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Pedestrian killed in Crystal Beach crash, Highway 87 closed in both directions
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Houston Police union pushes back on new ICE policy as advocates welcome change
Lila Mendez
Lila Mendez
Bureau Chief · Houston, TX
Lila Mendez has spent over 15 years in local journalism, honing her skills at the Houston Chronicle and NPR’s Houston affiliate. A graduate of the University of Houston, she excels in connecting with the community and has a knack for unearthing stories that highlight the diverse voices of Houston's neighborhoods.
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Union President Douglas Griffith says the city should have waited for lawmakers, while FIEL says the change will ease fear in immigrant communities.
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