Singer K. Michelle Announces Battle with Lupus: “I was so broken”
Memphis native and R&B singer K. Michelle revealed on Twitter that she was recently diagnosed with Lupus, but gratefully, received a negative result during a follow-up visit.
Fergie Reveals Two Videos For "Save It Till Morning" and "Just Like You"
Fergie, the eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and global superstar, reveals two music videos for "Save It Till Morning" and "Just Like You". The tracks are from Double Dutchess, Fergie's highly anticipated second full-length opus and very first visual album "experience," out now via her own label Dutchess Music/BMG. Buy the album HERE.
Young Actor Makes TV Debut On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
A Houston kid actor made his national TV debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ reports ABC13.com.
World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Who Composed Music for Selma Film to Be Georgetown Distinguished Artist in Residence
Jason Moran, the internationally acclaimed pianist who wrote music for the film Selma and who serves as artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, has joined Georgetown as Distinguished Artist in Residence.
Historic Third Ward Community Center Asks for Help Rebuilding After Harvey
A historic Third Ward community center damaged during Hurricane Harvey is pleading with the public for financial support to repair its building and restore a treasured work of art reports KPRC.
Texas Latino Leader Castro Uses His Platform to Build Case for a 2020 White House Bid
Julian Castro is using the sudden national spotlight on Texas to carve out a role as a fierce White House critic and a leading voice on Hispanic issues as he builds a case for a potential 2020 president run.
Houston Black Heritage Festival: Not Just a Festival, It’s An Experience
In less than eight days, Discovery Green will be flooded with music and art lovers for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival. Founded by Richard Andrews, the all-day cultural event promotes diversity and cultural sensitivity.
Texas Woman Calls Hobby Lobby’s Fall Cotton Plant Décor ‘wrong on so many levels’ in Viral Post
A Killeen woman is under fire after she complained about a fall decor display on Hobby Lobby's Facebook page. The woman, Daniell Rider, posted a photo of raw cotton plants in vases -- presumably on shelves at her local Hobby Lobby store -- and said "This decor is WRONG on SO many levels.
Blast Off: 2017 American League West Champions Houston Astros
Houston Style Magazine Sports would like to send congratulations to our hometown Houston Astros. The 2017 American League West Champions wrapped up the division by defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 on this past Sunday. The Astros won the division for the first time since moving into the American League West in 2013. They had previously been in the National League since 1962. It was also the first division title for Houston since 2001.
Sen. Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions
“As a Texan, where one in three individuals identify as Hispanic, I am proud to support this resolution to recognize our state’s many Hispanic Serving Institutions,” said Sen. John Cornyn
Toys 'R' Us Files for Bankruptcy
Suffering from slumping sales and mountains of debt, Toys 'R' Us has filed for bankruptcy.
'Put the Panic in Hispanic" Sign at Robertsdale Pep Rally a 'teachable moment'
The 16-year-old Robertsdale High School student caught in the middle of an online firestorm over a racially insensitive sign at a pep rally on Friday is apologizing for her role in it.
DACA Working Groups Form in Congress, But Path Forward Remains at Trump's Mercy
House Speaker Paul Ryan and other power centers in Congress have begun assembling groups to work on immigration as Washington continues to race the clock ahead of a March deadline to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico, Killing Dozens
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico on the anniversary of the 1985 earthquake that killed thousands. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit five miles southeast of Atencingo in the state of Puebla.
Tony Diaz: The Father of the Librotraficante Movement
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston Style Magazine is recognizing some of Houston’s most prominent Hispanics that are making a difference in their communities. We start with a man who is known not just in Houston but also throughout the state and the nation. Meet activist, author, radio host, and writer Tony Diaz.
The Right to Vote Needs Constitutional Protection
Democracy is based on the power of the people choosing their leaders in a secret ballot. The right to vote is central to the legitimacy of any democratic system. Yet in the United States Constitution there is no federal right to vote. Voting rights are determined by the states. And in the states we witness a fierce struggle between those who seek to suppress the vote and those who seek to protect and extend it.
The DACA Debate Isn't the Only Immigration Fight in Congress
Even as Democrats and President Donald Trump near consensus on a deal to protect young undocumented immigrants, a bill passed in the House on Thursday reveals the deep divisions over immigration that remain on Capitol Hill.
5 Things for September 22: A Nuclear Warning of the 'highest level'
It's the first day of fall, y'all! We hope you have a positively autumnal weekend. But first, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
The Beauty of Aging with Beautypreneur Angel Cornelius
Body butter artisan Angel Cornelius found herself creating body butters in her home with a love for fragrance. She began selling body butters and soaps using raw ingredients in 2014 as a side job while working as a healthcare administrator managing a busy clinic for one of the nation’s top pediatric institutions.
