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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she has infectious mononucleosis and will reduce public appearances for several weeks to rest, while county operations continue with her team handling duties and she remains reachable for emergencies. She plans to return to a fuller schedule after recovery, with the CDC noting mono typically improves in four to six weeks.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Facebook that she has infectious mononucleosis and will be less visible in the coming weeks as she recovers. She wore a K95 mask at a commissioners meeting, and her team will represent her as needed. The illness, caused by EBV, is contagious, and recovery typically takes four to six weeks, per the CDC.
A Harris County, Texas man, Michael Butler, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after his Tesla crashed into a home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler claimed the car was in self-driving mode, but Tesla disputed that, saying he overrode Autopilot. The crash occurred June 19; Butler was booked into Harris County jail, and investigators had not yet publicized the specific criminal allegations as of publication.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas, early Saturday on a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons charge after a handgun was observed in his vehicle; he was released on bond with conditions prohibiting weapon possession and alcohol or drug use and requiring random urine tests, and he is due in court on June 22.
Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz (Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr.) was charged in Harris County with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking a security guard at the Privilege nightclub in Houston with a glass hookah base on May 25; a second guard witnessed the incident, both identified Boosie, and bond was set at $85,000 as he appeared in court.
After nearly 36 years, authorities charged Floyd William Parrott with the 1990 Lovers' Lane murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson; renewed DNA analysis and a 2025 tip led to Parrott's arrest in Nebraska, and he awaits extradition to Harris County as families seek long-awaited answers.
The 2025 GHSA Division 1 Flag Football Championship will feature Washington County Golden Hawks versus Harris County Tigers on December 15, 2025, starting at 11:00 am.
Lina Hidalgo, the county judge of Harris County, Texas, has announced she will not seek re-election or any other office in 2026, ending her rising political career amid ongoing Republican attacks and political tensions in Texas.
A man in Texas, Troy Dugas, was mistakenly released from jail before serving a 5-year sentence for assault and a 2-year sentence for evading arrest due to improper documentation by jail staff, prompting a manhunt for his recapture.
Harris County has reported its first human case of dengue fever this year, linked to recent travel. While the risk of local transmission remains low, residents are reminded that mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases, including dengue and West Nile virus.
Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division has confirmed the first mosquito of 2024 to test positive for West Nile Virus in Houston's 77019 zip code. In response, spray operations will begin in the affected area. Residents are advised to follow mosquito control measures, including eliminating standing water and using EPA-registered repellents.
Harris County Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile Virus-positive mosquito sample of 2024 in Houston's 77019 zip code. In response, evening spray operations will commence to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Residents are advised to follow mosquito control measures, including eliminating standing water and using EPA-registered repellents.
Harris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the Uplift Harris program, a $20.5 million investment initiative providing $500 monthly grants to struggling families. County officials criticized Paxton's claims as political, emphasizing the program's positive impact and federal funding source. They challenged the lawsuit's basis, highlighting similar programs in other Texas cities, and expressed readiness to defend the program in court.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to halt a guaranteed income program in Harris County, Texas, that aims to provide $500 monthly cash payments to 1,928 residents for 18 months using federal pandemic relief funds. Paxton labeled the program a "socialist experiment" and claimed it violates the Texas Constitution, prompting a legal battle between the Democratic stronghold of Harris County and the GOP-dominated state government. The program, known as Uplift Harris, has faced criticism from Republican officials as an "unbelievable waste" of taxpayer dollars, while county officials argue it is a legitimate anti-poverty initiative.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County to block a federally funded guaranteed income pilot program, Uplift Harris, which would provide $500 monthly cash payments for 18 months to 1,900 households in the county's poorest neighborhoods. Paxton argues the program is unconstitutional and an "illegal government overreach," while Harris County officials view it as a genuine effort to help people and criticize the lawsuit as an attack on the county's authority. This move comes amid broader support for guaranteed income programs in Texas and across the country.