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 weather episode,

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the previous administration's policy is why he could not open the warming centers during Houston's first winter freeze of 2025.

Ten warming centers will open the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19, Mayor John Whitmire announced during a Jan. 17 press conference. The details The city of Houston is expected to see a

Houston officials are preparing for severe cold weather expected to hit the region Sunday night, with Mayor John Whitmire announcing the activation of warming centers across the city to protect vulnerable residents.

Mayor John Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to make things safe for Houstonians, including opening 10 warming centers across the area.