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Houston Health Department, Greater Houston Restaurant Association launch food service training to help protect restaurant-goers during pandemic
The Houston Health Department and Greater Houston Restaurant Association are collaborating to protect the health and safety of restaurant-goers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the health department’s Better. Together. campaign, the agencies are launching a training program to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission among staff and customers.
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State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023
Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, will first run for reelection to the chamber in 2022 before his mayoral run the following year.
State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023.
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KHOU Documentary Honored With Regional Emmy Nomination
KHOU, the TEGNA owned CBS affiliate and a leader in original and innovative storytelling received a 2019 Lone Star Emmy Awards nomination for their documentary “A Common Thread.” KHOU is the only Houston media outlet to receive a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural/Historical category. The documentary “A Common Thread” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization Dress for Success Houston.
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Cadence Bank Contributes to the Houston Area Urban League to Help Start the Center for Social Justice and Education
Cadence Bank, a subsidiary of Cadence Bancorporation (NYSE: CADE), has made a significant contribution to the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) to help fund the development of its Center for Social Justice and Education.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting
Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023. Hosted by ESPN commentator, Ryan Clark, Kappa Alpha Psi will announce programs and activities that will highlight Tampa Bay as well as honor local community members with a Distinguished Citizens Award. Local dignitaries such as Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Gwen Myers. Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay and Sherri Brown, Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development will also be in attendance.
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The Heritage Society Starts the New Year with An Evening of Heritage on January 9
Special guest speakers include Susan Garrett Baker & Secretary James A. Baker and Jim McGrath
Houston, December 17: On Sunday, January 9, join “A Conversation with James A. Baker III & Susan Garrett Baker with Jim McGrath” at The Heritage Society’s “An Evening of Heritage” event. This grand event starts at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a Sunday supper and music by Jerry Atwood.
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PVAMU Team Participates in Houston Mayor’s Trade Delegation to Bahamas
Due to the events surrounding the passing of President George H.W. Bush, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had to cancel his plans to lead the delegation.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Microsoft TExpand Digital Alliance With The City Of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Monday that the city of Houston has expanded its ground- breaking digital alliance with Micro- soft to innovate in big data, artificial intelligence and the digital economy. Microsoft brings to Houston “Accelerate,” a new program designed to address economic recovery through skilling both underserved communities and re-skilling the many Americans impacted by COVID-19.
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The Rebirth in Action Exhibition, Organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy
The Rebirth in Action exhibition, organized by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, expands the notion of a monument to include the living community represented by legacy residents of Houston Freedmen’s Town.
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Hines Hosts Generations of Strength Exhibit in Celebration of Pride Month
Powerful Installation Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Icons Travels to Lobbies of Hines-Managed Properties in Downtown Houston
In honor of Pride Month, Hines’ Generations of Strength exhibit will be on display at several properties that the real estate firm manages in downtown Houston. The powerful installation features photographs of 22 LGBTQIA+ icons and details on their contributions to society across generations, from 1854 through today.
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Congressman Al Green and Representatives from the Greater Houston Area Commemorate Houston Methodist’s Centennial
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, Congressman Al Green and Members of the Greater Houston delegation filed a congressional resolution in observation of Houston Methodist Hospital’s 100th anniversary. Congressman Green released the following statement:
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HCC Ushers in a Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher at the Helm – Charting the Course to Academic Prowess and Innovation
With a visionary at its vanguard, Houston Community College (HCC) is set to embark on a transformative journey. The HCC Board of Trustees has, with unanimous consent, selected Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher as the sole finalist for the role of Chancellor. Bringing a wealth of experience as the Interim Chancellor since September 1, 2023, Dr. Ford Fisher is slated to lead HCC into a future that promises academic distinction and innovative educational paradigms.
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Mayor's statement on scheduling an election on a firefighters' professional organization petition
A special City Council meeting requested by some of its members was unable to proceed today because it lacked a quorum. Afterward, some members made public statements about Mayor Sylvester Turner's plan to schedule a Nov. 6 referendum election on a salary petition by the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association. Below is a response from the mayor, who was in Argentina as part of a South America trade mission to further boost the Houston economy:
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Houston native serves at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron in Japan
ATSUGI, Japan - Airman Angel Gomez, a native of Houston, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy as a member of a helicopter squadron forward deployed to Japan.
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Mary Benton’s Farewell from KPRC
Photography by Vicky Pink - On July 11, 12, and 15, 2014, Houston Style Magazine …
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28th Top Teens Blue & Silver Ball
Photography by Joe English - On Saturday, November 16, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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‘Good Times’ Star, Ja’net DuBois, Found Dead at 74
Ja’net DuBois, who played Willona Woods on the classic sitcom “Good Times,” was found dead Tuesday. She was 74.
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Council Member Dwight Boykins Responds to Court Ruling on Proposition B
Today, Harris County Judge Randy Wilson denied the request from the Houston Police Officer's Union to delay the implementation of Proposition B. This ruling comes days later after Council Member Dwight Boykins' recommendation of a garbage fee to generate a new revenue source.
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis File Brief Urging Immediate End to Wealth-Based Bail for People Charged with Misdemeanors in Harris County
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in support of a preliminary injunction to immediately halt Harris County’s practice of jailing people charged with misdemeanors solely because they are unable to pay bail.
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Houston police sergeant arrested in death of his wife
A Houston police sergeant has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife, authorities said.
