Houston mayor tells FIFA 'we're ready!' as city announces World Cup 2026 plans
FIFA World Cup games in Houston are 503 days away, and according to city leaders, the city is chomping at the bit to play host. Mayor John Whitmire, standing alongside Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ...
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Whitmire had seven campaign promises heading into his time as Houston mayor. Did he fulfill them?
When John Whitmire took over as Houston’s mayor, he came in with seven campaign promises centered around the city’s public safety, financial and ethical needs. On the campaign trail ...
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Mayor Whitmire and city leaders urging Houstonians to stay put for the next 48 hours
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials held a press conference on Monday evening to discuss the final preparations ahead of the winter storm hitting southeast Texas.
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Mayor Whitmire to make good on bet with KC mayor, but says he has to share with refs
HOUSTON — A bet is a bet and Houston Mayor John Whitmire is making good on his. Before the Texans game against the Kansas City Chiefs, KC Mayor Quinton Lucas bet Whitmire that if the Texans won ...
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Mayor Whitmire to send food to Kansas City following Chiefs’ win—under the condition that the game’s refs get a share
(LEFT: Bob Levey/Getty Images for Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce RIGHT: David Eulitt/Getty Images) Houston Mayor John Whitmire is a man of his word. He’s sending some of Houston’s best ...
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 ...
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City officials asking Houstonians not to drip faucets during winter storm
Mayor John Whitmire said planning began on Thursday and will continue as the worst of the weather moves in Monday evening. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and ...