Wednesday, August 12

Author: Houston Stringer

Dr. Matthews, Quanell X allege pay-to-play scheme, election interference by Fort Bend Democratic Party chair
Public Interest

Dr. Matthews, Quanell X allege pay-to-play scheme, election interference by Fort Bend Democratic Party chair

SUGAR LAND, Texas - Dr. Matthews and Quanell X held a press conference Wednesday outside the Fort Bend County Democratic Party headquarters, where they accused Fort Bend County Democratic Party Chair Jennifer Cantu of operating a pay-to-play scheme and interfering with an election involving Judge Paula Miller. https://youtu.be/-ztsA4FcW40 During the press conference, the speakers alleged that Fort Bend County voters elected Judge Paula Miller despite long lines and voting machine issues during the election. They claimed Cantu has attempted to remove Miller from the ballot by challenging her eligibility despite an ongoing court case involving the matter. Quanell X further alleged that an appellate court ordered the parties to maintain the status quo while the case remains under r...
Suspect dead, two detained after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash on State Highway 6
Houston

Suspect dead, two detained after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash on State Highway 6

HOUSTON, Texas — A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash on the southbound State Highway 6 overpass over Westpark around 4 a.m., leaving one person dead and two others detained. According to the Houston Police Department, the pursuit ended when the suspects crashed the stolen vehicle on the overpass. Two suspects were taken into custody at the scene. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police did not say how the individual died. The deceased was located on the feeder road, while the crashed vehicle remained on the overpass. One Houston Police Department patrol unit also appeared to have been damaged during the incident. This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Travel trailer fire prompts upgraded response after firefighters encounter lack of hydrants
Houston

Travel trailer fire prompts upgraded response after firefighters encounter lack of hydrants

HOUSTON - A travel trailer caught fire Tuesday night, prompting an upgraded response after firefighters determined there were no fire hydrants in the area. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, firefighters responded late Thursday evening to the 800 block of Gateside for a reported fire involving a travel trailer. Officials said the call was upgraded because there were no hydrants in the area, requiring additional tanker trucks to respond. Authorities said the property contained what they described as "collected treasures." Officials noted the property is private property and not a junkyard. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Man shot, suspect flees with gun and cash after gun sale turns into robbery at Houston hotel
Houston

Man shot, suspect flees with gun and cash after gun sale turns into robbery at Houston hotel

HOUSTON - June 30, 2026 - Houston police are investigating a shooting that followed an attempted gun sale robbery Tuesday evening at the Luxury Inn & Suites in southeast Houston. Officers responded to a shooting call around 7:30 p.m. at the Luxury Inn & Suites, 8113 Easthaven. When officers arrived, they found an adult male in his 40s suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. According to Houston police, the suspect, described as a male in his late 30s or 40s, came to the hotel to buy a pistol while his girlfriend waited in a vehicle parked across the street. The suspect met with individuals in the back of the hotel to complete the transaction. Police said the suspect was holding the pistol and asked to see the clip. After inserting the clip into the pistol, he asked ...
Verna Caddie loses lawsuit over Miami honorary graduation dispute
Public Interest

Verna Caddie loses lawsuit over Miami honorary graduation dispute

HOUSTON - A Harris County Justice Court has ruled in favor of Tanigo Walker following a judge trial in a lawsuit filed by Verna Caddie stemming from a dispute over a planned Miami honorary graduation ceremony. According to the court's judgment, the case was tried on April 7, 2026, in Harris County Justice Court, Precinct 4, Place 2. After hearing the evidence and arguments presented by both parties, the court ordered that Caddie recover nothing from Walker, discharged Walker from the claims, and assessed court costs against Caddie. The lawsuit arose from events surrounding the September 2025 Miami honorary graduation ceremony hosted by Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University. According to court filings, Caddie alleged that Walker, Stormy Wellington, and several other graduates ...
Dr. Matthews files complaint with Harris County DA over Aubrey Taylor body armor photos
Public Interest

Dr. Matthews files complaint with Harris County DA over Aubrey Taylor body armor photos

HOUSTON - Dr. Matthews visited the Harris County District Attorney's Office on Monday to hand-deliver evidence and make a formal complaint regarding controversial blogger and convicted felon Aubrey Taylor. https://youtu.be/zeI4jJyS25g According to Dr. Matthews, the complaint centers on publicly available photographs and videos that Taylor posted online appearing to show him wearing body armor, including while posing with politicians. Dr. Matthews alleges Taylor has been paid by politicians to target their political opponents and critics through his online platform. Court records previously reviewed by Houston Stringer show Taylor has felony convictions in Texas. Under federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 931 prohibits body armor possession only for...
One dead, another injured in shooting on West Little York Road
Harris County, Houston

One dead, another injured in shooting on West Little York Road

HOUSTON - One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Sheriff Gonzalez said detectives with the Harris County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting in the 7700 block of West Little York Road. Preliminary information indicates two men were inside a vehicle when they were shot. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unknown. Both victims were transported for medical treatment. One man is reported to be in fair condition, while the second man was pronounced deceased. The investigation remains ongoing.
Construction worker killed on Gulf Freeway after coworker accidentally backs Scorpion vehicle into him
Houston

Construction worker killed on Gulf Freeway after coworker accidentally backs Scorpion vehicle into him

HOUSTON - A construction worker was killed while crews were completing a lane closure on the Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8, according to the Houston Police Department. Police said another construction worker was operating a vehicle equipped with a Scorpion, an impact-attenuation device designed to absorb crashes and protect roadside workers, when the vehicle accidentally backed into the victim on the freeway. According to investigators, the driver told officers he was being as cautious as possible while assisting with the lane closure when the collision occurred. The construction worker was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
Man killed in shooting outside north Houston bar
Houston

Man killed in shooting outside north Houston bar

HOUSTON - A man was fatally shot earlier this morning outside the Heights Drive Inn Bar in north Houston after an altercation in the parking lot, according to the Houston Police Department. Officers responded to a shooting call at about 2:30 a.m. at the Heights Drive Inn Bar, located in the 6700 block of North Main Street. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. According to preliminary information, the victim was in the parking lot when the suspect arrived. Investigators say the suspect and the victim became involved in an altercation before the suspect allegedly opened fire. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The investig...
Woman killed after vehicle crosses median in north Houston crash
Harris County, Houston

Woman killed after vehicle crosses median in north Houston crash

HOUSTON - A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash earlier today in north Houston after investigators say her vehicle crossed the median into oncoming traffic. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred in the 14700 block of Old Humble Road. A witness told investigators the southbound car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it lost control, crossed the median, and entered the northbound lanes. A northbound truck struck the car after it crossed into its path. The car then spun out and came to an uncontrolled rest in the roadway. The driver of the southbound car died from her injuries at the scene. Investigators believe the deceased is a woman, but her identity has not yet been confirmed. The driver of the truck and the passengers inside the t...