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Mayor Whitmire Visits Demolition Sites to Improve QoL

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City of Houston


Mayor’s Office
Media Alert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 05/15/2026

Mayor Whitmire will visit demolition sites as work continues to improve quality of life in Houston neighborhoods
WHAT:
On Saturday, Mayor John Whitmire will monitor work to demolish blighted structures that impede effective drainage and attract illegal dumping. The targeted properties include structures often located in flood plains. After launching the initiative on Friday, crews will tear down additional properties on  Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Earlier this year, City Council approved allocating $30 million from the City’s Stormwater Fund for the initiative. Friday’s demolition marks the first of several “Demolition Days” planned across the city.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 16
WHERE:
10 a.m. 5634 Maywood Dr.  (77053)

11 a.m.  3312 Nettleton St. (77004)

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Sources:

Houston PD Press Release 05/16/2026

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