Mary Benton

Communications and Public Affairs. Global traveler. Former Journalist. Forever Blessed #Hookem🤘🏾

[City of Houston @HoustonTX]

A behind-the-scenes experience our Mayor’s Office of Communications interns won't forget! 🎥

Today, they visited the Houston Emergency Center, where they toured the facility and watched the filming of HTV's City Pulse interview series featuring OEM Director Brian Mason. They gained firsthand insight into how emergency management, public communication, and local government work together to keep Houston informed and prepared.

Thank you to the Houston Office of Emergency Management for providing such a valuable and inspiring learning experience!

#InternExperience #HoustonOEM #CityPulse #HTV #FutureLeaders #PublicService

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

Mayor Whitmire joined HUD Secretary Scott Turner today to discuss Houston's Power Protection Initiative. Thank you, Secretary Turner, for visiting and supporting the City of Houston's work to equip critical facilities with generators.

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: The Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a challenge led by the Trump administration. https://t.co/7EBOTz1vTt

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

Mayor Whitmire is proud to announce that S&P Global has improved the City of Houston’s rating to Stable in its newest report. This rating shows the City has a stronger and responsible financial foundation.

Learn more: https://t.co/oLuaZTWmL0

[Speedy HQ @IShowSpeedHQ]

🚨| WATCH: Speed just met John Whitmire, the mayor of Houston, Texas, who told him that Speed is taking over the city 😭🔥

[City of Houston @HoustonTX]

Join Mayor John Whitmire, Chair of this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Emancipation Park, for an unforgettable day of community, culture, and celebration!

🕓 4:00 PM | Friday, June 19, 2026
✨Live performances by national artists
🎲Inaugural Domino Tournament
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family-Friendly Kids Zone
🤍All-White Affair
🍴Houston’s favorite food vendors
🛍️Culture-inspired merchandise and community activations

Bring your family and friends to experience a day filled with music, unity, and celebration at one of Houston’s most historic landmarks.

Register Now: https://t.co/n4F0X8AF1K

[FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™ @FWC26Houston]

Les Léopards style 🔥🐆🇨🇩

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

At the direction of Mayor John Whitmire, the City of Houston has activated several preparedness measures ahead of the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the region.

[InternationalHouston @HoustonMOTIA]

Houston welcomed the Democratic Republic of Congo team before their first FIFA World Cup match.
Chief of International Affairs, Gigi Lee & @FWC26Houston Host Committee President Chris Canetti joined Ambassador Ngandu of the Democratic Republic of Congo to welcome the team.

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

It’s FIFA time in Houston! ⚽

Mayor John Whitmire joined community members for a sneak peek of the FIFA Fan Festival ahead of its official opening.

Starting today, June 11, and running through July 19, fans can enjoy World Cup excitement,at the free FIFA Fan Festival Houston!

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

Today we broke ground on the Rebirth in Action project in Freedmen’s Town, preserving history while investing in the future. This project will restore three historic row houses and create new community spaces for residents.

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

Facts over fear. @HoustonHealth Director, Dr. Theresa Tran, briefed Mayor Whitmire and City council today about Ebola. It is not a public health threat in Houston. At IAH airport, strong public health and screening protocols are in place.

[Bush Airport @iah]

Terminal E is where the city welcomes the world.

Today, @HoustonTX officially dedicated the Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E, permanently connecting the congresswoman’s legacy to one of the nation’s busiest international gateways.

More information: https://t.co/yXzTGRemBV

[Mary Benton @IAmMaryBenton]

@BradeauxNBA Beautiful ❤️

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

Want to learn more about Mayor Whitmire's proposed FY 2027 budget?

The mayor will answer questions on Hello Houston later this morning at 11:07 a.m. Listen as he discusses Houston's plan for a stronger, more stable budget while the city continues to cut costs and lower spending.

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

Mayor Whitmire will announce his Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget plan at 10 a.m. at City Hall.

Watch the live announcement on @HTVHouston: https://t.co/LWw7dluPWj

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

An honor to celebrate Dr. Remus Wright and Dr. Mia Wright’s 35th Pastoral Anniversary at The Fountain of Praise. Their commitment to ministry, service, and the Houston community has touched countless lives and left a lasting mark on our city.

[Houston Mayor's Office @houmayor]

A statement from the Office of Mayor John Whitmire regarding the postponed special called April 17 meeting.

[Mary Benton @IAmMaryBenton]

@Sabiha1278 Give his snacks and love. Animals deserve both in abundance

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Even today there are tombs to be opened, and often the stones sealing them are so heavy and so closely guarded that they seem to be immovable. Some weigh heavily on the human heart, such as mistrust, fear, selfishness and resentment; others, stemming from these inner struggles, sever the bonds between us through war, injustice and the isolation of peoples and nations. Let us not allow ourselves to be paralyzed by them! #Easter