by Elizabeth McChesney | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog, News
In this episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast, Matthew McConaughey challenges us to use life’s hardships to enact change in ourselves, impact the world around us, and propel our society forward. Today on the balanced voice we are thrilled to welcome Texas’s very own...
by Tania Cruz | Feb 5, 2021 | Blog
Did you know that animal abuse, cruelty, neglect, and abandonment are crimes that are punishable by law? In 2020, the Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce, an organization that Houston PetSet and Crime Stoppers of Houston helped establish, received 4,881 reports of...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog
Born and raised in Southeast Houston, abandoned at birth, raised, loved and enabled by many, my name is Tracy Dudley, and I am the Founding Survivor of Project Girls, a crisis intervention program that targets exploitation primarily in Southeast Houston. I spent many...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 22, 2021 | News, Bail Reform
HOUSTON (January 22, 2021) – Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Austin with law enforcement and public safety advocates to discuss his legislative priorities to ensure a safer future for the Lone Star State. Crime Stoppers of Houston fully...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 21, 2021 | News, Bail Reform
Crime Stoppers Director of Victim Services Andy Kahan participated in Town Hall held Tuesday, January 19 by Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey. Community leaders, law enforcement, and residents were invited to engage in public discussion of the challenges and...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 14, 2021 | News, Bail Reform
Segment 8 of our Breaking Bond Series with FOX 26 Houston. Once again, another violent offender is let out on bond even after his mom pleads with the court not to allow him to bond out. Now, Pope might be looking at a potential life sentence resulting from a string of...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog, News, Bail Reform
Today, Crime Stoppers of Houston kicked off season 2 of it’s podcast, The Balanced Voice Podcast. This is a podcast for those who desire to have balanced conversations that offer real solutions to today’s most pressing issues. Join the conversation every...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Bail Reform
Crime Stoppers of Houston remains committed to fighting for legislative improvement to enhance victims’ rights and public safety. The Texas 87th Legislative Session kicks off at the Capitol in Austin today. The following legislative items are on our agenda to support...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 4, 2021 | Bail Reform
According to the Wall Street Journal, Houston has one of the highest overall crime rates of any U.S. city. Houston’s overall crime rate is 92% higher than the overall crime rate in Texas. Property crime is much higher in Houston than it is nationwide. Burglary and...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 4, 2021 | News
HOLLYWOOD TO HOUSTON: ‘NARCO SUB’ SET FOR JANUARY RELEASE Houston-Based Action and Drama Film Donates Portion of Amazon Profits to Crime Stoppers of Houston HOUSTON (January 2021) – Deep Water Productions, the Houston-based production company and subsidiary of Derek...