Judge Lina Hidalgo rejected U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt's offer for federal assistance ahead of large-scale protests planned for Saturday, according to a statement sent from her office.

(Photo by John Anderson/The Austin Chronicle/Getty Images) RIGHT: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo talks about being diagnosed with clinical depression and her decision to seek mental health treatment during an interview on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 in Houston.

Anti-ICE protests becoming riots in cities like Los Angeles led Houston-area U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt to send a letter to Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Harris County commissioners each have over $1 million in their campaign accounts, a figure which serves both to fund electoral activities and deter challengers.

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt wrote a letter to Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warning of protests coming to the city and offered federal help.

More legal issues continue to plague Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo as a criminal complaint has been filed and referred to the Texas Rangers for investigation just a day after meeting with Vice ...

Lina Hidalgo is one of the fastest-rising stars in Texas politics. The 32-year-old Colombian immigrant won an upset election in 2018 and has been leading Harris County, which encompasses Houston ...

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently floated holding a tax rate election to help bridge a projected $270 million budget gap. If approved by voters, officials could raise the property tax rate by more than is allowed under Texas' revenue cap,