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    What did Mr Whitmire say about the helicopter crash?
    Mr Whitmire expressed his relief that the explosion was relatively minor, as he had been concerned about the potential consequences due to the presence of a butane tank in the vicinity. I am monitoring the helicopter crash that occurred tonight.

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    Was Whitmire's comment about James real?
    In June, Whitmire’s office confirmed that the mayor’s comment about James was real after some online speculation it was fake. Mary Benton, the mayor’s spokesperson, said it was lighthearted and meant no harm. In the past, Hidalgo had mixed responses to Whitmire’s jest.

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    What happened at a Whitmire fire station?
    Firefighters at a nearby station heard the crash and responded, Whitmire said. Area residents were safe, but there was a “terrible accident scene” with multiple fatalities and the tower and helicopter were destroyed, according to the mayor. Some area residents also lost power.

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    Did John Whitmire avoid meeting with Lina Hidalgo?
    According to Hidalgo’s office, Whitmire avoided meeting with Hidalgo when he first took office. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo leaned into a jab Houston Mayor John Whitmire took at her fiancé in a rather fun way at her engagement party over the weekend.

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    Was Whitmire's slight 'cute and funny'?
    The reference to Whitmire’s slight appeared to be all in good fun, with the guest saying it was "cute and funny." The party was described as quite the celebration, with many of the bride-and-husband-to-be’s loved ones attending the event because they could not travel to the wedding.

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    Did Houston mayor John Whitmire jab Lina Hidalgo?
    Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo leaned into a jab Houston Mayor John Whitmire took at her fiancé in a rather fun way at her engagement party over the weekend. Mayor Whitmire raised eyebrows this past June when he commented on a Facebook post of Hidalgo’s bridal shower about her soon-to-be husband. "Wonderful.

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    Democrat John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral race - NBC News

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    John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor - NPR

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    John Whitmire, a Moderate Democrat, Wins Runoff for Houston …

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    State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP …

    Dec 9, 2023 · State Sen. John Whitmire has defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a landslide victory to serve as the next mayor of Houston — the largest city in Texas and the fourth most populous in the...

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    Democrat John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral runoff over

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    Longtime Texas legislator John Whitmire will be …

    Dec 10, 2023 · Texas state Sen. John Whitmire will be the next mayor of Houston, CNN projects, after winning a runoff Saturday over US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to lead the country’s fourth-largest city.

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    Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor | AP …

    Dec 10, 2023 · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston elected Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire as its next mayor on Saturday night, elevating a Texas lawmaker who has represented the city for 50 years by giving him a victory over U.S. Rep. …

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    Democrat John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, defeating …

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    Houston mayor: John Whitmire elected in landslide …

    Dec 10, 2023 · State Sen. John Whitmire defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee by 30 percentage points in the December 2023 runoff election. He campaigned on a promise to be tough on crime and to restore residents' confidence in city …

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