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Judge Lina Hidalgo says “I do” in small ceremony, prepares for destination wedding
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo says “I do” in small ceremony, prepares for destination weddingHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently celebrated a milestone, tying the knot in a small and intimate ceremony at the River Oaks Garden Club in Houston.
‘We’re not in high school’: DA Kim Ogg addresses Judge Hidalgo over charges against ex-HCPH executive director
Read full article: ‘We’re not in high school’: DA Kim Ogg addresses Judge Hidalgo over charges against ex-HCPH executive directorDuring Tuesday’s news conference, District Attorney Kim Ogg not only outlined the exact charges against Barbie Robinson, former executive director of Harris County Public Health who was fired earlier this year, but also addressed criticism from county leaders such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
‘She’s been voted out’: County Judge Lina Hidalgo says DA Kim Ogg is falsely targeting ex-HCPH executive director
Read full article: ‘She’s been voted out’: County Judge Lina Hidalgo says DA Kim Ogg is falsely targeting ex-HCPH executive directorAfter news broke that charges were filed against Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health who was fired earlier this year, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling out District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Charges filed against ex-Harris County Public Health executive director who was recently fired
Read full article: Charges filed against ex-Harris County Public Health executive director who was recently firedBarbie Robinson, who was fired earlier this year as the executive director of Harris County Public Health, has now been charged with felony misuse of official information.
Harris County updates fire codes in wake of Hurricane Beryl, launches fire safety campaign ahead of holidays
Read full article: Harris County updates fire codes in wake of Hurricane Beryl, launches fire safety campaign ahead of holidaysHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will discuss Tuesday the county updating fire codes in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, including emergency preparedness measures for our senior citizen community.
‘Further demonize immigrants’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo response to Gov. Abbott’s executive order for hospitals
Read full article: ‘Further demonize immigrants’: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo response to Gov. Abbott’s executive order for hospitalsHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo scolds Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that mandates all state hospitals to ask patients whether they are in the U.S. legally and track the cost of treating people without legal status.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ program
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ programTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not letting up on efforts to stop the controversial Uplift Harris program.
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.
Pipeline fire in Deer Park burns throughout the night, into morning
Read full article: Pipeline fire in Deer Park burns throughout the night, into morningSky 2 our KPRC 2 helicopter hovered over the pipeline fire the following morning after it was reported and found the flames were still shooting out.
Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valve
Read full article: Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valveOfficials say Spencer Highway is currently closed in both directions and the area surrounding Walmart and H-E-B is blocked off to traffic.
Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson has been ‘fired’ from role
Read full article: Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson has been ‘fired’ from roleThe 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 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.
Commissioner Adrian Garcia responds to Judge Hidalgo’s accusations of ‘disrespect’ amid court clash
Read full article: Commissioner Adrian Garcia responds to Judge Hidalgo’s accusations of ‘disrespect’ amid court clash“My only regret is not having called attention sooner to his well-known history of blatant disrespect toward me and other colleagues, community leaders, and county employees who dare to disagree with him," Hidalgo said.
‘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.
Friends and family share memories at Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeral
Read full article: Friends and family share memories at Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeralReflections on the late Congresswoman from Houston's lie will also come from her children as well as local and national leaders.
Community leaders discuss meeting with CenterPoint Energy regarding power outages after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Community leaders discuss meeting with CenterPoint Energy regarding power outages after Hurricane BerylA news conference will be held Thursday afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel regarding CenterPoint’s transparency connected to Hurricane Beryl.
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.
‘Do not take out your anger on them’: Local officials condemn threats towards CenterPoint workers
Read full article: ‘Do not take out your anger on them’: Local officials condemn threats towards CenterPoint workersSeveral city and state officials spoke up recently to address an issue they say is becoming a larger pattern: CenterPoint workers being attacked or threatened while working to restore power to the Houston area.
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."
Do you have an active case? Harris County announces new website to make finding court information easier
Read full article: Do you have an active case? Harris County announces new website to make finding court information easierHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced the launch of “MyHarrisCountyCase.com,” a new website that she hopes will reduce nonappearances in local court cases.
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.
After the storm outages, can more of Houston’s power grid go underground?
Read full article: After the storm outages, can more of Houston’s power grid go underground?After the recent storm in Houston that caused widespread power outages, the question of burying power lines has been raised. While it may prevent outages during severe weather, it comes with a hefty price tag and maintenance challenges. Should Houston consider going underground with its power grid? Share your thoughts in the comments! #HoustonPowerGrid #StormRecovery #UndergroundPowerLines
‘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.
Q&A with NWS Meteorologist Jeff Evans after straight-line winds wreak havoc in downtown Houston
Read full article: Q&A with NWS Meteorologist Jeff Evans after straight-line winds wreak havoc in downtown HoustonAfter a tumultuous night of storms throughout Harris County, many Houstonians have begun the process of cleaning up.
‘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.
Judge Hidalgo gives storm damage briefing after flying over Harris County
Read full article: Judge Hidalgo gives storm damage briefing after flying over Harris CountyRestoration and recovery are at the top of mind for many Harris County residents after Thursday’s deadly storm ripped through parts of southeast Texas.
At least 4 killed after severe storm sweeps through Houston area
Read full article: At least 4 killed after severe storm sweeps through Houston areaThe severe storms that slammed into Houston Thursday afternoon and evening killed four people, blew windows out of downtown high rises, caused widespread damage and shut power off to nearly 900,000 customers.
Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
Read full article: Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says it could take “weeks” for power to be restored in some parts of Houston following fierce storms with winds of up to 100 miles per hour.
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.
Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations
Read full article: Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuationsFloodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall.
Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations
Read full article: Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuationsFloodwaters in the Houston area are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall.
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.
TODAY: Deadline for Houston Childcare centers to apply for 100% property tax exemption ends at 5 p.m.
Read full article: TODAY: Deadline for Houston Childcare centers to apply for 100% property tax exemption ends at 5 p.m.Many childcare centers struggled to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now Harris County is hoping to give those centers some much-needed relief.
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.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg hands case against County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to AG Ken Paxton’s Office
Read full article: Harris County DA Kim Ogg hands case against County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to AG Ken Paxton’s OfficeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said it's the fair way to go.
‘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.
Deputy dies after being struck by vehicle while assisting another crash on Grand Parkway in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Deputy dies after being struck by vehicle while assisting another crash on Grand Parkway in northwest Harris CountyA deputy has died after he was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris
Read full article: TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris“Harris County officials cannot continue to abuse their power and the people’s money to score political points, and we will fight every step of the way to hold them accountable," Paxton said in a press statement.
$500 monthly payments scheduled for Wednesday through Uplift Harris remain in limbo despite judge siding with county
Read full article: $500 monthly payments scheduled for Wednesday through Uplift Harris remain in limbo despite judge siding with countyThe first of 18 monthly payments are supposed to go out this Wednesday. And despite a judge siding with Harris County, Paxton has filed an appeal. Leading County Judge Lina Hidalgo to wonder when and if they can even give recipients the money.
Judge sides with Harris County on Uplift Harris program for $500 monthly payments to families in need
Read full article: Judge sides with Harris County on Uplift Harris program for $500 monthly payments to families in needState and Harris County officials will go before a judge on Thursday morning to discuss a temporary injunction request Attorney General Ken Paxton asks the court to issue.
‘Take off your political glasses’: NAACP Houston, partners push for full support of Uplift Harris program
Read full article: ‘Take off your political glasses’: NAACP Houston, partners push for full support of Uplift Harris programThe NAACP Houston Branch and partners held a news conference Wednesday to announce their support for Uplift Harris, a pilot program to help low-income households in Harris County.
‘Why the heck does Ken Paxton care?’: Harris County officials respond to Texas AG lawsuit over Uplift Harris program
Read full article: ‘Why the heck does Ken Paxton care?’: Harris County officials respond to Texas AG lawsuit over Uplift Harris programHarris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the county’s Uplift Harris program.
Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it ‘illegal welfare scheme’
Read full article: Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it ‘illegal welfare scheme’A program meant to help Harris County residents living below the federal poverty line is being criticized by the Texas Attorney General, saying it's "unconstitutional."
List: Houston-area nonprofits applicants of Uplift Harris can still turn to
Read full article: List: Houston-area nonprofits applicants of Uplift Harris can still turn toThe Uplift Harris program, where financially struggling residents in Harris County residents could qualify for a $500 monthly grant has notified its recipients, but there are still dozens of nonprofits Houstonians in need can reach out to.
Pilot program ‘Uplift Harris’ notifying recipients of $500 monthly grant
Read full article: Pilot program ‘Uplift Harris’ notifying recipients of $500 monthly grantApplicants for the pilot program to help low-income residents living below the poverty line in Harris County will be notified on their status by March 22, 2024
Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooter
Read full article: Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooterA lot of questions followed the tragic shooting Sunday at Lakewood Church but one of the main ones is… WHY? What motivated a woman to open fire inside Lakewood Church?
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.
Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo shares how the county is preparing for the hard freeze
Read full article: Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo shares how the county is preparing for the hard freezeHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is holding a news conference on Saturday to share the county’s readiness plan ahead of the hard freeze expected this upcoming week.
How low-income families can apply for $500 monthly assistance through Uplift Harris program this Friday
Read full article: How low-income families can apply for $500 monthly assistance through Uplift Harris program this FridayHarris 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.
‘It’s unfortunate’: Undocumented residents ineligible to apply for $500 monthly check from Uplift Harris program
Read full article: ‘It’s unfortunate’: Undocumented residents ineligible to apply for $500 monthly check from Uplift Harris programElected officials in Harris County created a guaranteed income program aimed at helping residents in our community who are in need however dozens of people who may be looking for the extra help have been informed that they are ineligible to apply.
Harris County proposes resolution to apologize to families of Camp Logan soldiers who were beaten, killed
Read full article: Harris County proposes resolution to apologize to families of Camp Logan soldiers who were beaten, killedHarris County Officials are announcing a resolution on Tuesday to apologize to the families of Camp Logan soldiers who were killed and beaten during the Camp Logan Riot.
8 people hospitalized following chemical leak at La Porte plant
Read full article: 8 people hospitalized following chemical leak at La Porte plantA shelter-in-place has been lifted for some La Porte residents on Monday after a chemical leak emergency at a nearby plant, La Porte Emergency Management announced.
3 indicted staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo facing new charges
Read full article: 3 indicted staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo facing new chargesThree staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are facing new charges in connection to an investigation into a $11 million COVID-19 outreach contract.
DA Kim Ogg on accusations against her, health foundation explains new priorities, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: DA Kim Ogg on accusations against her, health foundation explains new priorities, and more on Houston NewsmakersHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg talks about the accusations County Judge Lina Hidalgo has made against her.
Vice President Kamala Harris participates in Congressional Hispanic Caucus event in Houston
Read full article: Vice President Kamala Harris participates in Congressional Hispanic Caucus event in HoustonVice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff landed in Houston on Monday as the Vice President participated in a Congressional Hispanic Caucus event.
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.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo returns to work after extended medical leave
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo returns to work after extended medical leaveHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to return to work Monday after taking an extended medical leave due to depression in August.
Biden impeachment inquiry, mental health, Harris County attorney discusses future, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Biden impeachment inquiry, mental health, Harris County attorney discusses future, and more on Houston NewsmakersKhambrel Marshall discusses President Joe Biden’s impeachment inquiry.
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.
Harris Co. Judge to be discharged from inpatient care after seeking mental health treatment for depression
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge to be discharged from inpatient care after seeking mental health treatment for depressionHarris County Judge Hidalgo will transition from residential care to outpatient care on Saturday, according to a news release from her team.
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.
Veteran lawmaker offers support for Judge Lina Hidalgo, recounts making similar decision
Read full article: Veteran lawmaker offers support for Judge Lina Hidalgo, recounts making similar decisionA retired lawmaker offered words of support for Judge Lina Hidalgo during Tuesday’s Harris County commissioner’s court meeting. This was the first meeting since Hidalgo announced she was taking a leave of absence to seek treatment for 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.
Following ‘F-bomb’ drop, Judge Hidalgo denies commissioner’s request to apologize
Read full article: Following ‘F-bomb’ drop, Judge Hidalgo denies commissioner’s request to apologizeHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Tom Ramsey both spoke out Wednesday following some tense moments at commissioner’s court on Tuesday.
Letter details what led up to firing of Rick Noriega, head of Harris County Universal Services
Read full article: Letter details what led up to firing of Rick Noriega, head of Harris County Universal ServicesNew details have emerged surrounding the firing of retired Major General Rick Noriega, who led Harris County’s Universal Services.
Texas State Senate passes bill on election oversight in Harris County
Read full article: Texas State Senate passes bill on election oversight in Harris CountyThe fate of elections in Harris County could look a lot different after a bill aimed at giving the Texas Secretary of State administrative oversight passed on Sunday.
Harris County officials to sue state over controversial election bills
Read full article: Harris County officials to sue state over controversial election billsOfficials in Harris County announced Wednesday their intent to sue the state of Texas over a pair of controversial bills which would impact elections in the county.
Harris County fires IT director after failing to complete sexual harassment training, now he says he’s planning to sue
Read full article: Harris County fires IT director after failing to complete sexual harassment training, now he says he’s planning to sueA Harris County executive is out of a job after refusing to participate in sexual harassment training and now he said he is planning to sue.