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Harris County suspected serial squatter evicted 9 times in same zip code, same precinct
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Randy Wallace , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this situation is available from FOX 26 Houston, including details on the evictions and Mata's interactions with landlords.
A woman suspected of being a serial squatter in Harris County has been evicted multiple times. Court records indicate that Carmen Mata has been ordered to vacate properties on several occasions in recent years. The evictions have all occurred within the same zip code and precinct.
A property owner claims that Mata has used the same explanation when dealing with different landlords. Further information on this situation is available from FOX 26 Houston, including details on the evictions and Mata's interactions with landlords.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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