed to protect and serve.

Thu, Feb 22, 2018 |

“I’m in my car. Why do I have to put out my cigarette?” That’s what an irritated Sandra Bland asked the Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who pu...Read More

Prairie View A&M students wait to vote

by Patrick Michels

Prairie View Students See Long Lines as Waller County May Elect First Black Sheriff

Student turnout is key for the man who could be the first black sheriff in the county where Sandra Bland died.

Tue, Nov 8, 2016 |

Student turnout is key in Prairie View, where Democrat Cedric Watson is running to become the first black sheriff in the county where Sandra Bland died....Read More

Garnet Coleman

Lege Hearing Gets Tense Over Racial Profiling

Houston Democrat Garnet Coleman plans to file the Sandra Bland Act to promote statewide law enforcement reforms.

Tue, Sep 20, 2016 |

Houston Democrat Garnet Coleman plans to file the Sandra Bland Act to promote statewide law enforcement reforms....Read More

gold handcuffs

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Guarding Against Self-Harm

Wed, Jan 6, 2016 |

Have you ever attempted suicide? Are you thinking of killing or injuring yourself today? Are you feeling hopeless or have nothing to look forward to? If you are...Read More

mental illness in jail

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta and Teresa Mioli

State of Texas: Behind Bars with a Mental Illness

Fri, Sep 4, 2015 |

In addition to sparking national outrage over police brutality and racial discrimination, Sandra Bland’s jailhouse death has also raised significant questions...Read More

Hempstead ISD seal

by Cindy Casares

In Hempstead, No Habla Español

Fri, Jan 10, 2014 |

On Nov. 12, Hempstead Middle School Principal Amy Lacey took to her school intercom with an unusual announcement: Students were now banned from speaking Spanish...Read More

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