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“U will know who Floyd was,” Jackson’s post said. “Nobodies perfect but Floyd was loved by everybody when he’s friends wasn’t. Just the facts u gotta be from HTown to know what I’m saying. Rest Easy Twin we riding for ya.” … [Read more...] about Before dying in Minneapolis police custody, George Floyd grew up in Houston’s Third Ward

About 100 chanting, placard-brandishing protesters marched through the streets of downtown Fort Worth, escorted by police, on Friday afternoon. Another 100 placard-bearing protesters massed in front of Dallas police headquarters to listen to community-activist speakers, also under the watchful eyes of police. Both demonstrations appeared peaceful, and there were no immediate reports of disturbances or arrests. … [Read more...] about Thousands rally in Houston to protest George Floyd’s death

Protesters stop and chant "I can't breathe" as they march northbound on 288 just south of Tuam Street during a demonstration related to the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died Memorial Day while in the custody of the Minneapolis police, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP) less … [Read more...] about Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests

Riots and protests first started this week in Minneapolis as a response to resident George Floyd dying in police custody. Footage of the incident showed an officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on Floyd’s neck as he laid on the ground in handcuffs. … [Read more...] about Watch: NYPD Whack Rioter with Car Door, Houston Police Horse Tramples Protester

Some final disturbances passing through the region make scattered, isolated showers possible Friday afternoon, but general expectations are for partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 80s in Houston and Galveston. … [Read more...] about Houston weather: Stormy week gives way to pleasant weekend in Southeast Texas