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Dr. Matthews demands answers from Channelview ISD over allegations of uncooked food served to elementary students

11Aug

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Harris County

Dr. Matthews demands answers from Channelview ISD over allegations of uncooked food served to elementary students

CHANNELVIEW, Texas, Aug. 11, 2026 - Dr. Matthews is demanding answers from Channelview Independent School District after raising allegations that elementary school students were served uncooked food and watered-down nacho cheese during several incidents earlier this year. https://www.youtube.com/live/ZBr_cFtrCLI?si=2SLSdmjgBV8-G_Pt Dr. Matthews held a news conference outside the district’s Nutrition Services building, where she said documents provided to her detail multiple food safety complaints involving an elementary school cafeteria manager. According to Dr. Matthews, one reported incident occurred May 12 and involved uncooked pizza allegedly being served to seven children. She said another incident involved uncooked hot dogs being served to elementary students, while a May ...

Dr. Matthews demands accountability as Aubrey Taylor allegedly taunts Harris County DA with body armor

10Aug

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Public Interest

Dr. Matthews demands accountability as Aubrey Taylor allegedly taunts Harris County DA with body armor

HOUSTON, TX, - Dr. Matthews is renewing calls for authorities to investigate Aubrey Taylor’s alleged possession or use of ballistic body armor after Taylor recently posted a photo online appearing to show him wearing body armor outside the Harris County Criminal Justice Center. Dr. Matthews said she previously submitted a formal criminal complaint to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office concerning Taylor, whom she understands to have a prior felony conviction, and his alleged possession or use of ballistic body armor. She said evidence and documentation concerning the matter were provided to the appropriate authorities. The issue has drawn renewed attention after Taylor recently posted a photo online appearing to show him wearing body armor directly outside the Harris Co...

10Aug

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Public Interest

Pinkhouse Houston ‘makes it rain’ for children at Cullen Park Apartments back-to-school giveaway

HOUSTON, TX - Pinkhouse Houston joined Dr. Matthews, Hoodies 4 Healing and other community partners Saturday at Cullen Park Apartments for a back-to-school event providing backpacks, school supplies and other items to children. https://youtu.be/QYR7s5qwvJ8 Dr. Matthews highlighted PinkHouse Houston as one of the sponsors of the third back-to-school outreach event. The effort brought businesses, community organizations, vendors and law enforcement together to help families prepare their children for the upcoming school year. Dr. Matthews highlighted PinkHouse Houston's involvement and the participation of members of Houston's nightlife community. "You can make it rain all day long, but why not make it rain on these children as well?" Dr. Matthews said while discussing the impo...

Three suspects detained after shooting on Liles Lane

10Aug

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Harris County

Three suspects detained after shooting on Liles Lane

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Three suspects have been detained after a person was shot in the 3700 block of Liles Lane. https://youtu.be/e53z4vVrBD4 According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, deputy constables responded to the area after receiving reports of several gunshots. One victim was found shot and transported to a local hospital with injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening. Three suspects have been detained as deputies continue to investigate the shooting.

19-year-old critically injured in shooting on North Freeway

10Aug

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Houston

19-year-old critically injured in shooting on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A 19-year-old man was critically injured after someone in another vehicle opened fire on a pickup truck traveling along the North Freeway late Sunday night. https://youtu.be/unsEH4bRJ-A Houston police said North Belt Patrol officers were traveling along the North Freeway feeder road near Glenborough Drive around 11:40 p.m. when they noticed a pickup truck stopped along the side of the road. Officers stopped to investigate and found the truck had been struck by gunfire several times. A 19-year-old man riding in the back seat had been shot at least once. The Houston Fire Department responded and transported the man to a local hospital. He was in critical condition as of the last update from police. According to witnesses, the shooting occurred as the truck was ...

Attorney Kamal Packer successfully challenges 10-year protective order obtained by default against Dr. Matthews, who was not served, as court grants an order of annulment and expungement

8Aug

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Public Interest

Attorney Kamal Packer successfully challenges 10-year protective order obtained by default against Dr. Matthews, who was not served, as court grants an order of annulment and expungement

LOUISIANA - Attorney Kamal Packer is challenging a 10-year protective order obtained against Dr. Matthews by Louisiana teacher Allison Edwards, who filed for the order after Dr. Matthews filed a complaint asking Edwards’ school district to investigate her social media activity. On July 10, Dr. Matthews publicly disclosed that she had filed a formal complaint with the Plaquemines Parish School District concerning Edwards, a math teacher at Belle Chasse Middle School. Dr. Matthews alleged Edwards commented on and amplified a Facebook post by Aubrey Taylor containing statements about Dr. Matthews, her late husband and her family that Dr. Matthews characterized as false and defamatory. The Plaquemines Parish School District confirmed it received the complaint and...

Woman in her 20s killed after running two red lights and crashing into another car in Houston

8Aug

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Houston

Woman in her 20s killed after running two red lights and crashing into another car in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas – A woman in her 20s was killed after running two red lights and crashing into another car at the intersection of Reveille Street and Telephone Road early Saturday morning. According to the Houston Police Department, preliminary information indicates the woman was traveling southbound on Reveille Street at a high rate of speed around 1:40 a.m. when she ran two red lights before colliding with another vehicle at the intersection. Responding units attempted lifesaving measures, but the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered several injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. Police said each vehicle had one occupant. The crash remains under investigation. https://youtube.com/shorts/SSrC8Ww9a1c?featur...

Elderly man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash on Telephone Road

8Aug

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Houston

Elderly man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash on Telephone Road

HOUSTON, TX - A man in a wheelchair was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night in Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the man, believed to be about 71 years old, was crossing Telephone Road in a crosswalk near Westover Street around 10:05 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Telephone. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver left the scene without rendering aid. Police described the suspect vehicle as a small white sedan. The investigation is ongoing. https://youtube.com/shorts/fALIGqgd0Zg?feature=share

Man dies after being shot with his own firearm during struggle with sister at northwest Houston apartment complex

8Aug

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Houston

Man dies after being shot with his own firearm during struggle with sister at northwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, Texas — A man in his 20s died after he was shot with his own firearm during a struggle with his sister, also in her 20s, at the 55 Fifty at Northwest Crossing apartments, located at 5550 Bingle Road yesterday evening. Police say the siblings got into an argument around 8:25 p.m. as the sister was trying to get her brother to leave from the apartment, where she had been allowing him to stay. The man took his sister’s car keys and attempted to leave with her vehicle, leading to another argument and a struggle between the siblings. During the struggle, the man, who had his own firearm, was shot in the stomach. Police believe at this time that he accidentally shot himself. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and began CPR before transporting the man to a local h...

Dr. Matthews joins Tony Buzbee for wide-ranging ‘Swimming With the Sharks’ podcast interview

7Aug

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Public Interest

Dr. Matthews joins Tony Buzbee for wide-ranging ‘Swimming With the Sharks’ podcast interview

HOUSTON, Texas - Dr. Matthews joined prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee for a wide-ranging conversation on his “Swimming With the Sharks” podcast. Buzbee introduced Dr. Matthews as a civil and human rights advocate, author and “a voice for the voiceless,” saying he wanted viewers to get to know the person behind the clips frequently seen online. During the approximately 85-minute interview, Buzbee and Dr. Matthews discuss her background, approach to activism and some of the public disputes that have surrounded her work. The conversation touches on her involvement in recent consumer complaints involving fast-food restaurants, Harris County courts, protective-order proceedings and other ongoing public disputes. Buzbee also questions Dr. Matthews about her activism and how sh...