Floyd, 46, a Third Ward native and Yates High School graduate, died in Minneapolis police custody Monday night after video showed an officer kneeling on his neck, pinning him to the ground while he pleaded for help. 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. “I strongly do encourage people to put on their masks,” said Mayor Turner. The event was organized by two Humble ISD teachers, Cindy Welch and Gaby Diaz. Turner says they were all wearing masks. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to climb across Texas. 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. Turner said the city has increased its law enforcement presence in preparation of Tuesday's march and is "ramping up" for a large crowd. Police chase after protesters run onto 288 to stop traffic in Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020. Floyd, who is originally from Houston and grew up in the Third Ward, died while in Minneapolis police custody last week. Houston activists are mobilizing a massive push for the city to renegotiate the Houston Police Union contract which goes into effect January 2021. MORE: Texas coronavirus COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased statewide. 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. Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19. 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 man yells at Houston Police officers at the intersection of Main Street and McKinney on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Houston. “That was 100 years ago. “If you’ve been a part of large gatherings, just go and get tested,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Houston Police officers on horseback follow protesters from I-45 near Allen Parkway back to Bagby Street as Black Lives Matter Houston protesters marched for George Floyd, in Houston, Friday, May 29, 2020. 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. A man is arrested by Houston Police officer during a protest Saturday, May 30, 2020, in downtown Houston. Incredible Blanket Puts Humans In A Deep Sleep, Melting Stress Away, © Karen Warren, Karen Warren / Staff Photographer, © Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer, © Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer. “The second wave was supposed to start in the winter, but I feel like the second wave is here now.”. Coral snake spotted along popular trail in Memorial... SFA police storm Black cheerleader's dorm with guns... Texas woman says she was fired from Whataburger over... Texas teacher fired for wearing Black Lives Matter mask. “The state continues to have one of the lowest death rates in the nation as well as plenty of hospital capacity to respond to COVID 19. | rebecca.hennes@chron.com. Greg Abbott’s office responded with this written statement: “Since Texas opened on May 1, the state has seen fluctuations in the number of people hospitalized,” said a Governor Abbott spokesperson. Around 5 p.m., at least three protesters were handcuffed and taken away in police cars. RELATED: George Floyd's family joined 60,000 people in historic Houston march, “I actually got sick the day after the march,” said Turner. Houston police accompanied the protesters as they marched for less than half a mile along the freeway before they walked off of it. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is asking people who plan to attend the citywide march for George Floyd Tuesday to take precautions and peacefully protest in respect for Floyd's family. 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. No criminal charges were filed. 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. “I definitely don’t regret getting the COVID, because I was out there doing the right thing for the right cause,” said Turner. “It’s cruel — they took him away from my daughter,” Washington told Chronicle.
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