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

Richard Tabler, who was convicted of killing two men in 2004, is scheduled to be put to death in Huntsville on Thursday.

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.

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 ...

However, Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered some insight during Tuesday's public comment period at City Hall, confirming that Houston Police Department officers had not been involved in any ...

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 ...

As H-Town fans prepare to catch the big game this weekend, many will be taking on bets, including Houston’s very own Mayor John Whitmire ... mayor share it with our friends in the sheriff ...

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 and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at a joint news conference Saturday said while the upcoming freeze likely won't pack the same punch as Winter Storm Uri ...

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 ...