Tag: Judge Lina Hidalgo

The Houston Chronicle editorial board endorses Republican nominee Alexandrea Mealer for Harris County judge!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The race for the Harris County judge is said to have been tight, and the endorsement by the Houston Chronicle editorial board could be considered critical, according to political experts. Texas voters are heading to the polls soon, with one race generating huge interest as to who will take the lead in Harris County. “Across Texas, we don’t have a lot of competitive races on this course,” said Mark Jones, a professor of political science at Rice University. “I think on election night, one of the…

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Harris County Commissioners Court agenda: Republican Jack Cagle willing to attend meeting for budget vote on one condition!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – After skipping the previous two meetings, a Harris County Republican appears willing to return to the commissioners’ court but on one condition. After withholding the budget vote, Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle will return if this happens On Tuesday, Commissioner Jack Cagle unveiled his own proposal. Taxpayers will be in trouble for an additional $149 million, which is about $108 million less than what is currently proposed. Here is a breakdown of how the additional taxpayer money will be used: $56 million for law enforcement. $24…

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Harris County Commissioners Court agenda: Budget and tax rate conflicts continue between Democrats and Republicans!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Harris County commissioners are still at odds over the 2023 budget and tax rate. Tuesday morning in the Court of Commissioners, for the second consecutive meeting, a quorum was not achieved following the absence of Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Jack Cagle, resulting in a new tax rate not being adopted. During the meeting, Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia walked behind closed doors and into an executive hearing. Hidalgo said she will get an update from the county attorney on whether or…

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Monkeypox Texas: Child under 2 years old presumed positive in Harris County does not have virus, CDC confirms!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – There was a sigh of relief during Tuesday’s briefing with Harris County Judge Lena Hidalgo after officials declared a child under the age of two presumed to have had monkeypox a false positive result. See related story: A child under 2 in Harris County is presumed to have monkeypox The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that a child in Harris County who supposedly tested positive last week does not have monkeypox. The diagnosis was made after the parents noticed a rash and took…

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