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Houston Chronicle on free speech: Defend to the death

2015-01-08T15:35:46-06:00

Houston Chronicle Editorial Originally published Jan. 7, 2015 The masked gunmen who attacked the Paris publication Charlie Hebdo yesterday stand for nothing more than the most horrid scheme that villainy can invent, and fanaticism put into practice. We borrow those words from Voltaire, the Enlightenment-era satirical writer. He has passed, but his ideals of free speech live on. So will those of Charlie Hebdo. The self-proclaimed "irresponsible newspaper" has long been the target of fundamentalist ire for its cartoons that portrayed the Prophet Muhammad in a preposterous light. Throughout the magazine's history, few have been safe from its extraordinary mockery. Catholic organizations have [...]

Houston Chronicle on free speech: Defend to the death2015-01-08T15:35:46-06:00

San Antonio debates police body cameras, public access

2015-01-08T15:24:09-06:00

By Josh Baugh San Antonio Express-News Originally published Jan. 7, 2015 The City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Wednesday continued deliberating whether to outfit police officers with body cameras and also made some headway on a new contract that will recast how towing companies handle wrecks on public streets. The Police Department will likely outfit 251 police officers on downtown bike patrol and in the Park Police with small cameras worn on the uniform while other units will continue to use in-car video systems. Police Chief Anthony Treviño told the committee that the department is ahead of the national curve because [...]

San Antonio debates police body cameras, public access2015-01-08T15:24:09-06:00

Texas veterinarian heads to appeals court in free speech case

2015-01-08T15:37:13-06:00

Fox 4 KBTV Updated on Jan. 5, 2015 NEW ORLEANS—Does the First Amendment apply to licensed professionals who give advice over the Internet? That is the question to be presented to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans Tuesday in a high-profile case that pits a veterinarian against the Texas Veterinary Board. Dr. Ron Hines - a disabled retiree and Texas-licensed veterinarian - had begun to use the Internet in 2002 to help pet owners from across the the world, often in remote locations and often for free. He uses the Internet to remain productive and share his lifetime [...]

Texas veterinarian heads to appeals court in free speech case2015-01-08T15:37:13-06:00

FOIFT past president Jack Loftis, former Houston Chronicle editor, dies

2015-01-05T15:46:54-06:00

Houston Chronicle By Kyrie O'Connor Originally published Dec. 30, 2014 Jack D. Loftis, who led the Houston Chronicle newsroom through space shuttle flights, the Enron scandal and the 9/11 terror attacks, has died at age 80 after a long illness. Loftis, the Chronicle's vice president and editor from 1987 to 2002, died about 10 p.m. Monday at the Gardens of Bellaire assisted living home. Loftis joined the Chronicle in 1965 as a copy editor, often working the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift. Soon he was named editor of Texas Magazine, the Chronicle's Sunday supplement. Among the stories he published was [...]

FOIFT past president Jack Loftis, former Houston Chronicle editor, dies2015-01-05T15:46:54-06:00

FOI Foundation of Texas looks ahead to 2015

2014-12-29T15:57:46-06:00

As the year comes to a close, and a new year is about to begin, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas reminds its supporters and all open government and First Amendment advocates that the FOI Foundation is here to serve you. In 2015, we'll be tracking legislation at the Texas Capitol that affects you and your ability to participate in our democracy through free speech and open government. Keep an eye on our blog for frequent updates. We'll also continue our educational outreach and FOI Hotline service. Please don't hesitate to contact us about open government issues in your area. [...]

FOI Foundation of Texas looks ahead to 20152014-12-29T15:57:46-06:00

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