At noon today a rally is being held to support police officers and small businesses in Houston.
Hilario Yanez is hosting the event to allow Houstonians to stand up and support the police, as opposed to Austin, whose City Council recently voted to cut the police budget. Defend the police, don't defund them, says Yanez.
It will be held at 1525 W 18th St in the Jersey Center Shopping Center at the Smoothie Strong in the Houston Heights area. . The CEO and Founder is Sarai Gates, who giving free smoothies to all of our officers during the month of August to thank them for their service in protecting us.
Houston City Council Member Mike Knox will be a featured speaker. A former police officer and veteran of the Air Force, Knox recently lost his only son, Jason Knox, who was also a police officer, during a tragic helicopter crash.
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