November 2020 cover image
  • Log in
  • Subscribe
  • Subscriber Since
  • Link Subscription
  • Log out

Sections

  • News & Politics
  • The Culture
  • Travel & Outdoors
  • Food & Drink
  • BBQ
  • Style & Design
  • Being Texan

Magazine

  • November Issue
  • Willie Nelson Special Issue
  • All Issues
  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Manage Subscription
  • Subscription FAQ
  • TMBBQ Club

Featured

  • Tom Brown's Body Series
  • One by Willie Podcast
  • Longform
  • Podcasts
  • Video
  • Top 50 BBQ Joints
  • Dining Guide

More

  • Newsletters
  • Events
  • General Store
  • Promotions
  • Contact Us
Texas Monthly
  • News & Politics
  • The Culture
  • Being Texan
  • Food & Drink
  • BBQ
  • Travel & Outdoors
  • Magazine
  • Podcasts
  • Video
  • Newsletters
  • Log in
  • My Account
    • Subscriber since
    • Link Subscription
    • Log out
  • Subscribe
Texas Monthly
  • News & Politics
  • The Culture
  • Being Texan
  • Food & Drink
  • BBQ
  • Travel & Outdoors
  • Magazine
  • Podcasts
  • Video
  • Subscribe
November 1991

The Three Kingdoms of Kathy Whitmire

Her critics used to say that Houston’s mayor was a great administrator but a bad politician. Now, on the eve of her toughest race, her critics are saying just the opposite.

By
Al Reinert
Issue
November 1991
Share
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Email a link to this page
  • https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-three-kingdoms-of-kathy-whitmire/
Notes
November 1991 magazine cover
From the November 1991 Issue Subscribe

TM This Week

The stories you want, in one weekly newsletter.

See All Newsletters | Privacy Policy
If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Leave them blank to get signed up.
Newsletter illustration

Read More

  1. Tour de Texas, Week 7: Tough Climbs and Spectacular Views in West Texas By Aaron Chamberlain biking-texas-marathon-2
  2. “It’s the Most Outrageous Thing I’ve Ever Seen. It Makes No Sense.” By Michael Hall Lydell Grant in Houston
  3. Democrats Narrowly Lost the Twenty-fourth Congressional District in 2018. Can Candace Valenzuela Win It in This Cycle? By Dan Solomon district-24-valenzuela-duyne
  4. Texas Has More Early Voters Than Any Other State By Dan Solomon early voting texas
  5. A Museum Show in Houston Is Shelved, and the Texas Art Community Cries Foul By Michael Agresta philip-guston-art
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Email a link to this page
  • https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-three-kingdoms-of-kathy-whitmire/

Read More

  1. Tour de Texas, Week 7: Tough Climbs and Spectacular Views in West Texas By Aaron Chamberlain biking-texas-marathon-2
  2. “It’s the Most Outrageous Thing I’ve Ever Seen. It Makes No Sense.” By Michael Hall Lydell Grant in Houston
  3. Democrats Narrowly Lost the Twenty-fourth Congressional District in 2018. Can Candace Valenzuela Win It in This Cycle? By Dan Solomon district-24-valenzuela-duyne
  4. Texas Has More Early Voters Than Any Other State By Dan Solomon early voting texas
  5. A Museum Show in Houston Is Shelved, and the Texas Art Community Cries Foul By Michael Agresta philip-guston-art
  6. Mathew Knowles Helped Make Beyoncé a Superstar. Now He Wants to Share His “Secret Sauce.” By Peter Holley mathew-knowles-houston
  7. Dining Guide: Highlights From Our November 2020 Issue By Texas Monthly The gulf cioppino at Bludorn in Houston.
  8. Recipe: Instant Pot Queso Mac and Cheese By Paula Forbes
  9. Tom Brown’s Body, Chapter 4: Lake Marvin Road By Skip Hollandsworth Lake Marvin Road, northeast of Canadian.
  10. Welcome to Battleground Texas By Texas Monthly texas election
  11. The Best Thing in Texas: An Austin Teen Is One of the First Girls in the Nation to Earn the Rank of Eagle Scout By Emily McCullar
  12. The Fajita Burger at Ninfa’s Is One of the Best in Texas—and It Came to a Chef in a Dream By José R. Ralat ninfas-fajita-burger

TM This Week

The stories you want, in one weekly newsletter.

See All Newsletters | Privacy Policy
If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Leave them blank to get signed up.
Newsletter illustration

Popular

  1. The Early Voting Numbers in Texas Are Bonkers. Here’s What That Does and Doesn’t Tell Us. By Dan Solomon texas early voting
  2. The Damning History Behind UT’s ‘The Eyes of Texas’ Song By Joe Levin university of texas at austin marching band
  3. Why Is American Airlines So Infuriating? By Jason Heid American Airlines
  4. The Late Johnny Bush on How He Wrote Willie Nelson’s Perennial Show Opener, ‘Whiskey River’ By John Spong Johnny Bush
  5. After Offensive Comments, Stan Richards Leaves His Dallas Ad Agency By Glenn Hunter Stan Richards
  6. The Fajita Burger at Ninfa’s Is One of the Best in Texas—and It Came to a Chef in a Dream By José R. Ralat ninfas-fajita-burger
  7. Texas Has More Early Voters Than Any Other State By Dan Solomon early voting texas
  8. Embark on a Culinary Road Trip Across Texas By TM Studio
  9. Even if Trump Wins Texas, the GOP Is Facing a Historical Reckoning By Robert Draper texas voting
  10. The Best Thing in Texas: An Austin Teen Is One of the First Girls in the Nation to Earn the Rank of Eagle Scout By Emily McCullar

Latest

  1. October 21, 2020 Tour de Texas, Week 7: Tough Climbs and Spectacular Views in West Texas
  2. October 21, 2020 “It’s the Most Outrageous Thing I’ve Ever Seen. It Makes No Sense.”
  3. October 21, 2020 Democrats Narrowly Lost the Twenty-fourth Congressional District in 2018. Can Candace Valenzuela Win It in This Cycle?
  4. October 20, 2020 Texas Has More Early Voters Than Any Other State
  5. October 20, 2020 A Museum Show in Houston Is Shelved, and the Texas Art Community Cries Foul
See All \

Comments

Get the Magazine

We report on vital issues from politics to education and are the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering everything from music to cultural events with insightful recommendations.

  • Subscribe
  • Manage Subscription
  • Renew
  • Give a Gift
  • Newsletters

One Email. All Our Best Stories.

Get our weekly newsletter, filled with good reads, news analysis—and updates on special events.

See All Newsletters | Privacy Policy
If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Leave them blank to get signed up.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • RSS

Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved.

More About Us

  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Masthead
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs and Internships
  • Story Submissions
  • Media Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Don't have an account? Subscribe or link your existing subscription.

I forgot my password.

Sorry, we’re unable to find an account with that username and password. If you are an existing subscriber and haven't set up an account, please register for an online account. Otherwise, try again or reset your password.

Reset Password

Enter your email below to send a password reset email.