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Houston enacts hiring freeze to boost city services, mayor says

Houston will implement a city-wide hiring freeze beginning tomorrow, Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to KHOU 11 Thursday. The decision comes in response to findings from an audit conducted by accounting firm Ernst and Young.

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire plans forthcoming citywide hiring freeze

Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Wednesday announced the city is implementing a citywide hiring freeze beginning this week, as first reported by ABC 13's Shannon Ryan.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Houston to implement hiring freeze for all departments except fire and police, mayor's office says

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is planning to implement a hiring freeze in the coming days that will impact all city departments except fire and police, a city spokesperson confirmed. While an exact timeline has not been decided on,

Yahoo · 4h

Houston mayor plans hiring freeze for city positions

The freeze follows a third-party report on the City of Houston's $300 million budget shortfall. "What is the dress code?": Fox News' Doocy questions White House on apparent double standard for Musk and Zelenskyy.

Houston Public Media · 8h

Houston Mayor John Whitmire plans hiring freeze as city faces more than $330 million budget deficit

Whitmire wants to implement a hiring freeze in the city government. As of September, the city had nearly 5,000 vacant positions.

Longtime Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies

KHOU · 1h

Houston’s resilient leader | A timeline of Sylvester Turner’s legacy

Turner's legacy as a steadfast advocate for economic opportunity, urban resilience, and community revitalization remains deeply woven into Houston’s history.

Chron on MSN · 1d

Sylvester Turner, Houston's longtime mayor, dead at 70

Houston's former mayor, Congressman Sylvester Turner, passed away at 70 years old, Mayor Whitmire announced during a council meeting on Wednesday. Whitmire told the council that Turner was in Washington D.C. last night, attending President Donald Trump's Address to the Congress when was taken to the hospital and died.

CNN · 1d

Sylvester Turner, Democratic congressman and former Houston mayor, dies at 70

Sylvester Turner, a Democratic congressman and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70. Turner died peacefully Wednesday, according to a statement from his congressional office. No cause of death was provided.

Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey steps down

ESPN on MSN · 4h

Houston women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns

Houston women's basketball head coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons, including this year's 5-25 campaign.

Reuters · 8h

Women's basketball coaches out at Houston, McNeese

Two women's basketball programs are looking for new head coaches. On Thursday, Houston announced the resignation of longtime coach Ronald Hughey, and McNeese said the contract of Lynn Kennedy will not be renewed.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 9h

UH women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns after 11 seasons with Cougars

Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons, the school announced Thursday. The move comes after the injury-depleted Cougars’ season ended with a 66-58 loss to Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday.

Texans, Christian Kirk and Houston

Houston Chronicle · 5h

Houston Texans acquire receiver Christian Kirk from Jacksonville for seventh-round pick in 2026

The Houston Texans are filling a hole at wide receiver by acquiring Christian Kirk of Jacksonville for a seventh-round pick in 2026.

CBSSports.com · 5h

Texans' Christian Kirk: Being dealt to Houston

Being dealt to Houston

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Steelers Lose Christian Kirk to Texans

The Pittsburgh Steelers nearly pulled off a trade for Christian Kirk ahead of the trade deadline back in November, but their chances of acquiring him this offseason are officially zilch. The Jaguars are instead rerouting him within the AFC South to the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh-round pick,

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A big change is coming to Downtown Houston — And it’s not just new construction

Mayor John Whitmire and Michael Heckman, President & CEO of Houston First Corporation, will present the master plan at a ...

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Houston father charged with murder by fentanyl delivery in 2023 overdose of 27-year-old daughter

Joshua Youngblood was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder after he allegedly gave fentanyl to his daughter in 2023 ...

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Houston Texans’ DeMeco Ryans wants former Alabama prep star on the field more in 2025

A former Davidson High School standout, Ward made 48 tackles, including 32 solo stops, recorded five tackles for loss and ...

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Houston representatives testify at state's first DOGE meeting in Austin

The Department of Government Efficiency is a new Trump Administration initiative to cut federal spending. Now, the State of Texas is attempting to replicate it. On Wednesday, the Texas House held ...

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Multiple-alarm fire reported at apartment complex in Southwest Houston, fire department reports

Houston Fire Department reported they were battling a multiple-alarm fire Thursday at a Southwest Houston apartment complex.

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Meet JJ Hampton: Breakaway roper at Rodeo Houston

Houston – JJ Hampton is an 18-time Women’s Pro Rodeo Association champion from Stephenville, TX. KPRC had the chance to catch ...

Houston pastor reflects on Congressman Turner's enduring legacy and deep community ties in heartfelt tribute

Congressman Sylvester Turner will lie in honor at the Texas Capitol next week, allowing the public to pay respects to the late public servant.

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Houston area foundation brings music education and free fun to underserved communities

More than 2,000 kids will enjoy their first orchestral and choir concert for free, thanks to the Prelude Music Foundation. The organization says music helps children be happy and develop in unique ...

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