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Mayor John Whitmire accuses Houston controller's office of 'pay-to-play'
A somber Mayor John Whitmire announced Thursday morning that the Houston controller's office, headed up by Chris Hollins, was involved in a "pay-to-play" situation that "has to stop." The mayor alleged that the controller was selling sponsorships to an upcoming city-run investor's conference.
Houston mayor calls out city controller over 'pay to play' design of upcoming conference
HOUSTON — Houston
Mayor
John
Whitmire
is leveling accusations of "pay to play" against City Controller Chris Hollins. It involves the city's upcoming investor conference, presented by Hollins' office. Both men held dueling press conferences Thursday ...
Mayor Whitmire accuses Controller Hollins of ‘pay-to-play’ over sponsorship solicitations
Mayor John Whitmire alleged Controller Chris Hollins was engaged in “pay-to-play” through the solicitation of sponsorships for the Houston Annual Investor Conference. Whitmire said he hadn’t raised his concerns with Hollins ahead of the Thursday morning press conference.
Houston controller fires back at Mayor Whitmire, calling him a 'hypocrite'
Houston Controller Chris Hollins went on the offensive Thursday, hours after Mayor John Whitmire accused him of engaging in "pay-to-play," calling the mayor a "hypocrite" and the mayor's allegations "a huge nothing-burger.
Houston mayor alleges Controller Chris Hollins committed 'Pay-to Play' violation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has called out Controller Chris Hollins for unethical fundraising practices linked to the annual Investor Conference, igniting a fierce political debate.
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Lina Hidalgo celebrates engagement with a joke of her own
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo celebrated her engagement this weekend with some aptly-named cocktails on the menu.
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Council members to debate tax hike as Mayor John Whitmire aims to cut waste. Here’s what to expect
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council will debate dueling property tax proposals Wednesday as Whitmire remains adamant ...
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Investigation begins into helicopter crash near downtown Houston that killed four people
The helicopter was an R44 private aircraft coming from Ellington Airport when it hit the tower near downtown Sunday night, ...
TwinCities.com
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4 killed in helicopter crash into Houston radio tower
The helicopter went down just before 8 p.m. Sunday in a neighborhood east of downtown after taking off from Ellington Field, ...
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Whitmire wants to restore past police pension program. Experts worry it will only drive up costs
Discussions come just seven years after the city shepherded a series of reforms through the state meant to reduce an $8.2 ...
Click2Houston
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‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflicts
The news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his ...
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Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower killing 4, including a child
A helicopter crashed in Houston, Sunday, killing all four people on board including a child. The crash happened near Engelke ...
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Mayor Whitmire’s I-45 expansion launch draws criticism from protesters
The Texas Department of Transportation went all out this week celebrating the start of construction of the first part of the ...
Texas Monthly
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‘I Hide in My House’: Inside John Whitmire’s Stalled Effort to Limit Protests Near His Home
The Houston mayor sought to push back activists who want the city to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, ...
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