Houston Mayor John Whitmire gives 1st State of City address
Mayor John Whitmire has no plans to raise Houstonians' taxes. What could the implications be?
Mayor John Whitmire reiterated that he has no plans to raise taxes, even after his administration presented paths for how to do so twice. Some council members are asking the mayor to consider the consequences of keeping the rate the same as city services continue to decline and pots of potential revenue remain thin.
Mayor Whitmire emphasizes collaboration in first city address
In a discussion, the mayor describes Harris County Commissioners Briones, Garcia, and Ramsey as full time partners, omitting Hidalgo.
Mayor John Whitmire addresses city's safety preparations on potential tropical storm this week
Houston Mayor John Whitmire released a statement regarding the city's safety measures on Sunday in anticipation of a potential tropical storm that could impact southeast Texas this week.
Mayor John Whitmire's first State of the City address leans into the past over policy
Mayor John Whitmire's speech at Houston's Hilton Americas was delivered in front of more than 1,600 audience members.
At State of the City event, Mayor John Whitmire highlights first nine months in office and promises ‘the best is yet to come’
Mayor Whitmire touted his efforts to address public safety, the foundation of his mayoral campaign. His first nine months in office have not been without controversy.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire gives first State of the City address
Houston Mayor John Whitmire talked about his eight months in office, including the city's response to the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl in early July.
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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas' 18th Congressional District
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will face newcomer Lana Centonze for the District 18 position in Congress this November ...
Mayor Whitmire to offer Houston police cadets $10,000 base salary jump
Houston Police Department cadets will get a salary increase from $42,000 to $52,000, plus a one-time $5,000 incentive.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign in Texas next week on behalf of Democrats
Even though Texas is not considered in play for the Democrats on Nov. 5, the high-profile visit could boost the party's ...
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HPD cadets still make less than other departments despite $10K raise
Despite the pay hike, a chart shows HPD cadets make less than other departments, but ABC13 asked new Chief Noe Diaz why a ...
HPD officer shot responding to home invasion, 3 detained in northwest Houston, officials say
A police officer has been shot and two were detained at a shooting in northwest Houston on Tuesday morning, officials said.
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Odessa’s mayor ran to help the West Texas city “repent.” Now he wants a second term.
Under Javier Joven’s leadership, his critics say, the Odessa City Council has lost focus on municipal issues like roads and ...
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Small town Texas mayor hints at what San Antonio's Broadway may see during filming of '1923'
The San Antonio Film Commission, an arm of the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture, released more details ...
Houston stops funding free meals for homeless, sending crowds back to Food Not Bombs outside library
Dinner to Homes was a partnership between the city and Bread of Life that provided meals four times a week. Without it, many ...