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Texas Democrat Judge Derails Meeting With Bizarre Meltdown Over Failed Tax Hike
Democrat Texas Judge Lina Hidalgo derailed a meeting Thursday at the Harris County Commissioners Court over a failed tax hike ...
‘Wow’ is right. Lina Hidalgo undermines her own push for childcare. | Editorial
Too bad the county judge isn't a better advocate for a legitimate cause. Early childhood education is a worthwhile investment ...
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Harris County tax rate proposal for early childhood programs scrapped without commissioner support
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo introduced the agenda item to court members and commissioners at the Aug. 7 meeting.
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Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out
The debate over whether to ask voters to cover the program comes as the nation’s third-largest county faces a projected $270M ...
Lina Hidalgo: No cuts for kids. Let voters decide on funding early childhood education | Opinion
County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking Commissioners Court to put a small tax increase on the ballot to fund early childhood ...
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Houston City Council special election in November could be influenced by congressional race
Letitia Plummer is running to replace Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, leaving her at-large city council seat open during an ...