Controller calls for ethics probe expansion into Mayor John Whitmire's State of the City address
Whitmire on Thursday called for an ethics investigation into Hollins' solicitation of sponsorships for the annual investors ...
Federal investigation underway at Houston housing project cited for environmental violations
After Houston's mayor halted the 800 Middle St. project, federal agencies launched an investigation into reportedly ...
Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing multiple people
The helicopter, a privately owned Robinson R44, erupted into a fireball and crashed to the ground, authorities said. A child ...
Want a free trip to the polls? METRO is giving free rides to Harris County voters
Harris County voters can get a free ride to the polls thanks to a partnership between Houston city leadership and the ...
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‘I Hide in My House’: Inside John Whitmire’s Stalled Effort to Limit Protests Near His Home
The Houston mayor sought to push back activists who want the city to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, ...
Mayor John Whitmire accuses Houston controller's office of 'pay-to-play'
Houston mayor John Whitmire says controller's office suspected of foul play after soliciting money from investors.
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Houston city controller requests ‘pay-to-play’ probe include mayor’s state of the city event
City Controller Chris Hollins on Tuesday requested that an active probe into his office's fundraising practices also look ...
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Houston controller holds investor conference, calls for probe of mayor
The event went on as scheduled Tuesday against a backdrop of escalating conflict between the mayor and controller, with each ...
Mayor Whitmire’s I-45 expansion launch draws criticism from protesters
The Texas Department of Transportation went all out this week celebrating the start of construction of the first part of the ...
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Houston holds Investor Conference without city employees after mayor warns them not to attend
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A battle between two of Houston's top elected officials is escalating. Last week, Mayor John Whitmire called for a city ethics investigation into a conference put on by City ...
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Houston City Controller Challenges Mayor's Ethics Probe, Defends Investor Conference Amid "Pay-to-Play" Allegations
Houston's City Controller counters the Mayor's ethics probe with one of his own regarding fundraising practices.
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Houston officials finalize employee worker contract with 3.5% pay increase
Houston City Council finalized a contract agreement Oct. 23 between the city of Houston and the Houston Organization of ...