Whitmire accuses Controller of ‘pay to play’ politics
Mayor John Whitmire accuses Houston controller's office of 'pay-to-play'
A somber Mayor John Whitmire announced Thursday morning that the Houston controller's office, headed up by Chris Hollins, was involved in a "pay-to-play" situation that "has to stop." The mayor alleged that the controller was selling sponsorships to an upcoming city-run investor's conference.
Whitmire launches ethics investigation into Controller Hollins over potential 'pay to play' sponsorships
Mayor John Whitmire launches “pay to play” ethics investigation into Controller Chris Hollins’ decision to solicit sponsorships for a financial conference.
Mayor Whitmire accuses Controller Hollins of ‘pay-to-play’ over sponsorship solicitations
Mayor John Whitmire alleged Controller Chris Hollins was engaged in “pay-to-play” through the solicitation of sponsorships for the Houston Annual Investor Conference. Whitmire said he hadn’t raised his concerns with Hollins ahead of the Thursday morning press conference.
Houston mayor alleges Controller Chris Hollins committed 'Pay-to Play' violation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has called out Controller Chris Hollins for unethical fundraising practices linked to the annual Investor Conference, igniting a fierce political debate.
Whitmire accuses Controller of ‘pay to play’ politics, but mayor’s events also take sponsorships
Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins traded barbs in dueling press conferences Thursday, each alleging the other has conflicts of interest by providing special access to private companies looking to do business with the city.
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‘I Hide in My House’: Inside John Whitmire’s Stalled Effort to Limit Protests Near His Home
The Houston mayor sought to push back activists who want the city to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, ...
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Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing 4
The helicopter went down just before 8 p.m. Sunday in a neighborhood east of downtown after taking off from Ellington Field, ...
Mayor Whitmire’s I-45 expansion launch draws criticism from protesters
The Texas Department of Transportation went all out this week celebrating the start of construction of the first part of the ...
Council members to debate tax hike as Mayor John Whitmire aims to cut waste. Here’s what to expect
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council will debate dueling property tax proposals Wednesday as Whitmire remains adamant ...
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Mayor Whitmire seeks expanded audit of city services to include TIRZ districts
In the wake of a corruption scandal, Houston Mayor John Whitmire wants to see an audit of the city’s 28 Tax Increment ...
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire secures $50 million grant for disaster relief, averts tax hike
In a surprising turn, Houston Mayor John Whitmire secured a $50 million grant from state leaders for disaster debris removal, ...
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Mayor John Whitmire pushes for intersection upgrades near his home while other projects are on pause
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Since Houston Mayor John Whitmire took office, several mobility projects have been removed or paused, but he's fighting to bring even more upgrades to an intersection in ...
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Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4
The helicopter went down just before 8 p.m. Sunday in a neighborhood east of downtown after taking off from Ellington Field, ...
Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower killing 4, including child, officials say
HOUSTON — A helicopter crashed into a radio tower, killing multiple people, including a child, near downtown Houston Sunday night, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD received a report ...
BREAKING: Multiple fatalities in East Downtown helicopter crash
Firefighters were on the scene Sunday evening in the East Downtown neighborhood of Houston, where a helicopter struck a radio ...