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Next Man Up Rockets defeat the Kings after Harden sidelined with injury.
As the Houston Rockets prepared to take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, they were hit with a huge blow to their starting lineup. NBA leading scorer, James Harden was ruled out of the game with a sprained right ankle less than 45 minutes before the 4pm tip-off.
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Surreal Moment
A new era of Houston Rockets basketball was ushered in on Friday night as new head coach Stephen Silas made his coaching debut against the Chicago Bulls. Houston played its first preseason game in Chicago and left coach Silas with a smile on his face as they defeated the Bulls 125-104.
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Fountain of Youth: Rockets looking for their “Used to Be” mentality with the addition of two players from the G-League.
With an 11-23 record in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season and a current 13-game losing streak, the Houston Rockets took their bucket to the fountain of youth (G-League affiliate Rio Grande Vipers) looking for some of that “Used to Be” from earlier in the season and came up with two young and athletic players in Kevin Porter Jr. and KJ Martin.
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Rockets Look To Extend Winning Streak Against The Hornets
As one of the hottest teams in the NBA prepares to play on Wednesday. Ok. Wait. I know you are saying to yourself, “Slow down sir. It was just one game.” Semantically speaking you are right. It was just one game to us, but to the Houston Rockets, that game meant everything.
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LULAC Demands An Investigation Into the Videotaped Public Attack of A Latino Man Outside a Store That Leaves Him in a Coma
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Is Outraged After Police in Trinity, Texas Near Houston Call the Beating of 42-Year-old Man a “Simple Assault”
A 42-year-old Latino identified as David Gonzales Reyes is clinging to life and remains in a coma in intensive care in a Houston area hospital three weeks after suffering brain injuries during what witnesses say was an unprovoked assault outside a convenience store. The attack happened in broad daylight and was caught on surveillance video on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Trinity, Texas. The community of 13,800 residents is located 100 miles north of Houston and is 87.7% white according to the 2021 update from the U.S. Census, with only 12% Latino. Reyes has been a longtime resident of the community where he works as a welder and in construction. Police say Reyes did not strike back at the attacker but still classified the incident as a “simple assault.”
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Houston Health Department pauses Monkeypox vaccine appointments pending delivery of additional supply
Appointments for monkeypox vaccination through the Houston Health Department are temporarily on pause due to the limited supply.
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2nd Annual HBCU All-Star Game to Be Held at Texas Southern University in Houston During Final Four Weekend
HBCU All-Star Game to Air Live on CBS at 4:00 PM ET
HBCU All-Stars LLC have announced that the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game, a college basketball showcase highlighting the best HBCU players in the country, will be held at Texas Southern University H&PE Arena in Houston on Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM, ET.
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Houston School Fair at the Zoo To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families
Event to feature one-on-one application help, free admittance to zoo
A bilingual school fair at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 21 offers families a chance to gather school information and enjoy special animal interactions, all in one morning.
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Angelique Bartholomew Joins Houston-Based Women-Owned Consulting Management Firm As Partner
Managing Partners Laurie Robin- son, MBA, and Tara DeAndrea, RHIA of PVMA, LLC released a joint statement on their admission to the partnership. "This is an unprecedented climate for the Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries, it will require exceptional teams and experience for the future of Recovery efforts. Angelique Bartholomew has the experience and commitment we need to move forward in 2022. Angelique has 20+ years of public and private sector experience in project and program management. She has a consistent award-winning track record in Business Development. Angelique has teamed with global firms, led prime opportunities, and built exceptional revenue growth through strategic partnerships across the country in disaster recovery. We are pleased to have her on board."
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CDC HIV Infections Trending Down in the U.S.
CDC: HIV INFECTIONS TRENDING DOWN IN THE U-S
New HIV infections are trending down in the US, especially among young gay or bisexual men
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High Art 2023 at the O’Kane Gallery at UHD
The O'Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hosting its final spring exhibition, High Art 2023, May 13–20, with the opening reception on Saturday, May 13, 2 - 4 p.m. The annual High Art exhibition features student work from high schools throughout the Houston area. Nineteen high schools are participating in this year's exhibition with a variety of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, jewelry, video, photography, and ceramics. (Pictured above: Lolita Lopez, Lee Oak Ridge HS)
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Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard: A Legacy Remembered
The Houston Style Magazine family, along with the world, stands somberly still as we remember the monumental life and legacy of Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard. On October 4th, 2023, this veritable titan in the world of journalism and academia gracefully departed this realm, leaving behind an awe-inspiring legacy that will undoubtedly continue to illuminate the path for many.
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Houston District D Community Leader Spotlight: Ivy Lorraine Walls
Ivy Lorraine Walls is an inspiring young individual who has made a significant impact in our community. She is a budding farmer, community entrepreneur, and creative visionary based in Sunnyside, Houston TX.
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Justice Served: Houston Man Receives 40-Year Sentence in Tragic Maliyah Bass Case
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg Secures Guilty Plea Ensuring Justice for Two-Year-Old Maliyah
In a case that gripped the hearts of Houstonians, justice has been served as the perpetrator behind the tragic death of two-year-old Maliyah Bass has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, along with the relentless efforts of prosecutors, ensured that Trevion Thompson, the boyfriend of Maliyah's mother, faced the consequences of his actions.
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Jamila and Brian Barefield (Brian is Houston Style's sports writer.)
Published on March 30, 2017
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Bar-B-Que Cook-off, parade kicks off Rodeo Houston
Published on March 6, 2017
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Houston ISD Trustees Wanda Adams (Board President) and Rhonda Skillern-Jones
Published on August 11, 2017
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Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza surround by school principals and board trustees
Published on August 18, 2017
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Mayor Sylvester Turner swearing in Samuel Pena as the Houston Fire Department Chief
Published on October 6, 2017
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HHCC 2017 Award Winners/photo courtesy of Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Published on November 22, 2017
