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Houston-area pastor detained by ICE at Bush Airport while traveling with wife
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Ricky Munoz, Ninfa Saavedra, Damon Sales , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 18, 2026
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Key points He was traveling with his wife when he was taken into custody. A pastor is being held by immigration authorities after being detained at an airport.
A pastor is being held by immigration authorities after being detained at an airport. He was traveling with his wife when he was taken into custody. The pastor has spent nearly two decades in ministry and leads several churches. His family, including his wife and two daughters, is feeling a significant absence.
The family had been preparing to travel to another state when the detention occurred. Further details about the situation are available.
The pastor is currently being held at a detention center, awaiting further action. His wife describes the emptiness at home as indescribable.
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Category: Local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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