Manley worked for the department for 30 years. Last summer, he faced harsh criticism after police killed an unarmed man and then seriously injured nonviolent protesters.
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Congress
Watch: Joaquin Castro discusses pro-Trump rioters storming U.S. Capitol
The Texas Tribune’s multimedia reporter Alana Rocha spoke Wednesday afternoon with Castro, D-San Antonio, who was in lockdown in his office.
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Police brutality in Texas
Analyzing 2020: Racial justice and police reform
We’ve selected some columns from 2020 on racial justice and police reform.
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Criminal Justice
“These patriots did nothing wrong,” Trump says of supporters who surrounded Biden bus
The “Trump Train” — a caravan of trucks waving Trump and American flags — appeared to try to slow down the Biden campaign bus in Texas, as supporters honked their horns and shouted. The FBI is investigating.
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Texas 2020 Elections
A week before the election, Texas National Guard prepares to deploy troops to cities
A spokesperson for the Guard said the deployment is not related to the election and troops would not be stationed at polling places. Mayors in two cities say they weren’t advised of the deployment.
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Split Decision 2020
Chip Roy and Wendy Davis face off on women’s health, managing the coronavirus and being a Washington disruptor
Roy, the one-term Republican congressman who represents the Austin-area district, squares off with Davis, his Democratic challenger, in our Split Decision virtual debate series.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Sharp partisan and racial differences mark Texan voters’ view of police, UT/TT Poll finds
With some political campaigns embracing law enforcement in Texas, the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll found two things to be true: Most voters don’t want to decrease funding for police, and almost all voters feel safe where they live.
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Texas 2020 Elections
After a summer of unrest, Texas police are preparing for possible election night protests
Some police departments faced criticism for their response to demonstrations. Experts say officers must use “the least amount of force possible” while protecting free speech.
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Police brutality in Texas
Williamson County sheriff charged with felony evidence tampering in Javier Ambler case
Last year, Williamson County sheriff’s deputies held Ambler down and stunned him four times with a Taser before his body went limp. It was filmed for a police reality TV show.
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Public Education
A Texas teacher who posted Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ posters in her virtual classroom was placed on leave after parents complained
School officials said parents complained about the posters. Taylor Lifka was allowed to return Tuesday, but she said she is not prepared to come back until the school commits to more inclusive policies.