Mayor John Whitmire has no plans to raise Houstonians' taxes. What could the implications be?
Whitmire's administration has floated tax hikes twice as the city comes up against multiple financial constraints.
Houston mayor offers HPD escort for Waltrip High School to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
Houston Mayor John Whitmire offers an escort by Houston police officers for the Waltrip High School Roaring Ram Band to ...
HISD to allow Waltrip High band to perform at Sugar Bowl after Whitmire offers HPD assistance
HISD will allow the Waltrip High band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Mayor John Whitmire offered HPD ...
Mayor steps up, clears way for Texas high school band's performance at Sugar Bowl
A mayor cut through political red tape for so the Waltrip High School band (Garden Oaks, Texas) could go perform at Sugar ...
Mayor's international relations office leader to step down, Whitmire staff says focus is elsewhere
Chris Olson, director of the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs, is leaving his position, a spokesperson for ...
Mayor Whitmire emphasizes collaboration in first city address
In a discussion, the mayor describes Harris County Commissioners Briones, Garcia, and Ramsey as full time partners, omitting ...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire gives first State of the City address
Houston Mayor John Whitmire talked about his eight months in office, including the city's response to the May derecho and ...
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At State of the City event, Mayor John Whitmire highlights first nine months in office and promises ‘the best is yet to come’
Mayor Whitmire touted his efforts to address public safety, the foundation of his mayoral campaign. His first nine months in ...
'This is nuts': Mayor intervenes after HISD forbids band's Sugar Bowl trip
"It was a big mistake," Mayor John Whitmire said about HISD's decision to deny the band an opportunity to perform at the ...
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Mayor John Whitmire’s First State of the City Address: Paving the Way for a Brighter Houston
In the heart of Houston’s thriving metropolis, a new chapter of leadership is unfolding under Mayor John Whitmire. As Houstonians look toward the future, Whitmire is gearing up to deliver his highly a ...
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire vows to address waste before considering tax hike
HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire insists Houston's legacy is "fixing" its problems and refusing, stubbornly, to let them fester. It was a message delivered at his first State of the City gathering ...