He also said he had also sent state resources to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin to maintain public safety. But so many people ARENT out there, and our videos and photos help the world see what's happening. HPD confirmed with Houston Public Media that officers followed through on Acevedo's commitment, with police saying they did not use any tear gas or rubber bullets over the weekend. The Houston … Throughout the afternoon and the evening, protesters lobbed water bottles, rocks and other objects at police during a demonstration that lumbered from the front of police headquarters to the west side of I-35 around to the east and then back to APD, forcing the closure of the highway. HOUSTON, Texas -- The family of George Floyd, the man whose death in Minneapolis police custody triggered nationwide protests, joined a crowd that … Steve Schmidt, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, weighs in on the riots on the U.S. Capitol and the handling of the aftermath by some GOP leaders, saying that the undemocratic actions by insurrectionists must be put down. By 9 p.m., the march no longer appeared to be organized and people started dispersing. HOUSTON - Protesters from the last few weeks have started testing positive for Coronavirus COVID-19. ; Protesters say … A manager at Bombay Pizza Company said at first people were marching with the protests. "And for those that deny it, they're just lying to themselves, or quite frankly they are the ones that are part of the problem.". Saturday, the governor had announced he was activating the National Guard. No peace!" 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Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19. Over the weekend, protests in honor of George Floyd broke out across the country. Occupy Houston is a Houston, Texas-based activist group best known for alleged plots against it by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (fake news), investigated and called out on in court by Occupy protester Ryan Shapiro, and for being set up by the Austin Police Department. He said he saw the activity downtown on Facebook and just couldn't sit at home; he had to do something. Updated on: September 12, 2019 / 3:05 PM / CBS News New records from the City of Houston show that Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo was wrong when he claimed that people from Austin were driving to Houston to participate in violent protests. Stores in the River Oaks district also had boards covering up the store windows. Acevedo has called on his counterparts in other cities and states to increase police accountability. However, Houston police did use pepper spray in some instances on Saturday. It's just the fact that everybody has a cell phone to view it with a camera," Jomar Simmons said near APD headquarters. HOUSTON (AP) — In Houston, the city where George Floyd grew up, several thousand people shut down a downtown freeway Friday as they marched after a rally to protest … Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle … "We will not bow to chaos or fear in this city.". Multiple people were taken into custody. FBI: Armed protests planned in all 50 states over next 10 days Running through at least Inauguration Day, armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitals and the Capitol, according to FBI. The crowd included people of all races and ages, many wearing facemasks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Occupy Houston was a collaboration that has included occupation protests that stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. “He did that. Law enforcement intermittently pepper-sprayed protesters and fired volleys of beanbag shells from shotguns that were trained on demonstrators. And justice for George Floyd.". 1 of 100 Men try to keep demonstrators from throwing anything during continued marching June 2, 2020, in downtown Houston during the fifth night of … Hill.TV's Rising | Monday, January 18, 2021. Washington, D.C. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Police Chief Renee Hall held a press conference Saturday afternoon to address the protests that took place Friday night. "Those protests gave voice to the many people of color in this country who have long felt frustration ... that I not only understand but that I share," Johnson said. Dallas protests Saturday started with a rally outside City Hall. She says she was walking home with her groceries when police fired some sort of pellet in her face. HPD confirmed with Houston Public Media that officers followed through on Acevedo's commitment, with police saying they did not use any tear gas or rubber bullets over the weekend. Shortly before 8 p.m., dozens of protesters made their way onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway. A jury has ordered abortion protesters to pay $204,000 in damages to Planned Parenthood for conspiring to disrupt operations at Houston abortion clinics during the 1992 Republican National Convention. A violation of the curfew is a misdemeanor offense, which could be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 180 days in jail. A tweet from a Dallas Morning News reporter told of a Dallas resident who encountered police as she was returning home with groceries. The protests led Target to announce it was temporarily closing at least six of its Dallas stores, as well as two in Austin. Is It Enough To Win A U.S. Senate Seat? However, Houston police did use pepper spray in some instances on Saturday. By 7 p.m., the march had moved into Midtown, then by 7:40 p.m. had reached City Hall, before turning and heading back in the direction of Third Ward, where Floyd lived before moving to Minnesota. A group of truckers block part of the North Loop near Gellhorn in a protest of some sort Monday, April 20, 2020. "If you think there were a lot of cops yesterday, that's nothing compared to what we're going to have moving forward now that we're fully mobilized and we have assets from other agencies," Acevedo said. Abbott Closes Schools, Bars And Restaurants, Limits Gatherings Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Texas Researchers Say They Found A Way To Help Cops ID Pot With 100% Accuracy – Using Lasers, SXSW Will Have Online Events In 2021. "Texans have every right to exercise their first amendment rights, but violence and looting will not be tolerated," the governor said in a statement. Houston police officers have killed six people over the course of five weeks — most of them people of color. It's not about these other individuals who want their moment, it's about George Floyd. There were reports of looting on Sixth Street later in the evening, and a mattress and car were lit on fire under I-35. On Sunday, Houston continued to recover from its second consecutive night of protests and unrest, which has resulted in hundreds of arrests and officers injured. Wilson said he was going to be there all night, that he hated to see all this violence – "all of this fighting over the color of our skin," he said. SEE RELATED STORY: Convulsing in protest, US cities brace for more unrest following George Floyd death, Follow Roxie Bustamante on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, December wholesale prices up 0.3% with sharp jump in energy, Biden urges swift action on giant aid plan with Republicans wary, Businesses are boarding their walls after much damage ensued from protests. Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom. Protesters spill onto highway near downtown Houston in outrage over George Floyd’s death Black Lives Matter Houston remembers George Floyd during a protest … Protests have erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "And most importantly, we want to respect our cities, and respect the memory of George Floyd by protesting, demanding action, and doing it in a way that honors his life and his memory.". The actions of a few do not represent the majority of those who came out to peacefully demonstrate.". A curfew began at 7 p.m. Sunday in downtown Dallas and nearby neighborhoods. As the president of the national Major Cities Chiefs Association, Acevedo published an op-ed in the Washington Post over the weekend saying departments need to be able to fire bad-acting police officers more quickly and keep them from being hired somewhere else. The National Park Service is calling a newly erected fence in front of a White House protest area temporary. The family of George Floyd has called for calm and peace during a planned, large-scale march toward Houston City Hall tomorrow. Travel is defined without limitation as travel on foot, bicycle, skateboard, scooter, motorcycle, automobile or any other mode of transporting a person from one location to another." Ahead of protests, Police Chief Acevedo committed his officers would not deploy tear gas or rubber bullets, unless as a last resort. In solidarity with #OccupyWallStreet, #occupytogether, and the countless other @Occupy movements across the world. HPD also made hundreds of arrests, including 350 arrests for obstructing roadways. At Saturday's press conference, both Turner and Acevedo praised the majority of protesters who demonstrated peacefully in Floyd's memory Friday, while criticizing what they said were largely white "provocateurs" and "anarchists.". Hundreds of people demonstrated outside Austin Police headquarters and on I-35 on Saturday and Sunday, temporarily blocking all lanes of traffic. People broke into and looted from shops while San Antonio police officers responded by releasing tear gas and shooting people with pepper and rubber bullets to clear the area. At the same time, Acevedo's department is facing criticism of its own. HPD also made hundreds of arrests, including 350 arrests for obstructing roadways. ... Floyd was raised in Houston's Third Ward and was a … Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. On Sunday, Texas Gov. They then began firing pepper bullets at people. But the mayor also called out the violence carried out by a small group of people "whose agendas had nothing to do with human rights or civil rights. So many people got shot with non lethal ammo or pepper spray, we're not special. 110 talking about this. Stores already impacted by Houston protests taking precautions. Protesters shut down I-35 a couple of times during the day. "It's about every single victim of police brutality and vigilantes, like the vigilantes down in Georgia who killed Ahmaud.". APD said it had made "approximately a dozen arrests.". In Houston, where Floyd grew up and spent much of his adult life, protests looked and sounded different than many other cities across Texas and the rest of the country. Pallbearers bring George Floyd's casket into the Fountain of Praise Church for a memorial and viewing services in Houston, Texas, on June 8, 2020. Four police officers received head injuries during the protest and were hospitalized, while 16 vehicles were damaged, Acevedo said. Protest for Erik Salgado in Oakland drew an estimated 1,500 people. Houston Police … Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Southbound lanes of the highway near Austin Police headquarters were blocked due to protesters, some of whom kneeled and chanted "Black Lives Matter" while facing a row of officers. Officers made rough arrests and fired tear gas and pepper bullets into crowds. Police Chief Renee Hall said it will be in effect until 6 a.m. beginning Monday, and those hours will continue for the next several days. Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston’s weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities. Mayor Sylvester Turner later apologized for the incident. George Floyd's funeral will be held June 9 in Houston. One of his store front windows was also busted over the weekend. Authorities began an investigation of the killing months after it had occurred, when video of the shooting surfaced. George Floyd's son joins Texas protesters in peaceful demonstration, Convulsing in protest, US cities brace for more unrest following George Floyd death. Someone in a helicopter overhead used a loudspeaker to warn police would use "tear gas" if people did not leave the highway. According to the city's statement, "all persons must not travel on any public street or in any public place within the designated area of San Antonio's Downtown Business District. Now the city of Pittsburgh and the nation are mourning her after her death at age 92. "The planned demonstrations from earlier today were peaceful and the organizations did exactly what they said they would do to keep others safe," San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said in a statement. 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One of the protesters could be seen spraying what appeared to be the contents of a fire extinguisher into the passenger side window, before police cruisers approached and the crowd dispersed. He joined the crowd of hundreds as they chanted "No justice! Hall said the curfew covers Deep Ellum, Farmers Market, Central Business District, West End, Victory Park and Uptown, with Oak Lawn Avenue, Riverfront Boulevard, Corinth Street and Peak Street serving as boundaries. 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"It's not just about George Floyd," said Jennifer Miller, co-chair of the Dallas Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. Protesters sparked several fires across the city near the White House, including at … Before joining the station, Paul worked as a web producer for the Houston Chronicle, and his work has appeared online and in print for the Chronicle, the New York Times, DNAinfo New York, and other... Get highlights, trending news and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. In one video shared with Houston Public Media, protesters could be seen smashing the windows of an empty police SUV at Texas Avenue and La Branch Street, one block from Minute Maid Park. If journos are getting arrested, 1st amendment is violated https://t.co/GkysKi9XIR, — Claire McInerny (@ClaireMcInerny) May 31, 2020. Saturday In San Antonio, a riot broke out on East Houston Street Saturday night after a peaceful march and vigil for Floyd turned violent. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo speaks to protesters in Downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. There is never a shortage of cultural attractions and things-to-do in Houston. "It just makes me sad to see some of my friends own these businesses, and it's just going to end up costing us more," Davis said. "Thank god people got cellphones so they can see what's going on. A Physical Festival In Austin Is Still A Possibility, Buses Will Take Hurricane Laura Evacuees Back Home Friday, Austin Says, Austin To Shelter Hurricane Laura Evacuees In Convention Center As Set-Aside Hotel Rooms Fill Up, A Look At Texas’ Outsized Role In The U.S. Capitol Attack, Hey Voter, The Texas Supreme Court Has Seats To Fill Too, Gun Control Group To Spend $2 Million In Texas House Races. This is amazing. "The situation was escalated by some bad actors whose only intent was to incite violence and cause destruction. "And so the focus needs to be on supporting and uplifting his family. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston, Acevedo wore a mask and walked arm in arm with. Acevedo has not released videos of those incidents though he says his department will release footage for arrests going forward to give more context. A protester stands outside Houston City Hall on Saturday, May 30, 2020, on the second night of demonstrations in response to the death of George Floyd. Blocked roadways and pepper sprayed protesters. In addition to Floyd's killing, protesters cited the death of Mike Ramos, a 42-year-old black and Hispanic man who was killed by Austin police last month. She said police told people if they tried to cross a metal barrier, officers would shoot. We have a lot of work to do but we can do it together constructively. Barbara Davis has lived in downtown Houston for over a decade. Hundreds of people flooded the streets of Houston on Friday afternoon in what was a largely peaceful rally and march organized by Black Lives Matter Houston, which stretched from Discovery Green to City Hall. Ahmaud Abery was shot to death while running in a Georgia neighborhood. Greenpeace protesters dangle from bridge in Houston and cause part of shipping channel to close. On Friday, protests took place at Houston City Hall. I've come and protested for everything. Acevedo wore a mask and walked arm in arm with demonstrators like Justin James Jones, who spoke with Acevedo while they marched. In a march that began in Emancipation Park, protesters and police walked side-by-side in the early evening, with Police Chief Art Acevedo standing up front, speaking with demonstrators as he went. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY. The situation devolved into a riot after protesters, counterprotesters and police clashed outside the historic Alamo. Roughly two weeks ago, Shamone Turner and her friends, joined a large demonstration for George Floyd. By Saturday evening, a protest continued through downtown Dallas. In Houston, the protests took over downtown streets. But in one incident caught on camera, a woman was knocked over by a mounted police officer and stepped on by their horse. Acevedo has called on his counterparts in other cities and states to increase police accountability. “The chief personally said, he moved his barricade twice – ‘let them march,'” Jones said. June 2, 2020 coverage of curfews and arrests in the U.S. as authorities in cities across the country respond to the ongoing demonstrations. "When you have your back toward people that aren't doing a peaceful protest and they have weapons aimed at us, it sparks up a different type of anger and it sparks up a different type of violence that is inherited inside of our brains and inside of our lives." In a pair of tweets, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said his police force would "continue providing a safe space for the community to express emotions," but that "violence and destruction of property will not be tolerated.". But protesters showed up at the Capitol anyway, marching through downtown Austin and onto I-35. Protesters ride through Houston on horseback A group of people on horseback rode through downtown Houston today in a peaceful protest of George Floyd’s death. Wilson said he was pepper-sprayed while helping a counterdemonstrator who'd been surrounded. SEE RELATED STORY: George Floyd's son joins Texas protesters in peaceful demonstration. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in all Texas counties. Says she's not a protester. "This [police killings] has been happening for years. Those arrested will be charged with inciting a riot. Officers then retreated to police headquarters. Let me thank the people in the City of HOUSTON for peacefully marching and demonstrating yesterday and last night. "This is the most impactful protest I've ever seen in this city. We're speaking up," Jalisa Styles said earlier in the day while walking on the interstate. He was African American. I want to thank our police officers for exercising restraint and their professionalism. But Monday, businesses in the area are taking precaution by boarding up windows and doors, hoping not to experience scenes similar to other major cities in recent days. One person was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and three were charged with assaulting an officer. "This brief curfew will protect the safety of people and property in the downtown business district while allowing the vast majority of people to peacefully assemble," he explained in a statement Saturday night. She said it wasn't until after the march that some people started breaking windows, including one at the pizza shop, while customers were inside. The Houston Police Department drastically increased its presence on the streets of the city Saturday. Police say people were looting a Whole Foods grocery store on McKinney Avenue. Christian Wilson arrived at the protest outside Austin police headquarters around 4 p.m. Saturday. "The elephant in the room is that racism is alive and well in our country," Acevedo said. 'A Coup' — Ted Cruz Faces Calls For Resignation After Attempted Insurrection At Capitol, More Texas Hospitals Report ‘Critical Staffing Shortages,’ ICUs Near Or At Capacity, 'I Am Very Concerned' — 2,000 Additional Health Care Workers Headed To Texas Hospitals As Cases Surge To Record Levels, What Are The Effects Of Abolishing Straight Ticket Voting In Texas? 'A Pain In The Butt', Houston Mourners Pay Respects To Vanessa Guillén At Public Memorial, Vanessa Guillen’s Death Has Highlighted Issues Of Sexual Assault And Harassment In The Military. The crowd was mostly dispersed by midnight, save for a few demonstrators still in the area. "This was almost like the final nail in the coffin because we are trying to survive in these hard times," Martinez said. "In the end, this is our home, this our house, and this is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," said Turner at the press conference. George Floyd, Houston’s Protests, and Living Without the Benefit of the Doubt Naturally, the public conversation has turned to the question of what this … Ahead of protests, Police Chief Acevedo committed his officers would not deploy tear gas or rubber bullets, unless as a last resort. Photographer Pu Ying Huang was there to document. The city did not provide details on injuries to protesters. In the early evening, beanbags littered the corner of Eighth Street and the southbound frontage road, along with gallons of spilled milk used to ease the burn from pepper spray. Houston Mayor Turner also announced Saturday that Floyd's body will be laid to rest in Houston, where he grew up. HOUSTON – As Americans across the nation wait for the highly anticipated 2020 presidential race results, many businesses are in fear of potential protests following the election results. "We have the right to protests as American citizens as long as we do it the right way, not destroying our local businesses.". "He has a right to be out here with that flag, just like we have a right to be out here to protest," Wilson said, as officers perched on the upper deck of I-35 began firing down upon the crowd. Events This Weekend in Houston. 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