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Mayor Turner Appoints New Press Secretary
Mayor Sylvester Turner has tapped communications and public affairs professional Ada Ortega to serve as his new press secretary.
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FEMA to Establish NRG Stadium as a COVID Vaccine Megasite
Governor Abbott and FEMA announce launch of community vaccination sites In Dallas and Houston.
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Houston Educator Honored for Outstanding Service
Dr. Reagan Flowers, Chief Knowledge Officer for Education Consulting Services was recently honored as a “2021 Empowered Woman of the Year” by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). The prestigious award was presented to her last week in New York City and her photo was featured on Times Square.
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Winter Holiday Extravaganza & Bayland Park Master Plan Workshop Hosted by Commissioner Lesley Briones, Harris County
Sharpstown community invited to enjoy free holiday activities while providing feedback at Bayland Master Plan Workshop
Join Commissioner Lesley Briones for an afternoon filled with family-friendly festivities in celebration of the holidays!
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Houston Greeters’ Mayor Memorabilia Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Thursday, October 17, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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“Kenny Rogers Sang Love Songs & Flipped Mansions”
Kenny Rogers, who died on March 20th, did almost everything well. Singing (sold over 100 million records), acting, song writing, restaurateur (Kenny Rogers Roasters), businessman, author, charities (Kenny Rogers Children's Center), photography and athlete (famous for faking out and then scoring on Michael Jordan in a 1988 charity basketball game), Kenny found early success in the music business as a Houston teen star singing his song “That Crazy Feeling” on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. Later joining the New Christy Minstrels and then the First Edition before going solo with giant hits such as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and “Islands in the Stream” with Dolly Parton, Kenny's career soared as one of the world’s favorite country-pop singers.
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National Auditions for Dreamgirls Kick Off In Houston
Auditions for the upcoming Theatre Under The Stars production of Dreamgirls will kick off in Houston on January 27-28, 2017.
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Coronavirus: A Texas Medical Center Continuing Update
Health officials globally, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are closely monitoring the swiftly evolving outbreak of a novel coronavirus. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, causes coronavirus disease 2019—which is abbreviated as COVID-19.
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Virtual school option offered for Beaumont students by Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools will offer a full virtual learning option to Beaumont students in kindergarten through Grade 12 when the 2022-23 school year begins in August.
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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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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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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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University of Houston’s Humana Institute to Address Health Harming Legal Needs
Medical Legal Partnership Launches at Lone Star Circle of Care Clinic at UH
The University of Houston (UH) College of Medicine and the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute at the University of Houston (Humana Institute) have teamed up with Lone Star Circle of Care, a federally qualified health center, and Lone Star Legal Aid, a free legal aid provider, to launch a medical legal partnership (MLP) at Lone Star Circle of Care’s clinic at UH.
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Mayor Turner and Faith Leaders Rally Against HISD’s Library Closures: A Fight For Educational Equality!
In an impassioned display of solidarity, Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) contentious plans to shut down libraries on 28 campuses, intending to transform them into disciplinary centers. The announcement of this drastic measure by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles represents a sharp departure from the previous administration’s vision, which focused on expanding school libraries and the presence of librarians to enhance student achievement.
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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.
