HOUSTON – State Senator John Whitmire (D) Houston says there are still problems with the Texas law allowing concealed guns onto college campuses.
“What really disturbs me is that we’re forcing public universities to have Campus Carry,” he said.” When I know the leadership and a lot of the student bodies are opposed to it, but we gave the private universities the right to opt out.”
Senator Whitmire also weighs in on the loophole that allows Texans to take online courses without ever showing proficiency. The result is a concealed handgun license that is legal in Texas! “It’s just wrong,” he said. He told Houston Newsmakers Host Khambrel Marshall he will get legislative support to change the law that permits it.
Channel 2 Investigates reporter Joel Eisenbaum exposed the loophole with his exclusive story and joins Houston Newsmakers this week with background on what he found.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lidya Osadchey, CEO of ESCAPE Family Resource Center says her center teaches adults and children how to deal with the stress that often leads to abuse. Osadchey says it may be surprising to know the biggest source of abuse.
“Fifty-four percent of all the calls that come to CPS are of neglect,” she said. “Neglect, perpetual consistent neglect of children’s needs. Everyday needs!”
Osadchey provides examples of ways the center helps people cope and how we all can get involved.
Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, every Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. right after Meet the Press on KPRC Channel 2.
More Information:
- State Senator John Whitmire (D) Houston, 713-864-8701 www.whitmire.senate.state.tx.us
- Lidya Osadchey, CEO ESCAPE Family Resource Center, 713-942-9500, www.learntoparent.org
- Joel Eisenbaum, Channel 2 Investigates, 713-778-4950, jeisenbaum@kprc.com, www.click2houston.com