Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire stopped a payout last week to a Houston business owner charged with bribery, following KPRC 2’s ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into the city’s waterline contract corruption scandal. Now that business owner says he’s sorry for what happened and explains he’s still owed for the finished work.
One of the Houston business owners charged with bribery following our ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into Houston’s contract corruption scandal, is scheduled to receive more than $8 million this week. This is for work completed on an unrelated city project.
As the school year approaches in Houston, the city is hosting various initiatives to ensure students are well-prepared and healthy.
City council voted to approve $12.4 million dollars for the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department to purchase dozens of new garbage and recycling trucks.
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The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department is asking for $12.5 million to purchase 25 new garbage and recycling trucks, a move officials hope will finally get collection services back on track.
The Houston Fire Department is cracking down on a series of fires in Memorial Park, and while one person has been arrested, arson investigators believe there may be more people involved.
For weeks, recycling bins across Houston sat untouched, some for more than 40 days. Homeowners shared their frustrations as piles of bottles, cardboard, and other materials lined curbs across the city. Now, city leaders are offering explanations and a plan to get back on track.
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 personal items on sidewalks in the Central Business District and East Downtown, replacing the current time-limited restrictions. While the ordinance could lead to Class C misdemeanor charges, with fines up to $500, the focus is on connecting individuals to services over punitive actions. This decision, pending tomorrow's vote, could mark a pivotal shift in the city's strategy to manage homelessness.
The historic building, more than 100 years old, now houses both the Houston Police Department’s Central Patrol Station and Special Operations division.
In a TikTok video, Sade Perkins labeled the camp as "a white-only girls' Christian camp," sparking backlash.
The Houston Fire Department has dispatched an engine and a Tactical Deployment Unit with four members to assist flood recovery efforts in Kerr County, Texas.
"This certainly conforms to one of my campaign pledges to reform the permitting process in the City of Houston," Mayor John Whitmire said. "I've heard repeatedly that people would not do business with the City of Houston in the home building industry because it would take up to a year to get a permit."
Houston’s recycling pick-up problem, a long-standing issue, is once again causing frustration for residents and Mayor John Whitmire.
More than 100 cadets are graduating to become official members of the Houston Fire Department, and Mayor John Whitmire took to social media to celebrate the monumental achievement.
The City of Houston has secured over $200 million in state funding, with $10 million allocated for the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, honoring a Milby High School student who died while walking to school.
Relief may soon be on the way for Houston residents still recovering from the effects of last year’s May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.
Mayor John Whitmire announced Tuesday that the city of Houston will be updating its Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery following the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl, with a $50 million proposal allocated to support housing needs.
The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.
“Your commitment to exercising your First Amendment rights with respect, dignity, and unity reflects the very best of our city,” the City of Houston shared in a social media post. “No arrests. No serious injuries. Just one strong, united message — delivered peacefully.“
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding on major highways like I-45 and US-59.
In the proposed Action Plan for Disaster Recovery, the City of Houston plans to use half of the $314.6M provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on addressing infrastructure needs.
Houstonians know all too well about the dreadful heat, but residents in need can always turn to cooling shelters, and now there will be an additional number of centers to help people escape the heatwave.
Leaders in Houston and Harris County have responded to a letter written by Congressman Wesley Hunt expressing concerns about upcoming protests in the city.
With hurricane season around the corner, Houston residents are demanding accountability and the funding they were promised.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.
Houston police chief J. Noe Diaz called the new contract “generational” and said it will allow his department to recruit “homegrown talent.”
The Houston Police Officers’ Union voted to approve a new five-year contract, several provisions continue longstanding policies that shape the department’s operations and oversight.
A historic new contract has been approved to help recruit new officers, as well as raise officers' salaries. Right now, starting officers are making $64K a year, but this new contract will bump that to $81K a year. On top of that, the new contract adds 500 more officers to the department.
Houston began the month with police shooting a man who they say led them on a chase in a stolen SUV. The next day, Mayor John Whitmire announced a five-year contract agreement with the police officers’ union.
Houston city leaders are facing a sobering financial outlook as they begin discussions on the proposed 2026 city budget and look ahead.
How much residents pay for water in Houston is a significant focus of the ongoing “Drained” investigation. The city may hire a consulting company to study its water rates.
Mayor Whitmire will be joined by Police Chief J. Noe Diaz and members of the HPOU at City Hall to outline the agreement’s salary updates, benefits, and recruitment efforts.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has commented for the first time regarding the decision to terminate 12 cadets at the Houston Fire Department after officials uncovered a social media group chat sharing offensive and harmful content.
The City of Houston is set to vote on more trucks for solid waste as well more contractors to help pick it up.
An illegal gambling operation in Houston's 10700 block of FM 1960 Rd W was dismantled following an undercover investigation led by Constable Mark Herman’s Criminal Investigations Division.
This year marks a special year for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as it celebrates 250 years of service to this nation.
More than 1,000 people gathered outside Houston City Hall today in a protest organized by nonpartisan advocacy group 5051 Houston.
Whitmire was fired up on Thursday telling Houstonians, “If we don’t make this city safe and have workable fire hydrants nothing else matters.”
There is a push in our backyard by State Senator Mayes Middleton to reconstruct how our state government looks and operates in the future. The approach is to not only save money for Texans, but also to make government more efficient in the Lone Star State.
A recent survey conducted by the University of Houston showed stark divisions among residents when it comes to the direction the city is going in, how safe they feel and the job our elected leaders are doing.
Over 600,000 people took to the streets in more than 1,200 “Hands Off” protests across the United States on Thursday, with three of those demonstrations held in the Houston area.
Houston city leaders and company executives are coming together to unveil new plans to reinvent downtown Houston’s convention district.
Exciting news has landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with the inaugural flight of ZIPAIR, connecting Houston to the dazzling lights of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). ZIPAIR has officially become Houston’s first international long-haul low-cost airline, operating four flights a week to the Land of the Rising Sun.
The 18th Congressional District of Texas is once again facing a leadership transition following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner at age 70.
“I’ve lost a personal friend,” a somber Mayor John Whitmire said before the City Council. “No one will be able to step into Sylvester’s shoes and carry on his duties because there’s only one Sylvester Turner.”
As part of the city's commitment to combat homelessness, there are big plans in store for several grants equating to roughly $2.5 million that, if approved by council members, could help facilitate these efforts.
The first phase of Houston’s water bill improvement plan is nearing completion. However, instead of improvements, many customers are reporting higher bills than before the mayor’s promised changes.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a press conference as Texas prepares for more cold weather this week.
When Houston Mayor John Whitmire was elected, he promised a citywide audit to identify waste and inefficiencies. The results are now in, and they reveal significant areas for improvement.
Houston City Council Member Willie Davis is set to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing concerns over violent crime in the community.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is making strides in reforming the city's police department after the shocking revelation of over 200,000 suspended sexual assault and domestic violence cases.
The Houston Health Department is launching a $20 million EPA-funded initiative for climate resilience, beginning with the Trees and Trash 2025 event in the Fifth Ward.
Houston Housing Authority appoints a new CEO and President months after KPRC 2 exposed a series of questionable contracts and projects
Houston, Harris County leaders are set to discuss safety plans, and stadium upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is a man of his word. He’s sending some of Houston’s best food to Kansas City after the Chiefs’ big win and making sure that the people who made it all possible get a plate.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is holding a press conference to provide the latest information on the winter storm in the area this week.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held another press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions as they begin to ramp up across Houston tonight
Harris County is preparing for an impending Arctic front, with Judge Lina Hidalgo announcing a readiness plan to keep residents safe and warm.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held another press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions as they begin to ramp up across Houston tonight
The City of Houston is preparing for the potential impacts of an incoming winter storm, which has prompted the decision to close its airports.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions across Houston this week.
Mayor John Whitmire will be joined by the City of Houston’s public safety leadership team Friday morning to discuss details related to Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon safety plan.
Here is what we know about the U.S. Marshal K-9 wounded by a suspect during Wednesday's manhunt.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says firefighters from Houston have arrived in California to help assist crews battling massive wildfires around the Los Angeles area.
The Houston Fire Department was called just before 5:30 a.m. for an apartment complex on fire, and a mayday call was initiated after 3 firefighters were hurt.
HISD reversed its decision back in September to let the students perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band.
The mayor has said from day one that public safety has been a huge focus for him as mayor.
Whitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.
On the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.
