CHICAGO – Texas was represented on a national platform this week as Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Hidalgo posted the moment on social media.
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As County Executive, I’ve seen firsthand what true leadership looks like. From hurricanes to freezes to the pandemic, @KamalaHarris has stood by Harris County, providing real support when we needed it most. We deserve leaders who care, who act, and who deliver. Let’s ensure Texas… pic.twitter.com/S3qJMlxBt7
— Lina Hidalgo 🥥🌴 (@LinaHidalgoTX) August 20, 2024
During her speech, which was a little over two minutes long, Hidalgo addressed past and current conditions of Harris County.
“In the years I’ve been in office, we’ve dealt with chemical fires. We’ve dealt with 10 floods, seven hurricanes, a deadly winter freeze, and of course, the pandemic,” Hidalgo said, following it up by stating that Former President Donald Trump abandoned Houstonians during those difficult moments.
(KPRC 2′s Storm Tracker team is currently working to verify if that number of weather events is factual.)
She went on to say that on the contrary, Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris always calls to check in on the status of residents in Harris County.
“We deserve leaders who acknowledge the threats, heck, the existence of climate change. We deserve tough leaders who have our backs. We deserve compassionate leaders ready to help,” Hidalgo ended with.
Before heading to the Windy City, Hidalgo seemingly threw a little bit of shade toward Republican Vice Presidential Candidate, JD Vance.
Hidalgo posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she brought her cat with her.
The photo shows Hidalgo with her cat on an airplane as they headed off to Chicago.
“Lady + cat + fiancé are off to the DNC Convention!!” the post read.
Lady + cat + fiancé are off to the DNC Convention!! pic.twitter.com/LMSIIG2XD5
— Lina Hidalgo 🥥🌴 (@LinaHidalgoTX) August 18, 2024