METRO Provides Free Round-Trip Service to the Polls on Election Day
Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 7.
Third Annual Black Entrepreneurs Week Spotlights Black Entrepreneurs and Community Empowerment Efforts
Equiliberty joins forces with Chase and an array of partners to uplift local Black-owned businesses and community capital initiatives.
Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Partners Awarded $25 million for the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative to Conserve Lands in Texas
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) along with its partner organizations announced this week a $25 million pledge from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This award will support the Texas Grasslands and Savannas …
J.D. Silva & Associates Gives Thanks by Giving Back with 500-Turkey Giveaway and Free Family Fall Festival
J.D. Silva & Associates, a distinguished Texas-based veteran and minority-owned personal injury and criminal defense law firm, is giving thanks by giving back to the community this holiday season with a 500-Turkey Thanksgiving Giveaway and Free Family Fall Festival!
Houston Man Involved in Two Murders Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in two murders in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Bereavement: Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Catherine Yvette “Ms Chag’ Chargois Houston’s Beacon Of Community Spirit
Houston mourns the loss of a cherished luminary, Yvette ‘Ms. Chag’ Chargois, whose remarkable life journey ended on November 10, 2023, at the venerable age of 81. With a rich tapestry of roles from a dedicated City of Houston administrator …
HFT to Hold 40,000-Book Giveaway Event on Saturday
Children, families and educators can pick up free books at a 40,000-book giveaway event on Saturday that the Houston Federation of Teachers is sponsoring.
Houston Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Stabbing Mother at Willowbrook-area apartment
A Houston woman was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder in the stabbing death of her own mother in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Master's Degree Program for Black Scholars Offers Free Tuition
Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential Silicon Valley-based college for students of African descent pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, announced its open enrollment application period for a tuition-free master’s in engineering management.
Gilbert Garcia Emerges Victorious in ABC13/TSU Mayoral Debate
Gilbert Garcia Shines in ABC13/TSU mayoral debate, rejects controversial crime plan and advocates for public transportation, emerging as top choice for positive change in Houston.
PUMPKINS: Revitalize Houston's Earth – The 3rd Annual Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off
Halloween is just around the corner, which means pumpkins aplenty! From festive jack-o-lanterns to scrumptious pumpkin pies, these gourds are synonymous with the season. But once the celebrations are over, what do you do with your used pumpkins? The answer: …
Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by the latest findings from a comprehensive analysis by Leafwell. The numbers have been crunched, and the ver- dict is out: …
Last Days of Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 7th Elections
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.
Empowering Houstonians: Digital Navigators Light The Path To Technological Freedom
In today's digital age, there's an undeniable urgency to ensure everyone keeps pace with the rapidly evolving online world Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation & President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, astutely remarked, “The key to …
Houston Elections: Race Heats Up as Early Voting Nears Its End
As the early voting period in Harris County comes to a close, over 101,000 people have already cast their ballots, leaving one more week of early voting at the county's 68 designated locations. These elections, which hold the power to …
