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Leaders of new Fort Bend LULAC chapter say fatal ICE shooting in Houston accelerated its launch
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway According to the US Census Bureau, they make up about 25% of the population, and this percentage is trending upward.
A new chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, has been established in Fort Bend. The launch of this chapter was reportedly accelerated by a fatal shooting involving ICE in Houston . Latinos are a significant and growing demographic in Fort Bend, a suburban county outside Houston.
According to the US Census Bureau, they make up about 25% of the population, and this percentage is trending upward. Further details about the new LULAC chapter and its goals are available from Houston Public Media. For more information, readers can consult the source directly.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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