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Houston gas station boom fuels push for tighter rules after Kirby Mansion demolition
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Houston council members propose making mayor's ICE policy city law
Fatima Rios
Fatima Rios
Reporter · Houston, TX
Fatima Rios has over 5 years of experience reporting on local governance at the Houston Chronicle. A graduate of the University of Houston, she is passionate about transparency and accountability in city politics.
More from Fatima →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:26 AM · 1 min read
Three Houston City Council members want to codify Mayor John Whitmire's executive order limiting when Houston police can contact ICE.
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