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Houston addresses hurricane response; appoints new fire chief amid police report release
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has addressed the city's response to Hurricane Beryl, highlighting significant challenges in infrastructure and emergency preparedness.
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Thomas Muñoz appointed as new chief of Houston Fire Department
Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Thomas Muñoz as the new chief of the Houston Fire Department.
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Houston honors late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with lying-in-state ceremony
The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be honored by lying in state at the Houston City Hall rotunda on Monday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor John Whitmire will welcome her family, faith leaders, dignitaries, and the public as they...
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Mayor Whitmire urges Houstonians to pray after tragic shooting at Trump rally
July 13, 2024 -- Please attribute the following statement to Mayor John Whitmire.
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Houston mayor names Vonn Tran as new planning director
Mayor John Whitmire has announced plans to appoint Vonn Tran as the City of Houston’s Planning and Development Director, pending city council confirmation on Wednesday, July 17.
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Mayor highlights community spirit and announces new initiatives
July 2, 2024 -- As the Fourth of July approaches, Mayor Whitmire has issued a newsletter reflecting on recent community events and announcing upcoming initiatives.
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City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met June 26
City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met Wednesday, June 26
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Mayor updates Houstonians on firefighter agreement, fiscal budget, hurricane prep
June 18, 2024 -- Dear Houstonians,
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Houston City Council adopts FY 2025 budget without new taxes or fees
On June 12, 2024, the Houston City Council voted to adopt Mayor John Whitmire's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget emphasizes public safety, drainage, and infrastructure improvements, including the installation of generators at multiservice centers to safeguard residents during extreme weather events. Notably, the budget does not introduce any new fees or tax increases.
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City of Houston Resilience Committee met June 6
City of Houston Resilience Committee met Thursday, June 6
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Mayor Whitmire announces compromise on Shepherd Durham Phase II project
June 4, 2024 -- Mayor John Whitmire and the Memorial Heights TIRZ have reached a compromise on the design of the Shepherd Durham Phase II project that maintains the terms of the Federal Grant, preserves general mobility, and creates transportation options while enhancing drainage and wastewater infrastructure. This latest development was data-driven utilizing an updated traffic analysis and INRIX Trip Analytics.
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OPINION: DC foot-dragging on CCS and primacy hurts Texas economy and environment
The Biden Administration’s bureaucracy in leasing depleted offshore oil fields for carbon storage is troubling news for the energy transition and the economy.
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Mayor Whitmire appoints Thomas Muñoz as acting director of public safety
May 30, 2024 -- Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Thomas Muñoz as the acting Director of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Muñoz most recently served as the Deputy Director for this office and will maintain his role as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management. Muñoz's appointment follows the retirement of George Buenik, who had served in the position since 2017.
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Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches recovery fund after severe weather
In response to the significant number of households affected by severe weather in recent weeks, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint effort of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has established the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund. This fund aims to assist those impacted by storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events that occurred between April 26 and May 17, 2024.
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Houston calls for proposals under national creative placemaking grant
May 22, 2024 -- The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program. Led by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Our Town grant seeks projects that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts to strengthen communities. Successful projects have advanced local economic, physical, and social outcomes in communities and are laying the groundwork for systemic changes.
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Houston mayor adds emergency item on council agenda post-windstorm
On May 20, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire authorized an emergency item to be added to this week's Houston City Council agenda. The item is intended to extend the local state of disaster following last week’s windstorm, also known as a derecho. This action was taken in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met May 13
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Monday, May 13
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Houston Mayor honors late Rev. William A. Lawson with moment of silence
Mayor John Whitmire of Houston called for a moment of silence on May 14, 2024, to honor the life and legacy of the late Reverend William A. Lawson, founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. The Mayor addressed Houstonians from City Hall, expressing his admiration for Rev. Lawson's significant contributions to civil rights and social justice.
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Mayor Whitmire unveils proposed FY '25 City of Houston budget
On May 14, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire unveiled his proposed FY '25 City of Houston budget. Notably, the budget does not include any new taxes or fees. During a news conference attended by city council members and city department directors, Mayor Whitmire underscored that his proposal seeks to address years of financial deficits inherited by his administration through operational efficiencies.
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City of Houston Arts And Culture Committee met May 8
City of Houston Arts And Culture Committee met Wednesday, May 8