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The governor also shared a video on social media as he signed a law for law enforcement officials at the protests "to ensure they can use every tool available to combat criminals without being targeted by rogue prosecutors.
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Saturday's No Kings protest is expected to draw thousands of people, said Kristi Pham of organizer 50501 Houston, which is calling for the event to remain peaceful, as they have in the past. Organizers also are collecting nonperishable food donations for several local food banks.
RICHMOND, Texas — Another undercover sex sting has landed an officer with the Texas Army National Guard in jail. Detectives with Harris County Precinct One’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Lt. Jonathan Grant Beyleveld, 42, early Thursday. He was taken into custody at his home in Richmond.
The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops in response to demonstrations.
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Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday that a letter penned by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt offering to send federal help to Houston as officials prepare for weekend protests was "not representative" of the city.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem blamed California Gov. Newsom for the need to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles protests.