Harris County holds emergency meeting as federal dollars hang in the balance

HARRIS COUNTY – Harris County leaders are set to address a federal funding freeze that could impact critical services.

Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and the Harris County Office of Management and Budget will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, to discuss the issue.

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The press conference comes ahead of a special meeting later Thursday. While details on the freeze remain unclear, local leaders are expected to outline what’s at stake and how they plan to respond.