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Bushwick Bill Dead at 52 Due to Pancreatic Cancer
One incident can change the course of life. Before Bushwick Bill got shot in the eye, he didn’t think he had much to live for. He told us so in the lyrics of his 1992 hit “Ever So Clear.” Claiming the life of that of a misfit and outcast, he often questioned his purpose for living day-to-day. However, music and his personal story changed that for him. He found his purpose and everything became so clear.
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Helping People and Pets: BARC Houston Receives Mars Petcare Grant
BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, is excited to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from Mars Petcare to support its Healthy Pets Healthy Streets (HPHS) program, which provides free spay/neuter services to owned pets of qualifying Houston residents. As a 2022 BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Grant recipient, BARC will be able to expand outreach for the Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets initiative through translated program materials and marketing to more pet parents in underserved areas, including Houston's Complete Communities.
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Demonstrators protest on March 3 against the Texas Education Agency's proposed takeover of the Houston Independent School District. Mandatory Credit: Juan A. Lozano/AP
Published on March 17, 2023
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6th Annual Houston AfriFEST – a Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, October 27th, 2018 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council (NAMC) and the African Student Association – Houston Baptist University host its 6th annual Houston AfriFEST - a festival of African arts, culture, and entertainment from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.
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NAACP Files Suit Against Myrtle Beach for Racially Discriminatory Practices During Black Bike Week
City and Police Accused of Separate and Unequal Treatment of Black Bikers versus White Bikers
The National NAACP, the Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP and three individuals filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina alleging that the City of Myrtle Beach and the City of Myrtle Beach Police Department discriminate against African-American tourists.
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Houston artists create mural as tribute to 2020 high school seniors
New mural unveiled at upcoming celebration
A new mural celebrating the Houston area class of 2020 has been added to the iconic collection of murals in Graffiti Park, 2102 Leeland St. in East Downtown (EaDo). Internationally recognized Houston artist, Gonzo247 collaborated with artists Nicky Davis, JoJo, Sy and Carolyn Figueroa to create a vibrant, colorful piece filled with uplifting messages to inspire members of this year’s graduating class who have endured a difficult year, missing many traditional memories because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RNC announces 2028 convention to be held in Houston
Republican Party officials have selected Houston to host their party’s 2028 presidential convention, approving the location during a closed meeting on Friday.
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The Texas Renaissance Festival Announces Launch of Weekly Podcast
TRF Partners with The Houston Pod for Podcast Production
The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) has announced a partnership with The Houston Pod for the production of their inaugural podcast, “Hear ye, Hear ye – A Texas Style Renaissance Podcast” that will launch on Wednesday, July 15 at 5 p.m. CST. The weekly podcast will be hosted by the King of the Festival, and will feature artisans, vendors, performers, and TRF managers providing an insider’s look into the production of the festival.
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Houston Grand Opera Collaborates with Local Artist Reginald Adams in Labyrinth Series for Seeking the Human Spirit Initiative
Free community events to feature local poets, spoken word artists, and musicians
Houston Grand Opera, in partnership with Houston First, invites community members to tour a series of labyrinths created by local artist Reginald Adams during the opening nights of upcoming productions The Wreckers, El Milagro del Recuerdo, Werther, and Salome. Local poets, spoken word artists, and musicians will contribute to the experience by curating a multisensory atmosphere of deep reflection, meditation, and discovery for all on Fish Plaza outside Wortham Theater Center. The installations invite participants to connect not only with the operas, but also with their own inner spirits.
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FIRST CLASS STUDENTS: UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class
Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medi- cine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty... and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.
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Compassionate Cultivation reopens Houston temporary distribution site for medical cannabis prescription pickup
Temporary distribution site (TDS) at Sequoia Medical Practice in Houston, Texas, allows in-person pickup of cannabis medication
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Statement from United Airlines Regarding Resolution with Dr. David Dao
We are pleased to report that United and Dr. Dao have reached an amicable resolution of the unfortunate incident that occurred aboard flight 3411. We look forward to implementing the improvements we have announced, which will put our customers at the center of everything we do.
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Eldorado Social Club’s 2016 Winter Ball
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Friday, February 5, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Historic Portrait Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony to Be Held for Judges of 246th District Court
Judge John W. Peavy, Jr.’s Judge Peavy is not a stranger to making history and is a man of many “firsts”. Upon his appointment by Governor Dolph Briscoe in 1977, he became the first African American to serve as the first Family Law Judge in the state of Texas for the 246th District Court of Texas (1977-1994).
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Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin
Published on July 27, 2023
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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program
The following statement is issued on behalf of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in response to the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:
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Society for the Performing Arts Presents Storytellers: The 20th Annual Wells Fargo Student Art Contest
Deadline for entries is Mar. 9
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) welcomes entries for the 20th Annual Wells Fargo Student Art Contest, also co-sponsored by Neiman Marcus. Deadline for entries is Mar. 9. This year’s theme, Storytellers, is inspired by SPA’s performance of the cinematic shadow play Feathers of Fire. Student artists are tasked with sharing their personal stories through artwork that answers the question, What is your story?
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds the award of a $459,000 Grant to fund the University of Houston’s Aging Research Program
Jackson Lee—“This crucial grant project, which is funded through 2021, will research the role of Nrf2 in aging kidney functions. The research will further strengthen the understanding of the role of the kidney, and the underlying mechanisms involved in causing high blood pressure in aging.”
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Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run for Texas Governor
As Democrats look for a serious candidate to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2018, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Dwight Boykins, a member of the Houston City Council.
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Mayor And City Council Unanimously Approve Meet-And-Confer Agreement With Houston Police Officers' Union
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council members unanimously approved a contract with the Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU).
