Mayor Whitmire faces backlash over removal of crosswalk and bike lane
Two initiatives aimed at improving pedestrian safety could be scrapped by Mayor John Whitmire as a crosswalk and bike lane ...
Recall for Houston group hopes to oust Mayor John Whitmire. Here's what to know about the effort.
A group of Houstonians says it plans to begin the work of gathering 64,000 signatures in hopes of eventually ousting Mayor ...
Mayor Whitmire’s efficiency study is making its rounds in Austin. Will it help Houston’s wish list?
As Houston Mayor John Whitmire passed his first year in office, the former dean of the Texas Senate stumbled upon a surprise — the connections in Austin he touted throughout his campaign weren’t ...
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Group working to recall Houston Mayor John Whitmire gains steam
A group calling itself Recall Houston is gearing up to try to remove Mayor John Whitmire from office. ABC13 spoke with the ...
Residents again plead for action after yet another street takeover along Washington Avenue
Houston police say their crime-reduction plan is working on Washington Avenue despite recent street takeovers. But, they provide no statistics to back up the claim.
Mayor John Whitmire accepts Houston Solid Waste Director Mark Wilfalk's resignation
Houston’s Solid Waste Management Director Mark Wilfalk has resigned from his position, Mayor John Whitmire wrote in a memo to ...
Houston residents protest changes to local projects, demand safer pedestrian and bike routes
Cyclists and pedestrians protest against Houston's bike lane and reconstruction projects, citing safety concerns and changes ...
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‘I’ve lost a personal friend:’ Mayor Whitmire offers condolences for Sylvester Turner
Read full article: Pasadena ISD names Dr. Toni Lopez lone finalist for superintendent Houston Mayor John Whitmire announces new water bill improvement plan. Read full article: Houston to implement ...
Mayor Whitmire expands efficiency study to Houston Public Works, controller’s office operations
The efficiency study has already swept across the city's 22 departments in search of savings and improvements.
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Houston ethics committee proposes changes to vendor rules, ignores event fundraising practices
Mayor John Whitmire’s office is proposing changes to the city’s ethics rules. Despite a blowup over event fundraising ...
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Houston to offer 1-time voluntary retirement incentive to city employees
Mayor John Whitmire is offering voluntary retirement incentives to 2,700 retirement-eligible city employees as a way to cut costs, according to a March 13 letter to city employees.