Houston mayor loses Democratic backing after GOP fundraiser fallout

On Sunday night, Harris County Democrats moved to approve a resolution barring Houston Mayor John Whitmire from future party ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has been barred from future Harris County Democrats endorsements

Precinct chairs signed on to a resolution asking the party to deny Houston Mayor John Whitmire endorsements after he ...
Houston Public Media

Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement

A progressive group pushed through a measure to bar Whitmire from receiving the party’s endorsement. It came nearly eight ...
Houston Press

Whitmire Admonished by Harris County Democrats

At least 400 people gathered at BakerRIpley on Sunday afternoon as the Harris County Democratic Party voted to admonish Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Credit: April Towery Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s ...

Jewish leaders at Texas A&M confirm son among victims of Sydney shooting

"Please say Psalms 20 & 21 for my son, Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff, who was shot in a terrorist attack at a Chanukah event he was ...

Massive 1,500-acre development poised to become Houston's new suburb

What began as open fields east of Houston is slowly taking shape as a new hometown: Riceland, a sprawling 1,500-acre ...
Community Impact

Harris County commissioners extend full property tax exemption for qualified child care centers

With a unanimous vote on Dec. 11, Harris County commissioners reauthorized 100% property tax exemptions for qualified child care providers for 2026 and each year going forward in a move that is ...