Harris County

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Matthews visited Parkway Plaza Apartments at 130 W. Parker Road after residents contacted her regarding concerns about conditions at the complex. During the visit, residents alleged ongoing issues with mold, rodents, roaches, appliance failures, and property maintenance. https://youtu.be/nOGZ4jcw_pA While walking the property, Dr. Matthews observed what she described as deteriorating conditions, including a swimming pool residents compared to a swamp, exposed utility cables, and areas of the complex showing signs of disrepair. Residents invited Dr. Matthews into an apartment where they pointed to rodent droppings, roaches, flies, and gnats. One tenant said rats had entered the stove, making it unusable and forcing the family to prepare meals outside. The reside...

HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a man believed to have been wheelchair-bound Friday night in southeast Houston. The crash occurred around 9:12 p.m. in the 4400 block of Reed Road. According to investigators, the victim is believed to be a Black male who was using a wheelchair at the time of the incident. Police said he was struck by a vehicle believed to be a silver Mazda sedan traveling through the area. Authorities said the driver did not stop after the crash and failed to remain at the scene or provide information. https://youtube.com/shorts/P4TNtYuVEWw?feature=share A witness pointed out the suspected vehicle to officers, and investigators are now working to locate the silver Mazda and identify the driver involved. ...

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews and Nathaniel Richardson held a press conference outside the First Court of Appeals in Harris County, where they alleged misconduct and due process violations related to Richardson's ongoing legal case. https://youtu.be/VdSY50JW2xM During the press conference, Dr. Matthews identified Justice Kristin Guiney and alleged that court records, rulings, and procedural actions in Richardson's case demonstrate corruption and what she described as the weaponization of the court system against him. According to Dr. Matthews, Richardson's case originated from an arrest involving a commissioned security officer. She alleged that documents show Richardson was not trespassing at the location cited in the case and claimed the officer involved had a history of similar ...

HOUSTON, TX – Three men were injured in a drive-by shooting outside the Friendly Store in the 800 block of West Little York in north Houston around 11:40 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, officers assigned to the North Shepherd Patrol Division responded to a shooting call and found that three victims had been struck by gunfire. Two of the victims were shot in the leg and transported to a local hospital. A third victim was grazed by a bullet, treated at the scene, and released. Police said all three victims were adult males between the ages of 18 and 20. Investigators believe the victims were outside the Friendly Store when a red vehicle, possibly a Kia, drove by and fired multiple shots, striking all three. https://youtube.com/shorts/8MueXXPft-U?feature=shar...

HOUSTON, TX – A wanted suspect was found dead after barricading himself inside an apartment in southeast Houston while members of a U.S. Marshals task force attempted to serve a warrant. The incident started around 5 p.m. in the 1200 block of Redford. Members of the Gulf Coast Task Force, which is part of the U.S. Marshals Service, were serving a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The warrant is believed to have originated from the Friendswood Police Department, and Harris County Precinct 2 constables were assisting. According to officials, when officers made entry into the apartment, the suspect retreated to the back of the unit and barricaded himself. Additional patrol officers and patrol support units responded to assist with securing the scene. https:...

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews held a press conference outside the 280th District Court and announced that she and others planned to file judicial complaints against Judge Damiane Dianne Curvey with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Dr. Matthews alleged the judge had engaged in misconduct, abused judicial authority, and should be held accountable through the complaint process. https://youtu.be/eivvCLupU4A During the event, Dr. Matthews discussed a pending protective order case involving herself and said her legal team had filed a motion seeking the judge's recusal. She alleged that Judge Curvey signed a protective order application despite prior actions involving Dr. Matthews and another individual. Dr. Matthews also criticized the use of a witness list in a recent court pro...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police responded to reports of a large crowd gathering at a nightclub in north Houston after a gunshot was reported during an event late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at Cowgirls, located in the 11400 block of the North Freeway. According to police, officers with the Houston Police Department North Division arrived and found approximately 500 people gathered in the parking lot and another 500 people inside the nightclub. While officers were on scene, someone in the crowd discharged a firearm. The gunshot caused people to run in multiple directions, including across the North Freeway frontage road to a nearby Shell gas station. Police said the incident did not result in a stampede or any known secondary injuries. Investigators did...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating after a man was found unresponsive near downtown Houston late Saturday night. Officers with the Houston Police Department South Central Division responded around 11 p.m. to the intersection of Chartres Street and Congress Street regarding a male who was unresponsive and not breathing. Upon arrival, officers located the man unresponsive. The Houston Fire Department responded and pronounced him deceased at the scene. Due to possible signs of foul play, the Houston Police Department Homicide Division was contacted and responded to the scene. The cause and manner of death remain unknown at this time. https://youtube.com/shorts/qM3l3UUp-0s?feature=share Homicide detectives have identified one person of interest who will be inte...