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Dr. Matthews raises concerns over Del Rio prosecution involving self-represented defendant

11Apr

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Texas

Dr. Matthews raises concerns over Del Rio prosecution involving self-represented defendant

TEXAS - Dr. Matthews issued a public statement questioning the handling of a felony case prosecuted by District Attorney Daniel Esquivel, citing concerns over due process and prosecutorial conduct and has filed a bar complaint. Dr. Candice Matthews, nationally renowned civil rights activist, advocate, and author, is calling for heightened scrutiny and accountability in the case of State of Texas vs. Benjamin G. Lopez Jr., citing serious constitutional concerns reflected in court records. The statement references the case of State of Texas vs. Benjamin G. Lopez Jr., outlining that the defendant proceeded through trial without legal representation after what was described as being pushed into self-representation. It further cites a documented claim that the defendant was “forced t...

Shooting leaves one dead, another critically injured in southwest Houston

11Apr

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Houston

Shooting leaves one dead, another critically injured in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A young male was killed and another was critically injured following a shooting in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/PXK7uuaBeJE The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Gessner. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call and arrived to find a young adult male, believed to be between 17 and 19 years old, with a gunshot wound to the upper extremities. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second male was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is believed to be in critical condition. Multiple young adult males and females were present at the scene and are being questioned. Police said the group was gathered at a venue rented out to the individuals. The store...

Suspect dies after initiating physical altercation with officer during traffic stop on Airline in Houston

11Apr

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Houston

Suspect dies after initiating physical altercation with officer during traffic stop on Airline in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was pronounced deceased after a struggle with a sergeant during a traffic stop in north Houston. https://youtu.be/smfJ3fAYcxg The incident occurred in the 5300 block of Airline near Tidwell. According to the Houston Police Department, a sergeant and the suspect were traveling southbound on Airline when a traffic stop was conducted. The driver pulled into a parking lot and exited the vehicle before the sergeant approached. Police said the sergeant attempted to detain the suspect, who resisted, initiating a physical altercation with the officer during the traffic stop. Both the sergeant and the suspect fell to the ground while continuing to fight, during which the sergeant’s weapon was discharged. The suspect, described as a male in his 20s to 30s, ra...

Man arrested after shooting, killing estranged wife, firing at deputies before SWAT response

11Apr

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Harris County

Man arrested after shooting, killing estranged wife, firing at deputies before SWAT response

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was killed during a domestic disturbance at a home in the Cypress area. https://youtu.be/DKPYiUURYtw The shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 14100 block of Cypress Falls in the Fairwood subdivision near Grant Road. According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies along with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a weapons disturbance call at the residence. A 44-year-old female was shot by her estranged husband during the incident. The suspect fled the scene but was later located in the area by Harris County Precinct 4 and DPS at the dead end of Fallbrook near Walnut Lake in the Wortham Falls subdivision. Authorities said the suspect was still armed and discharged a weapon at arriving officers. The Harris County SWAT team responded,...

City inspectors, councilman respond to conditions at La Casita apartments

10Apr

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Houston

City inspectors, councilman respond to conditions at La Casita apartments

HOUSTON, TX – City of Houston inspectors, a property representative, and a council member responded following a walkthrough at La Casita apartments where residents previously described ongoing issues inside their units. https://youtu.be/QIhoe_zQMRA The property is located at 313 Sunnyside Street. At the follow up, several inspectors from the City of Houston, including public works and the health department, came out to the complex. Carl Wilson with Eureka Holdings, the company associated with La Casita, was also present, along with Councilman Willie Davis. During the visit, conditions inside units were again discussed and observed, including big roaches, mold, amongst other things. Some issues were reported to have been fixed after the initial walkthrough, including a leak...

Crash leaves car overturned along the Beltway 8 feeder in north Houston

10Apr

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Houston

Crash leaves car overturned along the Beltway 8 feeder in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A car overturned along the Beltway 8 feeder road just before Aldine Westfield in northeast Houston. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwl8vXUUnzo The crash occurred at 1100 North Sam Houston Parkway East, where one person was transported to a hospital. The individual may have been ejected and a pole may have been damaged as well. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Shooting leaves man dead in southeast Houston after interaction at apartment complex

10Apr

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Houston

Shooting leaves man dead in southeast Houston after interaction at apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his 20s was pronounced deceased after a shooting at a nearby apartment complex in southeast Houston Thursday evening. https://youtu.be/GKdcNXpVh1Q The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Van Fleet, where the man was found deceased. According to the Houston Police Department, the man had some kind of interaction at the apartment complex near MLK and Van Fleet with two other men, during which shots were fired, before driving to the intersection where he was pronounced deceased. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

NBA Ben 10 among two critically injured after shooting inside Confessions on Kirby Drive

9Apr

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Houston, National

NBA Ben 10 among two critically injured after shooting inside Confessions on Kirby Drive

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were critically injured following a shooting inside Confessions on Kirby Drive after a physical altercation escalated into gunfire. https://youtu.be/RaRqqqZup7Q The shooting occurred at a venue in the 3200 block of Kirby Drive. Around 20 to 30 patrons and staff were inside at the time. According to the Houston Police Department, a physical altercation broke out after a group attempted to take a man’s chains. Police say the man was beaten by several people before pulling out a gun and firing, striking two individuals, but it is not known if they were bystanders or were part of the altercation. One victim, believed to be in his late 20s, was shot multiple times in the torso. Another, believed to be in his mid-20s, was shot several times in his arms and ...

Complaint against Texas judge accepted for review by judicial conduct commission

8Apr

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Texas, Val Verde

Complaint against Texas judge accepted for review by judicial conduct commission

TEXAS – A formal complaint filed against Judge Roland C. Andrade of the 63rd District Court in Val Verde County has been accepted for review by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, according to a public statement from Dr. Candice Matthews. According to the statement, the complaint has been assigned Case No. CJC No. 26-0884 and is now under review and investigation by the commission, which oversees judicial conduct in Texas under the Texas Constitution and state law. The commission is responsible for reviewing allegations involving judicial misconduct, abuse of authority, and violations of judicial ethics. Under Texas Government Code §33.033, the commission does not publicly disclose details or identify judges during the investigative phase. A video recorded outs...

Man shot following argument along Gulf Freeway feeder, woman detained

8Apr

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Houston

Man shot following argument along Gulf Freeway feeder, woman detained

HOUSTON, TX - A viewer sent in a video of a shooting scene along the Gulf Freeway feeder in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/KkoQ7-E2_Ic The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of the Gulf Freeway feeder and Telephone Road. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident began as an argument before the male was shot. What that argument was about is unknown at this time. He was transported to a local hospital, and his condition is not known at this time. A woman has been detained in connection with the shooting. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes available.