Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Declares She Won’t Seek Reelection, Details to Follow

HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced she will not seek reelection next year, marking a significant shift in the county’s leadership landscape. Hidalgo’s office confirmed the decision, stating that further information will be shared at a news conference scheduled for Tuesday. Elected in 2019, Hidalgo made history as the first woman to hold the position of Harris County Judge. Her tenure has seen her reelected in November 2022, with her current term set to end in December 2026. The move not to run for reelection comes as a surprise to many, given … Read more

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Rushes Back to Lead Storm Response as Tropical Storm Beryl Nears

HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl nears the Texas coast amid a bustling Fourth of July weekend, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced her early return from a previously scheduled trip. Hidalgo, who initially departed with assurances from emergency management that it was safe to do so, decided to come back after the storm’s forecast shifted, potentially putting her jurisdiction at greater risk. Hidalgo took to social media to communicate her movements, emphasizing that she had left Houston based on professional advice indicating that the storm posed no immediate threat at the time. However, the … Read more

Houston District Attorney’s Surprising Move: Tapping State GOP Lawyer to Investigate Lina Hidalgo’s Office Sparks Controversy

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The hiring of a lawyer with ties to the state’s Republican Party by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has raised questions and sparked controversy. Ogg’s decision to enlist a state GOP lawyer for an investigation into the office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo has led to speculation about political motivations and potential conflicts of interest. The move by Ogg, a Democrat, to hire Mary Nan Huffman, who has previously run for multiple Republican positions, has drawn criticism from those who question the impartiality of the investigation. Hidalgo, also a Democrat, oversees … Read more