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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...

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.

HOUSTON, TX – A fire broke out at Sekai nightclub, a popular Houston venue that features a pool. https://youtu.be/Wg8WglXQ6p8 The fire occurred at 1505 St Emanuel Street. Houston Fire Department crews responded to the scene. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are unknown at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A police pursuit believed to have started in West University ended in a crash in southeast Houston involving multiple vehicles and damage to a utility pole. https://youtu.be/kK0vXWZHVOw The crash occurred at the 6500 block of Del Rio near Old Spanish Trail. At the scene, a Houston Police Department patrol vehicle and a Bellaire Police Department unit both appeared to have sustained damage during the incident. Harris County Constable Precinct 7 deputies were also on scene. Several civilian vehicles were also damaged, including a parked vehicle with two occupants inside at the time of the crash. One of the involved vehicles ended up on its side, and a utility pole was also struck. One person was observed in the back of a West University patrol vehicle, but their ...

HOUSTON, TX – Dozens of people showed up for the Activism 101 book signing by Dr. Matthews, hosted by Quotes at Willowbrook Mall, including one woman who was emotional upon meeting Dr. Matthews because she was so excited. https://youtu.be/pMkrYSJ0wQg Attendees were able to purchase a copy of Activism 101 or bring their own to be signed by Dr. Matthews. They were also able to interact with Dr. Matthews and take photos during the event. Guests also enjoyed food courtesy of Quotes Restaurant. Dr. Matthews also announced she will be visiting more cities in the future for additional appearances. Attendees were encouraged to check her posts on social media where she will provide updates.

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was shot during a home invasion after crashing a vehicle and breaking into a residence. https://youtu.be/OJ9A14m0dEM The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 300 block of Truman earlier this morning. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call and learned a suspect had broken into a home while the homeowner was awake and inside. The homeowner then produced a firearm and struck the suspect one time. The suspect was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a hospital and is in stable condition. The homeowner was not injured. Police said the suspect and homeowner are not believed to know each other. Additional information from a lieutenant indicated the suspect crashed a car, jumped a fence, and forced entry by smashing a window ...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was pronounced deceased after a gun discharged inside a home in east Harris County Thursday evening. https://youtu.be/DZc3hNAr4vY The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. at a residence in the 600 block of Harding Street. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an in-progress call and found two gunshot victims, a 25-year-old male and his 24-year-old wife. The male sustained a gunshot wound to the hand, and the female sustained a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Both were transported to a hospital, where the female was pronounced deceased upon arrival. Investigators said the male and his brother were sitting at a table in a common kitchen area disassembling and assembling firearms when the 25-year-old male’s gun disc...

HOUSTON, TX – A man sitting on a curb was struck and killed by a vehicle in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/i0kh8MFhqcI The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 5400 block of Selinsky Road. According to the Houston Police Department, patrol officers responded to an auto-pedestrian crash involving one vehicle and one pedestrian. The driver, described as a Black male in his mid-30s, remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication. The victim, described as a white male in his mid-30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A witness told police the man had been sitting on the curb and attempted to get him out of the roadway prior to the crash. Investigators noted the area is not well-lit. This is a developing story. More information will follow if it become...