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Houston Mayor John Whitmire had only praise for the way the No Kings rally unfolded. “I just think we witnessed Houston at its best – I’ll use the word ‘spectacular,’” Whitmire said in ...
The group aiming to oust Mayor John Whitmire has set a timeline for its efforts to petition for a recall election. Recall For Houston announced it is eyeing to begin collecting signatures in the ...
Houston and Harris County are again at odds over funding for Mayor John Whitmire's ambitious push to "end street homelessness" as the city's fund for the initiative remains short of its goal. The ...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding on major highways like I-45 and US-59.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative on Thursday, targeting reckless driving and dangerous behavior along two of Houston's busiest highways: I-45 and US-59.
Mayor John Whitmire speaks at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center about the installation of Reliant Beat the Heat Centers in Houston, Thursday, June 12, 2025. Ashleigh Lucas/Houston Chronicle ...
In a rare display of unity, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo have jointly declared that the city does not require federal assistance to manage the planned "No Kings ...
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is ready to be back in Houston politics. Parker announced Wednesday that she is running for Harris County judge in 2026, setting up a potential intra-party ...
Mayor Whitmire responded during a Houston City Council meeting, ... “In terms of [Rep. Hunt’s] letter, it was speaking about something that does not exist in Houston, Texas.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday she will run for Harris County Judge next year, setting up a potential clash with incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the Democratic primary.