John Whitmire, Houston and storm

'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 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.
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 tells Houston residents to stay off roads during winter storm
As a historic winter storm prepares to dump 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet in the Houston area, Mayor John Whitmire is urging citizens to stay off the roads starting late Monday night to keep
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.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor John Whitmire discuss winter storm preparations
Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire came together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather.
Bush, Hobby airports to be closed Tuesday, Mayor Whitmire confirms
Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions across Houston this week.
Houston prepares for winter storm by closing schools, airports and more
With a winter storm warning now in effect for the entire Houston area, several public entities and other organizations are already announcing closures for the coming days.
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,
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 ...
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 weather: Icy road locations; is it safe to drive right now?
Houston TranStar is reporting the following icy roadway locations: According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, the bridge at Gosling Road at the county line has ice on the roadway and ...
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To drip or not to drip: Houston-area officials offer conflicting guidance on faucets during a freeze
The City of Houston is asking residents not to leave their faucets dripping during the freeze because it could cause the city ...
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Mayor Whitmire joins the HPD Homeless Outreach Team, offers rides to warming centers
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and HPD Chief J. Noe Diaz recently joined the Houston Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) to ensure that those in need had a warm ...
Mayor Whitmire speaks on Chevron Houston Marathon safety and Houston freeze ahead of Sunday's event
Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron ...
Rats Have Munchies for Marijuana in Houston Police Evidence Room Because of Years-Long Backlog
"We've got 400,000 lbs. of marijuana in storage, that the rats are the only ones enjoying it," said Houston Mayor John ...