Texas State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are advancing to a runoff election for Houston mayor since neither cleared the 50% threshold. Both stood out in a crowded field for ...

Mayor John Whitmire on Friday plans to unveil the specifics of a new Houston police contract, as the city faces a $330 million budget shortfall in the coming fiscal year.

A somber Mayor John Whitmire announced Thursday morning that the Houston controller's office, headed up by Chris Hollins, was involved in a "pay-to-play" situation that "has to stop." The mayor ...

Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Saturday night in Houston's closely-watched mayoral race, according to the Associated Press. As of Saturday ...

Texas Sen. John Whitmire reigned victorious over U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a race to become Houston's next mayor, according to the Associated Press. Whitmire was declared the winner ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Mayor John Whitmire met with Houston law enforcement leaders Thursday to discuss how to tackle crime in our city. The issue was a huge focus during his campaign ...

Texas State Senator John Whitmire has defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win the election as the 63rd mayor of Houston. The tally from the Harris County Clerk's Office showed Whitmire ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire's move to get City Council to prohibit picketing directly outside private homes was temporarily postponed Wednesday to give city leaders more time to review the proposal.