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John Whitmire is sworn in as Houston’s new mayor: Watch live
Houston Mayor John Whitmire answers questions from reporters after he took the oath of office to become the city’s new mayor during a private ceremony shortly after midnight Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall in Houston. Jon Shapley/Staff photographer Houston Mayor-elect John Whitmire takes the oath of office to become […]
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Houston’s mayor lost some power. That’s a good thing. (Opinion)
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- December 17, 2023
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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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