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The very clear dangers of Donald Trump's push to reopen schools
President Donald Trump has found a new focus in his attempt to turn around his tumbling political fortunes: Force schools to reopen this fall even as coronavirus continues to rage in several regions of the country.
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Houston Dynamo 2013 Season Opener Recap with Ricardo Clark, Warren Creavalle, & Whitney Mercilus
Houston Style Magazine's Entertainment Reporter, Rebecca Briscoe caught up with Dynamo's Defensive Midfielder, Centre Back: Ricardo Clark and Defender, Defensive Midfielder: Warren Creavalle after the 2013 Season Opener against the DC United where the Houston Dynamo's took the WIN 2-0! Rebecca also caught up with Houston Texans Linebacker, Whitney Mercilus who helped jumped start the Houston Dynamo Season!
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American Red Cross Greater Houston Area Centennial Celebration
Photography by Roswitha Vogler - On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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6th Annual LibroFEST & Post-Storm Expo an HPL Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Everyone is invited to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Houston during the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Houston Public Library (HPL)! Join the festivities for the entire family at the 6th Annual LibroFest & Post-Storm Expo at the Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Learning Center, 1050 Quitman, 77009 on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 12 PM to 4 PM. This event is Free and open to the public. For more information visit ww.houstonlibrar.org or call 832-393-1313.
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Houston Texans Raise Over $400 Thousand at the 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
The Houston Texans held their 20th annual charity golf tournament at River Oaks Country Club on Monday to help benefit the Houston Texans Foundation, which contributes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the YMCA of Greater Houston, and the Houston Food Bank.
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Trayvon Martin Peaceful Protest in Houston
On Saturday, July 20, 2013 Houston Style Magazine Reporter Dawn Paul covered Houston's Trayvon Martin Peaceful Protest. Houston's protest was held at City Hall in support of Rev. Al Sharpton's initiative.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Today’s Guilty Plea by the President’s Former Personal Attorney
Jackson Lee – “Today’s plea by Mr. Cohen represents yet another milestone in the Special Counsel’s investigation, which the president has dismissed as a witch hunt. For a witch hunt, the Special Counsel’s investigation has found many witches. To date, the Special Counsel’s investigation has returned indictments and secured convictions or guilty pleas from over three dozen individuals, including the President’s first national security advisor, his campaign chairman, his deputy campaign chairman, his personal attorney, a former foreign policy advisor and dozens of associates of the Kremlin.”
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Port Houston Named Best Seaport in North America
Asia Cargo News named Port Houston the Best Seaport in North America, after tallying results from thousands of shippers and industry experts around the globe, Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther told the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority during its May meeting.
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Ford Motor Company Fund and Houston Area Ford Dealers Award $100,000 in Scholarships
*$100,000 in scholarships awarded to 50 senior high school students in Greater Houston area to pursue higher education *Ford Fund’s Houston investment since 2015 more than $300,000 in scholarships and educational resources *The Ford Driving Dreams initiative has invested more than $10 million in educational resources for the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Latin America
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Who Doesn’t Enjoy Some Bubbles After a Workout?! Yoga & Bubbles is Back at Blossom Hotel Houston
Luxury Hotel To Host Monthly Yoga & Bubbles Series on July 10 in Partnership with Tasc Performance and TruFusion Houston
Blossom Hotel Houston, the city’s newest luxury property, will be hosting their monthly “Yoga & Bubbles” event in partnership with Tasc Performance and TruFusion Houston on July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the hotel’s rooftop. Attendees will be invited to join a relaxing yoga session while overlooking the city landscape.
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Biden for President Announces Key Staff Hires in Texas
Today, Biden for President announced key staff hires in Texas, including alumni of Joe Biden’s successful primary campaign in Texas, the Texas Democratic Party, and some of the Lone Star State’s most competitive Congressional and Gubernatorial elections.
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LUCKYRICE Houston Feast October 27: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief
The Original Asian Food Festival Will Donate All Proceeds to Houston Food Bank
On October 27th, the Houston LUCKYRICE Feast, alongside the city’s best Asian-inspired restaurants and chefs, returns to The Astorian to help raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The night’s proceeds will be donated to the Feast’s charitable partner, Houston Food Bank, and LUCKYRICE’s presenting sponsor, Suntory Whisky, will match all proceeds in an additional donation.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Department Announce Decrease in Homicide Rates
Overall Violent Crime and Homicide Numbers in the City of Houston are trending down for the first five months of 2022
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department announced today that for the first time in more than a year, Houston’s homicide rate is showing a decline. As of today, there is an unofficial number of 187 homicides in Houston thus far in 2022 compared to 192 homicides at this time last year.
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City of Houston will partner with HCC to train employees on resiliency and preparedness
The school will offer public safety training courses including nursing, respiratory care and firefighter training
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado announced a partnership to train city employees in resiliency and preparedness at HCC campuses.
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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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Embrace Safety, Celebrate Responsibility: Houston's Pledge for a Secure Rodeo Season
Rodeo season is a time of excitement and celebration in Houston, a tradition that brings together families for thrilling competitions, live music, and festive fun. However, it's also a period marked by increased road safety risks, a concern that Houston takes very seriously. As we gear up for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo from February 27 to March 17, the City of Houston’s Vision Zero initiative underscores the importance of responsible enjoyment.
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PVAMU coalition will march to polls on Election Day and issue demands for justice
Students and community members of Prairie View, TX will march across the campus of PVAMU and to the polls on Election Day in order to draw attention to Waller County’s unrelenting, decades-long campaign of voter suppression targeting the city and its Historically Black University; the coalition will also make known five demands for justice to kick off an advocacy initiative targeting both Congress and the TX State Legislature.
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Being A Victor, Not A Victim Over HIV
Freshman year of college is a year most will never forget, mainly because it is the first time many are on their own without their parents and are able to stay out late and indulge in parties. The memories that make freshman year memorable may not be so pleasant. On April 21, 2014, and at the young age of 19, Deondre Moore was diagnosed with HIV. As a freshman Human Resources Management major at Sam Houston State University, Moore was not prepared for what the doctor told him but decided he will not let this virus define him.
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Houston Is Investing 7th Most in New Housing Among Large U.S. Metros
New housing construction in the U.S. is slowing down, which isn’t good for families already struggling to afford their first home. Even though multi-family dwellings have accounted for the lion’s share of new home construction growth since the recession, the shift away from single-family homes has failed to lower prices. Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows that the median sale price for new homes in the U.S. reached a record high of $348,200 at the start of 2020.
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Houston Has the 10th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita
The coronavirus outbreak has called into question the nation’s preparedness to respond to and mitigate health crises. As the number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to increase, hospitals across the country face shortages of equipment, personnel, and beds. While the pandemic is highlighting shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system overall, it is also evident that some parts of the country are better staffed with healthcare workers than others.
