"This contract will make the community safer and be poised for the next decade with a well-staffed department," says Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz about the proposed deal for officers.

Mayor John Whitmire announced a 36.5 percent raise for police officers over the next five years, in a new agreement reached with the Houston Police Officers Union. Under the proposed contract ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, at podium, speaks about a new 5-year contract for the city’s police officers. Joining him are Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz and Houston Police Officers Union ...