Fatal ICE shooting in Houston comes amid sharp surge in Trump’s deportation push
A resident of Houston’s predominantly Latino East End neighborhood, where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot, says ICE has increased its presence in recent weeks.
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Fatal ICE shooting in Houston comes amid sharp surge in Trump’s deportation push
A resident of Houston’s predominantly Latino East End neighborhood, where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot, says ICE has increased its presence in recent weeks.
Harris County DA investigators return to east Houston scene of ICE agent shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office conducts a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.‘A hardworking Mexican man’: Son of man killed by ICE in...
Democrats are calling for an investigation into Houston ICE shooting. Republicans have been mostly silent
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Tuesday during what the agency called a "targeted enforcement operation."
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Former Astros pitcher, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
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Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio
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Relatives of Houston man fatally shot by ICE agent describe him as ‘hard-working family man’
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had lived in the United States for more than 30 years and was working his way through the process of obtaining legal immigration status, according to his family.
Relatives of Houston man fatally shot by ICE agent describe him as ‘hard-working family man’
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had lived in the United States for more than 30 years and was working his way through the process of obtaining legal immigration status, according to his family.
Houston city officials approve home repair program for damage from Hurricane Beryl and derecho
The $45 million program will alleviate but not erase the housing damage caused by the 2024 storms.
Mayor Whitmire: No Houston police involvement in fatal ICE shooting
In his first public comments on the matter, Houston Mayor John Whitmire said his office is monitoring the shooting but stressed that Houston police officers were not involved in the incident.
ICE-involved incident reported in Spring, HCSO confirms
An incident involving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being reported at a residence in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The incident is unfolding in the 22000 block of Saint Winfred Drive in the Chancel subdivision.ICE agent shoots, kills...
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Approximately 10,000 to be added to Houston's public housing waitlists
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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
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YMCA of Greater Houston, Reliant bring lifesaving swim skills to 320 underserved children this summer
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Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling 'addiction'
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Driver killed after Camaro crashes into light pole, catches fire in north Houston
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Child injured after lightning strikes home in Harris County
A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Child shocked after lightning strikes Cypress home, current travels through wiring to computer
Authorities say a child was shocked after lightning struck a home in Cypress and the current traveled through the home’s wiring into a computer the child was using.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 14400 block of Cypress View Drive.Officials say...
ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during ‘targeted enforcement operation’
A spokesperson for the federal agency alleged that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, whom ICE identified as a Mexican man without legal status in the U.S., attempted to run over an ICE officer before he was shot.
Funeral held in The Woodlands for fallen Montgomery County deputy
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ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during 'targeted enforcement operation'
A spokesperson for the federal agency alleged that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, whom ICE identified as a Mexican man without legal status in the U.S., attempted to run over an ICE officer before he was shot. Local elected officials and civil rights groups are calling for an...
Constable investigating after man claims ownership of Houston home where Lee Gilley allegedly killed his wife
The Heights home was turned over to the family of Christa Bauer Gilley, who was murdered at the home in 2024, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen.
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Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory.
Hello Houston (July 7, 2026)
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Vibrant reminders: Texas Hill Country flood victim left glowing legacy in Houston’s art scene
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Skeletal remains found in vacant field in north Houston
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found Monday afternoon in a vacant field in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made around 4:35 p.m. at 1003 Greens Road.HPD homicide detectives and investigators with the Harris...
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Uber driver killed after car allegedly runs red light on TC Jester, Harris County deputies say
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Man killed in northwest Harris County crash was headed to work, HCSO says
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