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ICE activity in Texas continues to climb as agency increases focus on street arrests
By Texas Tribune, By Alex Nguyen, Colleen Deguzman, Data Analysis And Graphics By A at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 10, 2026
· 5 min read
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas and across the country have increasingly targeted people who are not already in law enforcement custody, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of federal data.In Houston, where the killing of an immigrant by an ICE agent has garnered national at...
Key takeaway That’s what happened this week when ICE agents fatally shot 52-year-old Lozano Salgado Araujo in Houston, they said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The rise in ICE street arrests in Texas, particularly in Houston, has significant implications for communities in Alamo Heights and the broader San Antonio area. As ICE agents increasingly target individuals in public spaces and homes, the risk of violent altercations and tragic outcomes like the fatal shooting in Houston grows. This shift in strategy may lead to increased anxiety and fear among immigrant communities in Alamo Heights, potentially affecting local businesses, schools, and community relationships. The fact that arrests of people with criminal convictions have decreased, while overall arrests have increased, raises questions about the effectiveness and fairness of ICE's new approach. Residents of Alamo Heights should be aware of these changes and their potential impact on the community, and local leaders should consider how to balance public safety with the need to protect and support all members of the community, regardless of immigration status.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas and across the country have increasingly targeted people who are not already in law enforcement custody, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of federal data.In Houston, where the killing of an immigrant by an ICE agent has garnered national at...
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