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‘Look out for our most vulnerable’: Houston mayor updates winter storm preps, encourages residents to stay indoors
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Houston Marathon Sunday. “The Chevron Marathon must go on,” Whitmire said during a Friday morning news conference.
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.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials give update ahead of winter storm for southeast Texas
"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," Whitmire said during Sunday's press conference.
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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Houston Winter Storm: What residents need to know
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is urging residents to avoid the roads starting Monday evening. Officials share how they are ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Airport operations suspended Jan. 21, officials urging caution as winter storm heads for Houston
Snow up to five inches, sleet and ice accumulations are possible for the Greater Houston area Jan. 21-22, according to the ...
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Houston preparations underway for big chill, freezing temps, snow and ice
Houston mayor John Whitmire says warming centers will be open beginning on Sunday for Houstonians who need to get out of the ...
No more work from home for City of Houston employees
"The best way to serve the public is to work together in the office, enhancing collaboration and making the City of Houston ...
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City of Houston employees will be required to work in the office full-time starting in February
Municipal employees were given the opportunity to work from home after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with the ...