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Trauma and Grief Training for UHD Social Work Students to Improve Behavioral Health Services for Houston Hispanic Youth
A major shortage in the behavioral health workforce means that many area children and teenagers experiencing trauma and loss—especially in Houston’s Hispanic community—are not getting the personal attention and care they deserve. Thanks to a collaboration between the Trauma and Grief Center at the Hackett Center for Mental Health, the Lucine Center for Trauma and Grief, and the University of Houston Downtown’s (UHD) College of Public Service, that’s about to change.
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Campus Chronicles - Feb. 28, 2024
Houston Style Magazine is thrilled to congratulate Xavier Muhammad from South Houston High School in Pasadena ISD on being named Newcomer of the Year!
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Lotus Seafood Delights Houston with Lowered Crawfish Prices
Attention, Houston seafood enthusiasts! Your go-to destination for the finest Cajun crawfish, Lotus Seafood, announces a delectable price drop—crawfish are now more affordable than ever! Effective today, March 13, 2024, experience the joy of Cajun flavors for only $9 per pound, a significant decrease from the citywide average of $10 to $14.
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JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH TEXANS JADEVEON CLOWNEY & JONATHAN JOSEPH TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
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JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH ASTRO ALEX BREGMAN TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
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JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH TEXANS JADEVEON CLOWNEY & JONATHAN JOSEPH TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
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JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH ASTRO ALEX BREGMAN TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
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Wade Smith & Maria Ho at Wade Smith Foundation Casino & Poker Charity
produce the elite event leading up to THE BIG GAME of 2017. #TeamStyleMag experienced Casino Royale like never before at the exclusive Wade Foundation Bulls & Blackjack event; a celebrity-filled poker tournament and casino soirée. Celebrities from all over united to help raise funds for charities closest to their hearts. Confirmed Celebrity Players: (Additional confirmations to come!) Wayne Cherbet — Former New York Jets Star Roger Clemens — Cy Young Winning Pitcher • Former Houston Astro Owen Daniels — SB Champion Denver Bronco • Former Houston Texans Pro Bowler David Diehl — Two Time SB Champion NY Giant • Fox NFL Game Analyst Akbar Gbajabiamila — American Ninja Warrior Host • NFL Network Analyst • Former Oakland Raider Maria Ho — Poker Pro/Host Commentator and WinStar Spokesperson Vonta Leach — SB Champion Baltimore Raven • Former Houston Texans Pro Bowler Jonathan Vilma — SB Champion New Orleans Saint and Pro Bowler • Current ESPN Analyst
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Mayor Turner is Committed to Improving the Lives of Low Income Families
Housing and Urban Development letter of findings regarding the Houston Housing Authority project on Fountain View in the Galleria area. He has a strong belief that all communities can provide for children whether there are wealthy or economically challenged.
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EEOC Sues Houston Union for Race Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued United Labor Unions Local 100, alleging the union engaged in race discrimination by firing two newly hired black union organizers, but retaining a white organizer who didn’t perform as well.
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Houston Promoter Sues Young Jezzy for Backing Out Concert
Attorney Troy Wilson found himself at a loss and confused over why rapper Young Jeezy did not perform in Houston in December last year. Wilson's client promoted the concert, Wilson says, and Jeezy blew it off.
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False Alarm Of Shots Fired At Ben Taub Hospital
Houston police and SWAT unit members responded to a report of shots fired at Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center on Tuesday.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Congressional Delegation
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who serves on the Policing Strategies Working Group or PSWG, which was established to examine police accountability, aggression towards law enforcement and public safety concerns related to these issues
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Houston Sailor Serves On the USS Bonhomme Richard
Quartermaster Seaman Daija "Stella" Anderson, from Houston, determines the global position of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) using a sextant, an instrument which measures the angle between the horizon and celestial bodies.
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Randall Cobb of the Houston Texans and Marcus Davenport of the New Orleans Saints are joining together to start a Hurricane Laura Relief Fund
Randall Cobb of the Houston Texans and Marcus Davenport of the New Orleans Saints are joining together to start a Hurricane Laura Relief Fund to help the communities in both Texas and Louisiana devastated from Hurricane Laura.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Hold Press Conference to Provide An Update On the Coronavirus Pandemic
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force will host a press conference to provide an update on the Coronavirus pandemic for the Houston community and surrounding areas.
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Houston Native Serves at Naval Hospital Jacksonville
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class David Phan, from Houston, Texas, helps to rehabilitate Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Leo Torres Teruel, a sailor assigned to the littoral combat ship USS Detroit (LCS 7), at Naval Hospital Jacksonville's physical therapy department.
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Houston Native Supports Ballistic Missile Defenders in Spain
A 2015 Colegio Pierre Favre, in Mexico, graduate and Houston native is serving in Spain at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota in support of ballistic-missile defense ships forward-deployed to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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Houston Native Serves aboard USS John C. Stennis
U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Kassandra Lopez, from Houston, stencils a life ring aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 7, 2019. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) is deployed in support of maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley)
