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With Clark and Reese gone, new crop of talented women's basketball players ready to take over
Read full article: With Clark and Reese gone, new crop of talented women's basketball players ready to take overCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring women’s basketball to new heights over the past two years.
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Read full article: $55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco planNotre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer Park
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer ParkHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will speak to the public Thursday after walking around the area with Deer Park officials to access the damage left behind from the pipeline explosion.
Harris County judge says pipeline pressure decreasing, details what’s next as fire continues to burn
Read full article: Harris County judge says pipeline pressure decreasing, details what’s next as fire continues to burnAccording to Hidalgo, Energy Transfer, the company who owns the pipeline, is currently working to isolate the part of the pipeline closest to the burn by “clamping” the pipeline at the south side of the burn.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo posts about bringing cat to DNC, appears to poke fun at Republican VP nominee JD Vance
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo posts about bringing cat to DNC, appears to poke fun at Republican VP nominee JD VanceHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is off to the Democratic National Convention and she isn’t going alone.
‘I don’t like this kind of rude behavior from males’: Judge Hidalgo gets into heated exchange at commissioners court
Read full article: ‘I don’t like this kind of rude behavior from males’: Judge Hidalgo gets into heated exchange at commissioners courtFireworks and verbal blows were unleashed at Harris County Commissioners Court earlier this week. County records show that Tuesday’s meeting with the four county commissioners along with the county judge lasted for over 10 hours.
Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
Read full article: Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic eventsAfter months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics.
New money for Hurricane Beryl victims in Houston; How to apply
Read full article: New money for Hurricane Beryl victims in Houston; How to applyThe Greater Houston Disaster Alliance will host a press conference today to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund aimed at raising financial support for affected households.
Harris County Judge says there are not enough resources to remove debris caused by Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Harris County Judge says there are not enough resources to remove debris caused by Hurricane BerylAs we enter the fifth day since Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expects to share additional information on relief efforts for thousands of residents still without power.
‘We’re good,’ Dan Patrick says Harris County Judge denied help requests ahead of Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: ‘We’re good,’ Dan Patrick says Harris County Judge denied help requests ahead of Hurricane BerylIn a fiery message, Patrick said he reached out to Hidalgo several times ahead of Hurricane Beryl making landfall, where in the final message he alleges she said simply, “We’re good.”
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she was on trip as Beryl approaches, says she will be back today
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she was on trip as Beryl approaches, says she will be back todayAs Beryl approaches the Texas coast, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she had left on a pre-planned trip for the July 4th weekend.
Lina Hidalgo receives ethics fine after endorsing a primary candidate at a Harris County press conference
Read full article: Lina Hidalgo receives ethics fine after endorsing a primary candidate at a Harris County press conferenceThe $500 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission comes after the agency found the Harris County judge broke state campaign laws barring use of government resources for political purposes.
‘Sure looks like a nerd,’ Whitmire teases Hidalgo in since-deleted comment about her fiancé
Read full article: ‘Sure looks like a nerd,’ Whitmire teases Hidalgo in since-deleted comment about her fiancéWe all say things in bad taste we later regret, and sadly our Mayor fell victim to that when he jokingly said in a deleted comment about Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiance that he "looks like a nerd."
Severe storms cause power outages at Harris County voting centers
Read full article: Severe storms cause power outages at Harris County voting centersThe Harris County Clerk’s Office announced at least a dozen voting centers have lost power during primary runoff elections after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.
‘Help is here:’ Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provides update after Thursday’s damaging storms
Read full article: ‘Help is here:’ Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provides update after Thursday’s damaging stormsHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided an update Sunday after Thursday’s deadly and damaging storms.
‘This is not the time:’ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
Read full article: ‘This is not the time:’ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conferenceThere seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the deadly weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.
More than 200 people, 180 pets rescued in Harris County during weekend flooding
Read full article: More than 200 people, 180 pets rescued in Harris County during weekend floodingAfter several days of flooding in the Houston area, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo shares how she and other emergency officials continue to monitor impacted areas and help residents recover from storm damage.
Harris County leaders urge remaining residents to heed calls for mandatory evacuation near San Jacinto river
Read full article: Harris County leaders urge remaining residents to heed calls for mandatory evacuation near San Jacinto riverCall 911 if you need help getting out, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Voluntary evacuation for several NE Harris County neighborhoods along E. Fork of San Jacinto River
Read full article: Voluntary evacuation for several NE Harris County neighborhoods along E. Fork of San Jacinto RiverHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has requested a voluntary evacuation for several areas in northeast Harris County along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River.
Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general
Read full article: Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney generalHidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.
‘It burst my bubble’: Uplift Harris recipient reacts to TX Supreme Court blocking funds
Read full article: ‘It burst my bubble’: Uplift Harris recipient reacts to TX Supreme Court blocking fundsThe Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking Harris County’s guaranteed income program from taking effect and releasing funds. One recipient shared how he was hoping to secure housing with the payment.
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine
Read full article: Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River SeineParis mayor Anne Hidalgo said she is confident water quality will be up to the Olympics standards this summer.
Oregon State frustrates Hidalgo and beats Notre Dame 70-65 in Sweet 16
Read full article: Oregon State frustrates Hidalgo and beats Notre Dame 70-65 in Sweet 16Timea Gardiner scored 21, Raegan Beers added 18 points and Oregon State stymied Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo to beat the Irish 70-65 and advance to their first regional final in six years.
Notre Dame star Hidalgo forced to remove nose piercing, misses time in Sweet 16 loss to Oregon State
Read full article: Notre Dame star Hidalgo forced to remove nose piercing, misses time in Sweet 16 loss to Oregon StateNotre Dame star freshman Hannah Hidalgo was forced to remove her nose piercing and miss time in her team’s 70-65 loss to Oregon State in the Sweet 16.
Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament title
Read full article: Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament titleStar freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 22 points as No. 14 Notre Dame held off No. 10 North Carolina State 55-51 in Sunday’s championship game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Endorsed by Judge Hidalgo, Sean Teare plans to send indicted staffers cases to neighboring county if he wins DA race
Read full article: Endorsed by Judge Hidalgo, Sean Teare plans to send indicted staffers cases to neighboring county if he wins DA raceArticle focusing on the race between Harris County DA Kim Ogg and her opponent Sean Teare and the future of the current criminal cases against Hidalgo's staffers.
‘Center of my world’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces engagement with longtime boyfriend 💍
Read full article: ‘Center of my world’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces engagement with longtime boyfriend 💍Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced her engagement with her boyfriend of nine years on social media Monday evening.
ONLY ON 2: Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg says Judge Lina Hidalgo’s ‘dirty politics’ claims are ‘ludicrous’
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg says Judge Lina Hidalgo’s ‘dirty politics’ claims are ‘ludicrous’For the first time, we’re hearing from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on comments made by Judge Lina Hidalgo last week.
Lina Hidalgo advocates for mental health, Pancreatic Cancer Walk assists families, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Lina Hidalgo advocates for mental health, Pancreatic Cancer Walk assists families, and more on Houston NewsmakersHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has a conversation with Khambrel Marshall about advocating for mental health.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accuses DA Kim Ogg of ‘dirty politics’ in tampering investigation
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accuses DA Kim Ogg of ‘dirty politics’ in tampering investigationHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke out Friday after Texas Rangers opened a new public corruption investigation involving “concealed” records that were subpoenaed in a grand jury’s review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded.
Texas Rangers open new tampering investigation into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office
Read full article: Texas Rangers open new tampering investigation into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s officeTexas Rangers have opened a new public corruption investigation after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office “concealed” records subpoenaed in a Grand Jury’s review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded, according to search warrants unsealed Thursday.
Judge Hidalgo says Harris County Jail deaths are ‘unacceptable,’ discusses role following mental health treatment
Read full article: Judge Hidalgo says Harris County Jail deaths are ‘unacceptable,’ discusses role following mental health treatmentHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed top agenda items and took questions during the commissioners’ court lunch break.
These Texas eateries are on the 2023 New York Times favorite restaurants list
Read full article: These Texas eateries are on the 2023 New York Times favorite restaurants listThe fifty picks, which comprise the “places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now,” include four Texas businesses that showcase the diversity of the Lone Star State’s gastronomy. Among them are two Mexican restaurants, a Malaysian food stall, and a Southern eatery.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo extends mental health leave
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo extends mental health leaveThe county’s top elected official will be discharged from a mental health facility this weekend and plans to return to work on Oct. 2 after two weeks of outpatient therapy.
Signs of depression, fight against fentanyl, Derrick Broze discusses mayoral race, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Signs of depression, fight against fentanyl, Derrick Broze discusses mayoral race, and more on Houston NewsmakersKhambrel Marshall shares more information about mental health following Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s announcement about having clinical depression.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes leave of absence to treat depression
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes leave of absence to treat depressionHidalgo said she was diagnosed with the condition last month and aims to return to her post in September. More people across the country have been diagnosed with the condition since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elected officials, doctors respond to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo’s leave of absence
Read full article: Elected officials, doctors respond to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo’s leave of absenceFollowing her announcement, several of her colleagues, elected officials and community leaders responded to her decision.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo taking leave of absence to receive treatment for clinical depression
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo taking leave of absence to receive treatment for clinical depressionHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Monday that she is temporarily stepping away from her elected position and has checked herself into an inpatient facility where she is receiving treatment for clinical depression.
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland collaborate with Harris County in $7.2 million initiative to help mitigate homelessness
Read full article: Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland collaborate with Harris County in $7.2 million initiative to help mitigate homelessnessHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces the county’s collaboration with Houston legends Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland in efforts to mitigate homelessness in the Bayou City.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says Youth Diversion Center will be game changer for teens with behavior issues
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says Youth Diversion Center will be game changer for teens with behavior issuesHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is touring the new Youth Diversion Center on Monday.
US often didn't screen workers at migrant centers: Watchdog
Read full article: US often didn't screen workers at migrant centers: WatchdogA government watchdog says the federal Health and Human Services Department often failed to perform required background checks on workers at emergency holding centers for migrant children who crossed the border alone during a surge in 2021.
Deer Park company at center of Ohio toxic wastewater disposal controversy provides statement after EPA puts pause on transport operation
Read full article: Deer Park company at center of Ohio toxic wastewater disposal controversy provides statement after EPA puts pause on transport operationThe Deer Park company that reportedly agreed to receive millions of gallons of toxic wastewater used to fight fires during the Ohio train derailment has made a statement in regard to the pause placed by federal officials on their operation.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says wastewater from Ohio train derailment has been in county for a week, will be treated at Deer Park facility
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says wastewater from Ohio train derailment has been in county for a week, will be treated at Deer Park facilityHarris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said late Wednesday that a Deer Park company is being contracted to dispose of wastewater from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $31.6M investment in job expansion, workers
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $31.6M investment in job expansion, workersHarris County Judge Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined local leaders Tuesday morning to announce that $31.6 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help expand the county’s workforce training efforts, according to the county judge.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announces major expansion of jail competency to cut backlog
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announces major expansion of jail competency to cut backlogHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to announce a major expansion of the jail competency restoration program to cut backlog and reduce jail population.
Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo urge Houstonians to prepare, plan ahead of hard freeze this week
Read full article: Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo urge Houstonians to prepare, plan ahead of hard freeze this weekHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday provided an update on the hard freeze that’s heading to our area Thursday.
Hidalgo’s chief of staff indicted in $11M COVID-19 contract controversy ‘to pursue new opportunity,’ judge says
Read full article: Hidalgo’s chief of staff indicted in $11M COVID-19 contract controversy ‘to pursue new opportunity,’ judge saysJudge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday the decision by her chief of staff, Alex Triantaphyllis, to depart from his current role in early 2023 “to pursue a new opportunity.” Hidalgo’s office said Triantaphyllis, who was one of three staffers indicted in March in an $11 million COVID-19 outreach contract investigation, will continue his public service in a new role in the Harris County Office of County Administration.
Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo re-elected
Read full article: Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo re-electedRepublican challenger Alexandra del Moral Mealer has conceded in the race to become Harris County judge, according to a statement released on her Twitter page. Judge Lina Hidalgo will now serve another term as county judge.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wins tight race for reelection
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wins tight race for reelectionGOP donors spent millions to unseat Hidalgo, a Democrat who leads the state’s most populous county, and take back a seat they lost four years ago. Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer conceded the race Wednesday morning.
Jack Cagle, Tom Ramsey skip commissioners court for 3rd time as budget impasse continues
Read full article: Jack Cagle, Tom Ramsey skip commissioners court for 3rd time as budget impasse continuesThe impasse over the Harris County budget continued Tuesday with Republican commissioners skipping a meeting for a third time in a row, blocking the Democratic majority commissioners court from adopting a new proposed tax rate.
Judge Lina Hidalgo asking county attorney’s office to consider authority to require commissioners to attend court meeting
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo asking county attorney’s office to consider authority to require commissioners to attend court meetingIn an attempt to pass a budget for Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is considering “any and all action” that would bring commissioners into Commissioners Court to allow a vote that she said would fund the budget.
WATCH LIVE: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to discuss possible impact of an underfunded hospital, health care system
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to discuss possible impact of an underfunded hospital, health care systemJudge Hidalgo and public health officials are holding a news conference to discuss the possible impact on the health care system, as well as on other county districts, if the county does not make quorum at commissioners court Tuesday.
Judge Hidalgo speaks on investments in proposed county budget she says are set to reduce tax rates
Read full article: Judge Hidalgo speaks on investments in proposed county budget she says are set to reduce tax ratesJudge Lina Hidalgo held a news conference Monday afternoon to point out some investments that she said are included in the proposed Harris County budget of Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting.
Harris County leaders accused of violating state defunding police law
Read full article: Harris County leaders accused of violating state defunding police lawTexas officials have accused the state’s most populous county of defunding some of its law enforcement agencies in violation of a new law that prevents such funding cuts.
Texas officials accuse Harris County of slashing constables’ budgets — but they’re actually going up
Read full article: Texas officials accuse Harris County of slashing constables’ budgets — but they’re actually going upComptroller Glenn Hegar said the state could block the approval of Harris County’s budget because it’s not allowing constables to roll $3 million in unspent funds into next year’s budget — even though the constables’ total funding will go up next year.
‘Has not spread to kids yet’: Judge Hidalgo says CDC confirms that child who tested presumptive positive for monkeypox did not have virus
Read full article: ‘Has not spread to kids yet’: Judge Hidalgo says CDC confirms that child who tested presumptive positive for monkeypox did not have virusHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will provide an update on the monkeypox response and vaccination efforts Tuesday morning.
Child under 2 years old tests presumptive positive for monkeypox in Harris County, Judge Hidalgo says
Read full article: Child under 2 years old tests presumptive positive for monkeypox in Harris County, Judge Hidalgo saysHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, along with the county and city health departments, and other medical community leaders, will provide a public health update Tuesday on the regional response to monkeypox and current vaccination efforts.
Judge Lina Hidalgo announces multi-million dollar Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids Initiative
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo announces multi-million dollar Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids InitiativeOn Wednesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and members of the U.S. Congress announced a multi-million dollar initiative for Harris County’s youngest residents -- Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids.
Houston Health Department receives more than 6,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine, more expected
Read full article: Houston Health Department receives more than 6,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine, more expectedHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided an update on Harris County’s response to Monkeypox Tuesday morning.
Houston Newsmakers: Race for Harris County Judge reaches dead heat, and more
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Race for Harris County Judge reaches dead heat, and moreShe is the incumbent, but if an early poll is an accurate indication, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will have a fight on her hands to stay in office.
Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduce $7.7M investment toward maternal and child health care initiative
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduce $7.7M investment toward maternal and child health care initiativeJudge Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis held a news conference Tuesday to introduce a new program that aims to combat maternal and infant mortality in Harris County.
Judge Lina Hidalgo announces Harris County Public Health will start distributing vaccine for kids under 5
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo announces Harris County Public Health will start distributing vaccine for kids under 5Judge Hidalgo provided an update Thursday on Harris County’s distribution of the recent FDA-authorized pediatric vaccines with Texas Children’s Hospital and Harris County Public Health Department.
Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violence
Read full article: Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violenceHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning calling for a special session to address the ongoing gun violence among children.
$48 million investment in funding for childcare in Harris County approved by commissioners court
Read full article: $48 million investment in funding for childcare in Harris County approved by commissioners courtJudge Lina Hidalgo will join Commissioner Garcia and community leaders Monday to unveil a proposed pilot program that aims to increase accessibility to high-quality childcare and early childhood development in Harris County.
Judge Hidalgo provides update on county’s preparation for hurricane season, extreme summer weather
Read full article: Judge Hidalgo provides update on county’s preparation for hurricane season, extreme summer weatherHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed the county’s extreme heat preparedness following a meeting with officials from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas and Harris County Emergency Management.
Judge Lina Hidalgo releases data on gun violence in Harris County ahead of NRA Convention in Houston
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo releases data on gun violence in Harris County ahead of NRA Convention in HoustonJudge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia held a news conference Tuesday to release new data showing an increase in guns being used in homicides in Harris County.
‘Steel-caged death match’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she expects to be indicted in ongoing investigation
Read full article: ‘Steel-caged death match’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she expects to be indicted in ongoing investigationIn a Wednesday morning tweet posted by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the 31-year-old made it clear that she expects to face criminal charges in an ongoing investigation involving the Texas Rangers and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
‘Time is running out’: Hidalgo urges child care providers to apply for relief fund program before deadline
Read full article: ‘Time is running out’: Hidalgo urges child care providers to apply for relief fund program before deadlineHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging child care providers across the county to take advantage of millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds before time runs out. Hidalgo is holding the discussion after visiting a child care facility Tuesday afternoon.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $4M initiative aimed at helping area’s youth
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $4M initiative aimed at helping area’s youthHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office announced Thursday that it will announce an initiative aimed at reducing crime across Harris County.
Number of crimes involving fake paper tags increased by 306% between 2016 and 2021, report says
Read full article: Number of crimes involving fake paper tags increased by 306% between 2016 and 2021, report saysHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia will announce recent findings Tuesday from a report based on the safety and financial consequences of fraudulent paper plates.
Judge voluntarily recuses self from COVID-19 outreach contract case involving Hidalgo senior staffers
Read full article: Judge voluntarily recuses self from COVID-19 outreach contract case involving Hidalgo senior staffersA judge has decided to recuse herself from the case involving three of Judge Lina Hidalgo's senior staffers charged in an $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract controversy.
3 Hidalgo staffers indicted in $11M COVID-19 outreach contract investigation appear in court
Read full article: 3 Hidalgo staffers indicted in $11M COVID-19 outreach contract investigation appear in courtThree senior staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo made their first court appearance on Tuesday. The trio was indicted in an investigation surrounding an $11,000,000 COVID-19 outreach contract that was previously awarded to Elevate Strategies.
Felony indictments filed for Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo’s chief of staff, 2 others in $11M COVID-19 outreach contract investigation
Read full article: Felony indictments filed for Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo’s chief of staff, 2 others in $11M COVID-19 outreach contract investigationThree employees with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office are now named in felony indictments filed on Monday.
Three of Lina Hidalgo’s aides, including chief of staff, indicted in Harris County contract award scandal
Read full article: Three of Lina Hidalgo’s aides, including chief of staff, indicted in Harris County contract award scandalThe felony charges are misuse of official information and tampering with a government record. Hidalgo, who oversees Harris County, has the largest constituency of any elected Democratic executive in the state.
New search warrant requests Google Docs in probe involving Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, team
Read full article: New search warrant requests Google Docs in probe involving Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, teamA new search warrant has emerged in the criminal investigation focused on how an $11-million dollar vaccine outreach contract was awarded by Harris County to Elevate Strategies.
Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina Hidalgo
Read full article: Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina HidalgoHidalgo, the Harris County judge, says a criminal probe into a contract her office awarded is a political hit. But as a potential future statewide candidate, does the episode expose a flaw in her approach to politics?
Harris County commissioner calls for Judge Lina Hidalgo to have emergency powers revoked
Read full article: Harris County commissioner calls for Judge Lina Hidalgo to have emergency powers revokedJudge Lina Hidalgo was granted more authority under the state’s disaster declaration back at the state of the pandemic in 2020. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle’s proposal to strip the judge of her emergency powers failed in a 3-2 vote Tuesday afternoon.
Judge Lina Hidalgo encourages eligible residents to get 2nd booster shot to help make COVID-19 ‘a distant memory’
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo encourages eligible residents to get 2nd booster shot to help make COVID-19 ‘a distant memory’Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke to the community Tuesday on the county’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and encouraged eligible residents to obtain their second booster as a new omicron variant emerges. Hidalgo was joined by Erica Brown, MD, MBA, FACHE, of Harris County Public Health.
Judge Lina Hidalgo’s lawyer claims investigation is a misunderstanding
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo’s lawyer claims investigation is a misunderstandingHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s legal team is now sharing more into the criminal investigation of a nearly $11-million dollar COVID contract by the Texas Rangers and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Harris County contract investigation stretches out over 14 months, according to law enforcement
Read full article: Harris County contract investigation stretches out over 14 months, according to law enforcementWhen the Texas Rangers executed search warrants at the offices and residences connected to members of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s inner circle on March 11, the takeaway was clear according to KPRC 2′s Legal Analyst Brian Wice.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo Addresses Texas Rangers investigation into COVID outreach contract
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo Addresses Texas Rangers investigation into COVID outreach contractOn Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed the recent developments of a Texas Rangers investigation into her office.
Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $8M proposal to support early childhood programs
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $8M proposal to support early childhood programsJudge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia held a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss a new proposal to invest $7.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds for early childhood programs.
Harris County Budget calling for increased funding to fight violent crime, improve jails, criminal justice system passes
Read full article: Harris County Budget calling for increased funding to fight violent crime, improve jails, criminal justice system passesJudge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia are holding a news conference Monday to discuss the county administrator’s budget proposal for the short Fiscal Year 2022 and the upcoming full Fiscal Year 2023.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses county’s preparation for winter weather
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses county’s preparation for winter weatherHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed local preparation efforts Thursday ahead of the artic cold front expected to impact the county.
‘Violent crime is a public health crises’: Mayor Turner lays out 17-page initiative to help reduce violent crime
Read full article: ‘Violent crime is a public health crises’: Mayor Turner lays out 17-page initiative to help reduce violent crimeHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner is scheduled to join Police Chief Troy Finner and community partners on Wednesday afternoon to make a "major announcement" about a citywide initiative to reduce violent crime.
‘No more excuses’: HPD chief believes increasing jail capacity could be a potential solution for rising crime in Houston
Read full article: ‘No more excuses’: HPD chief believes increasing jail capacity could be a potential solution for rising crime in HoustonHouston Police Chief Finner Troy Finner did not hold back Thursday night while talking about violent criminals in the city.