The new rule is a departure from the city's civility ordinances that prohibit sleeping on sidewalks between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Overnight, Mayor Whitmire joined @houstonpolice, law enforcement partners, and Chief Diaz for another ride-along, visiting ...

The department has been a point of contention for city leaders for years as it struggles to adequately provide services.

Houston Airports and Intuitive Machines invest $12M to enhance Houston Spaceport, aiming to uplift the city's role in global ...

City officials approved a ban on sleeping and lying in public spaces 24/7 in Houston's downtown and East End areas during a ...

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire cut the ribbon Monday for the grand opening of the Houston Police Department's new ...

Houston’s permitting center has been struggling for years, and Mayor John Whitmire is hoping a 30-day pilot program that he ...

Houston City Council is considering a significant update to its civility ordinance, aimed at addressing homelessness. The proposed changes would enforce a 24-hour ban on sitting, lying, or placing ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is taking steps to permanently remove a member of the city’s food insecurity board following ...

A wave of disappointment in Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s performance is growing among Harris County Democrats, but it’s ...

Houston’s Central Patrol Station and Special Operations have been renovated and unveiled, and a new shared parking garage for ...

Houston mayoral candidates state Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee speak at a mayoral forum on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi) ...