Mayor John Whitmire Archives - DefenderNetwork.com

West Houston homelessness partnership seeks permanent housing results

by Tannistha SinhaSeptember 10, 2026September 9, 2026

West Houston partners are expanding a homelessness program designed to move residents into permanent housing.

Houston City Council greenlights investment in 25 neighborhood parks

by Tannistha SinhaSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Community demands accountability after fatal ICE shooting

by Aswad WalkerJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Houston Controller Chris Hollins opened a formal investigation into Mayor John Whitmire's senior adviser for financial integrity, Chris Brown.

Chris Hollins probes employment records of John Whitmire’s adviser

by Tannistha SinhaJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Houston city leaders are weighing concerns about campaign financing.

Houston campaign finance cap debate heads to ethics committee

by Tannistha SinhaJune 15, 2026June 14, 2026

Houston City Council passes $7.5 billion budget

by Tannistha SinhaJune 11, 2026June 15, 2026

A proposed trash fee has become the flashpoint in a larger debate about Houston’s finances.

Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash

by Tannistha SinhaJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash

by Tannistha SinhaJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Houston budget battle: Spending plan vs. long-term risk warnings

by Tannistha SinhaJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Controller Chris Hollins warns Houston budget relies on ‘gimmicks’

by Tannistha SinhaMay 19, 2026May 26, 2026

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