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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.”
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,
Mayor Whitmire says HPD will not assist in ICE raids. But will that last?
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said HPD has not assisted with ICE raids. Still, city agencies' future involvement remains unclear.
'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 local level.
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 Mayor John Whitmire on winter weather response
Houston officials weigh in on the response to the winter weather in the city.
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.
Is Houston doing enough to address draining? Court says no.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld a ruling that the city of Houston has been short-changing draining projects in its budget.
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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 ...
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeats calls for crackdown on homeless street presence after freeze
Whitmire expressed frustration with homeless people who refused shelter during this week's winter storm. He said the city ...
Firefighter released from hospital after being injured in a Houston apartment fire
A spokesperson for the Houston Fire Department said the firefighters were injured after getting trapped inside one of the ...
Whitmire, Hidalgo say freeze will cause significant travel disruptions, advise residents prepare now
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a joint news conference that residents should begin ...
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Houston Public Works introduces new city engineer with controversial background
Oluwole “O.J.” McFoy comes to Houston from Buffalo, New York, where a series of TV reports documented concerns over the ...
City's response to winter storm
A relieved Houston Mayor John Whitmire taking something of a victory lap after the city he leads successfully weathered ...