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Lina Hidalgo
Coverage of Lina Hidalgo in the Nexus archive.
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to be ‘less visible’ due to mono diagnosis, she says
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, nearing the end of her tenure, announced she will be less visible due to a mono diagnosis. She reported experiencing a lingering sore throat and intense fatigue.
- Harris County flood control director resigns amid pressure to address looming project deadlines
Tina Petersen, Harris County's flood control director, resigned after being publicly criticized by County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Her resignation followed a county commissioners update on post-Hurricane Harvey flood bond projects.
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employees
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is proposing a mental health leave policy for county employees. In 2023, she took a two-month leave of absence to receive treatment for clinical depression at an inpatient care facility.