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Lina Hidalgo staffer asks for DA Kim Ogg’s removal from contract investigation over alleged bias

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 1, 2022 · The motion accused Ogg of "blatant and numerous" conflicts of interest.

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Lina Hidalgo staffers will stay on the job after felony charges connected to an $11 million COVID-19 contract

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on April 12, 2022 · Hidalgo said that she believed the "unfair" accusations were politically motivated, since she's running for reelection in November.

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3 Lina Hidalgo staffers indicted in connection with $11 million Harris County COVID vaccine outreach contract

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on April 11, 2022 · Hidalgo has not been indicted, and has denied any wrongdoing.

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Unsealed warrants detail communication between Hidalgo staffers and a vendor over $11 million contract

Paul DeBenedetto / Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 18, 2022 · No charges have been filed, and there have been no arrests, but the Texas Rangers confirmed Friday the investigation is ongoing.

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Election lawsuit dropped (Sept. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 25, 2023 · On Monday's show: Alexandra del Moral Mealer has dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last year's election for Harris County judge. We learn why and discuss whether we should expect more challenges like hers in our current political climate.

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Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis

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Posted on September 21, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to be discharged from mental health facility, plans Oct. 2 return to work

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on September 14, 2023 · The announcement by the second-term county judge comes amidst criticism from a political opponent and as Harris County leaders prepare to vote on a new proposed tax rate.

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The week in politics (Aug. 9, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 9, 2023 · On Wendesday's show: We discuss the politics surrounding Harris County Judge Hidalgo’s leave of absence and other developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.

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