Mayor John Whitmire accuses Houston controller's office of 'pay-to-play'
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 alleged that the controller was selling sponsorships to an upcoming city-run investor's conference.
Houston mayor calls out city controller over 'pay to play' design of upcoming conference
HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire is leveling accusations of "pay to play" against City Controller Chris Hollins. It involves the city's upcoming investor conference, presented by Hollins' office. Both men held dueling press conferences Thursday ...
Houston mayor alleges Controller Chris Hollins committed 'Pay-to Play' violation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has called out Controller Chris Hollins for unethical fundraising practices linked to the annual Investor Conference, igniting a fierce political debate.
Houston controller fires back at Mayor Whitmire, calling him a 'hypocrite'
Houston Controller Chris Hollins went on the offensive Thursday, hours after Mayor John Whitmire accused him of engaging in "pay-to-play," calling the mayor a "hypocrite" and the mayor's allegations "a huge nothing-burger.
Mayor Whitmire accuses Controller Hollins of ‘pay-to-play’ over sponsorship solicitations
Mayor John Whitmire alleged Controller Chris Hollins was engaged in “pay-to-play” through the solicitation of sponsorships for the Houston Annual Investor Conference. Whitmire said he hadn’t raised his concerns with Hollins ahead of the Thursday morning press conference.
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‘I Hide in My House’: Inside John Whitmire’s Stalled Effort to Limit Protests Near His Home
The Houston mayor sought to push back activists who want the city to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, ...
Lina Hidalgo celebrates engagement with a joke of her own
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo celebrated her engagement this weekend with some aptly-named cocktails on the menu.
Investigators searching for debris after a helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston, killing 4. Here’s what we know
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash in Houston on Sunday evening that killed ...
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UPDATE: Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4
Officials say four people aboard a tour helicopter were killed when it crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into ...
Council members to debate tax hike as Mayor John Whitmire aims to cut waste. Here’s what to expect
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council will debate dueling property tax proposals Wednesday as Whitmire remains adamant ...
4 killed in helicopter crash into Houston radio tower
The National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that it is investigating the crash of the Robinson R44 II ...
Investigation begins into helicopter crash near downtown Houston that killed four people
The helicopter was an R44 private aircraft coming from Ellington Airport when it hit the tower near downtown Sunday night, ...
Whitmire wants to restore past police pension program. Experts worry it will only drive up costs
Discussions come just seven years after the city shepherded a series of reforms through the state meant to reduce an $8.2 ...