Chilling Halloween Vibes: Minus5º ICEBAR Unveils the Spooky “Desert Ghost” Cocktail for October
Houston, get ready to beat the heat this Halloween by chilling out—literally! While many will be embracing spooky pumpkins and haunted houses, Minus5º ICEBAR is offering an experience that’s truly “cool,” and no, we're not just talking about the vibe. This October, the famous ice lounge is serving up its latest masterpiece: the Desert Ghost Cocktail, part of their innovative FRESH & COOL bar program.
Houston Clamps Down on Unpermitted Pedicabs: New Towing Enforcement Begins October 1
In a city where big events like Houston Astros games and NRG Park concerts reign supreme, the familiar sight of pedicabs zooming through packed streets has become the norm. These pedal-powered tricycles with passenger compartments offer an easy way to travel from distant parking spots to the venue’s doorstep. But starting October 1, 2024, things are going to change. The City of Houston is cracking down on pedicabs that operate without proper permits, and illegal operators will face more than just a slap on the wrist—they could find their ride towed away.
Celebrating Culture and Community: Commissioner Lesley Briones’ 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Shines Bright in Houston
In a city that thrives on diversity and cultural richness, few celebrations capture the heart of the community like Harris County Precinct 4’s Hispanic Heritage Month Festival. This year, Commissioner Lesley Briones is once again bringing the fiesta spirit to life with the much-anticipated 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival—a family-friendly event that promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Mayor Eric Adams Indicted: A Seismic Event in New York Politics
In a stunning turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges, marking a historic moment in the city's political landscape. As the first sitting New York City mayor in modern history to face such charges, the gravity of the situation is undeniable. For Houston Style Magazine readers, the implications stretch far beyond New York, offering lessons on power, influence, and the resilience required to navigate scandal in public office.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, according to a 57-page indictment unsealed Thursday morning.
2024 Shaping Up as Strong Year for Houston Meetings and Conventions
Several major events happening between now and the holidays
Several major meetings and conventions booked by Houston First and held so far this year have broken attendance records as the city enters its busiest period of the year between now and Thanksgiving with at least 10 major conventions anticipated to total more than 140,000 attendees.
Astros Hispanic Heritage Weekend By AARP
Houston Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Minute Maid Park
This past weekend, Houston was buzzing with more than just excitement for the Astros’ game against the Los Angeles Angels. Minute Maid Park became a hotspot for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, unity, and legacy, courtesy of AARP Texas, the proud sponsors of Hispanic Heritage Weekend! It was a spectacular event where passion for baseball met the pride of the Hispanic community. AARP Texas Hits a Home Run with Los Astros Jerseys As fans packed the stadium, 10,000 lucky attendees walked away with a one-of-a-kind José Altuve Los Astros jersey, sponsored by AARP Texas. Altuve, a celebrated icon, stands as a symbol of perseverance and excellence, embodying the spirit that resonates deeply within the Hispanic community.
Reggie Bush seeks NIL compensation in lawsuit against USC, Pac-12 and NCAA
Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, is suing the school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA over using his name, image and likeness (NIL) without compensation, according to his lawyers.
Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds
Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of those carcinogens can migrate into the human body, a new study found.
Erik Menendez says Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’ is full of ‘blatant lies’
Erik Menendez is slamming the “dishonest portrayal” of his life in Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”
Sean Combs’ lavish White Parties marked the peak of his cultural influence
There was a time when one of the hottest summer tickets belonged to anyone who was able to score an invite to party with Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Lady Gaga announces ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ companion album ‘Harlequin’
Lady Gaga isn’t joking around about releasing new music. The Oscar-winner announced on Tuesday that she’s releasing a new album titled “Harlequin,” which she said in an Instagram post is a companion album to the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux,” in which she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix. “Harlequin” will be released on September 27, according to Gaga’s announcement posted to her Instagram page.
Boeing is raising its offer to end the strike
Boeing announced Monday that it raised its offer to the International Association of Machinists (IAM) union as the strike against the company enters its 11th day
Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy
The 2024 monster gold rally is picking up steam. The most actively traded gold futures contract has hit repeated highs this year, most recently notching a fresh record of $2,687.30 on Tuesday before retreating. That comes after the Federal Reserve slashed US interest rates by a supersized half point last week.
Here we go again: Egg prices are spiking. Here’s why
Supermarket prices are no longer skyrocketing – except, of course, if you’re buying eggs.
Woman accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and bodyguard of drugging and assaulting her in 2001 and filming it
A woman accused music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his bodyguard of drugging and assaulting her in 2001 and filming the attack, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in a federal court in New York.
Nike sneaker ad labeled ‘misleading’ for marketing $35 kids’ shoes to adults
A “misleading” online advertisement for $35 Nike sneakers has been banned in Britain for failing to make clear that the product was actually targeted at children and therefore the offer didn’t represent a true discount for adults.
Americans are drowning in credit card debt. Trump’s proposed cap on interest rates probably won’t help
It’s easy to see why many Americans would welcome former President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at less than half their current level — even if only temporarily.
Visualizing how the 2024 hurricane season compares to past years
Forecasters predicted an abnormally active Atlantic hurricane season in 2024, estimating as many as 25 named storms forming from June through November. Hurricane Beryl already emerged in July as the earliest category 5 storm on record.
TikTok purges accounts tied to Russian media over ‘covert influence’ efforts ahead of US election
TikTok has removed accounts associated with two Russian media groups for trying to exercise what it called “covert influence” on the upcoming US presidential election, in violation of its guidelines.
