Saturday, July 11

Public Interest

Dr. Matthews files complaint with Harris County DA over Aubrey Taylor body armor photos
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Dr. Matthews files complaint with Harris County DA over Aubrey Taylor body armor photos

HOUSTON - Dr. Matthews visited the Harris County District Attorney's Office on Monday to hand-deliver evidence and make a formal complaint regarding controversial blogger and convicted felon Aubrey Taylor. https://youtu.be/zeI4jJyS25g According to Dr. Matthews, the complaint centers on publicly available photographs and videos that Taylor posted online appearing to show him wearing body armor, including while posing with politicians. Dr. Matthews alleges Taylor has been paid by politicians to target their political opponents and critics through his online platform. Court records previously reviewed by Houston Stringer show Taylor has felony convictions in Texas. Under federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 931 prohibits body armor possession only for...
Community event focuses on gun violence prevention, free resources in Houston
Houston, Public Interest

Community event focuses on gun violence prevention, free resources in Houston

HOUSTON - Community leaders, residents, and local organizations gathered Saturday for the "Rise Up, Stand Up: Our Community, Our Responsibility" block party, an event aimed at promoting healing, reducing gun violence, and connecting residents with free community resources. https://youtu.be/AJplOh25V4I Dr. Matthews attended the event, meeting with organizers, residents, and community partners while highlighting the importance of community involvement in preventing violence. The event featured food, live entertainment, music, health services, blood donation opportunities, HIV testing, haircuts, giveaways, and information from numerous community organizations. Representatives with Harris County Public Health discussed the county's Community and Hospital Violence Intervention Progra...
Controversial blogger, convicted felon Aubrey Taylor pictured wearing body armor next to politicians
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Controversial blogger, convicted felon Aubrey Taylor pictured wearing body armor next to politicians

HOUSTON - While researching controversial blogger Aubrey R. Taylor, Houston Stringer identified numerous publicly available photographs appearing to show Taylor wearing body armor even next to a politician running for office. The images, which are publicly accessible online, appear to show Taylor in body armor. Court records reviewed by Houston Stringer show Taylor has felony convictions in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code Section 46.041, a person convicted of a felony commits an offense if, after the conviction, they possess metal or body armor. The statute defines body armor as body covering designed to protect against gunfire. The offense is a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Texas law is broader than federal law when...
Dr. Matthews confronts, calls David Jones a keyboard gangster after years of alleged online attacks
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Dr. Matthews confronts, calls David Jones a keyboard gangster after years of alleged online attacks

PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Dr. Matthews held a press conference Thursday in Port Arthur, where she renewed her criticism of self-described activist David Jones, repeated previous allegations against him, and challenged him to respond publicly. https://youtube.com/live/iBxmHiL2EFU Standing outside a residence associated with Jones, Dr. Matthews accused him of frequently attacking public officials and community members on social media while avoiding face-to-face confrontations. She repeatedly referred to Jones as a "keyboard gangster" and said she intended to continue confronting him publicly. During the press conference, Jones briefly opened the door, appeared to take a photograph of those gathered, and then returned inside without making a public statement. Dr. Matthews said she no...
Dr. Matthews claims Aubrey Taylor’s Blogspot taken down by Google for falsity
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Dr. Matthews claims Aubrey Taylor’s Blogspot taken down by Google for falsity

HOUSTON - During a press conference, Dr. Candice Matthews claimed Google removed blogger Aubrey Taylor's Blogspot page because it contained false information about her and others and announced plans to pursue additional legal action. Dr. Matthews alleged Taylor has used his Blogspot page to target critics, political opponents and others through his reporting. She also claimed he has worked with both Republican and Democratic political figures in Harris County. According to Dr. Matthews, her legal team presented evidence to Google showing the content was false, resulting in the removal of the Blogspot page. Blog removedDownload "Anytime you get a Google blog closed down, that means you got evidence of falsity," Dr. Matthews said during the press conference. https://www.y...
Campaign records show Texas politicians paid nearly half a million dollars to blogger with lengthy criminal record accused of targeting political opponents
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Campaign records show Texas politicians paid nearly half a million dollars to blogger with lengthy criminal record accused of targeting political opponents

TEXAS - Campaign finance records reviewed by Houston Stringer show Texas politicians, political organizations and political action committees have reported paying nearly half a million dollars to Aubrey R Taylor Communications since 2015. The reported payments come as Taylor faces renewed scrutiny following allegations by Dr. Matthews, who has accused the blogger and political operative of targeting political opponents, activists, court watchers and other critics through his online platforms. The nearly $400,000 identified by Houston Stringer reflects only payments reported to Aubrey R Taylor Communications. Transparency USA currently reports $395,048 in total payments received by the entity between 2015 and the present. The figure does not include payments made to any other busi...
Dr. Matthews urges politicians to stop paying political operative Aubrey Taylor
Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Matthews urges politicians to stop paying political operative Aubrey Taylor

HOUSTON - During a press conference earlier today, Dr. Matthews accused political operative Aubrey Taylor of publishing false information about her and announced that her attorneys recently sent him a cease-and-desist letter. https://youtube.com/live/rBLv1qx9lOg She also claimed a previous settlement agreement between the two had been violated and alleged that a blog containing statements about her was removed after she challenged its accuracy. Blog removedDownload Dr. Matthews displayed documents she described as public records and alleged Taylor has a criminal history that includes prior theft, robbery and other court cases. She further alleged Taylor has been the subject of protective orders, child support enforcement actions and other legal proceedings. She also referenc...
Woman accused of confronting Dr. Matthews identified; warrant accepted, according to Precinct 4
Harris County, Public Interest

Woman accused of confronting Dr. Matthews identified; warrant accepted, according to Precinct 4

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The woman involved in a confrontation earlier today in a restaurant with Dr. Matthews has been identified as Aisha Shahid. The confrontation was captured on video by both Dr. Matthews and Shahid. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ5p93Gp07M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Shahid has previously been publicly associated with David Jones, a self-described Port Arthur activist who has been a longtime critic of Dr. Matthews. Jones previously drew attention during a Jefferson County election when social media posts attributed to him referenced bringing weapons to polling locations and included statements such as, "I sure hope nobody die at the polls today." Houston Stringer previously reported on those posts. After the confron...
Dr. Matthews alleges Judge Curvey used campaign funds to hire operative to target critics
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Dr. Matthews alleges Judge Curvey used campaign funds to hire operative to target critics

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Matthews held a press conference outside the Harris County Civil Courthouse announcing plans to file judicial complaints against Judge Damiane Curvey, alleging the judge used campaign funds to hire political operative Aubrey Taylor after he publicly targeted Dr. Matthews and other Harris County citizens who criticized her. https://youtube.com/live/kHmmOpbZIAw During the press conference, Dr. Matthews presented campaign finance records showing payments totaling $7,750 to Aubrey Taylor Communications in December 2025. According to Dr. Matthews, Taylor publicly criticized her and Harris County court watchers on multiple occasions before the payments were made. According to records presented by Dr. Matthews, Judge Curvey's campaign paid Aubrey Taylor Communicat...
Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University’s accreditation now under review amid allegations involving founder
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Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University’s accreditation now under review amid allegations involving founder

HOUSTON — Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University's accreditation is currently under review by the International Association for Biblical Education (IABE), according to a notice posted on the accrediting organization's website. The notice states, "This institution is currently undergoing a review and verification process in accordance with IABE policies and procedures. The institution's accreditation remains active pending the completion of the review." The development comes amid allegations made by Dr. Matthews involving university founder Dr. Verna Caddie. In a public statement, Dr. Matthews said she filed a complaint with the accrediting organization and emphasized that the complaint was submitted under her own name rather than anonymously. PUBLIC STATEMENT I want...