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VIP Reception for Tom Joyner
Photography by Vicky Pink On Sunday, January 18, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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AWARE for ALL Houston
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, May 9, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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2014 No Limits - Greater Houston Conference for Women
Photography by Vicky Pink On Wednesday, May 14, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Houston ISD Honors Community Partners
Photography by Vicky Pink - Partnerships with the community are one of the ways Houston …
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Save Our Post Offices Townhall
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Saturday, January 11, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was at …
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1st Annual Global Seven G7 Awards
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, May 16, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s V.I.P. Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Friday, September 20, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Despite years of payments, Black student loan balances go up – not down
Over half of federal loan debt held by borrowers with a net worth less than $6,370
With every passing day, urgency grows to cancel the nation’s $1.7 trillion student loan debt. The current federal pause on payments and interest rates will expire on August 31. If no federal action is taken before that date, 15 million borrowers already struggling with the unfortunate combination of unsustainable debt and little or no wealth will face a daunting challenge with no financial relief in sight.
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City of Houston Releases Climate Impact Assessment Projecting Future Houston Climate Trends
The City of Houston’s Mayor’s Office released the Houston Climate Impact Assessment, to better illustrate how climate change will impact Houston’s future based on lower and higher scenarios of future climate change. The assessment, conducted by Anne Stoner and Katharine Hayhoe of ATMOS Research & Consulting, studied 25 separate future climate indicators, including the number of days with temperatures above 100 degrees, the number of nights above 80 degrees, total annual precipitation, days with precipitation above 4 inches, and the annual number of dry days.
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Helping People and Pets: BARC Houston Receives Mars Petcare Grant
BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, is excited to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from Mars Petcare to support its Healthy Pets Healthy Streets (HPHS) program, which provides free spay/neuter services to owned pets of qualifying Houston residents. As a 2022 BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Grant recipient, BARC will be able to expand outreach for the Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets initiative through translated program materials and marketing to more pet parents in underserved areas, including Houston's Complete Communities.
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Gilbert Garcia Officially Declares Candidacy for Houston Mayoral Race
Today, Gilbert Garcia formally submitted his candidacy documents for the upcoming mayoral election in Houston. With a determination to bring about change within City Hall, Garcia has unveiled his comprehensive "Pledge to Houston," outlining his strategic initiatives for the initial 100 days of his tenure. The key areas of his commitment encompass public safety, transparency, infrastructure enhancements, and the eradication of "pay to play" practices.
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Rodeo Houston 2024: A Melodic Mosaic and Charitable Cheer at the Heart of Houston's Cultural Tapestry
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (RODEOHOUSTON) continues to dazzle, not only as a cherished annual event but as a dynamic platform for a diverse blend of musical talents. Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO, couldn't be prouder. "With a spectacular array of 10 new performers gracing our stage for the first time, and a host of beloved artists spanning from traditional country to the vibrant beats of EDM and hip-hop, RODEOHOUSTON is a musical melting pot," says Boleman.
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Explore Local Businesses, Events and Restaurants During Arts District Houston’s Inaugural Arts District Month
October is officially Arts District Month in Houston and Arts District Houston is partnering with Houston First, Visit Houston, and Le Meridien Houston Downtown to showcase all that the District has to offer. For the first time, visitors can celebrate the rich, thriving arts and culture community with an entire month dedicated to delivering the perfect getaway matched with artistic expression.
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Rep. Thierry Requested Houston City Council To Paint BLACK LIVES MATTER Street Mural
Also, Requested A BLACK LIVES MATTER Blvd In Downtown Houston
Today Rep. Thierry addressed the Houston City Council and made a special request of Mayor Turner, Mayor Pro Tem, and the esteemed mem- bers of city council.
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Houston Rapper Trae Tha Truth Helps with Rescues Around the City
ABC13.com reports Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth and his team, the Relief Gang, are out in the streets of Houston searching for people in need of rescue.
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Rev. William A. Lawson Immortalized in New Interfaith Ministries’ Plaza
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Rabbi Samuel Karff and Reverend William A. Lawson have become to be known as Houston’s very own “wise men” according to Martin B. Cominsky, CEO of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston.
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Congressman Al Green Joined Lemond Kitchen for Meal Distribution in Ninth Congressional District
On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Lemond Kitchen at the Power Center, located in the Ninth Congressional District represented by Congressman Green, for a meal distribution event. Lemond Kitchen manages the City of Houston’s Houston Eats Restaurant Support (H.E.R.S.) program, a relief effort to assist local restaurants and provide meals to Houstonians impacted by COVID-19. Eligible individuals received TWO ready-to-eat meals prepared by Lucille’s Restaurant.
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Save the Dates! Houston Theater Week Deals August 14-20, 2023
Don’t Miss the Deals During Houston’s Second Annual Theater Week August 14-20, 2023
The second annual Houston Theater Week will kickoff August 14-20, 2023 with exclusive deals and discounts you don’t want to miss.
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University of Houston Black Alumni Association’s 25th Annual Scholarship & Awards Celebration
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Saturday, August 8, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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HBCUs Spotlight: Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University
Today’s African Americans are living out loud the educational dreams of their ancestors. Segregation for far too long denied so many African Americans even the opportunity to learn. And to now be able to attend any college that one wants is just a dream that those back then never could have realized.
