1997-10-24

KUHT-TV (Television station)

Doris Childress interviews State Senator Mario Gallegos about gang activity and growing juvenile gang problems in Texas, and the recent overhaul of the juvenile justice system. Episode includes segment, entitled "Caring is Contagious," produced by Patricia Gras that focuses on the Royale Apartments efforts to rid their community of crime; community activist Gustavo Fuentes featured. There is also a segment, entitled "A Second Chance," produced by Patricia Gras featuring Highpoint High School.

Ester-Childress, Doris; Brueggeman, Joe; Gras, Patricia

television programs

Gallegos, Mario; Fuentes, Gustavo; Gangs; Public television

KUHT Film and Video

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

English

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Other: ID 1997-006a, AV Shelving; Preservation Location: ark:/84475/pm74407z44x