Tags: Houston, local, businesses, election day, protests, Galleria, downtown Houston, River Oaks Houston Apple Store in the Galleria area boards up its doors and windows on Election Day. A man yells at Houston Police officers at the intersection of Main Street and McKinney on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Houston. (KPRC 2) An estimated 60,000 people congregated in downtown Houston Tuesday for a peaceful protest honoring the memory of native son George Floyd, … Protestors march northbound on 288 just south of Tuam Street during a protest related to the death of George Floyd, a Houston native, who was killed in police custody in Minnesota earlier this week, during a series of demonstrations in downtown Houston Friday, May 29, 2020. Claim: A video shows protesters and members of antifa attacking the Texas Children's Hospital and terrorizing a child during spring 2020 demonstrations against police brutality. 1 of 56 Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo walks with some protesters down Walker Street in downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. During one of the Houston rallies, Acevedo was seen on a now widely-circulated video making a heated call for residents to remain peaceful while marching. Protestors hug during an ongoing rally for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, during ongoing demonstrations Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Houston. I’m an American and I believe in democracy. [Protests Today in Photos and Video: 10th Straight Night of Unrest] ... A group of people on horseback rode through downtown Houston today in a peaceful protest of George Floyd’s death. There is never a shortage of cultural attractions and things-to-do in Houston. I think every vote counts, as long as all of those votes are legal and they’re not played around with. Police form a line as protestors march near city hall during an ongoing rally for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in downtown Houston. Floyd the man originally from Houston, who died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier this week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. The rally started at Emancipation Park and traveled to Houston City Hall where demonstrators were met with Houston's Police Department, Texas State Troopers and the National Guard. Biden takes Wisconsin, Michigan with 5 states outstanding in 2020 presidential election. Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Protesters are stopped by Houston Police officers, some on horseback on I-45 near Allen Parkway as Black Lives Matter Houston protesters marched for George Floyd, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. State and … People hold signs as they march during a protest and rally for justice sponsored by Black Lives Matter from Discovery Green to Houston's City Hall on Friday, May 29, 2020. Protesters at Travis and Polk Street at they squared off with Houston Police officers as Black Lives Matter Houston protested the death of George Floyd, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. A mother and son walk down 105 during a protest against police brutality in Conroe, Sunday, May 31, 2020. A protester at Discovery Green in Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. Viral video shows Acevedo making passionate plea to George Floyd protesters. Protesters flocked to downtown Houston Friday and marched through the city late into the night, leading to street closures, some looting and more than 200 arrests. More news about the George Floyd protests “[I’m concerned], that he actually lost, or is losing, and is trying to stay in power anyway.”. A protestor talks with police forming a line during an ongoing rally for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, near city hall Saturday, May 30, 2020, in downtown Houston. “We need to stand-up and show that every vote must be counted before we declare the President of the United States,” said Julia Lewis. Son of Cocaine Kingpin Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flennory Set to Play... 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Floyd died in custody of the Minneapolis Police Department earlier this week. HOUSTON - Election frustration is now noticeable on some city streets nationwide. Protesters marched in Uptown and Downtown Dallas Wednesday night, stopping traffic and blocking intersections over the Breonna Taylor case. Brandon Williams, right, is comforted by friend Xavier Roberson during a press conference about his uncle hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston on Saturday, May 30, 2020. A group of people being placed under arrest stand beside a Harris County jail bus after protesters were apprehended in a fenced-in area in Houston on June 2, 2020. Floyd the man originally from Houston, who died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier this week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. A second protest also occurred along Buffalo Bayou Wednesday evening. One group marched with anti-Trump posters from City Hall to a federal building. Timothy Freeny, of Richmond, takes a moment to reflect himself after a vigil for George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis Police Department custody earlier this week, Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Metropolitan Community Church in Houston. Turning on the national evening news in the … Johnson, was shot and killed by a Harris County Sheriff's deputy near their home in the 15000 block of E. Ritter Circle on April 22. Protestors at a Black Lives Matter event rally and honor George Floyd at downtown City Hall in Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. Members of the group carried guns and used a baseball bat to hit a President Donald Trump piñata. Houstonians made their voices heard by protesting in downtown Houston on Wednesday afternoon as the votes continue to be counted nationwide. Von Gardner is seen with tape over his mouth as he and others protest the death of George Floyd at Frazier Street and West David Street, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Conroe. Houston doctor offers some tips, This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Protestors march for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, during ongoing demonstrations Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Houston. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel. The video has been viewed nearly 7 million times since it was first posted to Twitter on Sunday. Protesters hold their hands up as they walk on northbound 288 near Downton Houston as part of a protest on Friday, May 29, 2020. “I think this thing is going to end up in the Supreme Court. “It just seems like all of the Democratic states have suddenly found new votes that have come in by mail,” said Bruce Badeau, a Trump supporter. Votes across the country continue to be counted. Similar protests took place in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth on Friday, and one is expected in Austin on Saturday. DOWNTOWN PROTESTS: Photos show massive turnout at Houston rally protesting George Floyd's death. Today more Houston residents as well as visitors see Downtown as a place to do far more than work—Downtown is now a place to live, dine, visit, play, enjoy the arts, worship and learn! Demonstrators walk through the streets of downtown Houston to honor George Floyd who was a native to Third Ward, on Saturday, May 30, 2020. The fast-casual spot is now open at Central Square Midtown at 2100 Travis St. Houston's newest drive-thru vaccination clinic is opening at NRG Park this week. Floyd died while in custody of Minneapolis Police last Monday night. A demonstrator kneels for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd in downtown Conroe, Sunday, May 31, 2020. Demonstrators have a moment of silence for George Floyd in the Second Street tunnel during a peaceful protest in downtown L.A., Monday, June 8, … The demonstrators protested against the death of George Floyd while in custody of police in Minneapolis. Houston Police chief Art Acevedo talks to demonstrators, explaining that he needed more time to get his officers in place to block access to the freeway as tensions grew with people wanting to continue when encountering a police blockade at the intersection of Elgin and St. Emanuel streets on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Houston. HOUSTON – People marched for several hours through downtown Houston Tuesday in protest of the death of George Floyd, who died while being detained by police in … Houston protests: Live video from downtown Houston - YouTube 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. Floyd the man originally from Houston, who died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier this week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. Houston Police prepare to gather protesters at the intersection of Main Street and McKinney on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Houston. The event was organized by two Humble ISD teachers, Cindy Welch and Gaby Diaz. The steps of Houston City Hall were filled with people and stretched out onto the streets. Floyd's body is set to return to Houston, Korean fried chicken is coming to Midtown, Give your walls some pizazz with art under $50. Following Tuesday’s election, President Donald Trump’s campaign team announced legal action against certain states, and possible voter fraud. Floyd, who is originally from Houston's Third Ward, died while in Minneapolis police custody last week after officer Derek Chauvin, who is now charged with murder and manslaughter, was seen on video kneeling on his neck until he could no longer breathe. Tensions erupted following a downtown rally over George Floyd’s death earlier in the afternoon. Approximately over 100 people participate in the demonstration. Empassioned Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo gives a speech about the city and protests for George Floyd at the “Pull Up & Praise" drive-thru fellowship service Sunday, May 31, 2020, at The Christian Outreach Center in Houston. Events This Weekend in Houston. There are too many ways to get in there and cheat.”. Members of the group carried guns and used a baseball bat to hit a President Donald Trump piñata. Protestors stop traffic on San Jacinto Street in downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. Floyd the man originally from Houston, who died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier this week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. Transcript for Horseback riders protest in downtown Houston Leaning geek he up price are the owners of the Turkey like hiking Houston's Derek war. This, while many people wait on edge, or even protest, out of frustration. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo responds to angry protesters at a march in downtown Houston on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a couple of different protests took place in downtown Houston. Video of Floyd's death sparked outrage from protesters in cities across the country, leading to days-long marches and riots. Police chase after protesters run onto 288 to stop traffic in Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. HOUSTON (AP) — In Houston, the city where George Floyd grew up, several thousand people shut down a downtown freeway Friday as they marched after a rally to protest … HOUSTON—In George Floyd’s hometown, tens of thousands gathered downtown Tuesday afternoon with signs protesting his death and police brutality. Floyd died in custody of the Minneapolis Police Department earlier this week. I think we’re going to find a lot of voter fraud. Houston Police block off Smith Street to prevent demonstrators from heading west on Preston Street during a march to protest the death of Houston native George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Houston. Floyd the man originally from Houston, who died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier this week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. A viral video from the weekend protests in Houston shows HPD Chief Art Acevedo making a passionate plea for protesters to respectfully seek justice for George Floyd. ©2021 FOX Television Stations, until FRI 6:00 PM CST, Brazos County, Chambers County, Colorado County, Fort Bend County, Grimes County, Houston County, Inland Brazoria County, Inland Galveston County, Inland Harris County, Inland Jackson County, Inland Matagorda County, Montgomery County, Polk County, San Jacinto County, Southern Liberty County, Walker County, Waller County, Washington County, Wharton County, from FRI 10:00 AM CST until FRI 6:00 PM CST, Cherokee County, until FRI 9:00 PM CST, Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula, Who won? A demonstrator gets arrested during a protest demanding justice for George Floyd at the corner of Preston and Smith on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Houston. Kailia Allen, 8, holds a sign during a demonstration for Houston native George Floyd, who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, during a rally Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Emancipation Park in Houston. A protester is stopped by Houston Police officers, under I-45 on Allen Parkway as Black Lives Matter Houston protesters marched for George Floyd, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. People marched to protest the death of George Floyd, who died while in the custody of Minneapolis Police last Monday. RELATED: Experiencing election anxiety? I am telling everyone in this g** d*** country if you don't have a f****** problem with that you are the g** d*** problem," Acevedo said in the video. Protestors exit 288 towards the Gray Avenue during a protest related to the death of George Floyd, a Houston native, who was killed in police custody in Minnesota earlier this week, during a series of demonstrations in downtown Houston Friday, May 29, 2020. The protest in Austin, whose Capitol steps are a frequent background for demonstrations, was small compared to past rallies there, with dozens of people assembling on a chilly and overcast day. Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis earlier this week. Floyd the man originally from Houston, who died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier this week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. Floyd was raised in Houston's Third Ward and was a well-known former high school football player who rapped with local legend DJ Screw. Floyd's body is set to return to Houston, but funeral arrangements have not been finalized yet. Tara Barrow joins U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Pastor and Dr. Paul Cannings, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña for a prayer for the city and for George Floyd's family the “Pull Up & Praise" drive-thru fellowship service Sunday, May 31, 2020, at The Christian Outreach Center in Houston. Marches and protests were held the following days across the city and Texas, leading Gov. The event, which was organized by two Humble ISD teachers, invited participants to lay down silently for eight minutes and forty-six seconds to honor Floyd's life. Another march is set for Tuesday afternoon at Discovery Green. Demonstrators marched to protest the death of George Floyd, who died while in custody of Minneapolis Police last Monday night. Some clashed with police at several occasions downtown Friday evening, with officers deploying pepper spray to disperse crowds, including one confrontation that took place near police headquarters. RELATED: Election 2020: Lawsuits filed in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia by Trump campaign. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo speaks to protesters in Downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo talks to a protestor during a march in downtown Houston on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Black Lives Matter Houston remembers George Floyd, in Houston on the steps of City Hall, Friday, May 29, 2020. Approximately over 100 people participate in the demonstration. Protesters hold signs near northbound 288 near downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. A woman licks the shield of a Houston Police officer during a protest Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Houston. Floyd, originally from Houston, died while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police last week, which has sparked protests throughout the country. In Houston, the city where George Floyd grew up, several thousand people shut down a downtown freeway Friday as they marched after a rally to protest his … Demonstrators marched to protest the death of George Floyd, who died while in custody of Minneapolis Police last Monday night. More than 200 people lay down, or kneel down, or lay in arrest position silently for eight minutes and forty-six seconds at Town Center Park to honor George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis Police Department custody a week ago, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Kingwood. George Floyd's hometown is honoring him, and joining the national cries for justice by staging a large, peaceful march rally and March on the streets of Houston.. H … A demonstrator and a Houston Police officer exchange words during a march to protest the death of Houston native George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Houston. Rebecca Hennes covers community news. “I’m concerned that Trump is trying to steal the election,” said Keith Thompson, a Joe Biden supporter. Floyd was raised in Houston… The rally for George Floyd was peaceful for the most part and powerful. HOUSTON - Election frustration is now noticeable on some city streets nationwide. For more about our organization, visit downtowndistrict.org. Floyd's family members are expected to … Some protesters try to calm down the crowd as they gather in front of a line Houston Police on Clay and Travis Streets in downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. "We will march as a department with everyone in this community...But I will not allow anyone to tear down this city.". More information can be found at https://abc13.com/6219448/. The group expressed their frustration as Americans wait for the Presidential Election results. One group marched with anti-Trump posters from City Hall to a federal building. On Wednesday, a couple of different protests took place in downtown Houston. Community concerned for the shooting that killed Joshua Johnson gather for a unity rally demanding justice for Johnson on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Missouri City. A woman confronts Houston Police Officers as they line up on Travis and Clay Streets in downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. Johnson, was shot and killed by a Harris County Sheriff's deputy near their home in the 15000 block of E. Ritter Circle on April 22. Follow us for more great content! HOUSTON - The days events started with a peaceful protest in downtown Houston. Here is a compilation of confrontations throughout the day at the protest ABC 13 Houston … Houston Police Officers' Union president Joe Gamaldi said in … If your walls leave you feeling uninspired, maybe it’s time to spruce 'em up. Some protesters smashed windows at a downtown 7-11 store and stole items from inside before the building was set on fire. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo speaks to a protester downtown as Black Lives Matter Houston protested George Floyd's death, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. Protestors march through downtown Houston during an ongoing rally for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in downtown Houston. Biden takes Wisconsin, Michigan with 5 states outstanding in 2020 presidential election, Election 2020: Lawsuits filed in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia by Trump campaign, Justice Dept. "How do you keep a knee on a man's neck when he is calling out for his mama?" Mike Hixenbaugh / NBC News June 3, 2020, 9:25 PM UTC / Updated June 4, 2020, 8:23 PM UTC During a protest and march in downtown over the death of George Floyd, things quickly turned violent. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo walks with some protesters down Walker Street in downtown Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. A Texas woman flew on a private jet to storm the Capitol, Rockets' DeMarcus Cousins blasts James Harden, Houston megachurch pastor guilty of multimillion-dollar scam. A man is arrested by Houston Police officer during a protest Saturday, May 30, 2020, in downtown Houston. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- During a protest and march in downtown over the death of George Floyd, things turned violent. 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Protesters block Main and Walker Streets, including the Metro during a rally for George Floyd in Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. A protester holds a sign at Houston's City Hall on Friday, May 29, 2020. RELATED: Who won? | rebecca.hennes@chron.com. HOUSTON — Two groups of protesters met on the downtown streets in Houston while they were walking in honor of George Floyd. Houston police chief Art Acevedo talks with protestors during an ongoing rally for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis police earlier this week, during ongoing demonstrations Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Houston. Protesters clash with Houston Police officers, angry about the death of George Floyd, as they took to Bagby Street near City Hall, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster and send in troops from the National Guard. Joshua Johnson’s father Richard Beary shakes his heads disconcerted at a rally demanding justice for Joshua on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Missouri City. U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo join a march on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Houston against the death of George Floyd while in custody of the police in Minneapolis. Elizabeth Conley/Staff photographer Show … Protests against President Donald Trump and Republicans are being organized Thursday in Houston following the deadly insurrection of the U.S. … Marie D. De Jesús/Staff photographer Show More Show Less 54 of 85 A woman yells at the Houston Police during a protest in downtown Houston on … Follow her on Twitter @beccaghennes. Demonstrators line up in the streets of downtown Houston to honor George Floyd, on Saturday, May 30, 2020. 45 of 53 Protestors march through downtown Houston during an ongoing rally for George Floyd, a Houston native who died in custody of the Minneapolis … Protesters in Houston blocked highway entrances and threw objects at officers after what had been a day of largely peaceful demonstrations. Floyd died while in custody of Minneapolis Police last Monday night.A. Protesters outside Houston City Hall on Friday, May 29, 2020. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com. Janet Collins, a criminal justice teacher at Kingwood High School, is consoled by two students as she cries during the silent moment for George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis Police Department custody a week ago, Monday, June 1, 2020, at Town Center Park in Kingwood. 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