Houston Mayor unveils comprehensive fix for 'broken' water billing system
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announces a $35 million initiative to replace malfunctioning water meters and address inaccurate billing, promising residents interim rates based on averages while prioritizing transparency and improved customer service.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announces a $35 million initiative to replace malfunctioning water meters and address inaccurate billing, promising residents interim rates based on averages while prioritizing transparency and improved customer service.
Houston City Council Members expressing "sticker shock" over firefighter settlement
Houston City Council confronts the financial aftermath of a negotiated settlement with firefighters, facing tough decisions and the prospect of raising city taxes to fund escalating public safety costs.
Houston City Council confronts the financial aftermath of a negotiated settlement with firefighters, facing tough decisions and the prospect of raising city taxes to fund escalating public safety costs.
Houston Mayor proposes crackdown on short-term rentals amidst safety concerns
As more complaints come from upscale neighborhoods in Houston about unruly short-term rental guests, Mayor John Whitmire says he plans on using every regulation in the book to make those communities safer.
As more complaints come from upscale neighborhoods in Houston about unruly short-term rental guests, Mayor John Whitmire says he plans on using every regulation in the book to make those communities safer.
Midtown businesses say neighborhood homelessness, panhandling, and drug-use is a challenge
Houston Mayor John Whitmire navigates constituent concerns over homelessness management as businesses in areas like Midtown contend with visible challenges, prompting collaborative efforts to address safety and support issues.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire navigates constituent concerns over homelessness management as businesses in areas like Midtown contend with visible challenges, prompting collaborative efforts to address safety and support issues.
City Council discussing challenge of chronic homelessness in Houston
As he pledged on the campaign trail, Houston Mayor John Whitmire is taking the first steps toward addressing the difficult challenges posed by the city's homeless.
As he pledged on the campaign trail, Houston Mayor John Whitmire is taking the first steps toward addressing the difficult challenges posed by the city's homeless.
Mayor Whitmire names new Houston Housing Authority commissioners
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the new commissioners to the Houston Housing Authority after there was a pause in vouchers which impacted numerous groups.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the new commissioners to the Houston Housing Authority after there was a pause in vouchers which impacted numerous groups.
Houston mayor says residents' high water bills 'will be actively dismissed'
Houston mayor John Whitmire addressed the issue of high water bills saying the "outrageous bills will be actively dismissed."
Houston mayor John Whitmire addressed the issue of high water bills saying the "outrageous bills will be actively dismissed."
Mayor John Whitmire releases public safety plan for Houston
Mayor John Whitmire has big plans for public safety in Houston
Mayor John Whitmire has big plans for public safety in Houston
Priorities for Houston laid out by Mayor John Whitmire
Houston mayor John Whitmire lays out the priorities for the city of Houston.
Houston mayor John Whitmire lays out the priorities for the city of Houston.
Mayor Whitmire to merge Metro police, settle firefighter contract, restrict the homeless
Houston Mayor John Whitmire spoke about multiple issues he's tackling.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire spoke about multiple issues he's tackling.
State Rep. calls on Houston Mayor to pause controversial housing project
State Representative Christina Morales is asking Mayor John Whitmire to pause the low-income housing project in Second Ward due to the contamination of the property.
State Representative Christina Morales is asking Mayor John Whitmire to pause the low-income housing project in Second Ward due to the contamination of the property.
An end in sight, Houston's firefighter feud - What's Your Point?
Mayor Whitmire ends lawsuits and inherits a $1 billion issue from ex-Mayor Turner. Union president Patrick Lancton is confident in collaborative solutions despite costs.
Mayor Whitmire ends lawsuits and inherits a $1 billion issue from ex-Mayor Turner. Union president Patrick Lancton is confident in collaborative solutions despite costs.
Houston mayor appoints interim finance director after Will Jones resigns
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Melissa Dubowski as the city’s interim finance director.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Melissa Dubowski as the city’s interim finance director.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire orders immediate end to bitter contract impasse with Houston firefighters
Sources tell FOX 26 Houston Mayor John Whitmire and City Attorney Arturo Michel have met this morning with Firefighter Union President Marty Lancton and HPFFA attorney Troy Blakney to begin settlement of a seven-year contract impasse.
Sources tell FOX 26 Houston Mayor John Whitmire and City Attorney Arturo Michel have met this morning with Firefighter Union President Marty Lancton and HPFFA attorney Troy Blakney to begin settlement of a seven-year contract impasse.
Houston city workers, police, and firefighters attend Mayor Whitmire’s Inauguration Party
Houston workers, police, and firefighters attended an inauguration party for newly elected Mayor John Whitmire.
Houston workers, police, and firefighters attended an inauguration party for newly elected Mayor John Whitmire.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire pledges to unite Houstonians, fight crime, improve services
Houston's newest Mayor has already hit the streets to start getting to work addressing major issues.
Houston's newest Mayor has already hit the streets to start getting to work addressing major issues.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes oath of office
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes his oath of office during a public inauguration ceremony.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire takes his oath of office during a public inauguration ceremony.
Senator John Whitmire endorsed by Houston Police Officer?s Union for mayor
In the race for Houston mayor, the police union has already picked its candidate. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
In the race for Houston mayor, the police union has already picked its candidate. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
Texas lawmakers dizzy with surplus money as 88th legislative session kicks off
The $33 billion surplus is truly a lot of money to invest and at the Texas State Capitol, differing priorities are certain to collide.
The $33 billion surplus is truly a lot of money to invest and at the Texas State Capitol, differing priorities are certain to collide.
State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains more.
State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains more.