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Crowd packs Houston City Hall to demand action, express anger after ICE shooting

A week after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by a federal immigration agent, more than 100 residents pressed Mayor Whitmire and the City Council to demand accountability from ICE.

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Second ICE Shooting in Texas Amid Wave of Custody Deaths

The fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is the latest in a series of migrant deaths while in federal custody or interacting with agents in Texas since President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025.

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Crowd Demands Justice at Vigil for Houston Man Killed in ICE Shooting

Hundreds gathered Wednesday for a vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, fatally shot by an ICE agent during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston's east side.

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Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu Bring Houston a James Beard Win

When their names were called at the James Beard Awards, Chef Henry Lu called it an out-of-body experience. For Houston, it was a long time coming.

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Houston HIV Survivor Nathaniel De La Fuente Redefines Disability Pride

At 62, Nathaniel De La Fuente has navigated HIV, neurological damage, chronic pain, and a TIA stroke. He calls it living with intention — and he wouldn't let anyone define him by what he can't…

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Texas Children’s Hospital’s Detransition Clinic to Launch This Year

Houston's Texas Children's Hospital must open the nation's first detransition clinic within 90 days under a $10 million settlement with the Texas AG.

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Persia Amarra Conway Candlelight Vigil

Persia Amarra Conway’s loved ones and members of Houston’s LGBTQ community gathered at the Montrose Center to honor her life, mourn her loss, and call for greater care and protection for transgender women, especially trans…

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Community Leaders Seek Lower Westheimer Banner Revival

Houston leaders are working to revive the Lower Westheimer Banner District, bringing Pride-themed banners back to Montrose after the controversial removal of a rainbow crosswalk.

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Equality Texas Launches “Pride with Purpose” Campaign

Equality Texas is launching Pride with Purpose, a team-based fundraising campaign supporting statewide LGBTQ advocacy, education, and community resources during Pride Month.

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Kansas Judge Protects Trans Youth Care; Settlement in Texas Attacks It

Texas Children’s Hospital agreed to a $10 million settlement tied to gender-affirming care investigations as a Kansas judge blocked that state’s ban on care for transgender minors.

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