Though several local agencies pitched in to keep the protest secure, Whitmire said there were no National Guard troops at the event.

More than 60 rallies are planned across Texas in a nationwide protest targeting the Trump administration. Thousands of people are protesting across Texas this weekend as part of a coordinated wave of protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.

In a rare display of unity, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo have jointly declared that the city does not require federal assistance to manage the planned "No Kings" protests scheduled for this Saturday.

Houston prepares for a weekend of protests as Governor Abbott deploys National Guard statewide. HOUSTON — As unrest continues in other parts of the country, local and state leaders in Texas are preparing for what is expected to be a busy weekend of protests.

A large protest is being planned in Houston that is expected to counter a military parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday this weekend.

Coordinated "No Kings" protests are underway from coast-to-coast, part of a "national day of peaceful protest" against the Trump administration that is expected to draw millions. Protesters in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they see as Trump's power grab.