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2nd Smahrt Girl Brunch & Ball Gowns Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Smahrt Girl Foundation at their 2nd Annual Brunch and …
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Houston Texans Founder, Senior Chairman & CEO Robert C. McNair Passes Away
Houston Texans Founder, Senior Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert C. McNair passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Janice, sons, Cal and Cary, daughters, Ruth and Melissa, 15 grandchildren (10 granddaughters, five grandsons) and two great grandsons.
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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 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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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Demands Replacement of the Addicks and Barker Dams
Jackson Lee: “With scientists predicting that future hurricanes will be more frequent and more destructive, it is time to replace the Addicks and Barker Dams and to develop a 21st century flood control management plan to mitigate the extreme flooding that will most certainly hit Houston again.”
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Leaving a Legacy Long After the Game
The Wade Smith Foundation and Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Partner for National Literacy Month
The countdown is on! The clock is ticking. We are just 150 days away until Houston hosts the most watched game, Super Bowl LI Preparations are revving up as Houston rolls out the red carpet for guests near and far. Long after the game is gone on February 18, 2017, the legacy of Super Bowl LI will still be felt in Houston due to partnerships like that of the Wade Smith Foundation (WSF) with the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee (HSBHC). Together these organizations are igniting the fire for a love of reading among Houston area students.
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Bishop James Dixon Announced As New Chairman of The Board of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation
The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and NRG Park announce the appointment of Bishop James Dixon as the Chairman of the Board for HCSCC. Bishop Dixon has been on the board of HCSCC since 2018 and is following Edgar Colon, Chairman of the Board, HCSCC, 2008-2022.
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Trae Tha Truth Brings Out Hot Celebs for Trae Day 10 Year Anniversary
The hottest celebrities were at Houston’s Discovery Green Park on this past Saturday for a great cause hosted by Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth as he celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Trae Day. Families lined up early for a chance to see their favorite celebs and enjoy free entertainment sponsored by the entertainer.
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UniFirst Names 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products for businesses, recently unveiled the recipients of their 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships.
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MC Lyte speaks with Houston Style Magazine
Tis the season of giving and joy! The Hip Hop Sisters Foundation founder and chair, Hip Hop Icon MC Lyte, comes down south to celebrate a year of giving with some of Houston’s elite, just in time for the Holidays. She is raising funds to support the Foundation's #EducateOURMen scholarship initiative on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at DUO Events located on the edge of the Museum District. For additional information about the event and to secure tickets by making a donation, please visit www.hiphopsisters.info.
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BTS' "Yet To Come" Reborn as Hyundai Version for the Goal of the Century World Cup Campaign
-Remake of BTS’ hit song “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment),” to be revealed for ‘Goal of the Century’ World Cup Campaign song in Hyundai Version to connect people for a better future -Company’s vision of Smart Mobility Solution Provider to be featured in the official music video -Company to launch TikTok challenge to further engage with fans on the company’s global campaign -One-minute preview of music video along with the campaign message is now available
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Mayor's statement on death of former First Lady Barbara Bush
"Barbara Pierce Bush was best known to the world as the wife of a president and the mother of another, but in Houston we also knew her as a local leading light, an achiever in her own right who spoke and acted from the heart and the gut. She was a focused advocate for literacy and volunteerism; she was the brightest light among the “Thousand Points of Light” her husband charted; and frankly her kindness and counsel to me, away from the public gaze, will remain valuable as well as unforgettable.
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Changing Dowling Street to Emancipation Avenue Press Conference
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Sunday, October 11, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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University of Houston African American Studies Program’s 45th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Scholarship Banquet
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, May 2, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Real Estate Mogul, Tiffany Curry, Named “Woman of the Year” at the 2017 Global Power Tour in Houston
Tiffany Curry has been named “Woman of the Year” at the 2017 Global Power Tour, a multi-city, multi-country, hands-on and engaging summit for women entrepreneurs focusing on building their business brand, strategy and finances.
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One Month Away: 29th Annual AIDS Walk Houston and "Rock the Walk" Concert, March 4
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) hosts the 29th annual AIDS Walk Houston and “Rock the Walk” concert and finish line party on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This signature event—the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS—raises funds that help local HIV/AIDS service organizations provide programs and services to almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by the virus.
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Astros Foundation & Aramark partner with Salvation Army for Hurricane Relief Effort
Partnership will provide 5,000 hot meals daily for relief workers via Salvation Army trucks #AstrosHarvey
The Astros Foundation and Aramark are partnering to provide the Salvation Army with 5,000 hot meals daily for hurricane relief workers for a 10-day period from Sept. 5-14. The meals will be prepared at Minute Maid Park and transported to several different communities by Salvation Army trucks.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Xi Alpha Omega Chapter Celebrates 47 New Members
The Xi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) hosted a New Member Celebration on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Hilton Americas-Houston, where forty-seven (47) professional women were introduced to nearly 800 Houston community members, family, and friends. Very special guests in attendance included Dr. Mattelia B. Grays, AKA 18th International President, Ms. Faye B. Bryant, AKA 21st International President, Dr. Polly Sparks-Turner, 20th AKA South Central Regional Director, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Brinkley, 23rd AKA South Central Regional Director. Several AKA Houston Metropolitan Area Chapter Presidents and Leadership also attended the celebration, along with several elected officials, including the Honorable Angela Graves-Harrington, Judge, Harris County 246th Family District Court and the Honorable Toria J. Finch, Judge, Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. 9, who are both members of Xi Alpha Omega. Former Xi Alpha Omega Chapter President, Ms. Pamela McGee, served as Chairman of the New Member Celebration Luncheon Committee.
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Lede's Dual Anniversary and Birthday Celebration
On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Southern Trails …
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Houston Community College Named Finalist for Prestigious Lumina Foundation Grant
Houston Community College (HCC) has been named one of 10 national finalists to receive a $1 million grant from the Lumina Foundation of Indianapolis, IN.
