How John Whitmire kept Texas prisons hot as 'living hell'
More than 80,000 Texas prisoners live in facilities that lack air conditioning. They have former state senator and Houston ...
Recall for Houston group hopes to oust Mayor John Whitmire. Here's what to know about the effort.
Recall for Houston had formed nearly a year ago, with the group posting to Reddit about its mission — to recall the mayor and ...
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$877 Million in federal COVID-19 grants canceled, Texas counties advised to stop spending
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds ...
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Houston Area Women’s Center to open new facility for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault
One Safe Place, a flagship campus expected to open in April, will provide survivors with housing and meals along with a ...
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Boxing legend George Foreman remembered for his impact in and out of ring
The sports, entertainment and political world is reacting to the death of two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman ...
Family and friends remember Sylvester Turner: ‘He gave it everything he had’
The funeral service capped a week of emotional events to honor Turner, who died at age 70 on March 5 in Washington, D.C.
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Houston gears up for citywide hiring freeze starting March 10
Mayor John Whitmire said Houston's citywide hiring freeze will address overstaffing while exempting public safety departments. This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11.
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A Bold New Era: Mayor Whitmire and Houston First Unveil Visionary Downtown Transformation
March 7, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston is getting a serious glow-up! With a vision as bold as the city’s skyline, Mayor John Whitmire and Houston First Corporation have unveiled an ...