Houston Mayor John Whitmire Archives - DefenderNetwork.com

Without shelter: How Houston youth navigate housing

by Tannistha SinhaFebruary 10, 2026February 18, 2026

A stolen car pushed Jasmine into homelessness until she found Covenant House, a Houston shelter.

Year in review: Decisions that defined Houston’s City Council in 2025

by Tannistha SinhaDecember 24, 2025December 23, 2025

Houston Mayor John Whitmire faces Democratic backlash for GOP fundraiser

by Tannistha SinhaDecember 3, 2025December 5, 2025

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Five bodies found in Houston bayous in one week, including UH Student

by ReShonda TateSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Bogotá to Bayou: County Judge Lina Hidalgo reflects on leadership

by Tannistha SinhaAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Managing Editor’s Message

by ReShonda TateJuly 12, 2025July 12, 2025

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George Foreman remembered as family man, boxing great, philanthropist man of God

by Terrance HarrisApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Rice University

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NewsBriefs: Rice investigated, City retirement incentives, 5th ward cancer screenings

by Defender News ServiceMarch 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announces $10K base salary jump for police cadets, seeks help in recruitment

by Tannistha SinhaSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

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Editor’s Message: Hurricane recovery blame, Kamala as a DEI hire and Busta Rhyme’s outburst

by ReShonda TateJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024