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The Idea Fund Launches Round 17

The Idea Fund is pleased to announce the seventeenth round of funding for artist-centered projects. The Idea Fund will award a total of $60,000 in Round 17 to artists or collectives in the Greater Houston Area with grants of $5,000 and $2,500 each.

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The Human Rights Campaign Endorses Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Re-Election

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization announced its endorsement of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s bid for re-election.

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Study of Prostate Cancer in African-American Men Recruiting

When it comes to African-American men and prostate cancer, the statistics are alarming. One in six African-American men will be diagnosed with the disease, and they are twice as likely as white men to die of prostate cancer. Their cancer is more aggressive, and it starts at a much younger age than any other group. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are joining with research institutions across the country to find out why.

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Terminally Ill Teen Dies Days After Chat With Beyoncè

A terminally ill teen from Houston, Texas sadly lost her battle with cancer just days after talking with her musical hero Beyoncè, reports The Associated Press.

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Astros Hire Jose Espada as Bench Coach

Powell hired as hitting coach for San Francisco Giants

The Houston Astros have named Joe Espada as their bench coach. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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Harris County DA: Fertitta offers $25K reward in shooting death of Arlene Alvarez

A Harris County Grand Jury on Tuesday declined to indict Tony Earls in the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, announced District Attorney Kim Ogg.

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NAACP Stages Sit-in at Jeff Sessions’ Office to Protest of His Nomination as Attorney General

Donald Trump wants Jeff Sessions to be attorney general and the NAACP isn’t having it.

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African American Mayors Conference 2019

Photography by Vicky Pink - For the first time Houston hosted the annual African American …

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Cooking Up Cocktails

In celebration of the upcoming release of ALMOST CHRISTMAS, Houston area members of Delta Sigma …

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81st South Central Regional Conference of AKA

Photography by South Central Communications - On March 21-24, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …

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Efficiency and Effectiveness: Chief Art Acevedo’s Energizing First Six Months

Six months ago when Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Art Acevedo as the new head of the Houston Police Department many were scratching their heads wondering who this man was. Mayor Turner painted a vivid picture of which Acevedo was but until action is seen, well, talk in cheap. Turns out Acevedo wasn’t cheap but efficient and effective making his combining with Houston a very energizing experience.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s Family Wellness Check-In Program provides valuable information about Club families during COVID-19 health crisis

The Family Wellness Check-In Program, implemented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) in mid-March, has yielded valuable information for the nonprofit to better assist Club families during the COVID-19 health crisis. BGCGH staff began checking in with Club families via phone calls the week of March 16, focusing on immediate needs related to shelter, food and medical care. To date, 5,241 families have been contacted, with more than 1,000 families to be called in the coming week.

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Houston native awarded Arctic Service Ribbon for NATO exercise

Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Mai, a Houston native, was recently recognized while serving with U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, deployed to Norway in support of NATO exercise Steadfast Defender 2024.

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Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff

Whitmire, Jackson Lee in a Dead Heat for Mayor, Yet Whitmire Leads in Runoff

Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of likely voters.

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GMC Honors Military Heroes

On April 28, General Motors and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host the 6th annual Honoring our Heroes Gala to benefit the foundation’s Smart Home Program and the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund of Michigan.

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Houston's Space Odyssey: Commemorating the Great Space Race with Dr. Douglas Brinkley

Houston Style Magazine Invites You to an Unforgettable Luncheon Experience on May 1st, 2024

Prepare for a celestial journey through time as The Heritage Society invites you to the eagerly anticipated Houston Heritage Luncheon, taking place on May 1st, 2024, at The Briar Club. With renowned historian Dr. Douglas Brinkley at the helm, the event promises a captivating exploration of Houston's pivotal role in the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing, coupled with a celebration of The Heritage Society's 70th anniversary.

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Analyzing patients shortly after stroke can help link brain regions to speech functions

New research from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine shows analyzing the brains of stroke victims just days after the stroke allows researchers to link various speech functions to different parts of the brain, an important breakthrough that may lead to better treatment and recovery.

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BUSINESS: McConnell Jones – Celebrates 35th Year

Company Business Principals Founded On Diverse Thinking – Unique Perspective

Many things have changed in the past 35 years. Smartphones, Zoom meetings, and streaming television have traversed from fantasy to essentials in our daily lives. When Wayne McConnell sat down at his kitchen table in the Summer of 1987 to create an accounting firm, he could not fathom the world—or the firm—today.

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DJ Reader is On a Mission of Love

He was his teacher. He was his mentor. He was his best friend. David Reader Sr. was everything to his son, Houston Texans’ Defensive Nose Tackle David Vernon Jr. or DJ. Four years ago Reader lost his father to a disease that claims the lives of more people than breast or prostate cancer. An estimated 661,000 Americans have kidney disease according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases yet little is known about this deadly disease. Reader wants to change that as a tribute to his father on a mission of love.

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CBCF Highlights Impact of Philanthropy at #SClassic19!

Reps. Lacy Clay and Stacey Plaskett to co-chair summer event that raises funds for talented students working to continue and complete their education

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it would host the 27th Annual Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Md. from June 23-24, 2019. The two-day event, featuring honorary co-chairs Congressman Lacy Clay and Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, will reiterate the need for and impact of academic scholarships for African American students.