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In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood

Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.

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Lina Hidalgo Had a Vision. Harris County Won’t See It.

Her anti-climactic exit from office caps a saga of waning power and growing discord. But what her rise once promised is worth remembering.

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Greg Abbott vows to spend mightily to turn Harris County red

The county, which includes Houston, is critical to both parties' statewide ambitions, but has been blue for about decade.

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Harris County immigrant legal services program paused as court battle continues

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such programs.

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Lina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won’t seek reelection

The progressive Democrat’s upset win at the age of 27 established her as a rising star. But her ascent was stunted in recent years amid clashes with fellow Democrats and unwavering GOP scrutiny.

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Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out

The debate over whether to ask voters to cover the program comes as the nation’s third-largest county faces a projected $270M budget shortfall.

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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgo’s seat atop Harris County government

If Hidalgo decides to seek another term, she and Parker would face off in the March 2026 Democratic primary.

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Crockett torches "career criminal" Trump

"Will a vindictive, vile villain violate voters’ vision?" the Texas Democrat questioned at the DNC

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Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminal

The Dallas freshman congresswoman took to the national convention stage to ridicule former President Donald Trump and extol Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes

Ogg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.

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Vice President Kamala Harris Raises .5 Million In Houston Fundraiser

Vice President Kamala Harris raises .5 million at successful fundraiser in Houston, showcasing strong donor support and engagement with various communities.

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Lina Hidalgo receives ethics fine after endorsing a primary candidate at a Harris County press conference

The $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.

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Power expected to be restored to most affected by deadly Houston storm

Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead were finally getting some good news

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Houston Faces Long Recovery Amid Smog Warning And Heatwave After Devastating Storms

The National Weather Service has warned residents to be cautious of heat exhaustion during cleanup efforts.

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Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat

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Hundreds are rescued from their homes after Houston area flooding

A wide region was swamped from Houston to rural East Texas, where game wardens rode airboats through waist-high waters rescuing both people and pets.

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Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general

Hidalgo’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.

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Confusion in Texas after appeals court blocks border arrest law

State law that would allow local officers to arrest migrants halted hours after US supreme court allowed it

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In the Ogg House: Harris County DA Ousted in Primary

Challenger Sean Teare handily took out the embattled two-term incumbent Kim Ogg.

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Kamala Harris touts White House record at Latino event ahead of 2024

The vice president’s Houston visit comes as the Biden campaign works to shore up Latino support ahead of a potential rematch against former President Donald Trump next year.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo extends mental health leave

The 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.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes leave of absence to treat depression

Hidalgo 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.

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Leader of Texas' largest county takes leave from job for treatment of clinical depression

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo of Texas says she is taking a temporary leave of absence for treatment of clinical depression

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