John Whitmire, Houston

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says local police have not assisted Trump's deportation efforts
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said Tuesday that the city’s police officers have not assisted federal efforts to deport immigrants as the Trump administration threatens mass deportations. The Trump administration this week signed multiple executive orders that attempted to end birthright citizenship,
Houston City Council members address fears around ICE as Mayor Whitmire says HPD hasn’t collaborated
Whitmire said the Houston Police Department is focused on enforcing state laws. He also said “politicizing” federal deportation efforts “is the worst thing you can do.”
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.
Mayor Whitmire says HPD will not assist in ICE raids. But will that last?
Houston officials have been largely close-lipped about their role in efforts to comply with President Donald Trump's calls for mass deportations as a series of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids occurred across the state.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire addresses concerns over immigration crackdown in Houston
In a city council meeting Tuesday, Mayor John Whitmire addressed immigration enforcement and how it's being handled at a local level.
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City leaders work to meet Mayor Whitmire's $70 million goal to combat homelessness
Two months after Houston Mayor Whitmire set a $70 million goal to combat homelessness, City Housing Director Mike Nicols says ...
'They know what their duties are' | Mayor Whitmire clarifies HPD's role amid rising immigration arrests
In a city council meeting Tuesday, Mayor John Whitmire addressed immigration enforcement and how it's being handled at a ...
Houston mayor warns 'next 24 hours will be most dangerous' after winter storm
Houston Mayor John Whitmire urged Houston residents to not get complacent now that the snow has stopped falling "Hear me!" ...
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University of Houston rescinding policy allowing hybrid work schedules for staff
The move comes two weeks after Houston Mayor John Whitmire said most city employees will be required to work in the office ...
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Houston hires Oluwole "O.J." McFoy as new city engineer
Houston welcomed its newest city engineer, Oluwole "O.J." McFoy, during a Jan. 29 City Council meeting. The details McFoy ...
Houston mayor tells FIFA 'we're ready!' as city announces World Cup 2026 plans
FIFA World Cup in Houston is 503 days away, and to mark the milestone, Houston and Harris County leaders held a news ...
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‘Successful by any measurement’: No deaths reported by car crashes, carbon monoxide poisoning during Houston snowstorms
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is holding a press conference to provide the latest information on the winter storm in the area ...