Houston Mayor John Whitmire took a stab at the city's previous administration, blaming the former mayor for the city's inability to open warming centers during Houston's first freeze. Whitmire and his public safety team joined Chevron officials at a Friday morning press conference to discuss safety precautions and preparation for the colder temperatures ahead of Sunday's Houston Marathon.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a joint news conference that residents should begin preparing for the freeze.

Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire came together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather.

Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday. “The Chevron Marathon must go on,” Whitmire said during a Friday morning news conference.

A manhunt ended in Texas when a Houston man accused of shooting and killing a deputy serving a warrant on him in the parking lot of a Dollar Tree, was fatally shot by police.

Municipal employees were given the opportunity to work from home after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with the city subsequently adopting a hybrid work policy that has allowed many employees to split time between their homes and offices.

"We've got 400,000 lbs. of marijuana in storage, that the rats are the only ones enjoying it," said Houston Mayor John Whitmire.

Mayor John Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to make things safe for Houstonians, including opening 10 warming centers across the area.

HOUSTON — It’s on! Houston Mayor John Whitmire posted on Friday not only accepted wager placed by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas ahead of the big Texans-Chiefs playoff game on Saturday. He also raised him. Whitmire’s response came a day after Lucas posted to X, saying that if the Texans beat the Chiefs, he’d ship some LC’s BBQ down to Houston.

Houston mayor John Whitmire says warming centers will be open beginning on Sunday for Houstonians who need to get out of the weather. HOUSTON - Preparations are underway for the big chill and ice expected to hit Houston. Area leaders are working hard to make sure we're ready for the freeze.

Houston is bracing for a significant Arctic blast, with freezing temperatures, icy conditions, and even a chance of snow expected to arrive e.

Ten warming centers will open the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19, Mayor John Whitmire announced during a Jan. 17 press conference. The details The city of Houston is expected to see a