Houston Mayor John Whitmire breaks consequential news, then lacks specifics. What's the deal?
Houston Mayor Whitmire recently said he wanted to move an entrance at Memorial Park, but his team declined to provide ...
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Mayor Whitmire says HPD will not assist in ICE raids. But will that last?
However, Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered some insight during Tuesday's public comment period at City Hall, confirming that Houston Police Department officers had not been involved in any ...
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Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
Ahead of a winter storm that's anticipated to bring freezing rain, sleet and potentially 3-5 inches of snow or more to the Houston area, Mayor John Whitmire stressed Sunday that city residents do ...
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeats calls for crackdown on homeless street presence after freeze
As freezing temperatures and snow swept through Houston this week, Mayor John Whitmire was trying to convince homeless people to move from the streets to shelter — including one woman who he ...
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To address homelessness, Houston mayor’s office wants to ‘end sleeping outside’
Pictured is a homeless encampment in Houston. As part of his initiative to end homelessness in Houston, Mayor John Whitmire wants to make it illegal to sleep outside. "We want to end sleeping ...
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Mayor Whitmire and city leaders urging Houstonians to stay put for the next 48 hours
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials held a press conference on Monday evening to discuss the final preparations ahead of the winter storm hitting southeast Texas.
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Whitmire, Hidalgo say freeze will cause significant travel disruptions, advise residents prepare now
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at a joint news conference Saturday said while the upcoming freeze likely won't pack the same punch as Winter Storm Uri ...
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'Damn near close to perfect' | Mayor Whitmire praises city's response to snow, homeless outreach efforts
Mayor John Whitmire said there were no deaths reported on the roadways or due to carbon monoxide poisoning. He also praised Houston residents for heeding officials’ warnings and staying home ...
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Houston cleaning up 'drug-addicted rats' infestation in evidence property room
"400,000 pounds of marijuana and storage and the rats are the only ones enjoying it," said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. "Think about it, they are drug-addicted rats. They’re tough to deal with ...
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No more work from home for City of Houston employees
HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire has rescinded a city administrative policy that allowed municipal employees to partially work from home. Starting on February 1, all city employees will be ...
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City officials asking Houstonians not to drip faucets during winter storm
Mayor John Whitmire said planning began on Thursday and will continue as the worst of the weather moves in Monday evening. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and ...