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HCSO: Woman detained after telling deputies she killed woman at Crosby-area home

18May

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Harris County

HCSO: Woman detained after telling deputies she killed woman at Crosby-area home

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was detained after Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a meet-the-citizen call and found a woman deceased inside a Crosby-area home. The incident occurred around 3:48 p.m. in the 17800 block of Adlong Johnson Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a female caller requested deputies at the location and told them she had killed a woman and her boyfriend after they arrived. Deputies entered the home and found a woman believed to be in her 20s deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. No male victim had been located as of the briefing. Investigators said the homeowners were out of town at the time of the incident. The suspect, described as a woman in her 50s, was living at the home. Investigators later said they did not believ...

“I’ll make you taste the ancestors”: Activists confront attorney after racial slur allegations

18May

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Public Interest, Texas

“I’ll make you taste the ancestors”: Activists confront attorney after racial slur allegations

ANGLETON, TEXAS – Dr. Matthews, Quanell X, and other community activists confronted Attorney Michael M. Phillips outside the courtroom inside the Brazoria County courthouse after allegations surfaced that he repeatedly used the N-word during a family court proceeding. https://youtu.be/jiZ0DS9SNVs According to organizers and court transcripts referenced during the event, the racial slur was allegedly used multiple times in open court in the presence of opposing counsel, court personnel, and the presiding judge. The transcript shows Judge Chad Bradshaw warning Phillips that continued use of the language could result in contempt sanctions. During the confrontation outside the courtroom, Quanell X accused Phillips of intimidating a Black woman during the hearing and challenged him t...

Man found deceased under suspicious circumstances at northwest Houston mobile home community

18May

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Houston

Man found deceased under suspicious circumstances at northwest Houston mobile home community

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police Department homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found deceased under suspicious circumstances at a northwest Houston mobile home community. The investigation is taking place at the Chrystell Mobile Homes Community in the 4600 block of Chrystell Lane. According to the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department crews were initially dispatched to the home for a deceased person call. When firefighters arrived, they observed suspicious circumstances and contacted Houston police. Police said officers responded to the scene and determined the case would likely be investigated as a homicide. The deceased was identified only as an adult male. https://youtube.com/shorts/80_JeVC-XkE?feature=share According to the Houston Police D...

Several detained after man shot on JFK Boulevard in north Houston

17May

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Harris County, Houston

Several detained after man shot on JFK Boulevard in north Houston

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on JFK Boulevard in north Houston and found one male suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was transported to a local hospital and was later released. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, several people were detained at the scene while investigators worked to determine exactly what occurred. Investigators said the individuals detained provided conflicting accounts of the incident. https://youtube.com/shorts/7UvFCLdvQJw?feature=share

Body found in Greens Bayou in east Houston by a fisherman

17May

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Houston

Body found in Greens Bayou in east Houston by a fisherman

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police Department officers are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Greens Bayou near Interstate 10 at the East Freeway and Uvalde area in east Houston. The discovery was reported around 6:34 p.m. after a witness who had gone fishing spotted the body along the edge of the water and called 911. According to police, the body appeared to have possibly been in the water for several days. Officers said they could not determine the male’s exact age at the scene. https://youtube.com/shorts/tmTd1XzZjGs?feature=share Police also said it was unclear whether the body had floated to the location or if that was where the male originally entered the water. Investigators were unable to determine whether there were signs of trauma because the body...

Jones Capital Wealth sponsors Dr. Matthews book signing event in northeast Houston

16May

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Houston

Jones Capital Wealth sponsors Dr. Matthews book signing event in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Jones Capital Wealth sponsored a community book signing event featuring Dr. Matthews and her book, “Activism 101: Turning Outrage Into Action,” at the Eden Event Center in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/iQBP8-ysO3Y?si=F-twG6W9wYRuX4TA During the event, PJ Jones of Jones Capital Wealth spoke alongside Dr. Matthews about financial planning, life insurance, and helping families prepare for the future. Jones said his work focuses on educating families about life insurance, college savings plans, and financial protection. Jones also discussed concerns about families being left without financial coverage after losing loved ones and said many seniors are overpaying for insurance policies. Dr. Matthews thanked Jones Capital Wealth for sponsoring the event and encou...

Woman accused of stabbing cousin during family disturbance in southeast Houston

16May

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Houston

Woman accused of stabbing cousin during family disturbance in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was stabbed during a family disturbance at a home in southeast Houston. The stabbing occurred around 9:45 p.m. in the 6900 block of Flamingo Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, Southeast Patrol officers initially responded to a family disturbance call around 8 p.m. Officers arrived and determined no criminal actions had occurred at that time, so the involved parties were separated while police remained on scene. https://youtube.com/shorts/jpCf95ShFro?feature=share Police said another disturbance later occurred, and the female suspect ran out of the home screaming while the male victim also ran outside. During the disturbance, the female suspect allegedly stabbed the male victim in the back. The victim, a man in his 30s, was transporte...

Dr. Matthews visits Life at Jackson Square after tenants report unsafe living conditions

15May

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Houston

Dr. Matthews visits Life at Jackson Square after tenants report unsafe living conditions

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews visited the Life at Jackson Square apartment complex today, formerly known as Nob Hill, after tenants requested assistance over what residents described as ongoing safety, maintenance, and sanitation concerns at the property. During the walkthrough, residents pointed out vacant and boarded apartments, trash buildup, broken mailboxes, damaged laundry facilities, and apartments they said were accessible to anyone entering the property. Tenants also said there were rats, roaches, flies, maggots, and other infestations throughout the complex. Several tenants told Dr. Matthews they were paying between approximately $900 and nearly $2,000 per month after utilities and additional fees. Residents also alleged ongoing plumbing problems, leaking air conditioning ...

Vance Plaza receives multiple citations after Dr. Matthews returns with city officials

14May

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Houston

Vance Plaza receives multiple citations after Dr. Matthews returns with city officials

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews returned to Vance Plaza Apartments, also known as Vance Gardens, located at 7301 Jensen Drive, alongside Houston city officials, police, health department personnel, and code enforcement officers following complaints about conditions at the property. During the walkthrough, city officials saw active sewage overflows, structural concerns, damaged walkways, plumbing problems, and conditions they described as unsafe for tenants. Residents also alleged management retaliated against tenants following previous complaints and exposure of conditions at the complex. At one point during the walkthrough, an environmental investigator went to inspect an alleged sewage overflow near the property and later returned, describing the conditions as “terrible.” Dr....

Woman accused of chasing multiple people, including 7-year-old, before stabbing married couple in southeast Houston

14May

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Houston

Woman accused of chasing multiple people, including 7-year-old, before stabbing married couple in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A woman accused of chasing multiple people with a knife was taken into custody after two people were stabbed at an apartment complex in southeast Houston. According to police, the incident began around 9 p.m. near a convenience store in the 8600 block of Broadway. Investigators said the suspect, described as a woman appearing to be in her 40s, allegedly chased a man with a knife before he escaped. Police said the suspect then made her way toward a nearby apartment complex, where she allegedly threatened a woman and her 7-year-old child, telling them she would stab them if they did not run. The woman and child were able to make it inside an apartment safely. Investigators said the suspect later encountered four people at the apartment complex. Two people escaped w...