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Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city's response to snow, homeless outreach efforts
Mayor John Whitmire said during the historic arctic blast that hit the Houston area, around 1,300 unhoused individuals visited shelters across the city.
HISD to reopen as Houston mayor spreads love for city's storm efforts
Houston ISD will reopen on Thursday after being shut down for three days. Mayor Whitmire also announced the city's plan to resume normal operations.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city officials following winter storm
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said on Wednesday that he's thankful that there have been no fatalities due to traffic accidents.
'As prepared as humanly possible' | Mayor John Whitmire, emergency officials give update on city's plan for winter storm safety
Jan. 20 at 5 p.m., Houston Mayor John Whitmire, along with public safety officials, will discuss winter storm safety and warming centers.
Houston Mayor reflects on winter storm response, highlights success and future challenges
On Wednesday morning, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined officials from the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, the Houston Police Department (HPD), the Houston Fire
Houston mayor John Whitmire says it's 'all hands on deck' for winter storm
Houston mayor John Whitmire said it's "all hands on deck" as the city expects a winter storm that promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode,
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials discuss incoming winter storm safety and warming centers
"Stay at home and leave our roads for our first-responders," Whitmire said in Monday's press conference ahead of the incoming winter storm.
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeats calls for crackdown on homeless street presence after freeze
Whitmire expressed frustration with homeless people who refused shelter during this week's winter storm. He said the city needs the authority to remove them from the streets.
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Two Houston warming centers to remain open overnight as eight close following winter storm
Following an Arctic blast in Houston, the city decided to close eight warming centers at noon, leaving two open overnight to ...
A ‘dangerous’ 24-hours is hitting Houston with bitter cold settling in and here’s what you need to know
Bitter cold is settling in and it could lead to a number of issues, such as drivers needing to jump their cars. “The next 24 ...
City of Houston closes 8 warming centers as forecasts show warmer weather this weekend
City of Houston closes 8 warming centers as forecasts show warmer weather this weekend after historic snow day.
To get rid of ‘drug-addicted’ rats, Houston police clean up evidence room
The Texas city’s mayor said he will work with the county district attorney to discard drug evidence obtained before 2015 that ...
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Comparing the deadly 2021 freeze to the 2025 snowfall that hit southeast Texas
Why was the 2021 freeze a historic, deadly disaster, and this winter storm a joyful winter wonderland? Here's a comparison of ...
Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
John Whitmire, mayor of Houston, told Houston residents in a press conference Sunday to limit activity as a winter storm ...