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Houston City Council members address fears around ICE as Mayor Whitmire says HPD hasn’t collaborated

Whitmire said the Houston Police Department is focused on enforcing state laws. He also said “politicizing” federal deportation efforts “is the worst thing you can do.”

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Mayor Whitmire says HPD will not assist in ICE raids. But will that last?

Houston officials have been largely close-lipped about their role in efforts to comply with President Donald Trump's calls for mass deportations as a series of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids occurred across the state.

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire addresses concerns over immigration crackdown in Houston

In a city council meeting Tuesday, Mayor John Whitmire addressed immigration enforcement and how it's being handled at a local level.

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City leaders work to meet Mayor Whitmire's $70 million goal to combat homelessness

Two months after Houston Mayor Whitmire set a $70 million goal to combat homelessness, City Housing Director Mike Nicols says ...

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Houston City Council OKs $850K for former firefighter whose nude video was shared by colleague

Houston City Council unanimously approved the settlement Wednesday, which was delayed twice in the weeks leading up to the final vote. In addition to the settlement, firefighter Melinda Abbt also ...

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Houston hires Oluwole "O.J." McFoy as new city engineer

Houston welcomed its newest city engineer, Oluwole "O.J." McFoy, during a Jan. 29 City Council meeting. The details McFoy ...

'They know what their duties are' | Mayor Whitmire clarifies HPD's role amid rising immigration arrests

In a city council meeting Tuesday, Mayor John Whitmire addressed immigration enforcement and how it's being handled at a ...

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Houston Public Works introduces new city engineer with controversial background

Oluwole “O.J.” McFoy comes to Houston from Buffalo, New York, where a series of TV reports documented concerns over the ...

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Several protests spur outside Houston City Hall Saturday, as thousands march against Trump in D.C

Houston City Hall saw a sizable crowd of protesters Saturday afternoon, as tens of thousands marched the nation's capital in ...

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Houston City Council approves updated Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program

HbAP 2.0 will offer financial assistance to first-time homebuyers including people who resided within Houston's jurisdiction during Hurricane Harvey, August 2017. The program will provide up to ...

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Bellaire to refine cost estimates for several wastewater treatment plant options

Bellaire is looking to tighten and refine cost estimates for the different wastewater treatment plant options that City ...

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Houston City Council has denied CenterPoint's latest rate hike application. What happens next?

Houston City Council denied CenterPoint Energy’s latest rate hike application, which city staff said would raise the average household’s bill by $1.83 per month, in a unanimous vote Wednesday ...

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City of Houston to launch online map showing heavy trash collection progress amid frequent delays

Heavy trash in Houston is picked up on schedule only 50% of the time. The city’s Solid Waste Management department plans to launch an online progress map, and it’s asking city council for additional ...

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