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Texan Whitney Mercilus Throws Back to School Bash
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known as a gentle giant within the community. Like most Houstonians, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation are champions on the road to recovery. This journey starts with assisting students and families living in communities impacted in Northeast Houston. Join Whitney Mercilus, his teammates, Texans mascot Toro and community partners for "Returning 2 Learning" Friday, September 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Atherton Elementary School located at 2011 Solo St., Houston, Texas 77020.
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Super Bowl LI's Impact On Houston
What happens to cities after the game ends and the celebrities head home? With Super Bowl 51 now in the history books, Houston's about to find out.
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Blast Off: 2017 American League West Champions Houston Astros
Houston Style Magazine Sports would like to send congratulations to our hometown Houston Astros. The 2017 American League West Champions wrapped up the division by defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 on this past Sunday. The Astros won the division for the first time since moving into the American League West in 2013. They had previously been in the National League since 1962. It was also the first division title for Houston since 2001.
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Historic First Ward Leader Cleola Williams Honored With Photographic Mural
A mural commissioned by Arts District Houston honoring longtime First Ward resident Cleola Williams is on display at Brock Park (1701 Bingham Street) in . The project, named “The Lady of First Ward,” was conceived and created by Houston photographer, artist and muralist Colby Deal.
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Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers Kick Off the Preseason in the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will play the San Francisco 49ers this Saturday, Aug. 18 in the State of Football/NFL Play Football Game presented by Verizon. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.
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Houston Recognized as One of America’s Best Cities in 2022
The city climbs up six spots from 2021 ranking, achieving high marks for diversity, culture, education and its expansive culinary scene
Houston has once again garnered global attention as one of the best places to live, work, invest, and visit, according to the 2022 list of America’s Best Cities. Earning the No. 11 spot among 100 cities named, the country’s fourth largest city made notable gains from its previous ranking, in addition to receiving a new moniker as “America’s stealthy powerhouse on the rise.”
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The Houston AutoBoative Show Combines the Best of Vehicles and Boats for One 5-day Event!
The Houston AutoBoative Show returns to NRG Center January 25-29, 2023 bringing together the best of two shows, the 67th Houston Boat Show and the 40th year of the Houston Auto Show, presented by Evolve Houston.
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Trump to Reinstate US Military Ban On Transgender People
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals from serving "in any capacity" in the US armed forces.
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Houston ToolBank Ready to Partner with Oother Non-Profits to Rebuild
he Houston Community ToolBank stands ready to partner with other nonprofits and community organizations to rebuild in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. With over 14,000 tools available, including generators, chain saws, shovels, pressure washers and wheelbarrows, the ToolBank is a one-stop spot for organizations pitching in with recovery efforts. To us “Houston Strong” is not a slogan, it’s a mission.
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Proposed Trump Administration Rule Could Make Houston Sicker
The Trump administration is proposing a new immigration rule that could have a major impact on public health in cities like Houston.
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Houston Community College Partners with Texas Injection Molding LLC for $183,879 Job-Training Grant
Texas Injection Molding LLC has partnered with Houston Community College to provide job training using a $183,879 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.
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Ovide Duncantell, Founder of the Houston’s Black Heritage Society, Has Died
Ovide Duncantell, founder of Houston’s Black Heritage Society, has died at the age of 82.
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Houston Named The Most Diverse City In The U.S. In Recent Survey
There's no doubt that Houston is a diverse city. In fact, the Bayou City has held the distinction of being one of America's most diverse cities for several years running.
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Money, Racism Major Factors in Death Among Houston Black Mothers
Death in childbirth is killing African-American mothers and babies in 10 Houston-area zip codes more than others, according to University of Houston researchers.
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Houston Symphony Receives Grammy Nomination for the Recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck
The Houston Symphony has received a nomination for the 60th Grammy Awards for the recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck for Best Opera Recording in the classical category.
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Houston Black McDonald’s Give 200 Bikes to Local Children
Two hundred local children received new bicycles courtesy of the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA). The children and their families took pictures with Birdie, Hamburglar, and Grimace, and got an up-close look at the Ronald McDonald Shoe Car with the chance to pose in front of it for a photo.
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Mayor, County Judge Will Discuss the Houston Region's Flood recovery and future resiliency on a live broadcast tonight
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett will discuss actions and plans for the short-term and long-term aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in a live broadcast 7-8 p.m. tonight on KPRC2 (TV) and on Click2Houston.com.
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Mayor Turner Supports Decision to Cancel the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Rodeo Houston 2021 canceled due to Covid pandemic.
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Houston Chronicle Reports on Congressman Green’s Efforts to Bring His Constituent Jaime Avalos Back Home to His Wife and Baby in Houston
On Saturday, November 26, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Houston First and UH to Host March Madness Watch Party
The Coogs have returned to the Sweet Sixteen, and yet another fantastic watch party at Avenida Houston is being planned to cheer them on!
