Judge Hidalgo’s Legacy, Man Dies Outside Restaurant, and Pearland Wins Big

Harris County saw major political moves this week when Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she would not seek reelection for a third term. Host Raheel Ramzanali breaks down that story, from Hidalgo’s legacy to what this means for the Texas Democrats, to who’ll take her seat. Plus, a local suburb is getting some national attention and the heartbreaking story behind why a man died outside a restaurant. And, a special goodbye to a member of the City Cast Houston team.

Stories we talked about on today’s show: 

• Harris County politics heating up with Hidalgo’s decision and more on the ballot
• Lina Hidalgo was supposed to turn Texas blue. What happened? | Editorial
• Lina Hidalgo's exit draws sharp reaction from Houston Police Officers union
• Houston suburb ranked No. 1 place to live in Texas
• What’s the Best Suburb to Live in Greater Houston?
• A Houston restaurant carried a passed-out man outside, where he died. Why didn't staff call 911?
• Follow Laura on LinkedIN 

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Holocaust Museum Houston

Kidney Cancer Association

The Texas Tribune Festival

4th Wall Theatre Company

Texas Renaissance Festival

Downtown Houston+

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