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Man arrested in connection with Galveston cruise ship homicide investigation
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Former Houston officer Gerald Goines sentenced in federal case stemming from deadly 2019 Harding Street raid
Lila Mendez
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.
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Gerald Goines has been sentenced to five years in federal prison while already serving a 60-year state sentence.
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