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Angel Merino at Macy’s Memorial City

Photography by Mike Munoz - On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …

Comcast Cares Day 2013

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Museum of …

Harris and surrounding counties are slowly sinking because of subsidence. Subsidence is the motion of the earth's surface as it shifts downward, or sinks, relative to the sea level. This is happening here because we are using too much underground water from our sponge-like ground.

TSU Board of Regents Selects Sole Finalist for President

“I’m honored to be considered by the full Texas Southern University Board of Regents as the sole finalist for the next president,” said Crumpton-Young. “TSU is a vibrant and treasured institution filled with legacy, excellence and promise. It will be an honor and privilege to serve.”

Lovell' Food For Thought - Has HDEART/ICC had an Impact?

Will those impacted respond to a survey/

There is no doubt that the Health Disparities, Education, Awareness, Research & Training Consortium (HDEART-C), the Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) and its Network has had an impact on the career trajectory of a significant number individuals in health, especially health inequities. The issue is whether we can document its impact. Will those who have benefited take the time to respond to do the survey? That is the biggest question?

Earnest Pugh's Billboard Celebration Hosted by Houston Mayor!

Monday, May 15, 2017, Mayor Sylvester Turner honored award-winning gospel singer, Dr. Earnest Pugh for reaching the top 10 on the billboard charts with his hit single, "I Need You To Breathe". The single marks Dr. Pugh's 11th billboard chart topper. Amber Shaw of KYND 1520 and national radio personality Lonnie Hunter hosted the red carpet experience featuring several familiar faces such as Pastor Kim Burrell, Author Carlos Wallace, Gospel Singer Nikki Ross, Sky Houston of Majic 102.1 FM, Miss Mykie of BET, former Houston Texan's Player Mister Alexander, The Musicians' Wives, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Earnest Walker of KTSU 90.9, Jonathan Martin of Fox 26, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the man of the hour, Dr. Earnest Pugh.

Houston Symphony Features Dance Students for "Petrushka"

The Houston Symphony is teaming up with dozens of students from Crespo Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School Dance Department and Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School Dance Ensemble for a modern-day staging of the 1911 ballet Petrushka, to be premiered at 8 p.m. May 11 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. May 14 at Jones Hall.

Astros winning streak stopped at eight-games after loss to Padres

The old cliché goes, “All good things must come to an end.” The Houston Astros (15-11) learned that on Friday night as the San Diego Padres (16-12) broke their eight-game winning streak defeating them 4-3 at Petco Park.

Closure

Astros get help from a friendly foe to secure final A.L. playoff spot.

As a young man my grandmother always taught me to do everything on my own and never depend on anyone to do anything for me.

Headed Towards the Home Stretch

Astros hope that coming home can get them ready for a playoff run

For the Houston Astros, Monday can’t come fast enough. They finally get a rest day after playing a grueling 11-games on the West Coast that left them with a 2-9 record on the road and brings their away record to 7-18 on the season with seven more road games left. Three of those games will be against the Seattle Mariners who currently trail them in the standings for second place in the A.L. West by 1 ½ games.

Astros open homestand with an outstanding pitching performance by Urquidy

The Houston Astros found some familiar territory on Tuesday at Minute Maid park by defeating the Texas Rangers by a score of 4-1 in the first game of the final homestand for Houston this season. With the win the Astros climb back to .500 with a 24-24 record and are still in second place in the A.L. West with the playoffs near.

Harris County to End Unjust OmniBase Program That Will Give Tens of Thousands of Vulnerable Residents Their Drivers Licenses Back

The Program Currently has Holds on an Estimated 550,000 Driver’s Licenses in the Greater Houston Area

For Harris County residents, having access to a car is indispensable for daily activities such as getting to work, to a doctor’s appointment, and to pick up necessities like groceries. Particularly as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and people are increasingly at-risk of losing their jobs, having access to safe and reliable transportation is critical. A recent report, Driven by Debt: Houston, estimated that not only does this program impact hundreds of thousands of drivers in the Greater Houston area, but that those impacted are disproportionately Black and low-income residents.

Meet Me At The Park Project Winner Announced

And the winner is... Wagner Greenspace! The half-acre undeveloped space near downtown Houston will receive a $20,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company to help make improvements and turn it into a community park. The funds will help pay for tree plantings, seeding, benches, bird houses, interpretative signs and trash bins to help transform the space into a neighborhood gathering spot for fun and healthy activities.

Rainbow on ICE returns to Discovery Green

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts the 8th annual Rainbow on ICE on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, from 7 to 10 p.m. This LGBTQ celebration is the ultimate dance party on The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy® with music by DJ Joe Ross and electrifying entertainment by performers from Drag Houston, who will reenact Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” music video. The event will also include a mini-fashion show featuring costumes by Yahaira Dehill made from recycled materials.

Elsa and Olaf bring touch of winter wonderland to Children’s Museum of Houston

Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Museum Open Late till 8 p.m., Dec. 22 to Jan. 2!

The snow queen herself along with her trusted partner in crime, Olaf, will fly down on a snow cloud for a special meet-and-greet and musical extravaganza during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s “By Golly! Let’s Get Jolly” winter wonderland celebration.

Do you know an Unsung Hero?

Who are the Unsung in the Greater Houston Area?

In honor of the outstanding achievements of Unsung Heroes in the African American community, Ford Motor Company is launching a search for Unsung Heroes in the Greater Houston Area.

Houston Black Real Estate Association Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act Signed Seven Days After the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Houston Black Real Estate Association, (HBREA) a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country’s oldest, minority real estate trade association is planning a week-long series of events, April 14-21, 2018 in observance of the trade association’s dedication to increasing Black wealth through home ownership.

Downtown Houston hosts free Rooftop Silent Disco, Sept. 28

The Houston Downtown Management District and The Department of Dance present Level: Rooftop Silent Disco on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. In this 21+ event, the rooftop of the GreenStreet Garage at 1320 Fannin Street will transform into Downtown Houston’s largest—and quietest—dance floor for one night only.

Houston Texans' Justin Reid Takes Families Grocery Shopping for Thanksgiving

Single parent families from Big Brothers Big Sisters go shopping at Walmart

Known for his game-winning stops on the field, Houston Texans' Justin Reid is making an impact and changing lives off the field. The Texans Strong Safety is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston and Walmart to provide some very special families with the food they need for Thanksgiving dinner. Reid will be joined by his teammates and his personal chef to take 10 special families grocery shopping, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Walmart Neighborhood Center | 12312 Will Clayton Pkwy | Humble, TX 77346.

Northwestern Mutual – Houston Receives $50,000 Grant in Honor of Childhood Cancer Efforts

Grant funds will support children and families through The Periwinkle Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Children and families affected by childhood cancer often find themselves lacking supportive communities that understand their medical and emotional needs. To help provide this support, Northwestern Mutual employees and financial advisors across the country dedicate their time to fundraising and volunteer efforts with childhood cancer-related organizations. This year, the Northwestern Mutual – Houston office has been recognized as one of the company’s Childhood Cancer Impact Award winners for its contributions to the cause, receiving $50,000 to be donated to local nonprofits.

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