Mayor John Whitmire releases public safety plan for Houston
Mayor John Whitmire has big plans for public safety in Houston
Priorities for Houston laid out by Mayor John Whitmire
Houston mayor John Whitmire lays out the priorities for the city of Houston.
Mayor Whitmire to merge Metro police, settle firefighter contract, restrict the homeless
Houston Mayor John Whitmire spoke about multiple issues he's tackling.
State Rep. calls on Houston Mayor to pause controversial housing project
State Representative Christina Morales is asking Mayor John Whitmire to pause the low-income housing project in Second Ward due to the contamination of the property.
An end in sight, Houston's firefighter feud - What's Your Point?
Mayor Whitmire ends lawsuits and inherits a $1 billion issue from ex-Mayor Turner. Union president Patrick Lancton is confident in collaborative solutions despite costs.
Houston mayor appoints interim finance director after Will Jones resigns
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Melissa Dubowski as the city’s interim finance director.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire orders immediate end to bitter contract impasse with Houston firefighters
Sources tell FOX 26 Houston Mayor John Whitmire and City Attorney Arturo Michel have met this morning with Firefighter Union President Marty Lancton and HPFFA attorney Troy Blakney to begin settlement of a seven-year contract impasse.
Houston city workers, police, and firefighters attend Mayor Whitmire’s Inauguration Party
Houston workers, police, and firefighters attended an inauguration party for newly elected Mayor John Whitmire.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire pledges to unite Houstonians, fight crime, improve services
Houston's newest Mayor has already hit the streets to start getting to work addressing major issues.
Senator John Whitmire endorsed by Houston Police Officer’s Union for mayor
In the race for Houston mayor, the police union has already picked its candidate. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains more.
Advocates angry over Abbott’s animal cruelty bill veto
#AbbottHatesDogs was at one point the fifth most trending topic on Twitter, as a reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of an animal cruelty bill made news around the country. We talk to a senator who co-authored the bill, and two Houston-area animal rights advocates, about the decision.