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 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.
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.
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.
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 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."
Mayor Whitmire to merge Metro police, settle firefighter contract, restrict the homeless
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
