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Early Voting Is Here Monday, October 23rd

Early voting is available starting Monday, October 23. This Monday, October 23, marks the beginning of early voting for the Tuesday, November 7 General Election, which includes 18 candidates for Houston Mayor, four candidates for controller, 23 running in 11 …

The Dirty Truth about Utility Companies’ Clean Energy Efforts

Imagine telling your boss that you’ll complete less than half of the work that’s needed, getting almost nothing done over 12 months, then asking for a raise.

Houston, Dallas schools place friendly wager on Astros, Rangers ALCS series

Two Texas elementary schools – one from Dallas, one from Houston – have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the upcoming American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.

Wrongfully convicted man fatally shot by a deputy ‘deserved better’

Two months after the state of Florida formally apologized to Leonard Cure for the 16 years he lost following a wrongful conviction for armed robbery, authorities say he was fatally shot Monday by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop …

Rite Aid is closing nearly 100 stores as part of its bankruptcy. See the list

Rite Aid, which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, is now preparing to shed almost 100 stores nationwide as part of its restructuring efforts.

Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, judge says

Almost two decades after Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, the man long suspected of killing the Alabama teen has confessed to her killing, according to a court filing.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker amid steep GOP opposition

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan again failed to win the House speaker’s gavel in a second vote on Wednesday, drawing less support than in an initial vote the day before. The loss raises serious questions over whether the Ohio Republican has …

Man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds faces a misdemeanor firearm charge

A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds twice in a day this month has been charged with a misdemeanor count of carrying a firearm in a public building, records show.

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to Honor Historic Texas Family Farms, Ranches in Family Land Heritage Ceremony

On Wednesday October 18, 2023, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller will honor 45 Texas family farms and ranches representing 36 Texas counties (see attached map) during the 49th annual Family Land Heritage celebration. Cowboy Entrepreneur Scott Knudsen will serve as …

Dean of the Texas House Representative Senfronia Thompson Endorses Sheila Jackson Lee for Mayor of Houston

In a momentous announcement, Texas Representative Senfronia Thompson officially endorsed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for Mayor of Houston. Texas native Senfronia Thompson, the longest-serving woman and African American in Texas history, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the most …

H-E-B Revolutionizes North Texas Retail Landscape With New MEGA-STORE in Allen, Texas

Houston Style Magazine brings the exciting news to its readers about H-E-B’s expansive endeavors in North Texas. The beloved San Antonio-based retailer, H-E-B, has now unveiled its magnificent new store in Allen. This 117,000-square-foot retail marvel is not just another …

Alec Baldwin may be charged again in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting

A New Mexico grand jury will soon decide whether Alec Baldwin should once again face criminal charges over the 2021 death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Billionaire Ronald Lauder threatens to pull funding if UPenn doesn’t do more to fight antisemitism

Billionaire Ronald Lauder, a powerful financial backer of the University of Pennsylvania, is threatening to cut off donations if the school doesn’t do more to fight antisemitism, CNN has learned.

Poland’s pro-European opposition seems set to oust populists, but tense days lie ahead

Poland’s presumptive next leader, Donald Tusk, has urged the country’s president not to frustrate the handover of power, after final results from a tight election confirmed he is on course to remove the populist ruling party from government.

A mother shielding her son, a 26-year-old attending a music festival and 2 brothers are among the Americans killed in Israel

A mother who shielded her son from gunfire, a “pro-peace” academic, young people who attended a musical festival and two brothers are among at least 30 Americans who have been killed in the warfare between Israel and Hamas, family members …