County Exec. Innamorato Makes Friendly Wager with Harris County Judge
Published on January 09, 2026
Watch the video above to learn about County Executive Innamorato’s wager with Harris County Judge Hidalgo
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato made a friendly wager with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, betting that the Pittsburgh Steelers will claim victory over the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs on Monday, Jan 12.
If the Steelers win, Judge Hidalgo will have to dress in Steelers’ gear and send County Executive Innamorato a NASA jacket. If the Texans win, County Executive Innamorato will don Texans’ merchandise and send Judge Hidalgo a Steel City jacket.
“We’re excited to welcome the Texans to a rowdy Acrisure Stadium on Monday night. As you undoubtedly saw when we defeated the Ravens, the Steel Curtain is ready for anything the Texans throw at us. I’m confident Judge Hidalgo will enjoy wearing some black and gold in the near future,” said Allegheny County Executive Innamorato.
“It’s great that the Pittsburgh Steelers think they have a shot against our Texans in the Wild Card Round! I look forward to seeing County Executive Innamorato in blue and red at a public address,” said Judge Hidalgo.
The winner of the Texans at Steelers NFL postseason wild-card game will play in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 17, or Sunday, Jan. 18.
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