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Texas family files lawsuit alleging cover-up in crash that left teen paralyzed

24Apr

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Texas family files lawsuit alleging cover-up in crash that left teen paralyzed

TEXAS – A Liberty County family announced the filing of a civil lawsuit during a press conference outside the Harris County Courthouse, alleging years of investigative failures and misconduct tied to a 2020 crash that left Madelyn Marina Quiroz permanently paralyzed. https://youtu.be/FThToWKzfDw Speakers stated the lawsuit names multiple individuals, including Liberty County officials and prosecutors, and alleges what they described as years of cover-ups and incomplete investigations following the crash. According to the filing, the crash occurred on January 23, 2020, in Dayton, Texas, when Madelyn, then 16, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a high-speed race. The lawsuit states the vehicles were traveling between approximately 86 and 96 miles per hour in a 30-mile-per-ho...

Quanell X and Dr. Matthews lead protest outside HPD headquarters demanding termination of Ashley Gonzalez

24Apr

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Houston, Public Interest

Quanell X and Dr. Matthews lead protest outside HPD headquarters demanding termination of Ashley Gonzalez

HOUSTON, TX – Local activists, led by Quanell X and Dr. Matthews, held a press conference and protest outside Houston Police Department headquarters regarding officer Ashley Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/dnelBILjyLs During the event, speakers demanded the immediate termination of Ashley Gonzalez, citing a video rant they described as offensive and unacceptable. They stated opposition to any option allowing resignation instead of firing and called on department leadership to take decisive action. Activists warned that allowing resignation could enable Gonzalez to seek employment at another agency and described it as a pattern that allows misconduct to go unaddressed. They also called for her state license to be revoked. Speakers urged the Houston Police Officers’ Union to decli...

Man struck by vehicle while crossing street in northeast Houston

23Apr

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Houston

Man struck by vehicle while crossing street in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/oZvVcs_lsms The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Tidwell near Allwood. The man was transported to a local hospital and is expected to be okay. The driver remained on scene and briefly spoke with police before being released.

Man in his 30s dies after being shot multiple times while sitting in car in northeast Houston

23Apr

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Man in his 30s dies after being shot multiple times while sitting in car in northeast Houston

A man in his mid-30s was pronounced deceased after being shot multiple times while sitting in a vehicle at an intersection in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/6BlI0uAoSWU The shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of Laura Koppe and Hirsch. According to police, a possible SUV pulled up, and an individual exited the vehicle with a rifle and fired numerous shots into the car. The victim was struck multiple times throughout his body. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later died. Police said there are no strong witness accounts at this time. Evidence was recovered at the scene, and investigators are working to locate surveillance footage. The Houston Police Department Homicide Division is i...

Firefighters respond to house fire in southwest Houston

22Apr

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Houston

Firefighters respond to house fire in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a house fire in a residential area in southwest Houston early this morning. https://youtu.be/0ZY22Rmi33c The fire occurred around 4:09 a.m. in the 15400 block of Campden Hill. At least one occupant appeared to be outside the home. Injuries and the cause of the fire are unknown at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Woman struck by a train after parking her vehicle on the tracks with two dogs in east Houston

22Apr

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Woman struck by a train after parking her vehicle on the tracks with two dogs in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was struck by a train after parking her vehicle on railroad tracks with two dogs in Houston. https://youtu.be/r8eFcLqI3xM The incident occurred around 11:27 p.m. in the 800 block of Sampson. According to police, a woman in her 40s was inside a Ford Expedition with two dogs while parked on the tracks for unknown reasons. A Union Pacific freight train then struck the vehicle. The woman was transported to a hospital in stable condition, the two dogs were taken to a shelter, and the train crew was not injured. The scene was cleared shortly after 1 a.m.

“Let the games begin” Dr. Matthews gives follow-up interview following officer’s racist rant

21Apr

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Houston

“Let the games begin” Dr. Matthews gives follow-up interview following officer’s racist rant

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews gave a follow-up interview after the Houston Police Department relieved Officer Ashley Gonzalez of duty, outlining additional steps to pursue accountability following the officer’s racist rant. https://youtu.be/KdTPzWByYQ0 Dr. Matthews said the video was sent to her team by a source and that she contacted HPD leadership after confirming the individual in the video was an officer. She said she was told the officer had been relieved of duty and is under internal investigation. She stated that her focus is now on identifying individuals who may have had prior encounters with the officer, particularly those who were arrested. Dr. Matthews said her team is asking members of the public to come forward so they can be connected with legal resources and...

Surveillance photos released of suspects wanted in fatal shooting of 19-year-old Makeyon Dean

21Apr

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Houston

Surveillance photos released of suspects wanted in fatal shooting of 19-year-old Makeyon Dean

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police Department investigators have released surveillance photos of two suspects and a vehicle linked to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at an apartment complex along Martin Luther King Boulevard. The shooting occurred around 5:05 p.m. on April 9, 2026, at 7526 Martin Luther King Boulevard. According to the Houston Police Department, patrol officers responded to a shooting call and located an unresponsive male near a vehicle in the roadway. He had suffered at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The victim was identified as Makeyon Dean, 19. Preliminary information indicates an altercation in the apartment complex parking lot led to the shooting. Investigators have identified t...

Dr. Matthews holds press conference after HPD relieves Officer Ashley Gonzalez following racist rant

21Apr

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Houston

Dr. Matthews holds press conference after HPD relieves Officer Ashley Gonzalez following racist rant

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews held a press conference addressing a video that shows racist language by Houston Police Officer Ashley Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/3exgXIvlnAY According to the Houston Police Department, Gonzalez has been relieved of duty while the department investigates the video. In the video referenced during the briefing, the speaker is heard making multiple offensive statements directed toward Black individuals, including repeated use of the racial slur “n*****” and referring to individuals as “chimps,” along with comments expressing hatred and describing how they would treat individuals during law enforcement encounters. During the press conference, Dr. Matthews said she has been in communication with HPD leadership and confirmed the officer is no lo...

12-year-old reported missing after last seen near Sunnyside Street in Houston

20Apr

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Houston

12-year-old reported missing after last seen near Sunnyside Street in Houston

HOUSTON, TX - The family of 12-year-old Fernando Reyes Santos is asking for the public's help in locating him. He was last seen on April 14 in the 300 block of Sunnyside Street in Houston. He is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and 135 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, and white shoes. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Patrol Division at 713-884-3131 or the Houston Police Missing Persons Division at 832-394-1840.