And it was intolerable.". Wilson said he was pepper-sprayed while helping a counterdemonstrator who'd been surrounded. Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston’s weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities. He said the man was dressed in what looked like military fatigues and was holding an American flag. 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. But in one incident caught on camera, a woman was knocked over by a mounted police officer and stepped on by their horse. 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. '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. Police escorted militia members away from the area. Christian Wilson arrived at the protest outside Austin police headquarters around 4 p.m. Saturday. Ahead of protests, Police Chief Acevedo committed his officers would not deploy tear gas or rubber bullets, unless as a last resort. On Sunday, the Austin Justice Coalition announced that a planned rally at the state Capitol had been canceled due to safety concerns. "It's about every single victim of police brutality and vigilantes, like the vigilantes down in Georgia who killed Ahmaud.". 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. Stores already impacted by Houston protests taking precautions. Stay in the know with the best live and online events H-Town has to offer this weekend and you’ll never have a dull moment in the Culinary and Cultural Capital of the South. We're speaking up," Jalisa Styles said earlier in the day while walking on the interstate. Journalists aren't the point of this. "We're seeing that there are people, that are not people of color, that are coming into this city and other cities to actually start agitating and actually engage in violence," Acevedo said. Says she's not a protester. Prior to next week's event, separate memorial services in Minnesota and North Carolina will be held. HPD also made hundreds of arrests, including 350 arrests for obstructing roadways. Law enforcement intermittently pepper-sprayed protesters and fired volleys of beanbag shells from shotguns that were trained on demonstrators. One person was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and three were charged with assaulting an officer. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- More than 100 people were arrested on various offenses in a second night of protests and riots over the death of George Floyd, according to Houston police. "Dallas today is hurting," Johnson said in an emotional address. Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom. Saturday, the governor had announced he was activating the National Guard. 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.". Acevedo has called on his counterparts in other cities and states to increase police accountability. The Houston Police Department drastically increased its presence on the streets of the city Saturday. The National Park Service is calling a newly erected fence in front of a White House protest area temporary. Mayor Sylvester Turner has said he's reviewed the videos and the cases should be judged individually, not as a pattern. st, — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) May 31, 2020. On Sunday, Texas Gov. Like seeing all these allies. As Alamo Plaza began to clear out, people began rioting on East Houston Street. Over the weekend, protests in honor of George Floyd broke out across the country. 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. APD said it had made "approximately a dozen arrests.". Acevedo wore a mask and walked arm in arm with demonstrators like Justin James Jones, who spoke with Acevedo while they marched. 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. "But let people protest. Now Comes The Election, One In 10 Permian Basin Flares Are Spewing Methane Into The Air, Environmental Defense Fund Says, Houston-Area And Statewide Primary Election Runoff Report, In Texas Cities, Protests Over Police Violence Lead To Clashes, 'It's A Joke': Flaring Expert Finds Big Problems In Report From Texas Oil And Gas Regulator, As Gyms Reopen In Texas, Many Details Are Left To The Owners, Episcopal Church Leaders Protest Trump Immigration Policy Outside Detention Center, Santa Fe Survivors Share Their Stories With Greg Abbott, Texas' Attorney General Says Cities And Counties Can't Restrict Gun Sales Under Emergency Orders, Gov. George Floyd's funeral service was held in Houston, where he grew up.He will be buried next to his mother. Protests continue after Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed in police custody. “He did that. Saturday In San Antonio, a riot broke out on East Houston Street Saturday night after a peaceful march and vigil for Floyd turned violent. 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. He said he saw the activity downtown on Facebook and just couldn't sit at home; he had to do something. It's just – it's awesome.". Police say people were looting a Whole Foods grocery store on McKinney Avenue. He joined the crowd of hundreds as they chanted "No justice! Protests in Dallas started peacefully on Saturday, but police later used tear gas to disperse protestors in downtown, while other demonstrators briefly shut down highways and looted businesses. 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. However, Houston police did use pepper spray in some instances on Saturday. 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. "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." Is It Enough To Win A U.S. Senate Seat? "There's no excuse," she said. Officers made rough arrests and fired tear gas and pepper bullets into crowds. “The chief personally said, he moved his barricade twice – ‘let them march,'” Jones said. 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. Large protests began in the city days after the death of Houston native Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota … But so many people ARENT out there, and our videos and photos help the world see what's happening. There were reports of looting on Sixth Street later in the evening, and a mattress and car were lit on fire under I-35. Washington, D.C. 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. 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. Acevedo, who was aware of the video, said he believed the incident to be unintentional. By Saturday evening, a protest continued through downtown Dallas. Occupy Houston was a collaboration that has included occupation protests that stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. Turning on the national evening news in the … 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. Turner said he had also activated the Office of Emergency Management. If journos are getting arrested, 1st amendment is violated https://t.co/GkysKi9XIR, — Claire McInerny (@ClaireMcInerny) May 31, 2020. No peace!" The George Floyd protests are an ongoing series of police brutality protests that began in Minneapolis in the United States on May 26, 2020. The Houston … At one point, the Dallas Police Department deployed tear gas to "disperse unruly protesters." 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. Shortly before 8 p.m., dozens of protesters made their way onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway. The crowd included people of all races and ages, many wearing facemasks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. "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. This is amazing. 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. San Antonio Ron Nirenberg signed a local disaster declaration and issued a curfew effective from 11:30 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday, and then from 10 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday. A tweet from a Dallas Morning News reporter told of a Dallas resident who encountered police as she was returning home with groceries. "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.