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.
Mayor John Whitmire announces $10,000 starting pay raise for Houston police cadets
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Sept. 9 that new police cadets will receive a $10,000 raise when hired by the Houston Police Department.
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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Houston Mayor John Whitmire vows to address waste before considering tax hike
HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire insists Houston's legacy ... Raising taxes without a public vote is an option allowed by the Texas Legislature when a community has suffered a natural disaster ...
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Houston mayor announces $10,000 raise for Houston Police cadets, asks them to help in recruiting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire told a room full of Houston Police Department cadets that they would receive an immediate pay ...
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Mayor of Texas city surprises police cadets graduating academy with raises
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a $10,000 raise ... After they complete the academy and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Certification they will get a $5,000 one-time incentive.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...