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Dr. Marc Smith – Charting the Future of Excellence as Fort Bend ISD’s New Superintendent
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the esteemed appointment of Dr. Marc Smith as the Superintendent of Schools for Fort Bend ISD—a decision that reinforces the district’s commitment to educational brilliance. As of January 8, 2024, after a 21-day state-mandated contemplation period, the distinguished Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has bestowed upon Dr. Smith the mantle of leadership, marked by a ceremonious reception at the James Reese Career and Technical Center.
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LGBTQ+: Houston Celebrates Diversity and Progress With LGBTQ+ Chamber’s Networking and City Inaugural Day
Houston Style Magazine is delighted to highlight a pair of significant events that exemplify the spirit of community and progress in our vibrant city. Star Sailor HTX Shines at Greater Houston LGBT Chamber’s #FirstFriday The first Friday of the month heralded a delightful gathering at Star Sailor HTX, an establishment that has quickly become synonymous with the city’s dynamic culinary scene.
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Pets suffer from the cold, too. Here’s what to do
When 2-year-old Clara dons her four rubber booties to go out into the intense cold of a Helsinki winter morning, she typically does a hop and a skip before she settles down.
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Unveiling the Health Disparities Faced by Black Americans: A Call to Action
The journey to good health is not always a level playing field, and for Black Americans, it often begins with a stark disadvantage. A growing body of research reveals a concerning trend: Black individuals experience a shorter life span compared to their White counterparts. In a nation where health should be a universal right, the discrepancies are glaring. Let's delve into the factors contributing to these disparities and consider the urgent need for collective action.
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Bill Ackman, taking a page from his Wall Street playbook, backs rebel candidates to join Harvard’s board
Billionaire Bill Ackman is stepping up his campaign to overhaul Harvard University by throwing his considerable influence behind a slate of four outsider candidates vying to join the university’s board of overseers.
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A Beacon of Faith and Community in Houston's Heart
Unveiling Houston's Newest Spiritual Haven: Blueprint Church
The much-anticipated inauguration of Blueprint Church marks a significant milestone in Houston's spiritual journey. This life-affirming sanctuary, located at 9371 Richmond Avenue, proudly opens its doors with two inaugural services on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Under the visionary leadership of Pastors Matthew and Falyn Davis, Blueprint Church embodies a mission to cultivate a sense of belonging, personal growth, and community contribution.
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In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope
Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN townhall, January 6 was a bad day for America.
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Game streaming firm Twitch cutting 500 jobs
Video game streaming company Twitch said Wednesday it is laying off 500 workers as part of ongoing cost-cutting efforts.
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House panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday convened its first impeachment hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as Republicans push to impeach the top Biden administration official over the border crisis.
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The mother of former first lady Melania Trump, Amalija Knavs, pictured here in Maryland in 2017, has died. Mandatory Credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images
Published on January 10, 2024
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Melania Trump’s mother has died
Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died, Trump posted on her social media accounts.
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Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, gestures to a line of law enforcement officers, as people gather on the West Front of the …
Published on January 10, 2024
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Ray Epps: Man at center of right-wing conspiracy theories sentenced to one year probation for his actions on January 6
The man who became an unwitting figurehead of false conspiracy theories around the January 6 US Capitol attack has been sentenced for his actions that day to one year of probation.
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Hunter Biden makes an unexpected appearance on Capitol Hill at Oversight contempt proceeding
House Republicans will begin the process of holding Hunter Biden in criminal contempt of Congress on Wednesday for not complying with a congressional subpoena to sit for a closed-door deposition last month, and the president’s son is unexpectedly on Capitol Hill.
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A woman and child wait for their flight alongside another traveler at Miami International Airport in December 2021. Mandatory Credit: Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Published on January 9, 2024
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What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed
Computer glitches. Air traffic controller shortages. Awful weather. Holiday crunches. Accidents and investigations. So many things can cause a flight to be delayed or canceled.
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What happened after the Alaska Airlines flight took off, in 5 charts
Two major US airlines are scrambling to deal with cancellations and newly mandated inspections after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded 171 planes in the wake of Friday’s mid-flight blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Barry Keoghan at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. Mandatory Credit: Michael Tran/AFP/Getty Images
Published on January 9, 2024
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Barry Keoghan recalls battle with flesh-eating bacteria
Barry Keoghan has a story to tell about a scary flesh-eating bacteria that nearly cost the “Saltburn” actor his arm.
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No, the SEC has not (yet) approved bitcoin ETFs
Crypto advocates gunning for approval for bitcoin ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission got a false alarm on Tuesday afternoon.
