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John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee Go Head-to-Head in Run Off
John Whitmire won 43 percent, almost avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a Legislator from Houston Whitmire won big on his way to city hall. Celebrating at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage he hammered his crowd that he is ready to go to the mayor’s office today but first he has one more election.John Whitmire won 43 percent, nearly avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a legislator from Houston, Whitmire secured a significant victory on his path to City Hall. He celebrated at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage, passionately addressing his supporters. He declared his readiness to assume the mayor's office, but first, there's one more election to win.
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“Houston In Black And White” to air on Houston Public Media TV 8 Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
TV special to explore issues facing black and white communities in Houston
Houston Public Media is exploring the issues that face black and white communities in Houston during a 60-minute TV special, “Houston In Black And White,” that airs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. on TV 8. The show will explore who we are, how we arrived here and what we can do to move forward into a future of healing, equality and growth. Click here for a preview.
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Platinum Singer Ginuwine Hosts Men Against Domestic Violence Concert This Saturday
“The Ultimate Ladies Night Out Starring Christopher Williams”
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 94-99% of domestic violence survivors experience economic abuse. This is when an abuser controls or limits the access to shared or individual assets. By isolating the victim financially, this creates a forced dependency for the victim and other family members.
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City of Houston Keynote Welcome Address During Small Business Expo Houston
Small Business Expo is proud to announce, “The City of Houston Welcome Keynote Address” at the Hyatt Regency Houston (Downtown) on Thursday, October 19th from 8am-9am.
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Ronald McDonald House Houston and RMHC Greater Houston/Galveston Unveil Groundbreaking Merger
The combined “Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston” will serve more families than ever
Ronald McDonald House Houston and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston proudly announce their merger, a strategic decision to strengthen support for families with seriously ill children in Greater Houston by combining the resources of these related but previously separate entities. The newly formed organization, Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (RMHC Greater Houston), is poised to increase capacity, streamline efficiency, and expand its reach beyond the Texas Medical Center to previously underserved areas, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land and beyond.
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GHP and Super Bowl Houston Mark 100 Days Countdown
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Greater Houston Partnership with the Super Bowl Houston Committee …
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Houston Furniture Bank to Celebrate Inauguration of New 43,000-Square-Foot North Houston Location in the Woodlands
This Friday, October 16, 2020, Houston Furniture Bank will celebrate the inauguration of its new 43,000-square-foot Houston Furniture Bank North location in the Woodlands, Texas.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Plans for Citgo Freedom Over Texas
Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics Tuesday, July 4th from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. For the first time in the event’s history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by United States Air Force Band of the West. Five-time GRAMMY-nominated and CMA Award-winning artist, HUNTER HAYES will follow before multi-platinum selling, 2016 MTV Video Music Award-winning DNCE takes the stage.
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Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
Eight Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
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Houston City Hall Remembers Tony Morris
Photography by Vicky Pink On Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Houston Style Magazine 25th Anniversary Gala
Houston Style Magazine will celebrate 25 years of serving the greater Houston community and beyond.
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Meet Houston’s Female Power Producers
Power. What does it mean to have it? How would you use it? Power is more than having beefed up muscle arms of steel. Power is about making what you can’t see visible. Power is being able to inspire another person through your influence.
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Dr. Marjorie Innocent, NAACP’s senior director of health programs
Published on January 18, 2017
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Houston Celebrates Africa with a Series of Events in Observance of Africa Day 2021
The City of Houston will mark its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and 13 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.
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Salute to Houston’s Gospel Music Millennials
Photography by Vicky Pink - Over 100 of Houston's gospel music artists, musicians, singers, and …
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The adidas NMD S1 Lands in Houston with a True Locals Only Treatment
New campaign from adidas and Havas Annex celebrates Houston culture and tastemakers, proving that in style and one small step can make a difference that is out of this world
adidas, in partnership with Havas Annex, is officially landing in Houston with the introduction of NMD S1 Has Landed: Houston, a highly visual campaign and lookbook that celebrates the NMD S1 alongside the city and culture of Houston.
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Super Bowl LVII Champ Chiefs' Safety Justin Reid Returns to Give Back in the City Where His NFL Career Started
Teaming up with Kids’ Meals Houston
Super Bowl Champion, Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs’, returns to his second home and the city where his NFL career started, Houston, TX to give back to the community that cheered him on for 4 years. The former Texans and now Chiefs’ safety served as an ambassador for Kids’ Meals Houston and was known for surprise events for the community through his foundation, J.Reid Indeed, with the help of partners, Amazon and Microsoft. Reid returns to Houston and will make a special stop at Kid’s Meals Houston, 330 Garden Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77018, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 10 AM to 11 AM joining volunteers to package food for the community.
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Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze to Make Campaign "Official" July 22, 2019
On Monday July 22, 2019, Houston Mayoral candidate Derrick Broze will file his campaign paperwork with the Mayor's office and officially launch his campaign for Mayor of Houston. Derrick and supporters will arrive at City Hall at 8:30 am on Monday morning and head to the Mayor's office on the 3rd floor to file his paperwork. We invite the Houston media to attend this historic campaign filing and find out more about the goals of the Broze for Mayor campaign.
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Mayor Turner to Participate in Joint City-County Session on Appointment of Chairman of the Port of Houston Authority
Mayor Sylvester Turner will participate in the joint Houston City Council - Harris County Commissioners Court joint session to appoint the Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas and Chairman of the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports.
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2024 Houston Rodeo Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) has truly outdone itself this year, not only …
