Whitmire addressed the rumors during a news conference he held at a warming center with Precinct 4 Constable Lesley Briones.
"No one is asking immigration status," the mayor posted on social media Monday afternoon.
As temperatures drop in Harris County, warming centers fill up to 60% capacity, with officials ensuring no one is turned away ...
"All residents are welcome...regardless of their immigration status." ...
Houston will open all 12 of its warming center as the region prepares for an arctic blast heading into the weekend.
With the upcoming freezing weather, there may be several Houston residents who need a warm place to stay until temperatures ...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire forcefully denied rumors that federal immigration agents have been monitoring warming centers ...
Here is a list of warming centers opening in Houston and surrounding areas, with addresses and operating hours: Acres Homes ...
Commissioner Lesley Briones and Mayor John Whitmire will be on the ground Monday at Bayland Community Center to update winter ...