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Houston Mayor John Whitmire dismissed a letter from U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt claiming that "more than 1,800 riots have ... it was speaking about something that does not exist in Houston, Texas," he ...
Houston Democratic group drops support for Mayor Whitmire By Faith Bugenhagen , Trending News Reporter June 4, 2025 This week, Oak Forest Area Democrats voted to revoke their endorsement of Mayor ...
Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday that a letter penned by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt offering to send federal help to Houston as officials prepare for weekend protests was “not representative” of ...
Mayor John Whitmire’s top staffer — chief of staff Chris Newport — is leaving the administration, the mayor confirmed Wednesday following a vote on a $7 billion budget. Newport was the first ...
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The City of Houston controller is laying out his criticism of the mayor's budget proposal as the two top elected officials continue to be at odds over the issue.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's budget passage comes after months of working to implement cuts and consolidations across city departments.
City of Houston In major win for Mayor Whitmire, judge approves drainage settlement saving Houston $180 million over next year. Earlier this week, the City of Houston urged a court to make a ...
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced on Wednesday that she will run for Harris County judge. Annise Parker has a long history in Houston politics.
Noe Diaz, center, chief of the Houston Police Department, speaks to a reporter during a press conference with Mayor John Whitmire, left, Aug. 2, 2024, at Houston City Hall in Houston.
Houston city administrators and elected officials stand with Mayor John Whitmire as he discusses details of his balanced budget during a media briefing in Houston, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The Texas Legislature, with Mayor John Whitmire’s support, is on the cusp of undoing reforms to Houston’s police and firefighter pensions, worrying experts who call the changes premature.
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston's city council face legal trouble from an advocacy group over continued membership in H-GAC despite Proposition B. Marco Torres/@MarcoFromHouston ...