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Lila Mendez
Lila Mendez
Bureau Chief · Houston, TX
Lila Mendez has spent over 15 years in local journalism, honing her skills at the Houston Chronicle and NPR’s Houston affiliate. A graduate of the University of Houston, she excels in connecting with the community and has a knack for unearthing stories that highlight the diverse voices of Houston's neighborhoods.
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According to the city of Seguin, the SUV they were in was traveling eastbound on I-10 when it went went off an overpass and landed on the highway below.
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