Public Interest

HOUSTON, TX – Local activists, led by Quanell X and Dr. Matthews, held a press conference and protest outside Houston Police Department headquarters regarding officer Ashley Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/dnelBILjyLs During the event, speakers demanded the immediate termination of Ashley Gonzalez, citing a video rant they described as offensive and unacceptable. They stated opposition to any option allowing resignation instead of firing and called on department leadership to take decisive action. Activists warned that allowing resignation could enable Gonzalez to seek employment at another agency and described it as a pattern that allows misconduct to go unaddressed. They also called for her state license to be revoked. Speakers urged the Houston Police Officers’ Union to decli...

HOUSTON, TX – Community concerns have been raised after allegations surfaced that an individual sought to obtain the home address of civil rights activist Dr. Candice Matthews following public exposure of concerns involving Nikki Jones. Brianna Gatlin and Dr. Nikki Jones via Facebook According to documentation provided to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Dr. Matthews reported that screenshots of conversations show an individual identified as Brianna Lacole Gatlin asking whether “Dr. Matthews’ info [was] public” and inquiring about her location. In one exchange, the individual allegedly stated someone was “tryna black mail my momma.” Dr. Matthews stated the communications were brought to her attention by an informant and that she viewed the inquiries as retaliatory in...

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews held a press conference stating that newly elected Congressman Christian Menefee missed eight House roll call votes following the State of the Union address. https://youtu.be/xCtygceNh2Y Dr. Matthews said information was provided to her by what she described as “political watchers” . She outlined multiple House roll call votes, including motions related to H.R. 6329, aviation safety legislation, and energy-related bills such as the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act and the Homeowners Energy Freedom Act. Menefee Missed VotesDownload According to Dr. Matthews, Menefee was listed among members who did not vote on several measures identified as roll calls 71 through 78, with varying totals of Democrats and Republicans recorded as n...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews held a press briefing outside the gated Haverstock Hills Apartments on Aldine Bender in north Harris County after recent complaints were made by residents, stating she had been trespassed from the property along with Grizzy’s Hood News. https://youtu.be/t440bsib7Fs Dr. Matthews said she went to the complex in response to new concerns raised by tenants but was informed she could not enter the property. She conducted the briefing from outside the gates and said residents continue to contact her with information. During the briefing, Dr. Matthews cited complaints including reports of rats, roaches, mold and unsanitary conditions. She also alleged that maintenance workers have entered apartments without notice, which she said has raised safet...