HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE

In a Wednesday morning tweet posted by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the 31-year-old made it clear that she expects to face criminal charges in an ongoing investigation involving the Texas Rangers and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

A judge has decided to recuse herself from the case involving three of Judge Lina Hidalgo's senior staffers charged in an $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract controversy.

A new search warrant has emerged in the criminal investigation focused on how an $11-million dollar vaccine outreach contract was awarded by Harris County to Elevate Strategies.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the county’s first omicron-related death during a news conference Monday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Wednesday that she has filed for re-election for next year.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Pollution Control Services (PCS) introduced the county’s new mobile air monitoring unit designed for rapid ambient air monitoring (RAAM).

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why are people like Lina Hildago called a judge in Houston (is this in all of Texas)? Answer: In Texas, a county judge serves as the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court and has a wide range of administrative, legislative and judicial duties. As the Harris County Judge and presiding officer on the Commissioners Court, Hidalgo’s judicial duties include overseeing county courthouses and jails. Click here to learn more about Judge Lina Hidalgo.