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Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city's response to snow, homeless outreach efforts
Mayor John Whitmire said during the historic arctic blast that hit the Houston area, around 1,300 unhoused individuals visited shelters across the city.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire praises city officials following winter storm
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said on Wednesday that he's thankful that there have been no fatalities due to traffic accidents.
Houston Mayor reflects on winter storm response, highlights success and future challenges
On Wednesday morning, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined officials from the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, the Houston Police Department (HPD), the Houston Fire
'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.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire on winter weather response
Houston officials weigh in on the response to the winter weather in the city.
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.
Houston Winter Storm Warning: How city, airports, residents are preparing
Storm Warning will go into effect on Monday evening in Houston. Here's what you need to know about road conditions, warming centers, fire safety and more.
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 weather episode,
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials discuss incoming winter storm safety and warming centers
"Stay at home and leave our roads for our first-responders," Whitmire said in Monday's press conference ahead of the incoming winter storm.
At least four Houston-area deaths connected to winter snowstorm
A woman killed in a car crash and a man found dead in a Katy parking lot were the first deaths reported in connection to the ...
Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to 'limit activity,' 'use common sense'
John Whitmire, mayor of Houston, told Houston residents in a press conference Sunday to limit activity as a winter storm ...
A ‘dangerous’ 24-hours is hitting Houston with bitter cold settling in and here’s what you need to know
Bitter cold is settling in and it could lead to a number of issues, such as drivers needing to jump their cars. “The next 24 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Which Houston-area roads are closed because of the winter storm?
Once those lanes are closed, the authority will begin closing outbound lanes. Closures on state Highway 99 in Fort Bend ...
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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 ...