I remember he recalled when Mayor Louie Welch arrived at his door with the Houston police chief waiting in his squad car. “We need you right now to help solve our city’s problem,” the mayor ...

No matter who you are — whether that’s a pissed-off cyclist or a staunch supporter of the man — one thing stands true regarding Houston Mayor John Whitmire: He’s one of the most powerful ...

PHOTOS: Houston's next mayor has big city problems to fix. Familiar faces want the job. With such a crowded field, it’s unlikely any candidate will get 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff.