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.

2 stories from Lila Mendez in Wichita Falls

Community

How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Houston? New numbers are out

Houston home prices have dipped and affordability is improving, but buyers still need more than $100,000 a year to afford a median-priced home.

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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA

Forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify Robert LaFaire, whose remains were found in a tree line in February 2023.

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