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Whitmire counters Abbott's airport funding threat

After Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold grant funding for Dallas and Houston airports over religious washing facilities ...

Houston's ICE controversies put Mayor John Whitmire's political balancing act to the test

In his first extended interview with the Houston Chronicle since August 2025, Whitmire said he isn't worried about the 2027 election and said politics hasn't influenced his approach to ICE issues.

Mayor Whitmire has new soccer initiative after World Cup success

Houston's hosted seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches and a daily soccer celebration at the FIFA Fan Festival throughout June and July. The city now hopes to keep soccer fever in the Bayou City with the ...
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As John Whitmire turns 77, the ‘spry’ and ‘vigorous’ Houston mayor wants to stay in office into his 80s

Houston Mayor John Whitmire, center, waves to a crowd gathered for the Houston Art Car Parade on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Houston Mayor John Whitmire turned 77 years old on Thursday, more than a ...
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The NHP Foundation, Trinity East Village CDC, Housing Alliance HTX, and partners joined by Mayor John Whitmire break ground on Trinity East Village Senior

New 90-unit affordable housing community will help Third Ward seniors age in place while preserving affordability and preventing displacement HOUSTON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston Mayor John ...
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Mayor John Whitmire lays out a budget proposal and details what a trash fee could look like

Houston Mayor John Whitmire rolled out a budget proposal that doesn't increase property taxes, but it would institute a new fee that officials claim would improve trash service. For weeks, financial ...
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Whitmire disputes controller’s $174M deficit warning, says Houston will balance budget without raising taxes

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 20: Houston Mayor John Whitmire stands off to the side at a press conference at Shell Energy Stadium on February 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Aaron M.
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Whitmire: ICE was 'out of control' in deadly shooting of man in Houston's East End

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire is calling for an independent investigation into Tuesday's fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado, saying the city will continue pushing for answers despite what ...
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Mayor John Whitmire says ICE ordinance changes are being worked on, but is tight-lipped on details

Despite canceling an immigration policy meeting, Mayor Whitmire is optimistic he has the votes to change it, but some on the council aren't so sure. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Despite canceling a ...
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'I've been Googling you': Whitmire and streamer Speed have awkward Houston meeting

Meeting someone for the first time is always a little awkward. Telling them you've spent all afternoon Googling them? That's a bold strategy. That's how it went when Houston Mayor John Whitmire met ...