In 2008 he called then-state Sen. John Whitmire multiple times, prompting a massive prison lockdown and search for contraband cellphones.

Pictured is a homeless encampment in Houston. As part of his initiative to end homelessness in Houston, Mayor John Whitmire wants to make it illegal to sleep outside. "We want to end sleeping ...

As freezing temperatures and snow swept through Houston this week, Mayor John Whitmire was trying to convince homeless people to move from the streets to shelter — including one woman who he ...

Ahead of a winter storm that's anticipated to bring freezing rain, sleet and potentially 3-5 inches of snow or more to the Houston area, Mayor John Whitmire stressed Sunday that city residents do ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials held a press conference on Monday evening to discuss the final preparations ahead of the winter storm hitting southeast Texas.

Mayor John Whitmire said there were no deaths reported on the roadways or due to carbon monoxide poisoning. He also praised Houston residents for heeding officials’ warnings and staying home ...

Mayor John Whitmire said planning began on Thursday and will continue as the worst of the weather moves in Monday evening. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said Tuesday that the city’s police officers have not assisted federal efforts to deport immigrants as the Trump administration threatens mass deportations.