Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is trying to take the high road in a viral ruckus between Houstonians and the Connecticut Governor.
It all exploded when Governor Ned Lamont said something that insulted Houston.
Lamont was in Houston for the weekend Final Four, played at NRG Stadium. His hometown UConn Huskies won it all. But rather than be a gracious winner, Lamont got on a Connecticut radio show and was asked what he did while he was in Houston.
Lamont said "after winning the semi-final, you walk around downtown Houston which is butt-ugly. Not much there."
One of the radio hosts said, "Get ready to hear from Houston." And, indeed, he has.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has tweeted, "Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut, calls Houston 'butt ugly.' For his team to win is admirable, but his comment is indicative of a loser."
A statement from James Dixon says "as Chairman of Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation and proud Houstonian, I take great offense to derogatory comments about Houston by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont."
But Lina Hidalgo simply tweeted "Hi @NedLamont, I'm sure we got some wires crossed about how incredible Houston is. I'd love to show you some of my favorite spots in our lovely Downtown, including fabulous restaurants, historic buildings & massive murals by international artists. Consider this a standing invite!"
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