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Fatal crash involving sedan, box truck shuts down North Sam Houston Parkway feeder

25Jun

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Harris County

Fatal crash involving sedan, box truck shuts down North Sam Houston Parkway feeder

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A fatal crash involving a passenger vehicle and a box truck shut down the eastbound feeder lanes of North Sam Houston Parkway West near Sharmon Road earlier this afternoon. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Precinct 4 deputies responded to the crash near Veterans Memorial Drive. Investigators said the driver of the sedan was possibly traveling at a high rate of speed before changing lanes. The sedan then became partially lodged underneath the box truck. Fire Department personnel worked to extricate the driver from the vehicle. As of the latest update, all eastbound feeder lanes remained closed while deputies investigated the crash and crews worked at the scene. Authorities have not released additional information about the ...

Dr. Matthews confronts, calls David Jones a keyboard gangster after years of alleged online attacks

25Jun

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Public Interest

Dr. Matthews confronts, calls David Jones a keyboard gangster after years of alleged online attacks

PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Dr. Matthews held a press conference Thursday in Port Arthur, where she renewed her criticism of self-described activist David Jones, repeated previous allegations against him, and challenged him to respond publicly. https://youtube.com/live/iBxmHiL2EFU Standing outside a residence associated with Jones, Dr. Matthews accused him of frequently attacking public officials and community members on social media while avoiding face-to-face confrontations. She repeatedly referred to Jones as a "keyboard gangster" and said she intended to continue confronting him publicly. During the press conference, Jones briefly opened the door, appeared to take a photograph of those gathered, and then returned inside without making a public statement. Dr. Matthews said she no...

Dr. Matthews claims Aubrey Taylor’s Blogspot taken down by Google for falsity

25Jun

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Public Interest

Dr. Matthews claims Aubrey Taylor’s Blogspot taken down by Google for falsity

HOUSTON - During a press conference, Dr. Candice Matthews claimed Google removed blogger Aubrey Taylor's Blogspot page because it contained false information about her and others and announced plans to pursue additional legal action. Dr. Matthews alleged Taylor has used his Blogspot page to target critics, political opponents and others through his reporting. She also claimed he has worked with both Republican and Democratic political figures in Harris County. According to Dr. Matthews, her legal team presented evidence to Google showing the content was false, resulting in the removal of the Blogspot page. Blog removedDownload "Anytime you get a Google blog closed down, that means you got evidence of falsity," Dr. Matthews said during the press conference. https://www.y...

Campaign records show Texas politicians paid nearly half a million dollars to blogger with lengthy criminal record accused of targeting political opponents

24Jun

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Public Interest, Texas

Campaign records show Texas politicians paid nearly half a million dollars to blogger with lengthy criminal record accused of targeting political opponents

TEXAS - Campaign finance records reviewed by Houston Stringer show Texas politicians, political organizations and political action committees have reported paying nearly half a million dollars to Aubrey R Taylor Communications since 2015. The reported payments come as Taylor faces renewed scrutiny following allegations by Dr. Matthews, who has accused the blogger and political operative of targeting political opponents, activists, court watchers and other critics through his online platforms. The nearly $400,000 identified by Houston Stringer reflects only payments reported to Aubrey R Taylor Communications. Transparency USA currently reports $395,048 in total payments received by the entity between 2015 and the present. The figure does not include payments made to any other busi...

Court records reveal identity of woman arrested, accused of threatening Dr. Matthews

24Jun

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Harris County, Houston

Court records reveal identity of woman arrested, accused of threatening Dr. Matthews

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The woman involved in a confrontation earlier this week with Dr. Matthews has been identified as Aisha Shahid. The confrontation was captured on video by both Dr. Matthews and Shahid. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5p93Gp07M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Shahid has previously been publicly associated with David Jones, a self-described Port Arthur activist who has been a longtime critic of Dr. Matthews. Jones previously drew attention during a Jefferson County election when social media posts attributed to him referenced bringing weapons to polling locations and included statements such as, “I sure hope nobody die at the polls today.” Houston Stringer previously reported on those posts. Court records show Shahid has been...

Officer injured during traffic stop in Sugar Land

24Jun

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Fort Bend County

Officer injured during traffic stop in Sugar Land

SUGAR LAND, Texas — A Sugar Land police officer was injured during a traffic stop just before 10 p.m. Tuesday in Sugar Land. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes of State Highway 6 at Frost Pass. According to the Sugarland Police Department, the officer had initiated a routine traffic stop for an unknown violation when the driver stopped and the officer made contact. At some point during the encounter, the driver left the scene. The officer sustained an injury to the arm during the incident. Police did not immediately specify how the injury occurred. The officer was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. An active search was underway for the driver and vehicle involved. No additional information was immediately released. The in...

Dr. Matthews urges politicians to stop paying political operative Aubrey Taylor

23Jun

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Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Matthews urges politicians to stop paying political operative Aubrey Taylor

HOUSTON - During a press conference earlier today, Dr. Matthews accused political operative Aubrey Taylor of publishing false information about her and announced that her attorneys recently sent him a cease-and-desist letter. https://youtube.com/live/rBLv1qx9lOg She also claimed a previous settlement agreement between the two had been violated and alleged that a blog containing statements about her was removed after she challenged its accuracy. Blog removedDownload Dr. Matthews displayed documents she described as public records and alleged Taylor has a criminal history that includes prior theft, robbery and other court cases. She further alleged Taylor has been the subject of protective orders, child support enforcement actions and other legal proceedings. She also referenc...

Residents raise concerns about conditions at Greensboro apartment complex

23Jun

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North Carolina

Residents raise concerns about conditions at Greensboro apartment complex

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A viewer is raising concerns about living conditions at Oaks Gate City Multifamily Apartments, formerly known as Arbor Park, alleging ongoing sewage, plumbing and pest control issues affecting residents at the complex. The viewer said they have lived at the property for seven years and claim residents have been dealing with numerous maintenance problems despite multiple management changes over the years. According to the viewer, raw sewage has backed up through plumbing systems, pest control issues remain ongoing and maintenance repairs often fail to resolve underlying problems. The viewer said many residents are elderly, have children or rely on government assistance, making it difficult for them to relocate. The viewer alleged...

Grandmother raises concerns over deep sinkhole on Douglas Street in Canton

23Jun

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Mississippi

Grandmother raises concerns over deep sinkhole on Douglas Street in Canton

CANTON, Miss. — A grandmother on Douglas Street in Canton says a deep sinkhole in her yard has remained unresolved for several years and continues to pose a safety concern for her family and neighbors. According to the resident, the hole has been present for approximately two to three years. She said she has contacted city officials and local news outlets multiple times but has not seen the issue addressed. The resident described the hole as extremely deep, stating that she and her grandson used a long stick to try to determine its depth, but the stick disappeared into the opening. She also said her grandson lost a shoe in the hole. Fearing someone could be injured, the resident has covered the opening with a large concrete brick as a temporary measure. She expres...

Woman accused of confronting Dr. Matthews identified; warrant accepted, according to Precinct 4

22Jun

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Harris County, Public Interest

Woman accused of confronting Dr. Matthews identified; warrant accepted, according to Precinct 4

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The woman involved in a confrontation earlier today in a restaurant with Dr. Matthews has been identified as Aisha Shahid. The confrontation was captured on video by both Dr. Matthews and Shahid. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5p93Gp07M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Shahid has previously been publicly associated with David Jones, a self-described Port Arthur activist who has been a longtime critic of Dr. Matthews. Jones previously drew attention during a Jefferson County election when social media posts attributed to him referenced bringing weapons to polling locations and included statements such as, "I sure hope nobody die at the polls today." Houston Stringer previously reported on those posts. After the confron...