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 Corpus Christi

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Man airlifted after shooting behind Baytown bar; suspect remains at large, police say

Baytown police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot outside a bar on West Texas Avenue around 2:20 a.m. Monday.

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Video shows driver slam into Montgomery County deputy's vehicle on side of North Freeway

According to investigators, the driver didn't stop and was later arrested.

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