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Man fatally shot near park at north Houston apartment complex
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- Man fatally shot near park at north Houston apartment complex
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Dr. Matthews holds press conference after protective order against her was denied
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- 7:49
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Dr. Candice Matthews speaks after a Harris County judge denied a protective order sought against her. During the press conference, Dr. Matthews discusses the court's ruling, alleges the case was retaliatory, addresses ongoing concerns involving Aisha Shahid, and outlines her plans to seek Judge Damiane Curvey's recusal from future proceedings.
Houston Stringer repeatedly requested comment from Jennifer Knighton throughout the case, but she declined.
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- Quanell X travels to Galveston County Courthouse to help a young man from a corrupt cop
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Quanell X traveled to the Galveston County Courthouse earlier today to support a young man whose family alleges a corrupt officer fabricated a police report.
Quanell X says video evidence helped keep the young man from being sent to prison and is now calling for accountability.
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- Woman known for dumpster diving found deceased inside dumpster behind north Houston shopping center
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- A woman known for dumpster diving was found deceased inside a dumpster behind a shopping center on Aldine Mail Route in north Houston.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded after a report of a body being found and discovered a woman believed to be in her 60s inside the dumpster. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators say the woman's family had been searching for her after losing contact. They later learned her vehicle had been towed from the shopping center and made the discovery.
Investigators also say there were no obvious signs of trauma, but the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death.
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- HCSO provides update on body found in dumpster behind shopping center in north Houston
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- 4:48
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A woman believed to be in her 60s was found deceased inside a dumpster behind a shopping center in north Houston on Thursday, prompting a Harris County Sheriff's Office homicide investigation.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded shortly after 11 a.m. to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a report that a body had been found inside a dumpster.
Deputies located an unresponsive white woman, believed to be in her 60s, inside the dumpster. EMS responded and pronounced her deceased at the scene.
Investigators said family members were also at the location after searching for the woman. They told investigators they had last communicated with her about two days earlier and became concerned when they could no longer reach her. After learning her vehicle had been towed from the area, they came to the shopping center and discovered her inside the dumpster.
Authorities s...
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- Dr. Matthews Gives an Exclusive Look Inside the Each One Feed One Warehouse
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- 10:38
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- HOUSTON, Texas — Dr. Matthews visited the Each One Feed One warehouse as volunteers prepared backpacks, school supplies, food and other donated items for an upcoming back-to-school drive serving residents of Wesley Square Apartments. Organizers said the nonprofit has been serving families throughout the year since 2019.
During the warehouse visit, Dr. Matthews toured the facility where donated food, household items, backpacks and school supplies are being sorted for distribution. She said she selects apartment communities each year for outreach efforts focused on families in need.
Representatives with Each One Feed One said the organization rescues donated items from retailers and redistributes them throughout Houston. They said the program provides food, furniture, household goods, toys and other necessities to families across the city year-round, not just during the holiday season.
The Wesley Square back-to-school drive will provide backpa...
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- Charleston White's remarks moments before shot fired as he was leaving Dr. Matthews birthday party
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- 14:27
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- HOUSTON, Texas — Charleston White made a series of controversial remarks before a single shot was fired as he was leaving Dr. Matthews' birthday celebration at Nickel Bar and Grill in Houston's 5th Ward.
The event featured community leaders, elected officials, and guests gathered to celebrate Dr. Matthews' birthday. During the event, Republican Chris Daniel received an endorsement for Harris County Clerk before White addressed the crowd.
During his speech, White repeatedly used racial slurs while criticizing members of the audience for talking over what he described as an important discussion about the political process. He urged attendees to become involved in local elections, saying political power begins at the local level.
White also criticized what he described as disruptive behavior from intoxicated attendees, saying future events should remove those who were interfering with political discussion. He referenced local elected officials and ...
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- Woman shot in neck while in parking lot of southeast Houston business
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- HOUSTON, TX - Police say a 20-year-old woman was shot in the neck after a business key holder responded to a call about two vehicles in a parking lot at a southeast Houston business earlier today.
According to the Houston Police Department, the key holder went to check on the property, heard what he believed to be gunshots, and fired toward the vehicles. The woman was struck in the neck.
Police say both vehicles took off, and the one with the woman crashed after going to the other side of the freeway, and the woman and the male driver fled on foot. Officers located the wounded woman and transported her to a local hospital, and she is in stable condition. The man who was with the woman and the other vehicle, a white SUV, got away.
No charges have been filed as investigators work to determine exactly what happened, including whether the key holder was being fired upon before returning fire.
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- Driver killed after vehicle crashes into Sam Houston Tollway plaza, catches fire
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- HOUSTON, TX - A driver was killed after crashing into the Sam Houston Central Toll Plaza late last night.
Police say the vehicle slammed into the toll plaza on West Sam Houston Parkway North near Little York before catching fire. The driver, who was the only person inside the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
One man at the scene said he heard the crash from about half a mile away.
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- Overnight apartment fire in Spring leaves one dead, several injured, including five firefighters
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- SPRING, TX - One person was killed, and several others were injured after a multi-alarm apartment fire destroyed an eight-unit building at the Cypresswood Apartments early Monday morning.
According to the Klein Fire Department, firefighters and mutual aid agencies responded to the fire at 1:39 a.m. at the apartment complex near Cypresswood Drive and Kuykendahl Road. The first arriving crews encountered heavy fire through the roof and a partial structural collapse.
Before firefighters arrived, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies, who were in the area on an unrelated call, spotted smoke and began knocking on doors to evacuate residents. Neighbors also assisted with the evacuations.
Firefighters from Klein Fire Department and Ponderosa Fire Department rescued one resident through a window and immediately began CPR. Despite extensive life-saving efforts, the victim was later pronounced deceased.
A total of 13 civilians were affected ...
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- One killed, multiple injured in apartment fire in Spring, TX
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- 10:41
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — One person is deceased and multiple others were injured in an apartment fire in the 4600 block of Cypresswood.
According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, one person was pronounced deceased in the fire. Multiple others were injured, with some transported to area hospitals while several others were treated at the scene.
The fire remains an active incident as multiple fire departments continue assisting with suppression efforts and the ongoing response.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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- One killed, multiple injured in apartment fire in Spring, TX
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- SPRING, Texas — One person is deceased and multiple others were injured in an apartment fire in the 4600 block of Cypresswood.
According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, one person was pronounced deceased in the fire. Multiple others were injured, with some transported to area hospitals while several others were treated at the scene.
The fire remains an active incident as multiple fire departments continue assisting with suppression efforts and the ongoing response.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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- Man charged with murder after shooting girlfriend in east Houston
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON - A man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman in the 11100 block of Maritime Drive in east Houston.
The victim was identified as Tonya Swink, 41. According to investigators, Swink and the suspect, Cody Prince, 29, were in a dating relationship.
Police allege the couple began arguing and that Swink was threatening to end the relationship when Prince allegedly shot her. Swink was pronounced deceased.
Following the investigation, Prince was charged with murder and booked into the Harris County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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- Man charged with murder after shooting outside north Houston cantina
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Juan Lopez is now charged with murder after investigators say a parking lot argument escalated into a shooting.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, an argument broke out between two groups of people, which escalated into a shooting that injured 18-year-old Jonathan Mata, who was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
A second victim, a 20-year-old man believed to be a family member, was also shot and remains hospitalized in fair condition.
Investigators say Lopez was detained after a witness followed him and provided updates to police
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- Passenger deceased after Mustang crashes into Acura stopped on Southwest Freeway shoulder
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Houston police are investigating a fatal crash on the inbound Southwest Freeway near the Chimney Rock exit. Investigators said an Acura had stopped on the shoulder after losing its bumper when it was struck from behind by a Ford Mustang and caught on fire.
A passenger in the Acura was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the driver was hospitalized with a punctured lung.
Police said there were signs of intoxication involving the 20-year-old Mustang driver, and the Harris County District Attorney's Office is also investigating the crash.
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- Mustang driver evades police after driving though a crash investigation
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Mustang driver went around a roadblock set up by Harris County Sheriff deputies and drove into an active crash investigation scene earlier today on Kirby @ Beltway 8.
Deputies attempted to get him to stop, but the driver decided the better course of action was to evade them and decided to take off.
Fortunately, no deputies were injured.
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- Woman found deceased outside unoccupied trailer in northeast Harris County
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A man returned to a property in north Harris County early Saturday morning and found a woman unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer on Blue Bell Road.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man was gone for about 20 minutes before he returned and found her. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, deputies say they have found no evidence of foul play, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Dr. Matthews visits Mira Bella Apartments after ceiling collapse kills dog
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- 39:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON - Dr. Matthews visited the Mira Bella Apartments on Imperial Valley Drive in north Houston after residents reported a ceiling collapse inside an apartment that killed a dog and injured two people.
Residents said the collapse happened the previous afternoon while two people were inside the apartment. One resident said his girlfriend had stepped outside moments before the ceiling gave way, while he and another man were trapped beneath falling sheetrock. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment. The family's dog later died following the ceiling collapse.
Dr. Matthews toured the damaged apartment, where large sections of the ceiling had collapsed into the living area. Other sections of the ceiling appeared to be bulging, and visible mold was present in multiple areas. Residents also said they had experienced ongoing roof leaks before the ceiling gave way, raising additional concerns about the condition of the building.
The tenant said apart...
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- SWAT called after man allegedly headbutted woman he was dating and barricaded himself in home
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- SWAT was called out to a home in north Houston after a man allegedly headbutted a woman he was dating and then barricaded himself inside a residence on Briarcliff.
According to the Houston Police Department, the woman is believed to have suffered a broken nose but is in stable condition.
An arrest warrant was obtained for family violence assault, and officers are working to take the suspect into custody.
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- Innocent juvenile injured in shooting near Discovery Green during fight involving adult men
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- An innocent juvenile was injured after gunfire broke out during a fight involving a group of adult men in downtown, not far from Discovery Green.
According to the Houston Police Department, a suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire during the fight, and a boy was shot in the armpit.
He was transported to a hospital in stable condition, and police are looking for the shooter.
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- Motorcyclist killed after crashing into light pole on Katy Freeway service road
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A motorcyclist was killed along the Katy Freeway service road near North Post Oak earlier today.
According to the Houston Police Department, the rider was operating a blue Kawasaki Ninja when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a curb before hitting a light pole.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police said no other vehicles were involved, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Man shot while allegedly attempting to break into North Shepherd pool hall
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A man in his 20s was shot in the leg while attempting to break into a pool hall on North Shepherd around 2 a.m. this morning.
According to the Houston Police Department, a man in his 70s, who was working at the time, heard banging behind the business and found two men outside, allegedly trying to break in.
One of the men then charged at him with bugulary tools before the man discharged his weapon and struck him in the leg.
Both suspects then took off running. The wounded suspect was later found at a nearby Jack in the Box and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second suspect remains at large.
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- Man found fatally shot in driveway in northeast Houston
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A 64-year-old man was found shot to death outside a vehicle in the driveway of a home on Boyce Street early Thursday morning.
Houston police responded around 5:20 a.m. and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors reported hearing a disturbance before multiple gunshots. Police say there is no known motive, no suspect has been identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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- Three Suspects in Custody Following Reported Shooting in North Harris County
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON, TX - Deputies with Constable Mark Herman's office responded to a shooting last night on Brushy Canyon in north Harris County and quickly detained three suspects.
One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
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- Dr. Matthews Visits Country Living Apartments Following Slumlord Condition Complaints
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- 26:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HARRIS COUNTY, TX - 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.
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, persistent mold, insect infestations and foul odors. One resident said a leaking pipe damaged a clothes dryer, while another alleged a neighboring apartment emitted a strong sewage odor that could be smelled from surrounding units. One resi...
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- Dr. Matthews Holds News Conference Regarding Allegations Involving Judge Curvey
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- 17:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Dr. Matthews held a news conference outside the Harris County District Attorney's Office announcing that she submitted information she says prompted a criminal investigation involving Judge Damiane "Dianne" Curvey, Judge Guice, Natalie Stewart and Aisha Shahid.
During the conference, Dr. Matthews said a witness submitted a sworn affidavit alleging Natalie Stewart, whom she described as a convicted felon and friend of Shahid, was picked up from Judge Curvey's home by an Uber driver two days before Shahid's first court appearance.
Dr. Matthews said she is calling for investigators to review surveillance video, phone records, text messages, and other evidence related to the allegations. She also stated that additional judicial complaints would be filed and said she believes those involved should be held accountable if any misconduct is found.
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- Man killed in shooting following verbal altercation in Huffman
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A man is dead after a verbal altercation turned into a shooting in Huffman.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's office, deputies responded to the 700 block of Rolling Creek around 7:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting.
When they arrived, deputies found a man in his early 40s with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators have one person detained and said the shooting followed a verbal altercation.
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- Good Samaritan rushes wounded teen to hospital after Montrose area shooting
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Good Samaritan transported a 16-year-old to a hospital after finding him wounded following a shooting in Houston's Montrose area.
Houston police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 700 block of Colquitt Street, where they found numerous shell casings, narcotics and other evidence, but no victim.
Police said the teen was later transferred to a higher-level trauma center in critical condition and the shooting may have involved an exchange of gunfire between two parties based on evidence recovered at the scene, but the shooting remains under investigation.
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- Judge dismisses protective order case against Dr Matthews
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A protective order against Dr. Candice Matthews was dismissed after the pro se applicant, Jazmin Perez, failed to appear for a hearing today in Judge Waldrop's court. The case was originally in Judge Curvey's court, but Judge Susan Brown recently stepped in and approved a motion to recuse.
Although Perez did not appear, her mother, Jenifer Knighton, was in attendance.
Knighton has multiple protective orders pending in Judge Curvey's court against Dr. Matthews and known associates of hers. She declined to comment.
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- Congress Members, Harris County DA Demand Answers in ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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- 1:00:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, attorney Hugo Baldera-Ybarra and U.S. Rep. Al Green on Friday called for transparency, accountability and an independent investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, revealing new details from Garcia's conversation with Acting ICE Director David Venturella and from interviews with two surviving passengers.
Garcia said Venturella confirmed Salgado Araujo and his brother were not the targets of the operation. Instead, ICE was attempting to locate another person believed to be inside the van who had a final order of removal under an administrative warrant. Garcia said Venturella declined to identify which passenger agents were seeking.
Garcia also said Venturella confirmed none of the ICE agents were wearing body cameras and none of the vehicles had dashboard cameras. She criticized the agency's use of unmarked vehicles and said Venturella committed to equippi...
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- Rep. Al Green Warns of Houston Shadow Hearing if ICE Questions Go Unanswered
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Al Green said congressional lawmakers are prepared to hold a "shadow hearing" in Houston if they do not receive answers from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Speaking Friday during a news conference led by U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Green said he has been working with Bennie Thompson, the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, to push for a federal congressional investigation.
Green said he previously announced plans to ask the committee to take up the case and has since sent a letter to committee members.
"I especially talked to Bennie Thompson, who is the ranking member on the committee," Green said. "He has assured me of two things. One, he's going to do everything that he can to make sure that we investigate at the federal level."
Green said Thompson also pledged that if Congress does not receive the information it is seeking, lawm...
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- HPD SWAT called after man accused of cutting brother's throat during family disturbance
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- 1:35:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON, Texas — A man was arrested after an hourslong SWAT response Thursday evening following a family disturbance in southwest Houston in which police said he cut his brother in the throat with a knife.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. to the 7700 block of Hornwood for a reported family disturbance.
Police said the suspect, believed to be in his late 30s, got into an argument with family members before pulling out two knives and cutting his brother, who is in his late 40s, in the throat. Authorities said the victim's injuries were not believed to be severe, and family members called 911.
When patrol officers arrived, they found the suspect outside armed with a knife. Police said he refused to surrender before running back inside the home.
The Patrol Support Team secured the scene while the Houston Police Department SWAT Team and Hostage Negotiation Team responded. Negotiators attempt...
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- 'You Shoot the Tires, You Don't Shoot the Driver': U.S. Rep Criticizes ICE Shooting Tactics
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia sharply criticized the tactics used during the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, arguing officers should not have fired at the driver if they believed the vehicle posed a threat.
Speaking Friday during a news conference, Garcia said the incident is about more than a single shooting, calling it a matter of protecting constitutional rights, civil rights and human rights.
"This is about making sure that human civil rights are protected, human rights are protected. Constitutional rights are protected in this country, as it is today, here in our country, in our city," Garcia said. "But it could be any other city."
Garcia said similar concerns have emerged in other parts of the country involving ICE operations and argued the agency has failed to learn from those incidents.
"We have learned some lessons. Apparently ICE has learned nothing," Garcia said.
She also questioned the deci...
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- Dr. Matthews Visits Oak Glen Apartments Over Alleged Slumlord Conditions
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- 13:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON, TX - Dr. Candice Matthews visited Oak Glen Apartments, 5500 Antoine Dr., after a tenant requested assistance over what she described as slumlord conditions, including mold, sewage backups, exposed wiring, and repeated maintenance failures.
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 wiring near her apartment, sewage backing up into the bathroom and sink, mold and mildew, and a front door she alleged could be opened without her knowledge. She also said the Houston Fire Department previously responded after she becam...
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- SWAT called after man accused of cutting brother's throat during family disturbance in southwest Hou
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Houston Police SWAT officers responded to a family disturbance at a home on Hornwood after a man allegedly cut his brother in the throat during an argument.
Police said the suspect refused to surrender, prompting a response from SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team. After officers deployed a drone, a robotic dog, and eventually CS gas, the suspect exited the home and was taken into custody without injury. He will be charged with aggravated assault of a family member.
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and police said no hostages were inside the home.
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- Community leaders, family demand independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting
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- 1:31:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON, Texas — Family members, civil rights organizations, elected officials and community leaders gathered Wednesday to demand an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Houston.
The news conference, organized by the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), focused on calls for transparency surrounding the July 7 shooting, including the release of body camera footage, dash camera video, dispatch records and other evidence.
LULAC National President Ramon Palomares said the organization is demanding a full accounting of the incident, arguing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not earned the public's trust and calling for an independent investigation by local authorities. Other LULAC leaders cited previous federal officer-involved shootings and urged state and local agencies to preserve and rele...
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- Candlelight vigil and protest held after fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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- 9:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HOUSTON, Texas - Community members, family members, and activists gathered Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil and protest following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an attempted arrest by federal immigration agents in Houston.
The gathering honored Salgado Araujo's life while participants called for accountability and transparency in the investigation. Demonstrators carried candles, signs, and gathered in solidarity with the family, demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The shooting occurred Tuesday in the 6800 block of Canal Street during what federal authorities described as a targeted enforcement operation. Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was fatally shot during the attempted arrest.
The vigil followed a news conference earlier in the day hosted by the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice, where community leaders and the victim's family called for an independent investigation and grea...
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- Al Green calls for congressional hearing, says no ICE funding without body cameras, warns against co
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, Texas — Congressman Al Green called for a congressional hearing into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, saying Congress should not approve additional funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until agents are equipped with operational body cameras and warning against what he described as the potential for a cover-up.
Speaking during a Wednesday news conference, Green said the public deserves access to all available evidence surrounding the shooting, particularly body camera footage.
"We must have a hearing so that the public can see and hear as much evidence as is available, especially body camera footage," Green said. "There ought to be some body camera footage."
Green said if no body camera footage exists, it underscores why members of Congress have refused to support additional ICE funding until agents are required to wear body cameras that remain operational during enforcement activities.
"If...
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- Family says they learned Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death through social media before official notific
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Family says they learned Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death through social media before official notification
HOUSTON, Texas — The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo said they learned of his death through social media before receiving official notification from authorities after he was fatally shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation Tuesday morning in Houston.
Speaking at a Wednesday news conference, Salgado Araujo's eldest son recounted the hours following the shooting, describing how the family searched for answers after his father failed to arrive at work.
According to his son, Salgado Araujo left home shortly before 6 a.m. after preparing for work and was expected to pick up members of his construction crew before heading to a job site in north Houston. When the family realized something was wrong, his son first drove to the work site hoping to find his father's work van.
After finding no sign of him, he said he came a...
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- Livestream
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Livestream
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- Driver Killed After Camaro Catches Fire Following Crash on Eastex Freeway Feeder Near Lauder
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A driver was killed earlier today after a yellow Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a light pole and caught fire on the Eastex Freeway feeder road near Lauder.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, investigators believe the driver failed to maintain a single lane before the crash. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was unable to escape and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No other vehicles are believed to be involved at this time.
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- Galena Park mayor, city officials respond to flooding after storms
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- GALENA PARK, Texas — Galena Park Mayor Oscar Mireles, along with city officials and workers, responded to flooding at multiple locations following last night's storms.
According to Mireles, flooding at the entrance of The Manor subdivision is a recurring drainage issue that occurs when the area receives rainfall. City crews deployed pumps to help remove the standing water instead of allowing it to drain naturally.
Mireles said the city's police chief, fire chief, and other workers assisted with the response and expected the area to be cleared within about 30 minutes.
The mayor said the water did not reach any homes, no residents were evacuated, and everyone in the neighborhood was safe.
Mireles also said Panther Creek experienced flooding during the storms but that crews had the situation under control.
The city said improvements are planned to address the recurring drainage problem at the entrance to The Manor.
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- Officer Injured During Foot Chase After Pursuit Ends in Crash; Multiple People Detained
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Multiple people were detained following a police pursuit that began near Interstate 10 and Lockwood Drive and ended when the suspect vehicle crashed on Turning Basin Drive near Interstate 610.
After the crash, at least one suspect fled on foot, leading officers on a foot chase.
During the foot pursuit, one officer injured his knee and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the officer's injury has not been released.
Multiple individuals were detained in connection with the incident. Authorities have not released additional information regarding the suspects or what led to the pursuit.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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- Houston police shoot suspected stolen vehicle driver after 25 minute standoff on Westheimer
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX - Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect in a reported stolen vehicle was shot following a nearly 25-minute standoff in the 4100 block of Westheimer.
According to Houston police, officers located a vehicle reported stolen out of Fort Bend County and repeatedly ordered the driver to exit. Police say the driver refused to comply, and as officers approached, he made a movement that led them to believe he may have been reaching for or displaying a weapon. Investigators have not confirmed whether the suspect was armed.
Officers opened fire, and the suspect was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Three separate investigations are now underway, and HPD says body camera footage will be released within 30 days.
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- Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out overnight at the Deluxe Inn in Third Ward
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out overnight at the Deluxe Inn on Truxillo Street in Houston's Third Ward.
According to Deputy Chief Bryan Sky-Eagle with the Houston Fire Department, the first victim, a man, suffered major burns and smoke inhalation after self-evacuating from the burning hotel room. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. A second victim, a woman staying in the room directly above the fire, was taken to the hospital in stable condition with smoke inhalation and burns.
About 20 hotel rooms sustained smoke and fire damage, and the American Red Cross was called to assist displaced occupants. Arson investigators, including accelerant-detection canines, are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.
Hotel management was at the scene but declined to provide a statement.
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- Four firefighters injured, 12 families displaced during Cambridge Place Apartments fire
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Cambridge Place Apartments residents were forced from their homes after a late-night fire damaged 12 units and displaced about a dozen families.
According to Deputy Chief Brian Sky-Eagle of the Houston Fire Department, firefighters responded around 11 p.m. to heavy fire and smoke coming from a third-floor apartment. Despite delays caused by the gated complex and long hose stretches, crews quickly brought the fire under control.
One fire department safety officer was transported to a hospital, while three other firefighters were evaluated for injuries.
No civilians were injured, and Arson investigators are working to determine what caused the fire.
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- Two hospitalized after hotel fire damages about 20 rooms in Houston's Third Ward
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HOUSTON - Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a first-floor hotel room overnight, leaving one person in critical condition and displacing occupants from about 20 rooms.
According to Deputy Chief Bryan Sky-Eagle of the Houston Fire Department, firefighters responded to a first-floor hotel fire and found that the first victim had already self-evacuated from the burning room. The victim suffered major burns and smoke inhalation and was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
A second victim, who was staying in the room directly above the fire, was also able to get out before firefighters arrived. She was transported to a hospital in stable condition with smoke inhalation and burns.
Deputy Chief Sky-Eagle said the hotel's older-style construction presented additional challenges. He noted that the building has only one entrance and exit for each room, with no secondary exit. Although the rooms have windows, they are approxim...
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- Four firefighters injured, 12 families displaced at apartment fire in west Houston
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HOUSTON - An apartment fire late Sunday night at the Cambridge Place Apartments displaced approximately 12 families and injured four firefighters after flames broke out in a third-floor unit.
According to Deputy Chief Bryan Sky-Eagle of the Houston Fire Department, firefighters responded around 11 p.m. to reports of heavy fire and smoke coming from a third-floor apartment. Crews experienced slight delays reaching the building because the complex is gated and required long hose stretches to establish a water supply.
Despite the challenges, firefighters made a quick attack on the fire and brought it under control.
No civilian injuries were reported.
However, a fire department safety officer was injured and transported to a nearby hospital, while three other firefighters were evaluated for various injuries.
The fire affected 12 apartment units, impacting about 12 families. Officials said the exact number of displaced residen...
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- Vacant Apartment Fire in North Houston
- Runtime
- 22:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- HFD is currently on scene at a vacant apartment fire on the corner of Seminar and Greens Rd.
This property has caught fire multiple times over the years
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- One hospitalized, one detained after reported shooting in South Houston
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The City of South Houston police department and the Houston Fire Department responded to a shooting around 2:30 a.m. last night in the thirteen hundred block of Virginia Street.
One person was transported to the hospital, and another person was detained.
No further details have been released at this time.
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