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Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Mayor John Whitmire says City of Houston rescinds application for $148M federal public safety grant

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Mayor John Whitmire says Houston pulled its application for a nearly $150 million federal public safety grant after the city submitted it without City Council approval.

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  1. CW 39 Houston

    Houston withdraws $150 million federal grant application (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    Houston withdrew its application for a $150 million federal Model Cities Initiative grant after city staff prematurely submitted it without required council approval and concerns arose regarding immigration enforcement requirements.

  2. ABC 13 Houston

    Mayor John Whitmire says City of Houston rescinds application for $148M federal public safety grant (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Mayor John Whitmire says Houston pulled its application for a nearly $150 million federal public safety grant after the city submitted it without City Council approval.

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