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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.
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 resume normal operations.
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.
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,
Houston Mayor John Whitmire on winter weather response
Houston officials weigh in on the response to the winter weather in the city.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor John Whitmire discuss winter storm preparations
Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire came together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather.
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Mayor Whitmire to send food to Kansas City following Chiefs’ win—under the condition that the game’s refs get a share
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is a man of his word. He’s sending some of Houston’s best food to Kansas City after the Chiefs’ big win and making sure that the people who made it all possible get a plate ...
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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.
A ‘dangerous’ 24-hours is hitting Houston with bitter cold settling in and here’s what you need to know
Bitter cold is settling in and it could lead to a number of issues, such as drivers needing to jump their cars. “The next 24 ...
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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Comparing the deadly 2021 freeze to the 2025 snowfall that hit southeast Texas
Why was the 2021 freeze a historic, deadly disaster, and this winter storm a joyful winter wonderland? Here's a comparison of ...
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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 ...
'Drug-addicted rats' destroying evidence in Houston police lockers
Police and city officials in Houston said evidence in storage lockers is being destroyed by "drug-addicted rats." ...
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Warming centers open in SE Texas due to freezing temperatures
As temperatures plunge to dangerous levels, Houston and Fort Bend County are some of the areas with open locations to provide ...