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Houston mayor John Whitmire says it's 'all hands on deck' for winter storm
Houston mayor John Whitmire said it's "all hands on deck" as the city expects a winter storm that promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. "I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous whether episode,
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city officials give update ahead of winter storm for southeast Texas
"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," Whitmire said during Sunday's press conference.
Houston mayor John Whitmire orders return to office for all city employees
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Wednesday that the city has rescinded its work-from-home policy and all city employees will be expected to work full-time from the office. In a memo sent to city department directors,
Mayor John Whitmire rescinds Houston policy allowing employees to work hybrid schedules
Mayor John Whitmire’s administration has rescinded a city policy that allowed Houston’s municipal workers to work a hybrid schedule, coming into the office on some days and working remotely at home on others.
City of Houston ends work from home policy for municipal employees
The City of Houston has announced all employees will transition full-time to their assigned offices beginning on February 1.
Houston to end hybrid work for municipal employees, bringing 1,600 back to the office
Municipal workers will have to be back in-office starting Feb. 1 unless given an approved exception from management.

Houston, winter storm

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor John Whitmire discuss winter storm preparations
Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — ...
Mayor John Whitmire attacks former administration for issues with warming centers
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the previous administration's policy is why he could not open the warming centers during ...
Whitmire, Hidalgo say freeze will cause significant travel disruptions, advise residents prepare now
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a joint news conference that residents should begin ...
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Mayor Whitmire to provide latest safety information ahead of winter storms
Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather ...
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Mayor Whitmire joins the HPD Homeless Outreach Team, offers rides to warming centers
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and HPD Chief J. Noe Diaz recently joined the Houston Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) to ensure that those in need had a warm ...
Mayor Whitmire speaks on Chevron Houston Marathon safety and Houston freeze ahead of Sunday's event
Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron ...
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City of Houston employees will be required to work in the office full-time starting in February
Municipal employees were given the opportunity to work from home after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with the ...
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City will open 10 warming centers on Sunday ahead of freezing temperatures, Houston mayor announces
Mayor John Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to make things safe for Houstonians, including opening 10 ...
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Houston-area warming centers opening amid cold front
Ten warming centers will open the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19, Mayor John Whitmire announced during a Jan. 17 press conference ...
New Houston police cadets to get $1K firearm stipend in 2025, officials say
The new funding comes after Mayor John Whitmire questioned cadets having to purchase their own firearms after taking office ...