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Lawmakers renew push to close Dilley as number of detained children rises
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kory Cook , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of children at the center has increased, with 96 reported in May and 112 more recently.
In Alamo Heights , local news source Texas Public Radio has reported on a development related to immigration. The Dilley Immigration Processing Center is back in the spotlight due to a rise in the number of children being held there. The number of children at the center has increased, with 96 reported in May and 112 more recently.
This increase has prompted a reaction from certain groups. Democratic lawmakers, physicians, and advocates have renewed their calls for action, seeking the release of detained families and the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. For more information, readers can consult the full report from Texas Public Radio.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Alamo Heights, local news source Texas Public Radio has reported on a development related to immigration. The Dilley Immigration Processing Center is back in the spotlight due to a rise in the…
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