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Mayor John Whitmire Ushers in New Era of Leadership for Houston
Despite the brisk weather and rain showers, Houston greeted the New Year with optimism as Mayor John Whitmire delivered a heartfelt inaugural address. As the city’s 63rd Mayor and, at 75, the eldest in over seven decades, Whitmire's speech was a beacon of hope for the city's vibrant future.
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Houston wealth management advisor awarded $20,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual to benefit The Periwinkle Foundation
Company recognizes its financial advisors’ unwavering dedication to volunteerism
Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisors, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership through its 2023 Community Service Awards. Now in its 28th year, the awards program is distributing $270,000 to nonprofits nationwide. Houston resident Michael Slabic, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual – Houston, has been named a 2023 Community Service Award winner, receiving a $15,000 grant for The Periwinkle Foundation.
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18th Annual UH’s Friends of Women’s Studies’ Table Talk
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, March 6, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Houston's Dias Honored with 2017 Robert O. Fishel Award at Baseball's Winter Meetings
Gene Dias, Vice President of Communications for the Houston Astros, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence, presented this evening during the Baseball Winter Meetings.
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Hurricane Harvey Had Lasting Health Effects On Houston Residents, Study Says
Chemicals released after Hurricane Harvey may have lasting health effects, according to an ongoing study from Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Precision Environmental Health. Cheryl Walker, the center’s director, told Houston Matters that the study comes in response to concern in the community.
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Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery, Age 98 October 6, 1921 - March 27, 2020
Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was surrounded by his daughters.
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Get up to speed on the monkeypox outbreak
There's enough to the growing monkeypox outbreak to give anyone a feeling of public health deja vu:
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El Franco Lee II: A Journey Through Urban Mannerist Pop Art
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present a captivating exhibition titled "El Franco Lee II: Mid-Career Survey," curated by HMAAC's esteemed Chief Curator, Christopher Blay. This highly anticipated showcase marks the first solo museum exhibition dedicated to the remarkable works of Houston-based artist El Franco Lee II.
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Commissioner Goodell Joins Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus to Dine WithMerci for Down Syndrome
Texans DeShaun Watson and DJ Reader to be honored for their philanthropy work!
Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus, a champion for community empowerment, known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known for utilizing his platform to give hope and touch lives. Founder of the WithMerci Foundation, Mercilus work is focused on providing advocate services and financial support to families of children with disabilities and special needs.
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46th NAACP Image Awards Chevrolet Reception
Photography by Kenny Rodriguez, General Motors On Friday, February 6, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was …
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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - May 2017
The City of Houston is currently awaiting the final word from the 85th Texas Legislature on key pension legislation. The passage of Senate Bill 2190 and House Bill 43 are critical to the City of Houston's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. The passage of these two pieces of legislation allows the City of Houston to avoid a $240 million budget shortfall that would lead to layoffs for city employees. I am dedicated to making sure the City of Houston's budget is balanced, services are not cut, and I will fight for District E residents.
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The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation Partners with City of Houston And Comp-U-Dopt to Help Close Digital Divide for Students Amid COVID-19
In response to the challenges of the digital divide and closing of schools due to COVID-19 precautions, Houston Rockets star, Russell Westbrook and his nonprofit organization, the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation has collaborated with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office of Education and Comp-U-Dopt to provide children and families with computers needed to access classwork and digital learning resources online.
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Seven Exemplary Students Awarded Scholarship from Houston Housing Resource
Local high school graduates with outstanding academic performance and demonstrations of community service receive thousands in financial aid to fund expenses for college
Thousands of dollars were awarded to seven outstanding students through the Carmen V. Orta Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to students within the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
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Many vaccinated kids experienced breakthrough infections during the Omicron surge, though protection against hospitalization remained stronger, a large new government-funded study found. Mandatory Credit: Joseph …
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Pro-Vision Inc. Hosts Ribbon Cutting Celebration in Sunnyside
Janice McNair and McNair Foundation to Announce 5 Million Dollar Gift to Housing Initiative
Pro-Vision Inc. will host a ribbon cutting and community celebration at the Sunnyside campus for a new multi-purpose building on Tuesday, August 13th beginning at 11:30 a.m. at 4590 Wilmington St., Houston, TX 77051. The celebration will also include the announcement of a generous $5 million gift by Janice McNair (who will be in attendance) through The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation for the organization’s new housing initiative.
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Ivy EACF Houston Part 1
Houston Style Magazine Reporters Dawn Paul and Totally Randie were on the scene for the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc. Fashion Show.
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Ivy EACF Houston Part 2
Houston Style Magazine Reporters Dawn Paul and Totally Randie were on the scene for the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc. Fashion Show.
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Ivy EACF Houston Part 3
Houston Style Magazine Reporters Dawn Paul and Totally Randie were on the scene for the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc. Fashion Show.
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Ivy EACF Houston Part 4
Houston Style Magazine Reporters Dawn Paul and Totally Randie were on the scene for the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc. Fashion Show.
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Ivy EACF Houston Part 5
Houston Style Magazine Reporters Dawn Paul and Totally Randie were on the scene for the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Inc. Fashion Show.
