Harris County Grand Jury Indicts ICE Agent Who Hit Miguel Parra-Hernandez With His Vehicle

A grand jury indicted Mario Alberto Morales, an ICE agent who allegedly ran over Houston immigrant Miguel Parra-Hernandez, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, alongside Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, announced on Friday. Morales was indicted for the second-degree felony offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. On Oct. 10, the agent allegedly struck Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle, breaking his leg and ankle. Read more here: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2026/10/30/565692/grand-jury-indicts-ice-officer-responsible-for-running-houston-immigrant-over/ Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city. Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood. Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7. SUBSCRIBE for more local news and information from Houston Public Media: https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia ---------- FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohouston.show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonmatters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonpubmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonpublicmedia X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia Party Politics: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hpmpolitics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HPM-Party-Politics/61593103696539/ X: https://x.com/HPMpolitics ---------- Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas. For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello, Houston! newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/hellohouston/ Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/donate