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"Of all the traits that I could mention, his faith, his family, his boxing career, certainly his business career, the one that stands out to me as a friend of George Foreman, he never forgot where he came from…”

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This evening, Mayor Whitmire answered questions & listened to the concerns of the Super Neighborhood Alliance. Topics ranged from transportation, solid waste, safety & disaster preparedness. The Mayor thanks all for participating and knows there is still a lot to be done.

This evening, Mayor Whitmire answered questions & listened to the concerns of the Super Neighborhood Alliance. Topics ranged from transportation, solid waste, safety & disaster preparedness. 

The Mayor thanks all for participating and knows there is still a lot to be done.
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Today, Mayor Whitmire joined Joaquin Martinez to celebrate the legacy of Rodolfo “Fito” Olivares, a true icon of cumbia, culture, and community. From “Juana la Cubana” to “El Colesterol,” his music has moved generations and brought people together on dance floors around the world.

Today, Mayor Whitmire joined <a href="/JMartinez4Hou/">Joaquin Martinez</a>  to celebrate the legacy of Rodolfo “Fito” Olivares, a true icon of cumbia, culture, and community. From “Juana la Cubana” to “El Colesterol,” his music has moved generations and brought people together on dance floors around the world.
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🗣️In case you missed it: The City of Houston has cut its $320 million budget deficit by one-third after reaching a deal on a street and drainage lawsuit payout. abc13.com/post/city-hous…

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Today, Mayor Whitmire was honored to attend the Crime Stoppers HOU 2025 Houston Heroes Awards Luncheon. Dave Ward has been a supporter of Crime Stoppers mission since it’s inception and K-9 officer Rocky is recovered. We must fight crime collaboratively and be relentless!

Today, Mayor Whitmire was honored to attend the <a href="/CrimeStopHOU/">Crime Stoppers HOU</a> 2025 Houston Heroes Awards Luncheon.

<a href="/DaveWardTV/">Dave Ward</a> has been a supporter of Crime Stoppers mission since it’s inception and K-9 officer Rocky is recovered. We must fight crime collaboratively and be relentless!
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Today, Mayor Whitmire visited with Weidy Rodriguez Castro & Luz Reyes- two impressive UH students with bright futures ahead. Their unique backgrounds reflect Houston’s diversity, and as future lawyers, they embody the hard work & commitment to service that move our city forward.

Today, Mayor Whitmire visited with Weidy Rodriguez Castro &amp; Luz Reyes- two impressive UH students with bright futures ahead. Their unique backgrounds reflect Houston’s diversity, and as future lawyers, they embody the hard work &amp; commitment to service that move our city forward.
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Houstonians will soon have a new tool to track short-term rentals (STR)s and address concerns about properties in their neighborhood.  Read more: mailchi.mp/houstontx/park…

Houstonians will soon have a new tool to track short-term rentals (STR)s and address concerns about properties in their neighborhood. 
Read more: mailchi.mp/houstontx/park…
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This morning Mayor Whitmire stopped by the Settegast community for a joyful Easter egg hunt with families in Northeast Houston! From hunting eggs to sharing laughs with neighbors, the Mayor is committed to showing up for every corner of our city—because every community matters.

This morning Mayor Whitmire stopped by the Settegast community for a joyful Easter egg hunt with families in Northeast Houston!

From hunting eggs to sharing laughs with neighbors, the Mayor is committed to showing up for every corner of our city—because every community matters.
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Mayor Whitmire had a great visit with our Houston Fire Department heroes at station 19 on Gregg St. He watched them train and get prepared to put out fires and keep our families safe. Thanks for all that you do! Houston Fire Dept

Mayor Whitmire had a great visit with our Houston Fire Department heroes at station 19 on Gregg St. He watched them train and get prepared to put out fires and keep our families safe. Thanks for all that you do! <a href="/HoustonFire/">Houston Fire Dept</a>
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It was a fun time at the 11th Annual South Park Easter Egg Hunt this afternoon at Crestmont Park. From colorful eggs to smiling faces, it was a beautiful day to celebrate togetherness and the season of renewal. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special!

It was a fun time at the 11th Annual South Park Easter Egg Hunt this afternoon at Crestmont Park. From colorful eggs to smiling faces, it was a beautiful day to celebrate togetherness and the season of renewal.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special!
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Mayor Whitmire was honored to celebrate Pastor James E. Nash’s birthday today, recognizing his decades of service, deep commitment to the Sunnyside and Brookhaven communities, and longstanding partnership built on faith and community. Happy birthday, Pastor!

Mayor Whitmire was honored to celebrate Pastor James E. Nash’s birthday today, recognizing his decades of service, deep commitment to the Sunnyside and Brookhaven communities, and longstanding partnership built on faith and community. Happy birthday, Pastor!
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Today, Mayor Whitmire honored people that are selfless during the "Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony". These individuals donate their time to help make the City of Houston better & their kindness help save taxpayers a lot of money. Thank you all, Houston appreciates you!

Today, Mayor Whitmire honored people that are selfless during the "Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony". These individuals donate their time to help make the City of Houston better &amp; their kindness help save taxpayers a lot of money. Thank you all, Houston appreciates you!
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Please join Mayor Whitmire, Chancellor Renu Khator, and Tilman Fertitta today as they celebrate the University of Houston Men's Basketball Team's incredible season! 🏀🌟

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The Mayor is proud to announce that this graduating class from Houston Fire Dept had a 100% pass rate on the civil service exam. And for the first time in history of HFD, they have an over abundance of recruits! Classes are now being scheduled a year in advance!

The Mayor is proud to announce that this graduating  class from <a href="/HoustonFire/">Houston Fire Dept</a>  had a 100% pass rate on the civil service exam. And for the first time in history of HFD, they have an over abundance of recruits! Classes are now being scheduled a year in advance!
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Fleet Week is officially coming to Houston this November — for the first time ever! This is a historic moment for our city as we join in commemorating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps. Houstonians will be able to tour the vessels & lots of activities for all!

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This morning, Mayor Whitmire celebrated with IUEC Local 31 the ribbon cutting for their new elevator constructor welding mobile unit. No one else has this in the country and not everyone can go to a fix training site, but now the training is coming to you!

This morning, Mayor Whitmire celebrated with IUEC Local 31 the ribbon cutting for their new elevator constructor welding mobile unit. No one else has this in the country and not everyone can go to a fix training site, but now the training is coming to you!