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NEWS RELEASE Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Barbers Hill High School Punishing Black Student for his Hairstyle

Below is Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s statement on Barbers Hill High School placing a Black student in in-school suspension for his hairstyle:

Party on the Plaza Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

The Plaza at Avenida Houston will come alive Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. with Latin and Mexican Regional Music in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Presented by Houston First Corporation (HFC), Party on the Plaza is free …

Humble Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Shooting in northeast Harris County

An Humble man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting another man in northeast Houston in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Houston native performs maintenance on a fighter jet in the hangar bay aboard USS Gerald R. Ford

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Devin Samuels, from Houston, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, conducts routine maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in hangar bay of the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. …

Mexican Independence Day Fiesta: "Grito" Reenactment, Mariachi, Ballet, and Piñata Fun!

Join Children’s Museum Houston for fiesta, freedom and ballet folklórico as we commemorate Mexico’s “Fiestas Patrias.” On Sept. 15, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo climbed atop a church and encouraged people to fight for Mexico’s independence, which was then declared the …

$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston Arts & Cultural organizations from across the City learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this …

City Invites Veterans and Active Duty Military to the 2023 Houston Stand Down

The City of Houston's Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is partnering with local organizations and community members to host the 2023 Houston Stand Down to assist the men and women who have served our country.

Discovering the Legacy of The Green Book: A Journey Through African American Travel History

Step into history with "The Negro Motorist Green Book" exhibition, a captivating exploration of the iconic guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green. This annual publication was a lifeline for African American travelers during the era of Jim …

See The Negro Motorist Green Book at the Holocaust Museum of Houston

The fascinating history of The Green Book, an annual guide established in 1936 by Victor Green, a Harlem postman, to assist African American travelers in navigating the challenges of segregation during the Jim Crow era, takes center stage in "The …

THIS LABOR DAY: A Time To Reflect and Recharge Our Commitment To Empowering The American Workforce

As we revel in the joys of barbecues and last-minute summer escapades this Labor Day, let’s also pause to pay homage to the American work- ing class—often the unsung heroes—who have revolutionized the quality of life we now celebrate. This …

HCTX Voting: Elevating Election Excellence – Teneshia Hudspeth Empowers Election Clerks for November 7, 2023

In a dazzling display of proactive leadership, Teneshia Hudspeth, the indefatigable Harris County Clerk, orchestrated a momentous event earlier today. With unwavering determination and unwavering resolve, she deputized a cadre of diligent election clerks, setting the stage for a seamlessly …

COUNTDOWN To HOUSTON: The Heir, The Queen, and The Birthday Serenade: An Unforgettable Countdown to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Concert in Houston

Houston, if you’re not yet tingling with excitement, get ready for the buzz of the decade. On September 23, 2023, the stratosphere will vibrate with an energy only the return of our Queen can muster. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is coming …

LABOR DAY 2023 – Embracing The Spirit Of Unity and Advancement With New CWA President – Claude Cummings, Jr.

Hello to our dedicated Houston Style Mag- azine audience! As we’ve come together on Labor Day 2023, it’s a time of both jubilation and intro- spection. “I feel the gravity of this moment keenly, as it’s my inaugural Labor Day …

Girl Boss Suites Hosted Inaugural Girl Boss Awards Honoring & Celebrating Local Business Women!

On Saturday, September 2, 2023 Girl Boss Suites rolled out the red carpet at The Post Oak Hilton to honor local businesswomen who have excelled in their field of expertise ranging from boutique owners, transportation, hairstylist, beauty experts and more. …

Houston-area elections office dismantled as contentious Texas law takes effect

The election administrator’s office in Texas’ most populous county – Harris County, which is home to Houston – has been dismantled to comply with a new state law passed by Republican legislators that officially takes effect Friday.