Celebrate 713 Day the Sweet Voodoo Way: $7.13 Off Dozens at Houston’s Favorite Doughnut Destination
This Sunday, July 13, the city of Houston gets a delicious dose of hometown pride as Voodoo Doughnut rolls out an irresistible offer in celebration of 713 Day — the city’s unofficial holiday that pays homage to Houston’s original area …
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Brazil if it doesn’t stop the Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Brazil with a crippling tariff of 50% starting August 1, according to a letter he sent to the country’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
It hasn’t been this hard for Americans to find work since 2021
Layoffs may not be mounting, but it’s getting harder to find a job in a labor market where hiring is “anemic” as tariff-driven economic uncertainty has put a chill on some employers.
A new TikTok app may be coming. Here’s what we know so far
It’s looking increasingly likely that any sale of TikTok will mean US users have to download a new app. And that could mean an almost entirely different experience.
Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship
A federal judge agreed Thursday to issue a new nationwide block against President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Nutella’s parent company Ferrero is buying cereal maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion
Nutella maker Ferrero Group is buying cereal giant WK Kellogg Co in a $3.1 billion deal. Shares of WK Kellogg (KLG) jumped more than 30% in early trading. Ferrero said that it “plans to invest in and grow” the Kellogg …
31 workers rescued after partial tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, officials say
Thirty-one people working in a massive underground tunnel in Los Angeles were rescued Wednesday night after a portion of the structure collapsed, officials said.
HCC VAST Academy’s Commitment Day Celebrates Pathways to Brighter Futures
At Houston Community College Central Campus, transformation is more than a mission—it’s a movement. On Commitment Day, the HCC VAST Academy proudly launched its newest student-centered initiative, the Pathways Bridge to Careers program, ushering in a new era of inclusive, …
Empowering the Future: NAREB Presents Los Angeles Community Wealth Building Day on Saturday, July 26
In a continued mission to close the racial wealth gap and advance Black homeownership, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is bringing its transformative Community Wealth Building Day to Los Angeles on Saturday, July 26, from 9:30 a.m. …
Texas Flooding – How to Get and Give Help
AARP Texas has launched a dedicated webpage, Texas Flooding – How to Get and Give Help, providing timely, practical resources for those impacted by the disaster and those looking to support recovery. The page features:
ESSENCE GU® and Kensington Grey Ignite a New Era of Black Creator Culture at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture®
At the intersection of creativity, culture, and community, a groundbreaking partnership emerged during this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®—the nation’s largest celebration of global Black excellence. ESSENCE Girls United® (ESSENCE GU®) and Kensington Grey, the premier talent …
Houston’s Community Media Comes Out Strong — And Houston Style Magazine Was There from Day One .
In a media world often dominated by corporate giants and filtered voices, a fresh, authentic chorus rose triumphantly at the United Way of Greater Houston. The first-ever Houston Community Media Conference, Expo & Awards wasn’t just a gathering—it was a …
Dr. Letitia Plummer Declares Bold 2026 Bid for Harris County Judge— With Houston Roots and a Vision for All
Under the searing July sun and the steady rush of the Hall and Green Bayous behind her, Dr. Letitia Plummer—Houston City Council Member At-Large and proud daughter of Harris County—launched her campaign for Harris County Judge with heart, history, and …
Rising Waters Will Not Drown the American Spirit
On the Fourth of July, Donald Trump signed his “megabill.” The law boosts the dying fossil fuel industry with tens of billions of taxpayer dollars. It invites an additional 470 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by …
Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation to Honor Community Leaders at Inaugural Gala
Grammy Award-winning artist and Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion is once again using her platform to spotlight trailblazing changemakers. Her nonprofit, the Pete & Thomas Foundation, is gearing up to host its inaugural black-tie gala on July 16, 2025, at …
