‘Center of my world’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces engagement to longtime boyfriend 💍

HOUSTON – Love is in the air in Harris County! ❤️

Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced her engagement to her boyfriend of nine years on social media Monday evening.

The county judge shared a photo of her and David, tweeting, “Thrilled to share some personal news with all of you! David and I are overjoyed to announce our engagement! We met 9 years ago and through all these years and all kinds of challenges, he’s been at the center of my world.”

Many residents were shocked to hear Hidalgo has been in a relationship as she has kept that part of her life private.

In November, she shared with KPRC 2 her battle with mental health issues.

Hidalgo took a leave of absence for almost two months to get treatment for clinical depression, and she returned to work in October.

She said a psychiatrist previously told her she had anxiety, and she was not diagnosed with depression until July. Hidalgo faced serious problems due to her condition.

Being depressed made her feel inadequate and empty at times.

• Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo opens up about her years-long battle with depression

Hidalgo also spoke about how she saw multiple psychiatrists before she was told she should be hospitalized to receive more help, and they suggested the Lindner Center in Ohio.

She said she considered resigning from the county judge position because she didn’t know how to make herself feel better, according to Houston Public Media.

Now, after receiving treatment, Hidalgo said she is feeling happy and is fulfilled with her career.