Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to speak Thursday afternoon on immigration and federal enforcement efforts during a press conference following the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is standing firm amid growing political pressure following a controversial incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey sharply criticized Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday, calling her claims against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “unfounded” and defending the organization during a tense Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

New emails and text messages obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal conversations between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her staff with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders leading up to and after her removal from the Megan Moroney concert.

Hannah Hidalgo had 31 points, 11 rebounds, 10 steals and the assist on the go-ahead bucket in the final minute, leading Notre Dame to a 67-64 victory over higher-seeded Vanderbilt in the Sweet 16.

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo has broken the NCAA’s single-season record for steals after getting seven in the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Vanderbilt.

A resolution calling for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation was delayed after a new rule blocked it at Commissioners Court.

Harris County Commissioners Court is set to meet Thursday for the first time since County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s highly publicized dispute with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a controversy that has prompted at least two Republican officials to call for her resignation.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been the subject of local controversy this week after becoming involved in a public back-and-forth with officials from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Democratic enthusiasm in the Valley’s four counties could foreshadow a November reversal of Trump’s historic 2024 sweep there — and signal that Latino voters have become swing voters.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo returned to NRG Stadium on Thursday to review surveillance footage after she says she was shove by security at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Megan Moroney concert Tuesday night.

The feud between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and how she claimed she was handled by security staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Tuesday during the Creed concert continues into Thursday morning.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has claimed she was physically shoved and threatened with arrest by security staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo walked out of a Commissioners Court meeting amid a dispute over a proposed second doorway to Commissioner Lesley Briones’ office, citing concerns about office wall removal.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses the readiness of the region's infrastructure for upcoming weather emergencies, emphasizing the importance of roads, bridges, and flood-control systems. Ongoing efforts include road repairs and flood mitigation projects, with a focus on fiscal responsibility and proper oversight to protect taxpayer funds.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, joined by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, will visit Lincoln Park Community Center in Precinct One on Monday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will be giving an update on county preparedness ahead of the winter storm.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has made a friendly wager with a Pennsylvania county executive ahead of the Texans’ Wild Card matchup against the Steelers with merch, bragging rights, and county pride on the line.

Hidalgo criticized Parker, urging Democrats not to support her in the upcoming election, citing several reasons, including Parker’s backing of the TEA takeover of HISD and her refusal to support Hidalgo’s 2022 reelection bid.

Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame, Lauren Betts of UCLA, and Madison Booker of Texas headline The Associated Press All-America women's college basketball team.

The stench of decay has spread around Poza Rica, one of the areas hardest hit by last week’s torrential rains that flooded central and eastern Mexico.

A bitter war of words is unfolding between two Harris County leaders following the passing of the $2.7 billion county budget for 2026.

A total of 15 projects that have not yet broken down are closed for now. 26 more projects that have started are being put on hold. The county said 75 projects that are under construction will be completed, but also made it clear that 54 are officially done.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will hold a media availability Thursday to discuss key agenda items from the Commissioners Court.

With Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stepping down, the question now is who will take the lead in the 2026 election. Several prominent candidates have already entered the race, setting the stage for a high-profile contest.

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.

As Harris County Commissioners inch closer to finalizing a new budget, residents, county employees, and community organizations are left grappling with one major question: Is there still a deficit, or not?

With a looming $200 million deficit, Judge Lina Hidalgo argued against cuts to youth programs and public safety, even walking out in protest.

Texas DFPS is investigating whether abuse or neglect occurred when children from two Houston daycares were brought to an August commissioners court meeting.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is set to deliver the State of the County address, focusing on topics such as economic mobility and the county's global impact.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will hold a press conference to discuss the county's budget and her plan to protect essential services for families.

Harris County is staring down a $200 million budget shortfall, and the tension over how to handle it has reached a boiling point on Commissioners Court.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is set to hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. following a censure by the Commissioners Court.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joins KPRC 2’s Rilwan Balogun for a one-on-one conversation about the issues shaping our community.

Tensions are rising within Harris County leadership after a contentious Commissioners Court meeting led to the formal censure of County Judge Lina Hidalgo. The fallout has sparked debate among commissioners, and the public, about whether the judge should remain in office.

After a heated day in commissioners court, commissioners voted to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after her tax hike proposal for early childcare failed.

Harris County commissioners voted 3 to 1 to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Thursday after a wild meeting in court.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she was disappointed after her proposal for a tax increase for early childhood education on the November ballot had failed Thursday morning once it became clear the measure did not have the votes.

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.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been open about her mental health struggles and did not shy away from the topic when her duties as county judge were challenged by Commissioner Adrian Garcia during a recent commissioners court meeting.

Harris County Commissioners voted down two motions presented by Judge Lina Hidalgo for taxpayer money to be used to pay for members of her staff to accompany her on an international trade mission to France.

After months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to move forward with pay raises that would bring sheriff’s deputies and constable officers up to the same pay scale as Houston police. But now the county faces a new challenge: how to pay for it.

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, County Judge Lina Hidalgo spearheaded a panel discussion titled "Beyond the Stigma" to educate County employees about available mental health resources and support systems. The event featured healthcare experts and former Houston Texans players who shared personal experiences related to mental health. Key strategies discussed included building robust support networks, ongoing mental health management, and breaking stigmas associated with mental health, particularly among men and athletes. Harris County offers its employees extensive mental health support services, including onsite clinicians, peer support programs, and specialized training. Judge Hidalgo's own transparency regarding her mental health journey underscores the strength found in seeking care and aligns with national movements to normalize workplace mental health discussions.

Tensions erupted during a Harris County Commissioners Court meeting as deputies demanded urgent pay raises, highlighting a 20% pay gap compared to Houston Police Department salaries.

Harvard is the 7th university to be threatened by the federal government, but is the only one to push back, and arguably is in the best condition to do so, considering its $50 billion endowment.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will soon address the legal proceedings involving her former staff members. This announcement comes as significant developments unfold in these cases.

The criminal charges against two former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, related to a controversial $11M COVID-19 outreach contract, have been dismissed.

Campaign dollars are being used for criminal defense attorneys is a practice KPRC 2 Investigates first encountered during our investigation into over one thousand pieces of African Art being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed.

In Brownsville, the city and local hospital have helped residents lose more than 23,000 pounds since 2008.

Harris County is preparing for an impending Arctic front, with Judge Lina Hidalgo announcing a readiness plan to keep residents safe and warm.

Harris County is preparing for an impending Arctic front, with Judge Lina Hidalgo announcing a readiness plan to keep residents safe and warm.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates showed you the attendance records of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at Commissioners Court during 2024.

Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 in a marquee matchup on the West Coast.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently celebrated a milestone, tying the knot in a small and intimate ceremony at the River Oaks Garden Club in Houston.

During Tuesday’s news conference, District Attorney Kim Ogg not only outlined the exact charges against Barbie Robinson, former executive director of Harris County Public Health who was fired earlier this year, but also addressed criticism from county leaders such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

More than 1 million migrants are living and working legally in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will discuss Tuesday the county updating fire codes in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, including emergency preparedness measures for our senior citizen community.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring women’s basketball to new heights over the past two years.

Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will speak to the public Thursday after walking around the area with Deer Park officials to access the damage left behind from the pipeline explosion.

According to Hidalgo, Energy Transfer, the company who owns the pipeline, is currently working to isolate the part of the pipeline closest to the burn by “clamping” the pipeline at the south side of the burn.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo delivered State of the County speech Thursday afternoon.

'I've been tested by fire, and the fire lost,' the county judge said.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is off to the Democratic National Convention and she isn’t going alone.

The Texas Supreme Court previously paused the program

Fireworks and verbal blows were unleashed at Harris County Commissioners Court earlier this week. County records show that Tuesday’s meeting with the four county commissioners along with the county judge lasted for over 10 hours.

After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics.

The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance will host a press conference today to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund aimed at raising financial support for affected households.

As we enter the fifth day since Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expects to share additional information on relief efforts for thousands of residents still without power.

In a fiery message, Patrick said he reached out to Hidalgo several times ahead of Hurricane Beryl making landfall, where in the final message he alleges she said simply, “We’re good.”

Judge Hidalgo's expected to brief the public the day after Hurricane Beryl roared across Harris County.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a news conference Monday afternoon after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through the Houston area.

As Beryl approaches the Texas coast, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she had left on a pre-planned trip for the July 4th weekend.

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.

We all say things in bad taste we later regret, and sadly our Mayor fell victim to that when he jokingly said in a deleted comment about Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's fiance that he "looks like a nerd."

The Harris County Clerk’s Office announced at least a dozen voting centers have lost power during primary runoff elections after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided an update Sunday after Thursday’s deadly and damaging storms.

There seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the deadly weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.

After several days of flooding in the Houston area, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo shares how she and other emergency officials continue to monitor impacted areas and help residents recover from storm damage.

Call 911 if you need help getting out, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has requested a voluntary evacuation for several areas in northeast Harris County along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River.

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.

The Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking Harris County’s guaranteed income program from taking effect and releasing funds. One recipient shared how he was hoping to secure housing with the payment.

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said she is confident water quality will be up to the Olympics standards this summer.

Timea Gardiner scored 21, Raegan Beers added 18 points and Oregon State stymied Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo to beat the Irish 70-65 and advance to their first regional final in six years.

Notre Dame star freshman Hannah Hidalgo was forced to remove her nose piercing and miss time in her team’s 70-65 loss to Oregon State in the Sweet 16.

Star freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 22 points as No. 14 Notre Dame held off No. 10 North Carolina State 55-51 in Sunday’s championship game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.

Article focusing on the race between Harris County DA Kim Ogg and her opponent Sean Teare and the future of the current criminal cases against Hidalgo's staffers.

Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced her engagement with her boyfriend of nine years on social media Monday evening.

For the first time, we’re hearing from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on comments made by Judge Lina Hidalgo last week.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has a conversation with Khambrel Marshall about advocating for mental health.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke out Friday after Texas Rangers opened a new public corruption investigation involving “concealed” records that were subpoenaed in a grand jury’s review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded.

Texas Rangers have opened a new public corruption investigation after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office “concealed” records subpoenaed in a Grand Jury’s review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded, according to search warrants unsealed Thursday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently opened up about her battle with mental health issues.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed top agenda items and took questions during the commissioners’ court lunch break.

Five individuals have filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo from office.

The fifty picks, which comprise the “places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now,” include four Texas businesses that showcase the diversity of the Lone Star State’s gastronomy. Among them are two Mexican restaurants, a Malaysian food stall, and a Southern eatery.

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.

Khambrel Marshall shares more information about mental health following Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s announcement about having clinical 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.