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Houston Mayor John Whitmire meets with TEA chief Mike Morath

Houston Mayor John Whitmire (left) and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (right) met Jan. 8, 2024, to discuss the direction of Houston ISD. Houston Chronicle Whitmire met with Morath to share “his views on the importance of HISD to the City of Houston and pledged that he and his new Education Advisor would assist the Houston […]

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Mayor Whitmire must keep Turner’s parks legacy going (Opinion)

Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during a press conference announcing the plans to replace the Sharpstown Park Community Center, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Houston. The purposed, 36,000 square-foot, two-story facility is estimated to cost $16 million.Jason Fochtman/Staff photographer Upgrades Regarding “Texas Children’s Hospital donates $1.5M to MacGregor Park renovation,” (Dec. 28): I read in the […]

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John Whitmire sworn in as Houston’s 63rd mayor

HOUSTON – As the clock struck midnight, Houston ushered in both a new year and a new mayor on Monday. In front of close family and friends, former State Senator John Whitmire placed his hand upon his mother’s bible in front of Judge Victor Trevino to take the oath of office at 12:01 a.m. Whitmire, […]

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Houston’s mayor lost some power. That’s a good thing. (Opinion)

Before November, city council’s agenda was controlled solely by Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner. No more. Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Houston City Council must approve everything from the city’s budget to board appointments, but what each item they consider has in common is this: For it to get council, it has to appear on the weekly agenda. […]

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City Council At-Large 4 candidates differ on public safety ideas | #citycouncil

Roy Morales and incumbent Letitia Plummer will face each other in the runoff for City Council At-Large District 4. Houston Chronicle Both candidates in the race for the At-Large 4 seat on Houston City Council believe public safety is a top priority for the city, but they offer different approaches to Houston voters. Incumbent City […]

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Whitmire leading Jackson Lee, new poll shows

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire are pictured together in this composite photo. Houston Chronicle State Sen. John Whitmire maintains a 7 percentage point lead over U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the Houston mayoral race, with a fifth of likely voters having yet to make up their minds just weeks before the […]

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Houston City Council to vote on funding for housing to help youth transition out of foster care – Houston Public Media | #citycouncil

Patricia Ortiz Houston City Hall For youth transitioning out of the foster care system, finding housing in Houston can be challenging. City council will vote on funding on Wednesday that could help build a housing campus to tackle the issue. The Hay Center Campus is a $39 million affordable housing development along the Gulf Freeway […]

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Houston City Council advances flood control plans, including new agreements with Harris County along Brays Bayou | #citycouncil

The city of Houston has entered an agreement with Harris County regarding flood planning and protection for residents at several sites along Brays Bayou and its tributaries. The Harris County Flood Control District will establish three stormwater basins on city property along the bayou as part of the plans. The basins will be located at […]