On this week’s TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex, Ross and Miguel about how Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality, and the group does a quick elections check-in.
Police brutality in Texas
Protesters across Texas have turned out to demonstrate against police brutality after Houston-native George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody. Texas officials have largely condemned the killing of Floyd. The state has its own history of black Texans dying at the hands of police — including Mike Ramos, a 42-year-old black and Hispanic man in Austin who was shot and killed by police in April 2020. Ramos’ name has been invoked alongside Floyd’s during the state’s most recent protests. Read our coverage of the protests and tell us about your experience protesting here.
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Live updates: New charges for officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck, and three more cops charged
Live updates: Three officers who were at the scene had been fired from the Minneapolis Police Department but not charged in connection with Floyd’s death.
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Joe Biden to attend George Floyd’s funeral in Houston, family attorney says
Biden, the former vice president, has spoken out multiple times about Floyd’s death in recent days, including in a speech Tuesday morning that called the tragedy a “wake-up call for our nation.”
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“I didn’t care if I was exposed to COVID”: Protesters’ anger outweighed their fear of getting sick
Political leaders have sought to balance support for demonstrators’ rights of free expression with warnings about the public health risks of large crowds.
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Did you protest in Texas over George Floyd’s death? We want to talk to you.
Thousands of Texans took to the streets in Houston, Dallas, Austin and throughout the state this weekend to protest the death of yet another black man at the hands of police. We want to hear more about what you saw.
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Dallas, San Antonio extend curfews through Sunday night
Throughout the weekend, protesters marched in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, clashing with police officers, over the death of George Floyd.
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A weekend of protest and mourning: George Floyd’s death spurs demonstrations in Texas cities
Floyd, who was raised in Houston’s Third Ward, was killed in Minneapolis by police. Officer Derek Chauvin has been fired, and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Rallies and protests are happening all over the nation, including in several Texas cities.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares state of disaster after George Floyd protests
In a statement, Abbott said the declaration would allow him to designate federal agents to serve as peace officers in Texas.
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San Antonio mayor imposes curfew to curb protesting
After a demonstration against police violence blocked traffic in Austin on Interstate 35, police used tear gas and rubber bullets.
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As Texans demonstrate anger over George Floyd’s death, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner asks for “peaceful” protests
Floyd, a black man who formerly lived in Houston, was killed in Minneapolis police custody after a white officer kneeled on his neck. Hundreds in Houston turned out Friday to demonstrate their anger over his death.