John Whitmire made a strong-mayor decision to remove bicycle lanes from Austin Street in Midtown — in the name of public safety, of course — and the choice did not sit well with some residents who ...

Although the nonprofit parks board has no jurisdiction over on-street bike lanes, its president and CEO, Beth White, said the ...

After backlash, Houston Mayor John Whitmire reverses course, says Austin Street will get a dedicated bike lane instead of ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has been known for making inroads in both political parties throughout his career.

Houston's cyclist community has continued to push back against Houston's removal of bike infrastructure in the city.

It’s the Republicans’ world at the state Capitol this legislative session, but Democratic senators are still hoping for ...

Ernst & Young has received new contracts to further analyze the Houston Public Works department and the city controller’s ...

In response, Houston Mayor John Whitmire explained that the delay was due to the Turner family not yet selecting the photograph they wanted for the portrait. "We're waiting on the family to ...

Heckman and Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the $2B project in a press conference two weeks ago. “I will take responsibility for that, that we should have done these things a little bit ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, also a longtime colleague of ... He said he had largely recovered from the disease during his 2024 campaign for Congress. The Democrat’s death leaves the 18th ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he wants Houston to be the first major city in the United States to end street homelessness by moving all individuals who live outdoors into ...

At left is her husband, Jimmie Captain. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Mayor John Whitmire, center left, and his daughter, Whitney Whitmire, pay their respects as the remains of U.S. Rep. Sylvester ...