City of Houston proposed budget for FY '25 announced by Mayor John Whitmire
Mayor John Whitmire recently delivered a hard statement about the City of Houston's financial condition...calling the city "BROKE".
Mayor John Whitmire recently delivered a hard statement about the City of Houston's financial condition...calling the city "BROKE".
Houston's Vision Zero Plan faces scrutiny as residents question mayor's commitment
Houston's Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths faces criticism as residents question Mayor Whitmire's commitment to pedestrian safety initiatives.
Houston's Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths faces criticism as residents question Mayor Whitmire's commitment to pedestrian safety initiatives.
New Houston Acting Police Chief: Did he know about the suspended case scandal?
The Acting Chief of the Houston Police Department, Larry Satterwhite, addressed the public less than 24 hours after the retirement of former police chief Troy Finner.
The Acting Chief of the Houston Police Department, Larry Satterwhite, addressed the public less than 24 hours after the retirement of former police chief Troy Finner.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner announces resignation, Whitmire responds
Houston Mayor response to Police Chief Finner's retirement, addressing the reasons behind it and laying out key priorities of HPD moving forward.
Houston Mayor response to Police Chief Finner's retirement, addressing the reasons behind it and laying out key priorities of HPD moving forward.
Houston court rules city violated charter, misallocated street and drainage funds
A Texas court ruled the city of Houston violated its charter by misallocating funds intended for fixing streets and drainage systems.
A Texas court ruled the city of Houston violated its charter by misallocating funds intended for fixing streets and drainage systems.
New Houston METRO Board Members approved, historic number of women now serving on the board
Houston Mayor John Whitmire appointed a diverse group, including Judge Kathy Han and advocate Chad McMillan, to the METRO Houston Board, aiming to improve accessibility and mobility options.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire appointed a diverse group, including Judge Kathy Han and advocate Chad McMillan, to the METRO Houston Board, aiming to improve accessibility and mobility options.
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.