‘I’ve lost a personal friend:’ Mayor Whitmire offers condolences for Sylvester Turner
March 5, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined the city Wednesday morning before City Council’s session, to mourn the loss of Congressman Sylvester Turner . BACKGROUND: Former ...‘My primary objective’: Mayor John Whitmire talks public safety improvements in one-on-one KPRC 2 interview
January 1, 2025
On the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding . Whitmire is ...Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
December 31, 2024
On the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding. Whitmire is nearing ...Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
December 31, 2024
On the final day of 2024, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding sat down for a one-on-one interview with Houston Mayor John Whitmire . Whitmire is ...Mayor Whitmire calls for Houstonians to ‘use common sense,’ protect ‘most vulnerable’ ahead of cold front
February 18, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a press conference as Texas prepares for more cold weather this week. Mayor Whitmire announced that the city is ...Key points: Mayor John Whitmire’s $100 million plan on tackling homelessness in Houston
November 21, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire outlined the city’s new $100 million plan that aims to significantly reduce homelessness by leveraging housing-first strategies, partnerships, and community ...Houston Mayor John Whitmire names new Houston Public Works director
November 20, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire has named the new director of Houston Public Works (HPW). Randy Macchi was appointed to lead HPW as its next Director. ...‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflicts
October 17, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire approached his podium and was visibly distraught ahead of what was initially described as “serious allegations” of conflicts of interest at ...Mayor Whitmire sends barbecue to Kansas City after Chiefs’ win, with a message for the refs
January 24, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is a man of his word. He has made good on his friendly wager with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, ...Bush, Hobby airports to be closed Tuesday, Mayor Whitmire confirms
January 19, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions across Houston this week. Among other ...Houston Mayor John Whitmire announces $10K pay raises for police cadets, new officers
September 9, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a $10,000 pay raise for HPD cadets Monday. Whitmire made the announcement in front of a class of cadets. ...Mayor John Whitmire withdraws support for Taral Patel after social media hoax
October 8, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has withdrawn his support for Taral Patel, a candidate for Fort Bend County Pct. 3 commissioner. Mayor Whitmire announced the ...Houston Mayor John Whitmire lays out what city is doing to prepare for potential impacts from tropical system
September 9, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is preparing for the potential of impacts from the tropical system developing in the Gulf of Mexico. ...Mayor Whitmire highlights safety and weather preparedness ahead of Chevron Houston Marathon
January 17, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire addressed public safety and cold weather preparations during a news conference Friday morning, emphasizing the city’s proactive approach to ensure ...Mayor John Whitmire introduces Thomas Muñoz as chief of Houston Fire Department
July 26, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a press conference Friday afternoon to introduce the city’s new Fire Department Chief, Thomas Muñoz, who will replace current ...‘Let’s get through this night:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire says city is ready to weather Beryl
July 7, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, along with several Harris County Commissioners, spoke on the city’s preparedness ahead of Beryl. “We have to take Beryl very ...Houston Mayor John Whitmire may be announcing new HPD chief soon
July 30, 2024
The front doors of the Katy Police Department are 30 miles away from those of the Houston Police Department, but according to multiple sources, ...Houston Mayor John Whitmire endorses Kamala Harris for U.S. President
August 1, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has officially announced the candidate he is supporting in the 2024 U.S. Presidential race. On Thursday, the mayor announced that ...Community leaders call out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for ‘offensive’ remarks about Gulfton neighborhood
June 10, 2024
Community leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent “offensive” remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according ...Mayor John Whitmire confirms Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña is out, to be replaced by Thomas Muñoz
July 26, 2024
Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday morning that a new Houston Fire Department Chief, Thomas Muñoz, will replace current ...