Texas Ethics Commission reviews complaint tied to Houston podcast spending
HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire is facing a formal ethics complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission over…
Why Houston’s mayor says a new trash fee is key to fixing waste issues
HOUSTON – Houston city leaders say a proposed new monthly fee for trash services could help fix a…
Mayor Whitmire to announce ‘Freedom Over Texas’ celebration in Houston for Fourth of July
Briefing at City Hall slated for 2 p.m. Monday HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 4: Fireworks during the annual…
Houston Mayor John Whitmire to propose $5 ‘administrative fee’ tied to garbage service – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh / Houston Public Media A newly purchased recycling truck unloads at the city’s recycling plant…
After Abbott’s threat, Houston Mayor Whitmire’s influence faces test in his push to repeal HPD-ICE policy – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh / Houston Public Media Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls for the city council to repeal…
Ken Paxton says he will ‘absolutely stop’ ordinance limiting coordination between HPD and ICE – Houston Public Media
Yfat Yossifor/KERA Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a candidate for U.S. Senate, gestures to the crowd at his…
Houston police union walks back pledge to not endorse Mayor Whitmire after HPD-ICE policy change – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh/Houston Public Media Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz, right, and Houston Police Officers’ Union president Douglas…
Houston City Council approves new HPD-ICE policy intended to curtail coordination on immigration enforcement – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh / Houston Public Media Council Member Alejandra Salinas listens to a public speaker on April…
Whitmire disputes controller’s $174M deficit warning, says Houston will balance budget without raising taxes
HOUSTON – Houston Mayor John Whitmire is pushing back against City Controller Chris Hollins’ warning that the city…
Arts Orgs in San Antonio, Houston & DFW Announce New Hires
The McNay Art Museum and Bihl Haus Arts in San Antonio, the City of Houston Office of Arts,…
Mayor Whitmire declares Houston ‘strong and getting stronger’ in 2026 State of the City
Houston is “strong and getting stronger every day,” Mayor John Whitmire declared, pointing to public safety gains, infrastructure…
Houston to open 12 warming centers ahead of hard freeze this weekend
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Office of Emergency Management announced another round of warming centers will open…