✨ Houston Style Magazine is proud to serve as a 2026 Media Sponsor of the Houston Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Day Gala!
H-E-B celebrates 26 years of partnership with Houston Style Magazine while supporting the Houston Area Urban League’s mission to expand economic opportunity and mobility across Houston.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha Bring Slavery Remembrance to the U.S. Capitol
“Harder Yet May Be the Fight” — honoring the enslaved, preserving history & strengthening democracy.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha will bring the fight to preserve America’s full history to the U.S. Capitol on August 15, pushing for national recognition of slavery’s legacy and the contributions of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to his late father reveals his doubts about his future on the pitch
Lionel Messi has shared an emotional farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, revealing how his illness affected the 2026 World Cup and leaving open questions about how much longer he will continue his legendary soccer career.
LA Lakers sell for a record $12.5 billion to ex-Disney CEO Iger and Jared Kushner’s brother Josh
In a stunning sports-business shakeup, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner are reportedly buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, less than a year after the franchise changed hands.
Shoulder-fired missile threat prompted Trump’s plane ruse, source says
A specific threat of a shoulder-fired missile attack prompted US officials to secretly move President Trump onto a smaller jet during his departure from the NATO summit in Turkey, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas prices ease
US inflation cooled to 3.4% in July, offering some relief at the grocery store and gas pump, but economists warn that energy costs, tariffs and lingering service-price pressures could keep squeezing household budgets.
New York City Council worker detained by ICE for 5 months granted asylum
A New York City Council worker detained by ICE for five months has been granted asylum, though the Department of Homeland Security is appealing the decision.
Fact check: How Tim Scott and a Republican attack ad misleadingly snipped key context from El-Sayed’s ‘dangerous’ speech
A Republican campaign ad is under fire for taking Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s “dangerous” comment out of context, turning a broader attack on corporate and political interests into a misleading political attack.
He was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Now, Somali referee Omar Artan is set to make history
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan saw his World Cup dream end after he was denied entry to the US, but a historic UEFA Super Cup appointment has given his career a remarkable second act.
US embassies in the Middle East prepare for extended period with reduced staff amid Iran war
The State Department is preparing for prolonged reduced staffing at US embassies across the Middle East as the Iran war drags on, potentially leaving fewer diplomats on the ground for months or even years.
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents
ICE could spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves for agents, raising fresh concerns from civil rights advocates over the use of force during immigration enforcement.
Taylor Swift takes a quieter approach to Trump using her music on social media
Taylor Swift’s music is quietly disappearing from White House and Trump campaign posts, even as other major artists publicly push back against the administration’s use of their songs.
Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting
Iran’s economy is sinking deeper into poverty, inflation and household debt as the war with the United States intensifies, giving President Donald Trump greater leverage in his strategy of economic pressure.
Don’t Worry Willy Weekend Brings Theatre, Family Resources and Neurodiversity Awareness to Houston
Houston families are invited to Don’t Worry Willy Weekend, a new community event bringing together theatre, family resources, sensory-friendly experiences and education focused on neurodivergence and varied learning styles.
AARP Texas Survey Finds Older Texans Want Stronger Protections Against Crypto ATM Fraud
A new AARP Texas survey finds strong support among older Texans for tougher safeguards against cryptocurrency kiosk fraud, as lawmakers prepare for the 2027 legislative session.
Painted Bridges Unites Taiwan and Houston Through Art
New Bellaire Boulevard mural celebrates culture, AAPI heritage, community and belonging.
A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is celebrating Houston’s multicultural identity through an international collaboration connecting six Taiwanese artists with Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247.
2026 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference: Building the Roads, Water, Power and Partnerships for Tomorrow
As Fort Bend County’s population and economy continue to expand, regional leaders will gather in September to address the roads, water, energy and infrastructure investments needed to keep families and businesses moving forward.
Rep. Talarico Reaches Out to Harris County Hispanic Voters
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico brought his affordability-focused campaign to Pasadena, making a direct appeal to working families and Hispanic voters as the high-profile Texas Senate race moves toward November.
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church to Host Crucial Conversation on Faith, Political Power, and Democracy
A Houston church is bringing faith, politics and democracy into the spotlight with a documentary screening and national panel examining the rise and influence of White Christian nationalism.
Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront the US
Iran’s latest security shake-up is elevating hardline military and intelligence veterans, challenging President Donald Trump’s claim that the war has produced a more moderate and reasonable leadership in Tehran.
