In Houston, some worry their problems would be neglected after redistricting

Andrew Schneider

August 15, 2025 / 2:00 am

HOUSTON — The neighborhood called "Denver Harbor," is mostly small homes and small businesses. It's a largely Latino area and people are worried about immigration and deportations.

"Everybody's nervous," said Rene Porras, a Vietnam combat veteran and small business owner. "I have a little local taqueria, Mexican bakery, and business is down for the last three or four weeks. I mean, really down. And I talked to my other friends that have businesses and the same thing. Where did the immigrants go?"

Rita Robles is a community activist in Denver Harbor, who underscored the problem.

"When they started saying that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) was going to b

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