Houston rodeo leaders strip Lina Hidalgo of board role, deny she was ‘manhandled’ in concert dispute – Houston Public Media

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders revoked Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s leadership role following a dispute at a rodeo concert. Hidalgo alleged she was threatened with arrest and "manhandled" by security, but rodeo president Chris Boleman and board chairwoman Pat Mann Phillips disputed her claims. The controversy also highlighted that Hidalgo was the only official to request premium seating this year, despite previously receiving numerous complimentary tickets.