The Culture Commission Coalition

05/14/2026

05/05/2026

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***Statement of Update regarding the Ashley Gonzalez request of information case***

HPD Chief fights to keep records from going public!

In April 23, The Culture Commission Coalition submitted a formal request to HPD, the Houston’s Mayor office and notification to the Houston District Attorney’s Office for public records, arrest and activities pertaining to this officer as permitted under the FOI ACT. This request prompted officials to investigate the history of this officer’s record.

Chief Diaz of the Houston Police Department has decided to challenge the request to the State’s Attorney General’s office in requesting that Ken Paxton rule on the side of the department in keeping these records “confidential”.

The public deserves transparency, accountability and demand oversight of its internal investigation into this terminated officer past arrest and its bias.

We will challenge this position and assist community leaders and advocates in delivering Justice where it belongs!

05/04/2026

******Press Statement for immediate release*******
The Culture Commission Coalition is Investigating and Demanding immediate accountability from the administration of Ross Sterling Intermediate School in Humble ISD for the epic failures that has put students and teachers in harms way. A seventh-grade student brandished a handgun to three sixth graders and fled after being alerted, but not taking the students seriously. Failure to lockdown, failure to communicate and failure to protect our students and teachers by ignoring standing protocols is an act that is unforgivable. Press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th at 9:00am at Ross Sterling Middle School.

05/04/2026

🚨 PRESS RELEASE & PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The Culture Commission Coalition is issuing an urgent call for accountability and immediate action following critical safety failures at Ross Sterling Intermediate. Chairman Robert Slater is taking action and standing on the front lines to demand transparency, answers, and real change for our children.

Join us as we stand with students, families, and the community to ensure safety is not optional — it’s a priority.

📍 Ross Sterling Intermediate School
🗓 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 9:00 AM

This is about protecting every child and holding systems accountable. The time is now.

04/23/2026

Official Statement!*****
This Community has been shaken by what is shocking to some, but so familiar to many. The vile and despicable (HPD) Officer Ashley Gonzalez will face her Justice, but we at The Culture Commission Coalition demand to know a simple truth…….
who has already been “chosen”, “prejudiced”, “targeted” or possibly wrongfully convicted during the duration of her holding her badge?……
The Culture Commission Coalition has formally filed an Open Records request/notice with the Houston Police Department, OIG and the Office of the Mayor.
Within 10 days, we demand to see any and all engagements, activities and encounters with Black Houstonians where Ashley Gonzalez was the arresting officer or government witness.

R.Slater
Founder & Chairman of The Culture Commission Coalition

04/17/2026

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