John Whitmire, Houston

Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city's response to snow, homeless outreach efforts
Mayor John Whitmire said during the historic arctic blast that hit the Houston area, around 1,300 unhoused individuals visited shelters across the city.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeats calls for crackdown on homeless street presence after freeze
Whitmire expressed frustration with homeless people who refused shelter during this week's winter storm. He said the city needs the authority to remove them from the streets.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city officials following winter storm
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said on Wednesday that he's thankful that there have been no fatalities due to traffic accidents.
'As prepared as humanly possible' | Mayor John Whitmire, emergency officials give update on city's plan for winter storm safety
Jan. 20 at 5 p.m., Houston Mayor John Whitmire, along with public safety officials, will discuss winter storm safety and warming centers.
Mayor Whitmire and city leaders urging Houstonians to stay put for the next 48 hours
"Stay at home and leave our roads for our first-responders," Whitmire said in Monday's press conference ahead of the incoming winter storm.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire on winter weather response
Houston officials weigh in on the response to the winter weather in the city.
Houston mayor John Whitmire says it's 'all hands on deck' for winter storm
Houston mayor John Whitmire said it's "all hands on deck" as the city expects a winter storm that promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode,
At least four Houston-area deaths connected to winter snowstorm
A woman killed in a car crash and a man found dead in a Katy parking lot were the first deaths reported in connection to the ...
Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
John Whitmire, mayor of Houston, told Houston residents in a press conference Sunday to limit activity as a winter storm ...
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Houston Mayor reflects on winter storm response, highlights success and future challenges
On Wednesday morning, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined officials from the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, ...
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Houston airports to resume operations Jan. 22
Mayor John Whitmire announced that Houston airports will reopen the morning of Jan. 22, according to a Jan. 21 news ...
HISD to reopen as Houston mayor spreads love for city's storm efforts
Houston ISD will reopen on Thursday after being shut down for three days. Mayor Whitmire also announced the city's plan to ...
To get rid of ‘drug-addicted’ rats, Houston police clean up evidence room
The Texas city’s mayor said he will work with the county district attorney to discard drug evidence obtained before 2015 that ...
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Houston mayor addresses high demand at warming centers
Mayor John Whitmire reported that the city's warming centers are experiencing high demand as residents seek refuge from the ...
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GALLERY: See highlights from the Houston area's 1st snow day in 4 years
Houston and the surrounding area, which had not seen snow in over four years, received more than four inches of snow ...