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ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting | Houston News (opens the original)
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Fifty-two-year-old federal immigration agent Christian Castro is caught in a whirlwind of legal trouble after allegedly shooting and wounding Julio Sosa-Celis through a closed door in Minneapolis. Initially, DHS claimed Castro was attacked with a broom and shovel, even charging Sosa-Celis and his roommate — but that story collapsed when surveillance footage surfaced, leading to those charges being dropped. Now, Castro faces six federal counts for lying to the FBI and state assault charges, with
ICE Agent Faces Charges Over Shooting | Houston News (opens the original)
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Former ICE agent Christian Castro, 52, faces six federal charges for allegedly lying to investigators after a deadly January immigration raid in Minneapolis — where he claims he shot Julio Sosa-Celis in self-defense, though evidence contradicts that. Pleading not guilty, Castro is under strict conditions: no travel to Mexico, a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, and electronic monitoring after posting $200K bail. Initially arrested in Texas, he was released due to detention limits, then federally indicted
Texas Halts New License Plate Cameras | Houston News (opens the original)
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Texas is pausing new installations of automatic license plate readers on state roads, marking the second move this month by Governor Abbott to curb their use. While existing cameras stay operational, any approved but uninstalled systems are now on hold. Though TxDOT oversees safe placement without accessing data, law enforcement champions these tools for crime-solving. Abbott emphasizes responsible use and privacy protection, even as federal funds support the tech — creating a tense balance betw
Fatal Shooting at Houston Metro Bus Stop | Houston News (opens the original)
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A fatal shooting rocked the Houston Heights early Friday morning, leaving one man dead at a METRO bus stop on Cavalcade Street. Police believe a vehicle may be involved and are urgently seeking surveillance footage and witness accounts. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed as investigators race to piece together the events. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward—tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers or directly to HPD Homicide. This is a developing case with
F-16 Crash Sparks Chemical Exposure Alert | Houston News (opens the original)
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An F-16 crash in Grand Traverse County sent shockwaves through the community — pilot ejected safely, but hydrazine fuel exposure has left 33 people treated, six hospitalized. First responders hit hardest; officials warn anyone within a mile to monitor for respiratory symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath. While immediate danger is past, long-term cancer risks linger — though not yet fully understood. Evacuation lifted, but health alerts remain: if you were near CR 633 and Blair Townhall
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