But perhaps no figure has been as associated with the failure to air condition Texas prisons than former State Sen. John Whitmire, who is now the mayor of Houston. Whitmire is not the sole reason ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's been almost a month since Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner died, and there are still no plans to fill the seat left by Turner. Gov. Greg Abbott ...

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story March 31, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a heartfelt and unanimous decision that echoes across city streets and hearts alike, Harris Count ...

Former Judge Phyllis Randolph Frye came out in 1976. Thirty-four years later she became the first openly transgender person ...

House Democrats are likely to sue Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for not holding a special election for House District 18, which has ...

Two cities and the Texas A&M University System are suing to stop a project that would pump up to 89 million gallons per day ...

The bar for recalling the mayor is high. Proponents will have 30 days to collect more than 63,000 valid signatures to get the ...

Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath says she’s suspending her exploratory 2026 bid for governor, casting uncertainty on the ...

Two initiatives aimed at improving pedestrian safety could be scrapped by Mayor John Whitmire as a crosswalk and bike lane ...

Recall for Houston had formed nearly a year ago, with the group posting to Reddit about its mission — to recall the mayor and ...

Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin (right) plans to put forward a proposal renaming the downtown stretch of Bagby Street ...