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HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she will not seek reelection, as Harris County prepares for sweeping fiscal adjustments to close a $200 million-plus deficit in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. File Photo (August 2025) Since her election in 2019, Judge Hidalgo has overseen initiatives focused on reducing homelessness, expanding early childhood education, improving public safety, and enhancing government transparency. She confirmed she intends to continue that work through the remainder of her term. The announcement comes amid a period of financial strain for the county. At the September 9, 2025, meeting of Commissioners Court, the court voted to move forward with a budget proposal that would implement broad departmental reductions to eliminate the deficit. ...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Nearly 50 Harris County departments are facing potential budget cuts in Fiscal Year 2026 as commissioners prepare to vote on a proposal aimed at eliminating a $200 million-plus deficit. File Photo (August 2025) According to Judge Lina Hidalgo, the financial shortfall is largely due to a $100 million unfunded law enforcement raise approved by a majority of Commissioners in May 2025. At the September 9 Commissioners Court meeting, the court voted to advance a budget that addresses the deficit through widespread departmental reductions. “There’s a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Judge Hidalgo stated. “Some Commissioners want to say they have balanced the budget, eliminated our $200M+ deficit and passed raises for law enforceme...

AMARILLO, TX – A suspicious bag that initially tested positive for explosive powder prompted a lockdown at Rick Husband International Airport on Saturday morning. According to the Amarillo Police Department, officers were called to the airport at 9:54 a.m. after TSA personnel located the bag. As a precaution, the airport was placed on lockdown while the APD bomb team responded to assess the situation. After a thorough investigation, the bomb team determined the bag was safe and there was no threat to the public. The airport resumed normal operations around 12:13 p.m. Officials thanked passengers and the public for their cooperation during the incident.

AUSTIN, TX – A man was found deceased with “obvious trauma” at the Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park Saturday night, according to the Austin Police Department. APD provides update on homicide at Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park (Facebook) Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 1400 block of Frontier Valley Drive after receiving a high-priority “shoot stab hot shot” call. Upon arrival, officers located a Hispanic male with “obvious trauma” and immediately began medical aid until Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department arrived. The victim was pronounced deceased at approximately 10:56 p.m. The incident is being investigated as Austin's 44th homicide of 2025. Police said the victim was found on private property. His residence status is not known at this time. ...