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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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City Council could debate horse-drawn carriage ban this year | #citycouncil

Carriages and their passengers move through the streets Dec. 19, 2023, in downtown San Antonio. A handful of City Council members proposed phasing out horse-drawn carriages in late 2022, but there has been no movement on that proposal. Robin Jerstad A carriage makes its way Dec. 19, 2023, in downtown San Antonio. In 2022, a handful […]

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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 swears-in 63rd mayor on New Year’s Day – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The state’s largest city ushered in a new mayor along with the new year on Monday. Former Texas State Sen. John Whitmire took the oath of office just a minute after midnight, becoming the city’s 63rd mayor. See more I step into a new era as Houston’s 63rd Mayor. Just after midnight, I was sworn […]

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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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The 5 likely winners under Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s leadership

John Whitmire, second from left, laughs alongside Jovanka Gonzalez, center, and other members of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association after the organization announced its endorsement of him for the Houston mayoral race at UPFFA Union Hall, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Houston.Jason Fochtman/Staff photographer As the city’s top office is set to change hands […]

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Houston’s Citgo 6 honored by Mayor Sylvester Turner

Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin stands at left as Mayor Sylvester Turner honors members of the Citgo 6, Citgo executives Jose Pereira, Jorge Toledo, Gustavo Cárdenas, Jose Zambrano and Christina Vadell, right, daughter of a fifth member, Tomeu Vadell, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, with a proclamation declaring Dec. 19 Citgo 6 Day.Kirk Sides/Staff photographer Mayor Sylvester […]

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Denver looks to Houston in its quest to solve homelessness

HOUSTON — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is among several city leaders across the U.S. who are looking to Houston’s success when it comes to reducing homelessness. In 2011 Houston, Texas had the 5th highest homeless population in the U.S. with just under 9,000 people living on the streets. By 2023, Houston had cut its homeless […]

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Mayor Sylvester Turner to receive ‘Changemaker’ award during Houston Texans’ game

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is going to receive an Inspire Change Changemaker Award during the Houston Texans’ game on Sunday, according to the city of Houston. Turner was nominated by the Texans and will be honored at halftime. The NFL chose 32 people to receive this award who have gone above and beyond […]

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Some big city Texas mayors seek friendlier tone with state’s GOP leaders

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. After nearly a decade of high tensions between Republicans running the state and leaders of the state’s bluer urban areas, some mayors of major Texas cities are trying a new playbook: play nice […]