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What Happened to INGDirect.com?
While INGDirect.com was not the first business in the U.S. to offer direct online banking, it offered one of the earliest simple online savings accounts. The bank became well known for its low fees, and when its customers heard that it was changing hands in 2011, one customer pleaded with executives not to “turn ING Direct into just another bank that the old ING Direct would’ve made fun of.”
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Dallas Cowboys DeMarco Murray Foundation Celebrity Waiter
Dallas Cowboys Running Back DeMarco Murray along with teammates and celebrity friends traded in their uniforms and helmets for plates and aprons. Many enjoyed four courses of Kirby's signature cuisine, fine wine and an auction all in the name of a great cause. Proceeds benefited the DeMarco Murray Foundation, which is focused on bettering the lives of DFW-area youth by providing educational support, opportunities and resources. Catch Houston Style Magazine reporter Jade Gold on the scene with Dallas Cowboy Running Back, DeMarco Murray!
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TMO Grant to Capital IDEA Press Conference
Photography by Vicky Pink - State Reps. Ron Reynolds, Armando Walle, John Zerwas, and other …
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HTAA Freshmen Tuskegee Scholarship Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - Deja Anderson, Ashanto Coffey, Chelsey Nelson, Mercury Hays, Arianna Veal, …
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16th Annual KIPP Dinner
Photography by Vicky Pink - KIPP Houston celebrated having 200 KIPP schools nationwide in 20 …
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Sylvester Turner Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Houston
On Friday, February 20, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the office of …
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Reception honoring Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown
Photographer by Vicky Pink - On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Employees of Big Four tech companies show lopsided support for Biden campaign
Political contributions from employees at some of the nation's largest technology companies to Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign soared last month -- offering a snapshot of the way in which big tech is increasingly supporting his bid to oust President Donald Trump.
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Trump sits out Indiana Senate primary, and his supporters are split
The farm animals on the Henderson farm are pets, not moneymakers, so don't be offended by the barnyard humor. One of the cows, who likes to race alongside Beth Henderson in her John Deere Gator, is named Big Mac.
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Brett Goldstein and more react to their Emmy nominations: 'This is f***ing amazing'
The nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards were revealed on Tuesday and many of the nominees are sharing their joy -- some in colorful language.
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Clemency denied for death row inmate after unprecedented move by Oklahoma AG attending hearing on inmate's behalf
Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday denied clemency in the case of Richard Glossip, a death row inmate who has long insisted he is innocent of the 1997 murder for which he's scheduled to be executed next month.
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Hundreds of Houston Community Members Will Support Annual Shrimp Boil to Raise Funds for Women Battling Breast Cancer
The Rose will host hundreds of Texans at their annual Shrimp Boil event. This celebration will focus on the women who have received life-saving care from The Rose and those who are currently battling breast cancer. Key sponsors will be in attendance, including volunteers from MD Anderson and American Credit Union.
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Rep. Reynolds Pre-Files HB 475 to Raise the Minimum Wage in Texas
Today, Representative Reynolds Pre-filed House Bill 475 to be considered during the upcoming 85th Legislature which will begin on January 10, 2017. The bill will raise the minimum wage in Texas to $15.00 an hour.
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Kanye West Deletes Trump Tweets; Is He No Longer A Supporter?
Has Kanye West changed his mind about Donald Trump?
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Don Cheadle Told Twitter Trolls Why He Hates Donald Trump
It’s no secret that Don Cheadle has never been a fan of Donald Trump—and he recently took to Twitter to blow up the president’s spot even more after being targeted by Trump supporters.
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Former High Point, NC, high school basketball player creates platform for black-owned businesses
With the growing movement to support black owned businesses across the country, a former High Point Andrews High School basketball player created a platform in town for business owners.
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Council Member Dwight Boykins Proposes Plan to Fund Pay Parity for and Prevent Layoffs
In October, Houston's City Controller Chris Brown placed the estimated cost to city government of Proposition B's passage at approximately $85 million annually. Today, Council Member Boykins will offer a viable solution to meet that cost while preserving jobs, in a way that best reflects the will of the voters who voted overwhelmingly in support of pay parity on November 6.
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Scholarship Classic 2020 — New Date, Same Location, Same Cause
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and affect and claim the lives of African Americans and countless others, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) has rescheduled the Scholarship Classic originally slated for June. Your health and wellness are paramount!
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Council Member for District J Edward Pollard to Distribute 12,000 Free Masks in District J
In support of the Harris County order requiring residents ages 10 and older to wear masks or face coverings when outside the home, City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard’s office will be distributing up to 12,000 disposable masks to the public.
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NATA Applauds Pick for Ambassador to The Bahamas
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcomes the announcement of the Administration’s intent to nominate William A. Douglass as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
