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Fat Bao Puts the Flavor in Asian Fusion

We've all had those days’ lunch or dinner when we are ready to eat, but we craved something that is out of our comfort zone when it comes to food. At Fat Bao's, where one can choose from something called …

Macy's Supports Glam4Good Event For Women & Families Devastated By Hurricane Harvey

Macy’s supported women devastated by Hurricane Harvey this past weekend at the Glam4Good event.

Moral Victory: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans

As a child playing competitive sports, my coaches would tell us before each game that there was no such thing as a moral victory. You either win or lose. Moral victories don’t go down in the record books, they preached. …

Texas Woman Dies of Flesh-eating Bacteria Caused by Hurricane Harvey

A 77-year-old Houston woman died earlier this month from a flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted after falling into Harvey floodwaters in her home, authorities said. Nancy Reed, of the Kingwood area of northeast Houston, died on Sept. 15 of flood-related …

Texas Southern Announces Preliminary Boost In Fall Enrollment

Texas Southern University (TSU) announces a preliminary boost in enrollment for the Fall 2017 semester. More than 10,500 students have started class on campus after a late opening to the academic session following Hurricane Harvey.

Houston Immigrant Youth Help DACA Beneficiaries Renew Their Protection From Deportation

From today until Sept 30, immigrant youth, advocates, and community volunteers will host FREE events to help immigrant youth and families renew the protection from deportation and work permits made available by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), …

Houston’s Small Businesses Rebounded Quickly After Harvey – But Those Hardest-Hit Are Still Rebuilding

Harvey’s impact can be felt across Greater Houston – it flooded thousands of homes. But it also damaged and destroyed businesses, and among the hardest hit were small businesses, which make up the vast majority of Houston companies.

The Story Behind Houston Attorney Adrian Patterson

Houston Style sat down with legal eagle Adrian Patterson to learn more about his path from humble beginnings to becoming Houston’s go-to attorney for public finance at Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP. And there is no doubt he will be an …

Yellow Cab Houston Driver Receives International Recognition

On September 26, 2017, in a crowded ballroom surrounded by her colleagues and hundreds of delegates, Ramonia McCarty was named “2017 International Driver of the Year” at the 30th Annual Conference of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) held …

Award Winning Marketing Expert, Author & Speaker Velma Trayham to be Honored by Houston Black Heritage Festival on Saturday Sep30 2017 in Houston, Texas

The Black Heritage Festival is the ultimate family friendly festival that commemorates the many contributions and influences African Americans and the African Diaspora have made in society. The festival is presented by Ebony Magazine and will feature award winning marketing …

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee To Speak at Acres Homes Community Event

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is the guest of honor at the Women in Bloom Community Women’s Night Out Event presented by Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. This event is free and open to the public.

Houston Symphony Announces Further Performance Changes Due to Repairs to Jones Hall

The Houston Symphony announced today the cancelation of the second program in the 2017-18 BBVA Compass POPS Series and a date change for the first concert of the 2017-18 Family Series due to ongoing repairs necessary to reopen the hall …

Mayor Asks Governor to Tap 'Rainey Day Fund' for Houston's Recovery

Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked Gov. Greg Abbott to have state government use part of the Texas Economic Stabilization Fund to aid Houston’s flood recovery. The letter can be viewed at: http://houstontx.gov/govtrelations/rainy-day-letter.pdf

Theater District Houston Hosts Hurricane Harvey Benefit On Sept. 27

Theater District Houston presents Houston Strong: A Theater District Benefit Honoring Local Heroes on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, beginning at 8 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The evening will include free performances by seven of the Theater District’s resident companies: …

6th Annual LibroFEST & Post-Storm Expo an HPL Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Everyone is invited to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Houston during the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Houston Public Library (HPL)! Join the festivities for the entire family at the 6th Annual LibroFest & Post-Storm Expo at …