The Office of Harris County Administration announced the decision to fire Barbie Robinson from her role as executive director of Harris County Public Health.

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson will discuss Uplift Harris a day before eligible households can start applying for the guaranteed income program.

KPRC 2′s Keith Garvin tells us about a group of Mexican people who have celebrated Juneteenth for several years.

Barbie Robinson is seen in this photo posted on social media by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on March 9, 2021. HOUSTON – A new director has been named to lead Harris County Public Health. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Tuesday night that Barbie Robinson will lead the county’s health department. NEW: We’re proud to announce Barbie Robinson as Harris County’s new Public Health Director. She was selected after an incredibly thorough search, and I'm confident she'll tackle the toughest public health challenges in our region with ambition, mastery and creativity.