Ty Johnson, UHD marketing student and lead vocalist of local band Like Monroe, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about the band's upcoming album release.

The Hutto News introduced the city's new police chief, Earl Morrison last week. Morrison earned his master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Houston-Downtown.

Associate professor of criminal justice Mark Kellar spoke about the costs and benefits of privatized prisons Thursday, on a segment by Houston Matters. Houston Matters is a public affairs show airing weekdays at noon on KUHF, 88.7FM.