'As prepared as humanly possible' | Mayor John Whitmire, emergency officials give update on city's plan for winter storm safety
Jan. 20 at 5 p.m., Houston Mayor John Whitmire, along with public safety officials, will discuss winter storm safety and warming centers.
Mayor Whitmire tells Houston residents to stay off roads during winter storm
As a historic winter storm prepares to dump 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet in the Houston area, Mayor John Whitmire is urging citizens to stay off the roads starting late Monday night to keep
Live updates: Whitmire asks Houstonians to get off roads as region braces for historic snowfall
Houston leaders, residents, emergency and CenterPoint crews are bracing for icy roads, power outages and the most snow the region has seen in decades.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor John Whitmire discuss winter storm preparations
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 Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
Ahead of a winter storm that's anticipated to bring freezing rain, sleet and potentially 3-5 inches of snow or more to the Houston area, Mayor John Whitmire stressed Sunday that city residents do their part in keeping others safe.
Houston mayor John Whitmire says it's 'all hands on deck' for winter storm
Houston mayor John Whitmire said it's "all hands on deck" as the city expects a winter storm that promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous whether episode,
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 winter storm.
To get rid of ‘drug-addicted’ rats, Houston police clean up evidence room
The Texas city’s mayor said he will work with the county district attorney to discard drug evidence obtained before 2015 that ...
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Bush, Hobby airports to be closed Tuesday, Mayor Whitmire confirms
Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather ...
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GALLERY: See highlights from the Houston area's 1st snow day in 4 years
Houston and the surrounding area, which had not seen snow in over four years, received more than four inches of snow ...
'Drug-addicted rats' destroying evidence in Houston police lockers
Police and city officials in Houston said evidence in storage lockers is being destroyed by "drug-addicted rats." ...
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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Houston airports to resume operations Jan. 22
Mayor John Whitmire announced that Houston airports will reopen the morning of Jan. 22, according to a Jan. 21 news ...
Mayor John Whitmire attacks former administration for issues with warming centers
Houston Mayor John Whitmire took a stab at the city's previous administration, blaming the former mayor for the city's ...
Mayor Whitmire speaks on Chevron Houston Marathon safety and Houston freeze ahead of Sunday's event
Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron ...