Crisis Clarity in the Storm: Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Shines with PRSA Silver Award for Disaster Response
In a world where disasters strike without warning, the power of clear, compassionate communication can become the lifeline between confusion and recovery. That’s exactly why the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) has taken center stage—and earned the prestigious Silver Award in Crisis Communications and Issues Management at the 2025 PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards.
Opening Doors, Inspiring Dreams: Sienna Branch Library Hosts College Fair to Empower Fort Bend’s Future Scholars
In the heart of Missouri City, where ambition and academic dreams run as deep as Southern roots, something extraordinary is brewing at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch Library. On Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the library will transform into a vibrant hub of higher education hope as it hosts its highly anticipated College Fair—a free, family-friendly event designed to connect students with the bright futures they deserve.
A Legacy of Excellence: MD Anderson Earns Sixth Magnet Designation with Distinction—Setting a New Gold Standard in Oncology Nursing
In a resounding affirmation of dedication, innovation, and world-class care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has once again proven why it stands among the elite in global health care. On June 24, 2025, MD Anderson achieved its sixth Magnet designation—and for the first time, received the coveted Magnet with Distinction honor from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), placing it among only 26 organizations worldwide to reach such a milestone.
Empowering Pathways: 5th Annual HBCU Counselors & Student Advocates Summit Returns to Houston
Get ready, Houston—education, empowerment, and HBCU excellence are taking center stage once again! The Houston HBCU Alumni Association (HHBCUAA) is set to host its highly anticipated 5th Annual “Counselors & Student Advocates Summit” on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott South at Hobby Airport, located at 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. This FREE community-driven event, complete with lunch and light snacks, promises to ignite passion, expand partnerships, and push forward the mission of empowering the next generation through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Dr. Towanda Braxton Hall to Release New Eye Care Product at Exclusive Houston Red Carpet Event Hosted by Dr. Verna Caddie
This exclusive celebration unveiled Dr. Towanda Braxton Hall’s latest innovation in personal care, blending beauty with purpose. Guests had an elegant evening of connection, empowerment, and elevated self-care.
Retraction Statement Regarding June 18, 2025, Article by Burt Levine
Issued by Francis Page, Jr., Houston Style Magazine – June 27, 2025
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Houston Style Magazine published an article written by contributing writer Burt Levine that incorrectly attributed several statements to Houston City Council Member At-Large Dr. Letitia Plummer regarding her intentions to run for Harris County Judge. The article, titled “Letitia Plummer: A Bold New Chapter in Harris County’s Leadership Legacy,” has since been removed from our website and content syndication platforms.
Vacation selfies of a British woman ‘dripping in diamonds’ lead to her arrest for jewelry theft, police say
A former jewelry store manager in the United Kingdom was sentenced to 28 months in prison after posting selfies wearing stolen merchandise and sending them to her coworkers, Humberside Police said in a statement.
‘Chinese Jokic’ Yang Hansen selected at 16th pick in NBA draft, day before 20th birthday
Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen turned 20 on Thursday, but the best birthday gift he could ask for arrived a day earlier: putting on the NBA draft cap after being picked in the first round.
Exclusive: New Trump administration plan could end asylum claims and speed deportations for hundreds of thousands of migrants
The Trump administration is planning to dismiss asylum claims for potentially hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States and then make them immediately deportable as part of the president’s sweeping immigration crackdown, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Trump spends NATO summit trying to rebut early US intel assessment about strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump and his top national security officials spent much of their day in the Netherlands working to rebut an early intelligence report that assessed weekend US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months.
White House’s DOGE spending cuts request runs into criticism, questions from some Senate Republicans
The head of the White House budget office on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s push to enact sweeping cuts to federal funding, even as some Republican senators voiced concerns and raised questions about the breadth of them.
11,000 hemp products seized in statewide crackdown, local smoke shop out of thousands
Florida is cracking down on smoke shops that violate new hemp product regulations.
Prosecutors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case no longer pursuing attempted arson and attempted kidnapping theories
Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case informed the judge they will no longer pursue theories that the hip-hop mogul was involved in attempted arson and attempted kidnapping, according to a letter submitted to the court.
Drug kingpin ‘Fito,’ Ecuador’s most wanted man, has been captured, says Ecuador’s president
Ecuador’s most wanted man and leader of the Los Choneros gang, Jose Adolfo Macias, was captured on Wednesday, according to the country’s President Daniel Noboa.
The Ensemble Theatre Concludes 48th Season with Electrifying “The Tap Dance Kid” Musical Spectacular
The Ensemble Theatre is ending its remarkable 48th Artistic Season on a powerful, rhythmic note with the highly anticipated opening of The Tap Dance Kid, a Tony Award-winning musical that opens tomorrow. Bursting with energy, heart, and soul, the production brings a timeless story of self-expression, family dynamics, and the healing power of the arts to Houston’s vibrant theater scene.
Amanda Edwards Secures Backing from Higher Heights PAC in TX-18 Special Election
Higher Heights for America PAC has reaffirmed its endorsement of Amanda Edwards in the Special Election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, highlighting her leadership experience and growing local and national support.
TDECU Partners with HTX Soccer as Official Banking Partner Through 2027
TDECU partners with HTX Soccer as official banking sponsor through 2027, supporting youth development and community engagement across Houston
BJ’s Restaurants Turn Up the Heat with a S’mores-Inspired Pizookie®, Summer Brews & All-American Flavors
Summer is officially in session—and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is serving up the ultimate way to toast the season. Starting June 26, foodies and beer lovers alike can indulge in the return of the fan-favorite Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie®, alongside an exciting new wave of seasonal brews and a smash burger so good, it’s destined to become your go-to summer bite.
Texas Southern University Launches Inaugural ‘Tiger Chat’ to Spotlight Student Voices and Inspire Community Engagement
Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly ushered in a new era of dialogue and leadership with the launch of its Tiger Chat: Conversations That Inspire series. Held on Tuesday, June 24, in the elegant main hall of the TSU University Museum, the event not only commemorated the first anniversary of President J.W. Crawford III’s historic appointment but also placed student leadership front and center.
NASA Trailblazer Katherine Johnson Soars Among Aviation Legends in Commemorative “250 Years of Flight” Magazine
The extraordinary life and legacy of NASA icon Katherine Johnson continues to rise to new heights. Now honored among the world’s most groundbreaking aviation heroes, Johnson is featured in the newly released “250 Years of Flight: A Breathtaking Journey from Dirigibles to Space Travel,” a special edition publication from McClatchy Lifestyle Specials. With the feature headlined “Katherine Johnson: The Woman Who Charted the Path to the Stars,” the magazine cements her rightful place beside global luminaries like Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee Airmen, and John Glenn in the pantheon of aviation and aerospace pioneers.
