Houston Mayor John Whitmire took a stab at the city's previous administration, blaming the former mayor for the city's inability to open warming centers during Houston's first freeze. Whitmire and his public safety team joined Chevron officials at a Friday morning press conference to discuss safety precautions and preparation for the colder temperatures ahead of Sunday's Houston Marathon.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is urging residents to avoid the roads starting Monday evening. Officials share how they are preparing and what steps residents need to take.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a joint news conference that residents should begin preparing for the freeze.

The City of Houston is preparing for the potential impacts of an incoming winter storm, which has prompted the decision to close its airports.

Mayor John Whitmire ’s administration has rescinded a city policy that allowed Houston’s municipal workers to work a hybrid schedule, coming into the office on some days and working remotely at home on others.

Snow up to five inches, sleet and ice accumulations are possible for the Greater Houston area Jan. 21-22, according to the National Weather Service.

Mayor John Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to make things safe for Houstonians, including opening 10 warming centers across the area.

"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," Whitmire said during Sunday's press conference.

Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday. “The Chevron Marathon must go on,” Whitmire said during a Friday morning news conference.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Wednesday that the city has rescinded its work-from-home policy and all city employees will be expected to work full-time from the office. In a memo sent to city department directors,

Houston mayor John Whitmire says warming centers will be open beginning on Sunday for Houstonians who need to get out of the weather. HOUSTON - Preparations are underway for the big chill and ice expected to hit Houston. Area leaders are working hard to make sure we're ready for the freeze.