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This morning, the @houstonpolice Department Dive Team, one of the best in the nation, deployed to Central Texas to assist with recovery efforts following the devastating floods. We’re keeping the families of the missing and those confirmed lost in our hearts. Please continue to…
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This week, @HouPublicWorks Director Randall V. Macchi and the @HoustonPolice Executive Chief T.E. Hardin informed Mayor Whitmire and council members about the condition of two major City facilities: 611 Walker, which houses Houston Public Works and 13 other departments, and (1/6)
Today, @houmayor Whitmire proudly proclaimed it “U.S. Marshal K-9 Rocky Day” in the City of Houston. While his handler avoids the spotlight, all praise belongs to Rocky, the brave Belgian Malinois who was shot twice while tracking down a suspect wanted in the killing of Brazoria…
"This is a great city, with great people & great public servants & Rocky is one that we want to recognize for making this a safer community. Rocky is a hero of the City of Houston & I am proud to have a proclamation that recognizes him on behalf of 2.3 million Houstonians,"- MJW
🚨 HPD, & partner agencies will continue to address traffic violations tomorrow & Thursday. Expect increased enforcement on I-45 North, US-59 North, & Highway 249. 🚨 This initiative is about protecting lives and restoring safety on our roads. Drive safe. Drive smart.
SAVE THE DATES 🎭: #HoustonTheaterWeek returns with can’t-miss deals! 🎟️✨ From August 18–24, snag Buy One, Get One FREE tickets to nearly 400 live performances across the city throughout the 2025-2026 season! From plays and musicals to opera, dance, and more! 💃🎶 #StayTuned
Houston's hospitality-related sectors have gained jobs in the first five months of the year, according to an analysis of Texas Workforce Commission data conducted by the @GHPartnership. Read more: bit.ly/44MpQ0L
⛈️As we head into the weekend, stay weather aware. Showers from the Gulf could lead to localized flash flooding. Triple digit temperatures may follow.🥵 All Hazards Preparedness Tips: tdem.texas.gov/prepare #txwx
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Statement from @houmayor John Whitmire. “I am grateful that the injuries sustained by Houston Police Sergeant Paul George in last night’s shooting are not life-threatening. The 27-year HPD veteran is in good spirits. This incident reminds us of the daily dangers our officers…
HPD Provides update on Officer Shot at 10500 Mykawa x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
🗣️Record-breaking news for Houston! 🗓️In 2024, 53.9 million visitors came to our city, spending a record $10.8 billion, with a total economic impact of $16.6 billion! 🧳Tourism supported nearly 122,000 local jobs and brought in $2.2 billion in state and local taxes. 📍Houston…
.@Int_Machines is expanding its operations at the Houston Spaceport with a $12 million investment and a new long-term lease, strengthening Houston’s position in the global space economy and supporting new aerospace jobs. 🚀Learn more: ow.ly/bhe650Wr9Tv
Several Houston neighborhoods have a civility ordinance. Today’s action expands it to Downtown and the East End.
City Council voted today to expand the Civility Ordinance, an important step in Mayor Whitmire's work to address homelessness. The plan is compassionate and does not criminalize individuals experiencing homelessness. The goal is to connect the unhoused population to resources.
🎒🎉 Gear up for a successful school year at the @houmayor’s Back to School Fest! Join us for a day of fun, freebies, and everything you need to kick off the school year right! 🖊️📚 Register here: houstontx.gov/btsf/registerm…
Watch City Council live at 2 pm: houstontx.gov/htv/HTVLIVE.ht…
Houston is a great city made even stronger by collaboration. Today, we celebrated just that with the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Central Patrol Station and shared parking garage for both @houstonpolice and @HouPublicWorks. This marks the completion of a multi-year…
It's a family thing. Just a reminder that the @houstonlibrary has one of the best family history research centers in the United States.
Celebrating #713Day the Houston way, at today’s @astros game with hometown legend Mike Jones, @houmayor Whitmire and @houstonpolice Chief Diaz. 713 Day is all about showing love for Houston’s original area code and everything that makes our city special: the culture, the music,…
