2025 NAACP Houston Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Black-Tie Gala: Honoring Trailblazers and Champions of Justice
Houston Style Magazine proudly celebrates one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 2025 NAACP Houston Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Gala. This prestigious gathering, set to take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Hilton Americas Hotel, promises an evening of excellence, empowerment, and historic recognition. The Major Gala Sponsors are H-E-B & Coca-Cola ARCA Continental.
AARP Texas Honors Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Legacy, Community & Everyday Heroes
Every February, we pause to reflect, celebrate, and uplift the powerful legacy of African Americans who have shaped our nation’s past, present, and future. Black History Month isn’t just about the icons in history books—it’s about the everyday changemakers, the unsung heroes who uplift their families, strengthen their communities, and drive forward progress. AARP Texas is proud to honor these remarkable individuals during Black History Month 2025, spotlighting their resilience, contributions, and unwavering dedication to making a difference.
Broadway Lights Shine Bright: Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Unveils a Thrilling 2025-2026 Season
Houston’s theater scene is set to dazzle as the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts unveils its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center season. With a spectacular lineup featuring six Houston premieres and a mix of fresh productions alongside returning crowd favorites, this season promises a theatrical experience unlike any other.
Houston’s Creative Pulse: $14.7M in Grants Powering Arts & Culture in 2025 A Triumph for Houston’s Arts Scene: Fueling Creativity, Community, and Cultural Legacy
Houston has long been a beacon of artistic expression, a vibrant city where culture thrives on the rich diversity of its people. Once again, the City of Houston is proving its commitment to fostering the arts by allocating a staggering $14.7 million in grants to arts and culture nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and individual artists in 2025. This investment, led by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) and administered through the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), is a game-changer for Houston’s creative economy.
Remembering Riverside Hospital: A Legacy and a Call for Change
Today marks what would have been the 100th anniversary of Riverside Hospital, originally founded as the Houston Negro Hospital in 1925. Established by Black doctors R.O. Roett, Charles Jackson, B.J. Covington, Henry E. Lee, and F.F. Stone, alongside philanthropist Joseph S. Cullinan, this hospital served the Houston community for 90 years before closing in 2015 due to financial and legal troubles. As Houston remains one of the most diverse cities in the nation, the absence of large African American medical practices or hospitals raises important questions. Why aren’t there more Black-owned medical groups? Are African American physicians reluctant to collaborate, or is there simply no demand for such institutions?
Christian Becerra’s Bold Bid for Fort Bend County Judge: A Vision for Unity and Progress
In a county known for its diversity, dynamism, and rapid growth, leadership that unites rather than divides is not just desirable—it’s essential. Enter Judge Christian Becerra, a Democrat whose deep roots in Fort Bend County stretch back over a century. With a campaign message as direct as it is compelling— “Leaders Lead”—Becerra has set his sights on the 2025 Fort Bend County Judge race, challenging the incumbent in the March 3 Democratic Primary with an impassioned call for experience, inclusion, and forward-thinking governance.
A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved
Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before kickoff. Police are trying to figure out what happened and what, if anything, “a career criminal” police say is known to run fraud schemes in the city’s French Quarter had to do with his death.
A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved
Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before kickoff. Police are trying to figure out what happened and what, if anything, “a career criminal” police say is known to run fraud schemes in the city’s French Quarter had to do with his death.
He grows flowers for sale near where he got shot three times
Just beyond the lilies and the zinnias, Dionta White can look out over the flower farm where he works and see the house where he was shot for the first time.
Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the cost of chocolate might put a bitter taste in your mouth.
Texas Southern University Appoints Engineering Visionary Dr. Mark Weatherspoon as New Dean of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Texas Southern University (TSU) is stepping into a new era of scientific innovation and academic excellence with the appointment of Dr. Mark Weatherspoon as the next Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (COSET). Following an extensive nationwide search, Weatherspoon’s selection marks the first high-profile hire under TSU’s newly appointed President, J.W. Crawford III, signaling a bold vision for the university’s future.
The PERFECT Way for Kids to Spend Spring Break! 🌟🎉
Looking for an engaging, educational, and fun-filled way for your kids to spend spring break? The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is offering an exciting lineup of Spring Break Youth Camps from March 10-24, 2025, at both its One Main Campus and UHD Northwest at Lone Star College-University Park (11440 Compaq Center West Drive).
McDonald’s was having a rough 2024. An E. coli outbreak made it worse
Visits to McDonald’s plunged because of an E. coli outbreak last fall — and so did its profits.
Ed Sheeran busted by Indian police for busking without permission
Ed Sheeran took to a busy street in southern India this weekend to surprise fans with a live performance but police soon swooped and pulled the plug on the British singer, saying he hadn’t received permission.
Anthony Davis expected to miss multiple weeks with left adductor strain, per ESPN
Anthony Davis is set to miss multiple weeks after straining his left adductor during his debut with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
Tiger Woods ‘not ready’ to compete at upcoming PGA Tour event after mother’s death
Tiger Woods will miss this week’s Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego as he continues to mourn the loss of his mother.
Goode Company Brings the Ultimate Rodeo Experience to Houston in 2025
🎶 Late-Night Live Music | Exclusive Rodeo Menu | VIP Rideshare Perks 🚗
Houston’s rodeo season is just around the corner, and Goode Company is pulling out all the stops to help Houstonians celebrate in true Texas style! From live music at Armadillo Palace to a mouthwatering limited-time rodeo menu and an elevated rideshare partnership, Goode Co. is making this year’s rodeo experience bigger and better than ever.
Join Congressman Al Green for a Unity Town Hall on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT.
Join the conversation with Congressman Al Green
Starduster Lounge Brings Cosmic Cowboy Vibes to Houston’s Heights
A Fresh New Destination for Cocktails, Community, and Cosmic West Texas Charm
A new star has risen in Houston’s Heights! Starduster Lounge, the latest addition to North Main Street’s thriving bar scene, officially opens its doors today. Blending rugged West Texas aesthetics with Houston’s urban energy, this new neighborhood hotspot is the brainchild of local entrepreneur and musician Will Thomas, in partnership with bar owner Benjy Mason, known for Johnny’s Gold Brick and Winnie’s.
Houston’s Own Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Erwinn Garrett in Action Aboard USS Wayne E. Meyer
In a testament to Houston’s deep-rooted legacy of service and dedication, Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Erwinn Garrett, a proud native of the Bayou City, continues to make waves in the U.S. Navy. Recently, Garrett was seen showcasing his expertise aboard the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a highly coordinated replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation in the Pacific Ocean.
