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Dr. Matthews demands answers from Channelview ISD over allegations of uncooked food served to elementary students

11Aug

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Dr. Matthews demands answers from Channelview ISD over allegations of uncooked food served to elementary students

CHANNELVIEW, Texas, Aug. 11, 2026 - Dr. Matthews is demanding answers from Channelview Independent School District after raising allegations that elementary school students were served uncooked food and watered-down nacho cheese during several incidents earlier this year. https://www.youtube.com/live/ZBr_cFtrCLI?si=2SLSdmjgBV8-G_Pt Dr. Matthews held a news conference outside the district’s Nutrition Services building, where she said documents provided to her detail multiple food safety complaints involving an elementary school cafeteria manager. According to Dr. Matthews, one reported incident occurred May 12 and involved uncooked pizza allegedly being served to seven children. She said another incident involved uncooked hot dogs being served to elementary students, while a May ...

Three suspects detained after shooting on Liles Lane

10Aug

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Three suspects detained after shooting on Liles Lane

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Three suspects have been detained after a person was shot in the 3700 block of Liles Lane. https://youtu.be/e53z4vVrBD4 According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, deputy constables responded to the area after receiving reports of several gunshots. One victim was found shot and transported to a local hospital with injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening. Three suspects have been detained as deputies continue to investigate the shooting.

19-year-old critically injured in shooting on North Freeway

10Aug

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19-year-old critically injured in shooting on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A 19-year-old man was critically injured after someone in another vehicle opened fire on a pickup truck traveling along the North Freeway late Sunday night. https://youtu.be/unsEH4bRJ-A Houston police said North Belt Patrol officers were traveling along the North Freeway feeder road near Glenborough Drive around 11:40 p.m. when they noticed a pickup truck stopped along the side of the road. Officers stopped to investigate and found the truck had been struck by gunfire several times. A 19-year-old man riding in the back seat had been shot at least once. The Houston Fire Department responded and transported the man to a local hospital. He was in critical condition as of the last update from police. According to witnesses, the shooting occurred as the truck was ...

Woman in her 20s killed after running two red lights and crashing into another car in Houston

8Aug

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Woman in her 20s killed after running two red lights and crashing into another car in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas – A woman in her 20s was killed after running two red lights and crashing into another car at the intersection of Reveille Street and Telephone Road early Saturday morning. According to the Houston Police Department, preliminary information indicates the woman was traveling southbound on Reveille Street at a high rate of speed around 1:40 a.m. when she ran two red lights before colliding with another vehicle at the intersection. Responding units attempted lifesaving measures, but the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered several injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. Police said each vehicle had one occupant. The crash remains under investigation. https://youtube.com/shorts/SSrC8Ww9a1c?featur...

Elderly man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash on Telephone Road

8Aug

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Elderly man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash on Telephone Road

HOUSTON, TX - A man in a wheelchair was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night in Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the man, believed to be about 71 years old, was crossing Telephone Road in a crosswalk near Westover Street around 10:05 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Telephone. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver left the scene without rendering aid. Police described the suspect vehicle as a small white sedan. The investigation is ongoing. https://youtube.com/shorts/fALIGqgd0Zg?feature=share

Man dies after being shot with his own firearm during struggle with sister at northwest Houston apartment complex

8Aug

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Man dies after being shot with his own firearm during struggle with sister at northwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, Texas — A man in his 20s died after he was shot with his own firearm during a struggle with his sister, also in her 20s, at the 55 Fifty at Northwest Crossing apartments, located at 5550 Bingle Road yesterday evening. Police say the siblings got into an argument around 8:25 p.m. as the sister was trying to get her brother to leave from the apartment, where she had been allowing him to stay. The man took his sister’s car keys and attempted to leave with her vehicle, leading to another argument and a struggle between the siblings. During the struggle, the man, who had his own firearm, was shot in the stomach. Police believe at this time that he accidentally shot himself. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and began CPR before transporting the man to a local h...

Dr. Matthews says additional evidence delivered to Harris County DA in Aubrey Taylor investigation

7Aug

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Dr. Matthews says additional evidence delivered to Harris County DA in Aubrey Taylor investigation

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Matthews said she has delivered additional evidence to the Harris County District Attorney's Office that she believes is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation involving Aubrey Taylor. The material, according to Dr. Matthews, includes a Facebook post and supporting documents concerning Taylor's alleged possession of body armor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDe5cVwKXfk&t=249s According to Dr. Matthews, the evidence includes a Facebook post in which Taylor allegedly discusses possessing body armor and cites 18 U.S.C. § 931. Dr. Matthews argued Taylor, whom she described as a multiple-time convicted felon with a violent conviction, does not qualify for the federal employment exemption because, she alleges, the law requires written certification from an...

Church’s Chicken responds after customer alleges ring found inside chicken

4Aug

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Church’s Chicken responds after customer alleges ring found inside chicken

HOUSTON - Church's Chicken has released a statement after a customer alleged a ring was found inside a piece of chicken purchased at one of its restaurants in northeast Houston on Homestead near Tidwell. The company said it is aware of the video circulating on social media and the customer's claims and is investigating the incident with the restaurant involved. "We are aware of the video and the customer's claims you referenced, and we are in contact with the restaurant to investigate," Church's Chicken said in a statement. "At Church's, the health and safety of our guests is our top priority." https://youtube.com/live/jfN4vK0pnA8?feature=share The company did not provide additional details about the investigation/ The customer's allegation has not been independently v...

Car crashes into ditch after suspected robbery shooting in southeast Houston; teen critically injured

3Aug

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Car crashes into ditch after suspected robbery shooting in southeast Houston; teen critically injured

HOUSTON - A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a suspected robbery led to a shooting Monday evening near the intersection of Corder Street and Tierwester Street in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/aOiZttTgnTQ According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 7:48 p.m. to the shooting scene. Investigators said the 19-year-old victim and his 15-year-old brother had been at a nearby park before meeting up with another group. The brothers later left the area in a gray Honda Civic when four suspects, described as late teenagers or men in their early 20s, opened fire on their vehicle. The 19-year-old driver was struck by gunfire before the vehicle crashed into a ditch. Houston Fire Department crews transported him to a local hospital, where he rem...

Man found deceased after shooting at north Houston apartment complex

2Aug

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Man found deceased after shooting at north Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON — A man was found deceased after officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in north Houston earlier today. According to the Houston Police Department, officers were dispatched at about 1:20 a.m. to the Oakwood Gardens apartments in the 5600 block of Antoine Drive after receiving reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found the man lying on the ground with gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim is believed to be in his 60s. Investigators have not released any suspect information or suspect descriptions. Houston Police homicide investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department ...