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Houston Mayor John Whitmire plans hiring freeze as city faces more than $330 million budget deficit
Whitmire wants to implement a hiring freeze in the city government. As of September, the city had nearly 5,000 vacant ...
US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70
A spokesperson for Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas says he has died just two months after taking office and ...
Houston’s Muslim community split on Mayor Whitmire’s involvement in annual Ramadan dinner
Some local Muslims plan to once again boycott Whitmire's appearance at annual Ramadan event over his refusal to call for a ...
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Houston-area officials push for measles vaccinations amid West Texas outbreak
As the outbreak in West Texas reached 159 confirmed cases Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John ...
Mayor, police chief address youth violence during annual 'March on Crime' news conference
HOUSTON — On Monday, during the City of Houston's annual "March on Crime" news conference, Mayor John Whitmire talked about ...
As rap continues to make Houston rodeo history, Bun B is just getting started
At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the legendary rapper has always used his performances to highlight Houston's hip-hop ...
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Mayor Whitmire completes overhaul of Montrose TIRZ board after disagreement on redesign
The board that manages localized tax revenue in Montrose has been completely overhauled by Mayor John Whitmire following ...