Exclusive: HPD and ICE are working closer than ever.

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Exclusive: Houston Police and ICE are working closer than ever. Experts now say it may be unlawful.

Houston officers have called federal authorities in more than 154 cases in 2025, an increase of more than 1,000% from prior years.

Shifting philosophy: Most Texans arrested by ICE had no criminal convictions

 

 

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Top Stories

Photo by: Courtesy Laura Briggs $7M toxic well blowout sparks 'unprecedented' fight with Houston company The legal battle to come is a test for both the Railroad Commission and the oil and gas industry it regulates, as tension builds over who should be held accountable for leaking wells in Texas.

 

Photo by: Pivotal Weather Houston could face damaging winds, flooding this weekend. Here's the timeline. Will severe storms spoil your busy weekend plans, especially if they're outdoors? Here's what the models say. State response: Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of weekend storms

 

Photo by: Josie Norris/Staff File Photo Six Flags to sell 7 locations including its Galveston waterpark location in $331M sale The decision will allow the company to focus on the properties it views as key to long-term success, according to its CEO.

 

Photo by: Joe Pags Show Tony Gonzales admits affair with aide Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who later killed herself The Republican congressman made the admission in an interview on "The Joe Pags Show." He called the 2024 affair a "lapse in judgment."

 

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer Civil rights groups want to toss Colony Ridge deal, claiming it ignores victims The agreement provides no compensation for victims of alleged fraud by the developers, but funnels millions for immigration enforcement in the area, a legal brief filed Monday argues.

 

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Food

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer A day of eats at the Houston Rodeo for under $50 We brought $50 and a healthy appetite to Opening Day to see how much we could eat without breaking the bank.  Read More   Photo by: Panda Fest Panda Fest to celebrate Asian food and culture in Houston this May The festival will bring food vendors, live performance and a giant inflatable panda to Buffalo Bayou Park. Read More

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Politics

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Spring Branch ISD forces parent group to remove a Ramadan display at an elementary school

"My kid felt seen. That's all it was supposed to be — for every kid to feel seen," said Kaf Alghazal, who is Muslim. "Bunker Hill wanted that. Spring Branch doesn't want that."   Read More

 

Texas District 18 voters prepare for 4th election in 7 months: 'It's exhausting'

U.S. Reps. Christian Menefee and Al Green will go to a runoff in the Democratic primary in the redrawn 18th District, where some voters will cast ballots for the same seat four times in seven months. Read More

 

How Latino voters in Texas made James Talarico the Democratic nominee for Senate

Talarico dominated in Bexar and Webb counties and further south in the Rio Grande Valley. Combined, those four counties nearly offset all of Crockett's 70,000-vote margin across Dallas and Houston. Read More

 

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Opinion

Photo by: Courtesy Matthew Childress My Chloe died at Camp Mystic. Suspend its license while Texas investigates. We parents of campers who died demand to know what happened at Camp Mystic — before, during and after the flood — and why. Read More

 

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• Riders of The Woodlands Express will see a fare increase, more downtown runs
• Conroe, Woodlands offer rides to Houston Rodeo. What you need to know.

 

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Sports

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle Texans re-sign Trent Brown to a one-year deal, bringing back starting tackle Read More   Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle Think NBA courtside fans are stuffy? You haven't met this Rockets superfan. Read More

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle Astros option two pitchers to minors as staff starts to take shape Read More   Photo by: Toru Hanai, Getty Images Astros' Shay Whitcomb shows off power for Team Korea in World Baseball Classic Read More

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Chris Shelton, Audience producer chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

 

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