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Man found shot multiple times inside truck at southwest Houston apartment complex
Houston

Man found shot multiple times inside truck at southwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot multiple times inside a truck at a southwest Houston apartment complex early this morning. The shooting was reported around 12:40 a.m. in the 10200 block of West Bellfort. According to the Houston Police Department, officers with the South Gessner Patrol Division responded to the apartment complex and found a man in his mid-40s sitting inside a burgundy truck suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police believe the shooting may have happened 30 to 40 minutes before officers were called to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in serious condition. Police said it is not known if the victim lives at the apartment complex, and he has not been able to provide a statement. Investigators do not yet know who shot him ...
Man killed, two others injured in shooting outside west Houston parking lot
Houston

Man killed, two others injured in shooting outside west Houston parking lot

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed and two other people were injured following a shooting in a parking lot along South Highway 6 in west Houston. The shooting happened around 11:48 p.m. in the 2300 block of South Highway 6. According to the Houston Police Department, multiple individuals were gathered in a parking lot before heading to a nearby lounge located in another parking area south of the scene. When westside patrol officers arrived, they found one male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another male, described as being in his late teens or early 20s, was shot multiple times and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. https://youtube.com/shorts/1sc8ZG0FJIs?feature=share Police said a third victim, an unrelated fema...
Dr. Matthews interviews homeless men making allegations against a self-described Port Arthur activist
Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Matthews interviews homeless men making allegations against a self-described Port Arthur activist

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews interviewed two homeless men at the Camelot Inn in the Cypress Station area off FM 1960 near Interstate 45 who made allegations against a man they identified as Port Arthur activist David Jones. https://youtu.be/MyodR5xDass During the recorded interaction, the men alleged Jones regularly traveled to Houston and attempted to solicit sex from homeless individuals staying in the area. One of the men claimed Jones chased him before dropping a bag while returning to a vehicle. The men showed Dr. Matthews items they claimed belonged to Jones, including a needle and other personal belongings. One of the men alleged Jones attempted to inject him with an unknown substance. Houston Stringer has not independently verified the allegations discussed duri...
Pedestrian struck and killed by 18-wheeler on North Freeway
Houston

Pedestrian struck and killed by 18-wheeler on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler while reportedly attempting to cross the North Freeway in north Houston. The crash occurred around 3:22 a.m. in the 4400 block of the North Freeway. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian who was reportedly attempting to cross the freeway and was struck by an 18-wheeler. Investigators said the 18-wheeler driver remained on scene, cooperated with the investigation, and was believed to have been traveling at normal freeway speeds. https://youtube.com/shorts/oIPP0LdZthQ?feature=share The Houston Police Department is investigating what led up to the crash.
Woman sought after shooting man outside corner store in southeast Houston
Houston

Woman sought after shooting man outside corner store in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a shooting just before 11 p.m. in front of the American Grocery Store located in the 6500 block of Bellfort in southeast Houston. When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper extremities of his body. The Houston Fire Department transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery. Police said the victim was initially in critical condition but is no longer considered to have life-threatening injuries. According to the Houston Police Department, the suspect is an adult female who was present at the corner store when some sort of argument took place. Police believe the argument may have turned physical before the shooting occurred. Officers ...
Man killed, another injured in shooting at Pine Gardens Apartments
Houston

Man killed, another injured in shooting at Pine Gardens Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a shooting around 10 p.m. at the Pine Gardens Apartments located in the 8600 block of Pitner in northwest Houston. When officers arrived, they found one adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another adult male suffered two gunshot wounds to the upper extremities of his body and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but is now in stable condition. Police said the victims and the suspect reportedly lived in the general area and were possibly drinking together before an argument occurred. Investigators said the victims were attempting to leave the situation when the suspect allegedly shot at them. The surviving victim provided officers with a ...
“Nothing but death”: Dr. Matthews says Fifth Ward cancer cluster victims were left behind despite promises from Congressman Menefee
Houston, Public Interest

“Nothing but death”: Dr. Matthews says Fifth Ward cancer cluster victims were left behind despite promises from Congressman Menefee

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Candice Matthews is demanding answers after families in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens say they are still living with sickness, death, and uncertainty despite past promises of legal action connected to alleged Union Pacific contamination. https://youtu.be/Sh6-nL1RXa8 During an exclusive interview in northeast Houston, Dr. Matthews spoke with the great-grandson of an elderly Fifth Ward resident battling cervical cancer. He described generations of residents, relatives, classmates, and neighbors who have either died or become seriously ill, including cases of cancer and unexplained illnesses. Dr. Matthews questioned why residents have not been relocated and pointed to a 2022 notice of intent to sue announced while Christian Menefee served as Harris County Attorn...
Management runs as city officials inspect Life at Jackson Square over reported unsafe conditions
Houston, Public Interest

Management runs as city officials inspect Life at Jackson Square over reported unsafe conditions

HOUSTON, TX – Houston city officials and health department personnel inspected the Life at Jackson Square apartment complex after residents continued reporting fires, rats, roaches, mold, and unsafe living conditions throughout the property. https://youtu.be/F90-_XahMg0 During the inspection, residents showed officials boarded and vacant apartments they said were open and accessible to squatters, along with units containing rat droppings, smoke damage, broken gates, overgrown grass, and reported pest infestations. As city officials arrived at the leasing office, management employees were seen leaving through the rear of the office area before Houston police officers and inspectors entered the building. Dr. Matthews stated management had previously closed the office and left befo...
Congressman Christian Menefee faces rising scrutiny as victims and families come forward
Houston, Public Interest

Congressman Christian Menefee faces rising scrutiny as victims and families come forward

HOUSTON, TX – An interview featuring civil rights attorneys, families, and Dr. Matthews outlined allegations and concerns raised about cases connected to Christian Menefee’s tenure as Harris County Attorney. Dr. Matthews stated during the interview that she is seeking answers after hearing from attorneys and families, saying the discussion was intended to highlight experiences described by those involved. One case discussed involved Tony Underwood, a 37-year-old man shot by Houston police on April 30, 2025, who later died on July 18, 2025, after spending 79 days hospitalized at Ben Taub Hospital. Below is a voice recording of Tony's mother, Patricia Underwood, talking about her son's condition before she was allowed to see him. Attorneys and family members stated Patri...
Dr. Matthews pulls endorsement of Menefee over treatment of family in fatal HPD shooting case
Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Matthews pulls endorsement of Menefee over treatment of family in fatal HPD shooting case

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews announced she is withdrawing her endorsement of Congressman and former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee during a press conference focused on allegations surrounding the treatment of Tony Underwood’s family following a fatal Houston Police Department officer-involved shooting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gqeXCh2ng8 Dr. Matthews also criticized Menefee for missing eight votes in Washington, D.C., while campaigning in Texas, calling it one of the first red flags that caused her concern. According to attorneys representing the Underwood family, Tony Underwood was shot by an HPD officer and later hospitalized as a quadriplegic before dying on the 79th day after the shooting. Attorneys U.A. Lewis and Courtney Vincent alleged the family was denie...