Mayor Whitmire questions where undocumented residents travel

Mayor Whitmire questions where undocumented Houstonians want to travel Community members disagreed with Mayor Whitmire, arguing that Gulfton residents should have access like anyone else. Read More

Houston mayor stands by comments on undocumented residents

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 4: Houston Mayor John Whitmire said his comments about undocumented Gulfton residents were "wrongly misrepresented." (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) ... Read More

Does Mayor Whitmire's Pending Admonishment Hurt His Re-Election Chances? [UPDATED]

A wave of disappointment in Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s performance is growing among Harris County Democrats, but it’s unclear whether their activism will be enough to defeat the mayor in a 2027 ... Read More

Houston organizations sign letter asking Mayor Whitmire to apologize ...

Whitmire last month said to a news outlet that Houstonians in Gulfton are “largely undocumented immigrants. They just want basic services. They don’t want to be part of the Galleria. Read More

Mayor Whitmire criticized over comment about Gulfton community and ...

Whitmire had previously said to a media outlet that Houstonians in Gulfton are largely undocumented immigrants who “just want basic services. They don’t want to be part of the Galleria. Read More

Advocates ask Houston Mayor John Whitmire for an apology and retraction ...

"I don't think what the mayor has to say about immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants, is reflective of our values as Houstonians," one activist told ABC13 on Whitmire's comments made last ... Read More

Mayor Whitmire Defends Immigration Stance at Tejano Democrats Meeting ...

Before taking questions at Thursday's gathering, Whitmire spoke for about 30 minutes on his history as a public official and the numerous challenges he’s faced as mayor. Read More