Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city's response to snow, homeless outreach efforts
Mayor John Whitmire said during the historic arctic blast that hit the Houston area, around 1,300 unhoused individuals visited shelters across the city.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeats calls for crackdown on homeless street presence after freeze
Whitmire expressed frustration with homeless people who refused shelter during this week's winter storm. He said the city needs the authority to remove them from the streets.
HISD to reopen as Houston mayor spreads love for city's storm efforts
Houston ISD will reopen on Thursday after being shut down for three days. Mayor Whitmire also announced the city's plan to resume normal operations.
Houston mayor John Whitmire says it's 'all hands on deck' for winter storm
Houston mayor John Whitmire said it's "all hands on deck" as the city expects a winter storm that promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous whether episode,
Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city officials following winter storm
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said on Wednesday that he's thankful that there have been no fatalities due to traffic accidents.
Houston Mayor reflects on winter storm response, highlights success and future challenges
On Wednesday morning, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined officials from the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, the Houston Police Department (HPD), the Houston Fire
Houston Mayor to honor Chiefs-Texans wager with Mayor Lucas... on one condition
Another playoff victory for the Kansas City Chiefs is also another victory for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas in a mayor’s bet.
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Mayor Whitmire to send food to Kansas City following Chiefs’ win—under the condition that the game’s refs get a share
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is a man of his word. He’s sending some of Houston’s best food to Kansas City after the Chiefs’ big win and making sure that the people who made it all possible get a plate ...
At least four Houston-area deaths connected to winter snowstorm
A woman killed in a car crash and a man found dead in a Katy parking lot were the first deaths reported in connection to the ...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire on winter weather response
Houston officials weigh in on the response to the winter weather in the city.
A ‘dangerous’ 24-hours is hitting Houston with bitter cold settling in and here’s what you need to know
Bitter cold is settling in and it could lead to a number of issues, such as drivers needing to jump their cars. “The next 24 ...
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Two Houston warming centers to remain open overnight as eight close following winter storm
Following an Arctic blast in Houston, the city decided to close eight warming centers at noon, leaving two open overnight to ...
Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
John Whitmire, mayor of Houston, told Houston residents in a press conference Sunday to limit activity as a winter storm ...
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Houston Airports resume flights today with first flights expected before noon
The Houston Airports are scheduled to resume flights today after a historic snowfall yesterday. The rare weather event caused widespread delays around the city, flight ...