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Reports covering government, public policy, housing, consumer issues, and matters affecting the greater Houston community.

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Dr. Matthews puts politicians on notice over payments to convicted felon Aubrey Taylor

July 14, 2026

Judge dismisses protective order case against Dr. Matthews

July 13, 2026

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Dr. Matthews investigates alleged slumlord conditions at Oak Glen Apartments

July 13, 2026

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Activist says Aubrey Taylor continues making false allegations despite public retraction and apology

July 12, 2026

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Dr. Matthews Questions Why Felon Connected to Pending Court Case Was Allegedly at Judge Curvey’s Home

July 11, 2026

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Louisiana middle school math teacher under investigation after allegedly amplifying slanderous Facebook post about Houston civil rights activist

July 10, 2026

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Fact Check: Is Controversial Political Blogger Aubrey Taylor’s Claimed $25,000 Check Real?

July 9, 2026

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Community leaders, family demand independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

July 8, 2026

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Archived Aubrey Taylor post urged voters to replace Black Democratic judges with Republican challengers

July 7, 2026

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Dr. Matthews criticizes Aubrey Taylor at Texas Coalition of Black Democrats meeting

July 6, 2026

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Texas Republicans distance themselves from controversial blogger, convicted felon Aubrey Taylor

July 4, 2026

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Dr. Matthews visits Legacy Apartments after residents report alleged slumlord conditions

July 3, 2026