Schools on Lockdown, HPD Car Chase Deaths, and Family Demands Answers
It’s been almost a year since the Houston Police Department overhauled their policy on high spped car chases, but did it make a difference? Plus, parents and students are on edge after threats were made on social media towards schools in Texas and two schools went on lockdown. And, a mall that’s beating the odds and celebrating Houston’s diversity. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking about those stories and more with Shannon Ryan, a reporter at ABC-13, to get you ready for this week in H-Town.
Dive deeper into the stories we talked about in today’s episode:
- Houston high-speed police chases drop 35% after Chronicle investigation reveals chronic problem
- Family and friends demand justice for murdered Missouri City mother: 'What kind of evil?'
- One month after Marshall Middle School student’s death, his family still seeks answers from Houston ISD
- Sharpstown International, Neff Elementary School placed on lockdown
- Houston ISD announces increased security following a 'statewide situation'
- 16-year-old arrested for posting photo on social media about school shooting
- Galleria's last original solid street sign ring removed Sunday, replaced with modern design
- Sharpstown Mall opened 63 years ago. After a successful rebranding, it's as popular as ever
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