Mayor Whitmire was honored to participate in yesterday’s tribute to our fallen Houston Police Officers & their families. It was moving ceremony, & even the weather seemed to bring the best of itself to this beautiful event.

'I personally believe that you pay respect to the…

See you in 45 days! 👋

A four-person volunteer crew entered JSC's HERA habitat yesterday to simulate living & working like astronauts on a mission to Mars. Their work will help NASA study how isolation & confinement may affect astronauts on deep-space journeys.

Bon voyage,…

Houston Police Officers Memorial Service & Candlelight Vigil 2024 - Watch LIVE youtube.com/watch?v=hGz67X…

Happy National Foster Care Month! Yesterday I welcomed the Riverside Project, an organization dedicated to serving vulnerable children and families. At this event, we honored the work of caseworkers, therapists, social workers, foster parents, kinship families, and others who are…

Happening now: Mayor Whitmire is honored to participate in this groundbreaking project to prioritize Houston's most vulnerable with the LBJ Hospital expansion. “It’s amazing what you can get done, if you don’t worry about who gets the credit…there are so many people that I’d…

#SWMD celebrated the 1st Place Winners of the 2nd Annual Truck Art Contest! These students were recognized for their outstanding efforts in raising awareness about recycling. Thank you to CM Kamin for leading this Council presentation.🎨♻️

Thank you to our sponsor CompuCycle!

REMINDER: City of Houston Solid Waste Department will collect curbside garbage as scheduled this week, with storm debris collection beginning next week. All debris should be placed between the sidewalk and the street, or it will not be collected.

This morning, Houston Mayor's Office John Whitmire publicly announced the appointment of Larry Satterwhite as the Houston Police Acting Chief of Police.
'This decision comes with full confidence in Acting Chief Satterwhite's abilities to lead and uphold the high standards of our department.…

🚨🐾 URGENT: BARC is at capacity🐾🚨

We need your help to Empty the Shelters! Adopting a pet is free through May 15 thanks to @bissellpets

Visit houstonbarc.com to learn more. Together, let's turn this crisis into an opportunity for forever homes. 🐾❤️

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As residents re-enter their communities, they should be mindful that some dangerous conditions may still exist. Exercise caution re-entering formerly flooded areas. Use protective gear such as heavy work gloves when handling and moving debris that may have washed downstream.

Watch Live: Mayor Whitmire, METRO Board Chair Brock and community partners break ground on a collaborative project to improve bus stops and repair pavement on a 6-mile stretch of Westheimer Road from Loop 610 to downtown. bit.ly/3Uv6dp4 ^M

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Join us at the City’s annual career fair!
📍 George R. Brown Convention Center
⏰ 9 a.m. - noon
🗓️ Tuesday, May 7. 2024
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High temperatures are expected across City of Houston this weekend. View our “Beat The Heat Checklist” to avoid a medical emergency. This message is especially important for citizens planning to begin clean-up, after the recent floods.
Chief Samuel Peña

Houstonians who have damage to homes or businesses from storms & flooding are urged to report that damage.

Property damage reports help officials determine eligibility for disaster assistance & identify resource needs.

Fill out a damage survey online: damage.tdem.texas.gov

The bridge over West Lake Houston Parkway is now OPEN. The underpass at I-69/Hamblen Rd. remains closed.

Please continue to monitor weather conditions and updates. Turn around, don't drown!

HPD officers continue to work with Houston Fire Dept, Houston OEM and other partners. We are here to help.

Texans who have damage to homes or businesses from storms & flooding are urged to report that damage.

Property damage reports help officials determine eligibility for disaster assistance & identify resource needs.

Fill out a damage survey online: damage.tdem.texas.gov

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