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Mayor Whitmire and city leaders urging Houstonians to stay put for the next 48 hours
"Stay at home and leave our roads for our first-responders," Whitmire said in Monday's press conference ahead of the incoming ...
Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
John Whitmire, mayor of Houston, told Houston residents in a press conference Sunday to limit activity as a winter storm ...
Suspect in Texas deputy's death killed in shootout, police say; K-9 injured
A manhunt is underway in Houston for the person officials say fatally shot a sheriff's deputy Wednesday as he attempted to ...
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Mayor Whitmire considers sending Houston water to West Texas — despite forecasted shortfall
The reported potential deal between Houston and the state would send the city’s “excess” water to West Texas. But the Houston ...
Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
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Warming centers open in SE Texas due to freezing temperatures
As temperatures plunge to dangerous levels, Houston and Fort Bend County are some of the areas with open locations to provide ...
Whitmire, Hidalgo say freeze will cause significant travel disruptions, advise residents prepare now
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a joint news conference that residents should begin ...
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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
Party's over for the 'drug-addicted rats' of this Texas police evidence room
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Police Department say drug-addicted rats have been digging through old evidence stashes.