Mike Ramos' mother renews calls for officer's arrest over son's death

Brenda Ramos, the mother of Mike Ramos, is calling for the police officer involved in the fatal shooting of her son to be charged and arrested. 

Longhorns expected to stand together for "The Eyes of Texas" after games

Chris Del Conte's comments come after few UT players remained on the field as the song played with their "horns up" for fans after Saturday's UT-OU game. 

Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA

The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.

Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism

What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?

Kyle Rittenhouse won't be charged for gun offense in Illinois: prosecutors

The Lake County state’s attorney’s office says it will not file additional charges against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used to fatally shoot two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Few Longhorn players remain on field for "The Eyes of Texas"

“The Eyes of Texas” is the university’s alma mater song, and is often regarded as it’s “unofficial” fight song. 

Black man sues Texas city for $1M after viral photo showed mounted officers leading him by rope

A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.

Protesters knock down Roosevelt and Lincoln statues in Portland

Protest organizers dubbed the event “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” in response to Monday’s federal holiday named after 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.

Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.

Javier Ambler mural unveiled at Home Slice Pizza on South Congress

A mural of Javier Ambler was unveiled on South Congress. Ambler was killed during an altercation with Williamson County deputies in 2019. 

'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special

“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.

Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58

The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.

La Flaca uses gardening skills to help the Hispanic community

The Hispanic community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and one urban farmer is focused on helping out in any way that she can.

Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release

Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.

Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday

A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct. 

Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas fired for fatal shooting of Jonathan Price

The now-former Wolfe City officer shot and killed Jonathan Price after responding to a possible fight in progress at a convenience store on Saturday.

Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond

Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.