The personal side of Harris Co. leaders

HOUSTON Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge

"He doesn't love big crowds," said wife Gwen Emmett. "When I have parties, I like to have 100 people. He likes to have a small dinner party of about six."

WATCH COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH GWEN EMMETT

Pat Lykos, who is leading in the vote for Harris Co. District Attorney

"She has a great conviction for democracy and right and wrong," Lykos' husband Bill Allen told us.

WATCH COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH BILL ALLEN, PART 1
WATCH COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH BILL ALLEN, PART 2

Note: With the DA's race yet officially called, as officials still have to review and tally a few thousand votes, Paige invited both DA candidates to participate. C.O. Bradford, who is trailing Pat Lykos in the race by about 5,000 votes, declined to participate pending a final vote count.

"The one place that has the power to change your life," said former DA Robert Eckels on the office.. From Pat Lykos' campaign party, Eckels said the former state district judge is a good fit for the job.

WATCH COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT ECKELS

Adrian Garcia, Harris County Sheriff

"He's still Adrian," said wife Monica. "He still has to come home and I'll tell him to take out the trash."

WATCH COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH MONICA GARCIA

"He has a big vision," added Garcia's mother, Maria.

WATCH COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH MARIA GARCIA

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