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HPD investigating suspicious death of woman in southeast Houston
By Sophia Tran
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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