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MASS IN EXILE Saturday, March 9, 7:30 PM | South Main Baptist Church, Houston Mass in Exile is a deeply moving new work for chorus …
Published on February 26, 2024
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Houston Rodeo 2024: Taste of Victory at World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
The scent of sizzling barbecue filled the air as more than 250 seasoned barbecue teams converged at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, from February 22nd to 24th. Amidst fierce competition, one team emerged triumphant, clinching the coveted title of Grand Champion Overall — the illustrious Taste of South Texas Bar-B-Que Team.
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US government sues to block largest supermarket merger in history
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $25 billion deal between Kroger and Albertsons, alleging the largest supermarket merger in US history would lead to higher prices, store closures and job losses.
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Kroger announced it's merging with Albertsons in a $24.6 billion deal, creating one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States. A Kroger …
Published on February 26, 2024
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Children's Museum Houston's Spring Break Blast ignites the stage with electrifying energy!
Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a wild ride of excitement at the Children's Museum Houston's Spring Break Blast!
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers free tuition, after billion-dollar gift
Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will receive free tuition after a $1 billion dollar donation from a former faculty member.
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Texas man eavesdropping on wife’s phone calls faces criminal charges/divorce — plots for $1.76 million insider trading
A Texas man is facing insider trading charges and jail time after he used information gleaned from eavesdropping on his wife’s work-from-home calls, netting him $1.76 million from an upcoming oil industry acquisition.
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Houston PetSet & Council Member Mario Castillo Unite for Pet Welfare: Event Update
In a joint effort to combat Houston's homeless animal crisis and celebrate Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo had planned to host a transformative free Spay/Neuter and Parasite Prevention event on February 27, 2024. Regrettably, this event has been canceled.
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UHD Unveils Rhythm & Books: A Musical Celebration of Texas Talent
As part of its illustrious 50th-anniversary festivities in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to enchant music enthusiasts with the launch of its groundbreaking Rhythm & Books concert series. This innovative initiative promises an enchanting fusion of live performances and literary ambiance, all within the hallowed halls of the W.I. Dykes Library.
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Empowering Student Civic Engagement: U.S. Department of Education Unveils Essential Voter Toolkit
In an epoch marked by the imperative of civic engagement, the U.S. Department of Education unfurls a dynamic resource, the "Toolkit for the Promotion of Voter Participation for Students." This unveiling signifies a pivotal stride in equipping educational institutions with the tools requisite to foster an empowered electorate. Houston Style Magazine is delighted to spotlight this initiative, recognizing its profound implications for our community and beyond.
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Federal government begins formal process of preparing partial shutdown – again
Congress is quickly approaching a pair of government funding deadlines, with less than a week to go before a potential partial shutdown and lawmakers at an impasse with no clear plan in place to avoid it.
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Sweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary approves accession
Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, clearing the way for the Nordic nation’s accession to the alliance after nearly two years of intense negotiations and dealing a geopolitical blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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2024 Houston Rodeo Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) has truly outdone itself this year, not only …
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New book reveals ‘overlooked’ chapter in Abraham Lincoln’s story
On a Tuesday evening in the nation’s capital, a clock chimes loudly just as Harold Holzer is about to make a point.
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Navalny’s mother told to agree to secret funeral or have her son buried at penal colony, spokesperson says
Russian authorities told the mother of late opposition figure Alexey Navalny he would be buried at the Arctic penal colony where he died unless she agreed within three hours to a secret funeral without a public farewell, his spokeswoman said Friday.
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Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spin on book clubs
From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.
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Gen Z/Millennials put own spin on book clubs
From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.
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Opponents 'union busting bill' fly message above Iowa Statehouse
Some Iowa teamsters descended Wednesday on the Iowa Statehouse, pushing back against a bill they say weakens Iowa unions.
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AT&T says service had been restored after massive, nationwide outage
AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet.
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Many AT&T customers are part of a massive outage. Mandatory Credit: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on February 23, 2024
