"NAACP Houston chapter founding members Denmark" | SearchHouston Style Magazine

Miles Ahead Scholars program boosts student grades, attendance in inaugural year

The inaugural year of the Houston Independent School District’s Miles Ahead Scholars (MAS) program for students at Wheatley, Worthing, and Kashmere high schools resulted in decreases in discipline problems and increases in grades and attendance rates, according to an internal study by the district.

Governor's Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content created in 2019. Established in 1982, the Barbara Jordan Media Awards recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. In response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, GCPD and their partners at the Texas A&M University Department of Communication, Journalism Studies created a virtual awards program honoring the winners and highlighting their outstanding work.

New Sculpture Exhibit “Woman: Spirit of the Universe” Showcases the Journey to Equality

The Heritage Society hosts a women’s history exhibit by local artist

On Tuesday, July 5, a sculpture exhibit representing the collars that adorned the shoulders of historical women will be open to the public at The Heritage Society’s Museum Gallery at 1100 Bagby Street.

CUTTONE- The Live Experience! Is Set To Bring A Night Filled With Electric Performances

Whether you're a fan of music, dance, or simply crave an evening of entertainment, you don’t want to miss! CUTTONE- The Live Experience!

Celebrating Excellence in Arts and Education: Theatre Under The Stars 2024 Leading Ladies Luncheon Honors Donna Vallone

Houston, get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of glamour, inspiration, and celebration as Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the highly anticipated 2024 Leading Ladies Luncheon on Friday, April 5th at 11:30 a.m. at Tony’s (3755 Richmond Avenue). This annual event, benefiting TUTS, promises to be a dazzling affair you won't want to miss!

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Introduction of the Violence Against Women Act of 2019

Jackson Lee: “The effort to pass VAWA represents a commitment to saving lives and recognizing how long we have been suffering and how far we have come. This iteration of VAWA also speaks to the indignities and harms suffered by Native American women who, either through tribal custom, legal strictures or station in life, were not contemplated by past efforts to pass VAWA. And, we cannot forget the victims of domestic violence like Brittany Smith, who was 23 years old and was gunned down last year in Houston, by her boyfriend and San Diego-based Marine; nor can we forget Charlene Caldwell, a mother and grandmother beaten to death last year by a baseball bat at the hands of her boyfriend in Houston. Sadly, their story is representative is too many others.”

Chip Carlisle Talks with Houston Style at the Houston Area Urban League 2014 Equal Opportunity Gala

The Houston Area Urban League, Inc. (HAUL) celebrated the partnership and community works of five outstanding Houston-area organizations and community figures at its 2014 Annual Houston Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Day Gala (EOD). The annual fundraiser helps to benefit operations and the emerging needs of HAUL. The EOD Gala is also an opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of economic development, leadership, and humanitarianism and community service. Chip Carlisle was one of the 2014 honorees

The Heritage Society’s 55th Annual Candlelight Tour

Saturday, December 8 from 5:00−9:00 p.m.

This holiday season, visit The Heritage Society in Sam Houston Park, where we are pleased to invite you to join us as we relaunch one of Houston’s most keenly anticipated holiday traditions, our famous Candlelight Tour

The Houston Texans Surprise Three Local Nonprofits with $10,000 Grants to Help Close the Digital Divide

Earlier today the Houston Texans awarded $10,000 grants to the Chinese Community Center, Urban Enrichment Institute and The Pangea Network through the United Way of Greater Houston to help close the digital divide across the Houston community. The “digital divide” is defined as the gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not. These grants will assist with providing access to the technology needed to help close this gap and is part of the National Football League’s efforts to close the digital divide in communities across the country.

Children to receive free books in celebration of National Literacy Month at Children’s Museum Houston

Free Family Night Thursday, Sept. 30 Donated by Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

Children’s Museum Houston in partnership with Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation will provide free books to children in celebration of September National Literacy Month. Phillips 66 volunteers will hand out the books donated by Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. National Literacy Month encourages young people to pick up a good book and set sail on imaginary adventures.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Will Offer His Vision for Houston’s Future in State of the City 2022

Mayor Sylvester Turner will deliver his seventh annual message at this year’s State of the City event, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Americas-Houston Grand Ballroom.

The Houston AutoBoative Show Preview Night Offers Exclusive SkyRocket Concert and First Look at Vehicles and Boats

Take a first look at the Houston AutoBoative Show during an exclusive Preview Night Gala held at the NRG Center on January 24, 2023, at 7 PM. This kick-off event lets guests preview the Houston AutoBoative Show before the general public and experience a night filled with entertainment.

Cicis® Pizza is Back, Houston!

Nation’s Leading All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet Hosts Grand Reopening Event as Endless Pizzabilities™ Return to Houston

Pizza enthusiasts in the Houston area are in for a treat as Cicis Pizza announced today the grand reopening of its Long Point store.

Sort By

Date

The Heritage Society hosts a women’s history exhibit by local artist

Saturday, December 8 from 5:00−9:00 p.m.

Free Family Night Thursday, Sept. 30 Donated by Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

Nation’s Leading All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet Hosts Grand Reopening Event as Endless Pizzabilities™ Return to Houston

View Our E-Editon

Latest Videos