Pro-Palestine groups urged Houston Mayor John Whitmire to support a cease-fire or face losing his audience, partners, and votes from the Muslim community. Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo.

In a metro boasting the largest Muslim community in Texas, the Islamic Society of Greater Houston's decision to sponsor and participate in the 26th annual Ramadan Dinner with Mayor John Whitmire ...

A wave of disappointment in Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s performance is growing among Harris County Democrats, but it’s ...

"John Whitmire knows nothing about the Muslim community," said William White, director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Houston. By Eric Killelea , Religion Reporter March 20, 2024 ...

White is one of many Muslims and Palestinian supporters demanding the US and leaders at the local level, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Whitmire then said he would protect places of worship in support of Houston's Muslim community. He added that he would "bring in other agencies, have random checks and prevention at our mosques." ...

Whitmire reversed his initial position that none of the $315 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and ...

Mayor John Whitmire shouts over demonstrators chanting during the “Houston Iftar” 25th Annual Ramadan Dinner at the Bayou Events Center on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Houston ...

Community leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent “offensive” remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according to a news release.

HOUSTON — The race for Houston mayor is starting to heat up as Sylvester Turner's term limit ends next year. Texas Senator John Whitmire announced he will be running for mayor in 2023, kicking ...

John Whitmire’s journey to the mayor’s office wasn’t just about politics—it was about his deep-rooted connection to the people and places that make Houston unique.