Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Matthews held a press conference outside the Harris County Civil Courthouse announcing plans to file judicial complaints against Judge Damiane Curvey, alleging the judge used campaign funds to hire political operative Aubrey Taylor after he publicly targeted Dr. Matthews and other Harris County citizens who criticized her. https://youtube.com/live/kHmmOpbZIAw During the press conference, Dr. Matthews presented campaign finance records showing payments totaling $7,750 to Aubrey Taylor Communications in December 2025. According to Dr. Matthews, Taylor publicly criticized her and Harris County court watchers on multiple occasions before the payments were made. According to records presented by Dr. Matthews, Judge Curvey's campaign paid Aubrey Taylor Communicat...

HOUSTON, Texas - Dr. Matthews visited Crofton Place Apartments near Homestead Road and Tidwell Road after residents raised concerns about conditions at the complex, alleging multiple health and safety issues, including mold, water leaks, rodent infestations, structural damage, sewage issues and a possible gas leak. https://youtu.be/LxjX45HJDlk During the visit, tenants showed conditions they said have persisted for years, including soft flooring, visible mold accumulation, leaking water, roach activity, rodent droppings and damaged walls. One resident said he had lived at the complex for about three years and claimed maintenance concerns had not been adequately addressed. Residents also pointed to what they described as structural deterioration inside one apartment, including fl...

HOUSTON — Dr. Matthews held a press conference alleging financial misconduct and improper business practices involving the founder of Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University, Dr. Verna Caddie. https://youtube.com/live/QzL8tLQXl8c?feature=share The allegations come months after Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University received national attention in a February 2026 investigation by The Shade Room. The report examined the university's honorary doctorate program after several celebrities, including Trina, Tyrese, Yung Joc, Towanda Braxton, Cynthia Bailey and Trick Daddy, received honorary doctorate titles from the institution. The investigation reviewed questions surrounding accreditation, tuition and the university's religious exemption status, while founder Dr. Verna Caddie respon...