Public Interest

HOUSTON, Texas — Dr. Candice Matthews has issued a public statement denying allegations circulated by Aubrey Taylor, calling the claims false and pointing to the outcome of court proceedings as evidence supporting her position. In the statement, Dr. Matthews said allegations that she went to a school creating disturbances, made bomb threats, or engaged in criminal conduct are “simply not true.” Dr. Matthews also questioned the timeline of the allegations, stating she had recently undergone a C-section following the birth of her son when the alleged events were said to have occurred. She further noted that the protective order case referenced in the allegations was ultimately dismissed. According to Dr. Matthews, no criminal charges were filed against her, and she was never...

HARRIS COUNTY - Dr. Matthews is calling for county leaders to investigate conditions at Country Living Apartments after touring multiple units where residents described alleged health and safety concerns, including possible gas leaks, mold, sewage odors, water damage and deteriorating living conditions. https://www.youtube.com/live/jeWlAdO9yQQ?si=cKOX8aTHHl8UYONT During the walkthrough, residents alleged they have repeatedly complained to management about unsafe conditions but have seen little improvement. One resident, who said she previously worked for the property owner cleaning apartments, alleged she was asked to prepare units she believed were not fit for occupancy. Residents also alleged problems including leaking ceilings, water damage, smoke damage from a previous fire,...

HOUSTON - Dr. Matthews held a news conference Wednesday outside the Harris County District Attorney's Office, announcing that she submitted information and evidence regarding allegations involving Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey, Judge Guice, Natalie Stewart, Aisha Shahid and others. Dr. Matthews said the information has led to what she described as an open criminal investigation. https://www.youtube.com/live/34xcimmF1Ds?si=YweE2T072fJBT61e According to Dr. Matthews, the information includes a sworn affidavit from a witness who alleges Natalie Stewart was picked up by an Uber driver from Judge Curvey's residence on June 28, 2026, two days before Shahid's first scheduled court appearance on a pending terroristic threat charge. Dr. Matthews alleged the witness overheard a conversation ...

HOUSTON — Dr. Matthews is calling on elected officials who have publicly associated with or financially supported convicted felon Aubrey Taylor to explain what due diligence they conducted before hiring, promoting or paying him. In a public statement released Tuesday, Dr. Matthews announced that her organization has begun contacting elected officials, including Harris County District Judge Dedra Davis, Harris County District Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey, Harris County Justice of the Peace Melanie Miles and others who have publicly associated with or provided financial support to Taylor. Dr. Matthews said the effort is intended to determine whether elected officials were aware of Taylor's criminal history before providing financial support or publicly aligning themselves with him...

HOUSTON - A Harris County judge dismissed a protective order case against Houston activist Dr. Candice Matthews after the applicant, Jazmine Perez, failed to appear for the hearing. Perez, who filed the protective order application pro se, did not appear in court. According to Dr. Matthews' attorney, Adjua Rochelle "Adjua Umoja-Justice" Umoja-Justice, the court dismissed the case after Perez failed to appear. The case was heard in the 312th District Court after Susan Brown, presiding judge of the Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region, reassigned the matter to Judge Teresa J. Waldrop. The reassignment came after Harris County Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey declined to recuse herself from the case. Although Perez did not appear, her mother, Jenifer Knighton, was present in the ...

HOUSTON, Texas — Dr. Candice Matthews visited Oak Glen Apartments, 5500 Antoine Dr., on Friday, after a tenant requested assistance over what she described as slumlord conditions, including mold, sewage backups, exposed wiring, and repeated maintenance failures. https://youtube.com/live/j1hCOSDgq94 During the recorded walkthrough, Ms. Jackson said she has lived at the apartment complex for approximately one year and two months and alleged the property has been plagued by mold, sewage backups, unrepaired maintenance issues and criminal activity. She also claimed city health officials had inspected her apartment multiple times and that multiple code enforcement notices had been posted at the leasing office. Ms. Jackson showed Dr. Matthews what she described as exposed electrical w...

HOUSTON, Texas — An activist has released a public statement alleging that political blogger Aubrey Taylor continues to publish false allegations about her despite what she says is a publicly filed retraction and apology from the individuals who originally made the claims. In the statement, Dr. Matthews said Taylor has continued to repeat allegations about her and her family even though, according to court-filed documents she referenced, James and Beverly Enecio later executed and filed a Public Letter of Apology retracting those allegations. According to Dr. Matthews, the letter states that the allegations were "false, incomplete, inaccurate, and defamatory" and apologizes for the harm caused. Dr. Matthews questioned why allegations continue to be repeated after...

HOUSTON - Dr. Matthews on Saturday issued a public statement calling for a full and independent investigation into allegations surrounding a pending Harris County criminal case, including questions about an alleged meeting at the private residence of a sitting judge before a scheduled court hearing. According to Dr. Matthews, one of the central questions is why a several-time convicted felon was allegedly present at the private residence of Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey on Sunday, June 28, 2026, two days before Aisha Shahid's first scheduled court appearance on June 30. Dr. Matthews stated she received information alleging that Natalie Stewart and an alleged convicted felon were present at Judge Curvey's residence that day and that she has information regarding transportation...

BELLE CHASSE, La. — A Belle Chasse Middle School math teacher is under public scrutiny after Dr. Matthews, a Houston-area civil rights activist, filed a formal complaint with the Plaquemines Parish School District requesting an investigation into the teacher's public social media activity. According to Dr. Matthews, the complaint asks the Plaquemines Parish School District to determine whether Belle Chasse Middle School math teacher Allison Edwards' public online activity complies with the district's professional standards, employee code of ethics, social media policies and other applicable employment policies. Dr. Matthews alleges the complaint includes screenshots showing Edwards commenting on and amplifying a Facebook post published by Aubrey Taylor that she describes as sland...

HOUSTON, TX - Questions are being raised after Aubrey Taylor publicly claimed he recently received a $25,000 payment from what he described as a "conservative supporter," while also stating that Democratic judges have collectively paid him more than $12,500 for campaign-related services. In a public post dated July 4, Taylor wrote that he picked up a $25,000 check on July 1, 2026, and shared what appeared to be a photograph of the check. He also projected a $2.5 million budget for activities related to the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candice MatthewsDr (@candicematthewsdr) As artificial intelligence and digital editing tools become increasingly sophisticated, verifying images posted online has become more cha...