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Houston-area pastor detained by ICE at Bush Airport while traveling with wife
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Ricky Munoz, Ninfa Saavedra, Damon Sales , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 18, 2026
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Key points His family, including two daughters, has been living in the US since 2020. A pastor who leads several churches is being held by immigration authorities.
A pastor who leads several churches is being held by immigration authorities. He was detained at an airport while traveling with his wife. The pastor, a husband and father, has spent nearly two decades in ministry.
His family, including two daughters, has been living in the US since 2020. The pastor's wife describes the emptiness at home as terrible and indescribable. He is currently being held at a detention center.
Further details about the pastor's situation are available, including his background and current circumstances.
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Category: News Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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