Mayor John Whitmire did not call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Thursday, defying a demand by Houston Muslim leaders intent on pushing him to show support for Palestinians. Whitmire ...

In a metro boasting the largest Muslim community in Texas, the Islamic Society of Greater Houston's decision to sponsor and participate in the 26th annual Ramadan Dinner with Mayor John Whitmire ...

"John Whitmire knows nothing about the Muslim community," said William White, director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Houston. By Eric Killelea , Religion Reporter March 20, 2024 ...

White is one of many Muslims and Palestinian supporters demanding the US and leaders at the local level, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Mayor John Whitmire shouts over demonstrators chanting during the “Houston Iftar” 25th Annual Ramadan Dinner at the Bayou Events Center on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Houston ...

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

Whitmire then said he would protect places of worship in support of Houston's Muslim community. He added that he would "bring in other agencies, have random checks and prevention at our mosques." ...

Community leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent “offensive” remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according to a news release.

HOUSTON — The race for Houston mayor is starting to heat up as Sylvester Turner's term limit ends next year. Texas Senator John Whitmire announced he will be running for mayor in 2023, kicking ...

FILE – Houston Mayor John Whitmire at City Hall on May 8, 2024. Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard confronted Mayor John Whitmire at this week's city council meeting for a comment he ...

Mayor John Whitmire originally took the oath of office in a private ceremony early Monday with family and friends in attendance. To stream 12NewsNow on your phone, you need the 12NewsNow app ...