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An equal chance at a digital future
Public-private partnerships reach more “offline” low-income families
In a humble southwest Houston apartment, a mother of two was focused on her morning routine — settling down her school-aged children so that she could clear the breakfast table. These days, Saturday morning cartoons worked like magic, and so did her cell phone — but only when it was in the right spot for a strong signal. The connection was hit or miss, but there was no other option.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Statement on the Kickoff of the $7.2 M Redevelopment Project for the Knowles-Rowland House
Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement in response to the kickoff event for the Knowles-Rowland House Redevelopment Project:
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Houston Grand Opera's 2023-24 Season Opener: A Spectacular Premiere of 'Intelligence
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is gearing up to kick off its 2023-24 season with an electrifying world premiere that promises to captivate audiences from October 20 to November 3 at the Wortham Theater Center. As the 75th company-commissioned original opera by HGO, "Intelligence" is set to make history as the very first world premiere to mark the beginning of a new season. Don't miss this extraordinary event—secure your tickets today at HGO.org.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner also declared June 5th as The Rose Day in Houston L to R: Chris Noble, Dorothy Gibbons, Ashley Turner, Kim Roxie, Mayor …
Published on October 2, 2017
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The Houston Early Music series welcomes Cleveland-based ensemble Les Délices, which will perform Myths & Allegories, a musical tribute to Homers Odyssey on Friday, Nov. …
Published on October 3, 2017
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The Kansas City Chiefs, who won Super Bowl LIV, will host the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium with only 22% capacity, the Chiefs said./Credit: Jason …
Published on August 18, 2020
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is being sued by the Texas Republican Party for canceling a contract to hold the state party's convention in the city. …
Published on July 9, 2020
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Healthcare workers move a patient in the Covid-19 Unit at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, July 2, 2020./Credit: MARK FELIX/AFP/Getty Images
Published on July 17, 2020
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American Rapper Young Dolph performs during the Astroworld Festival at NRG Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty …
Published on January 12, 2022
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Designated Hitter Yordan Alvarez watches his two-run home run in the first inning reach the stands in right field at Minute Maid Park in the …
Published on April 19, 2022
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Comcast Texas will partner with the City of Houston, SERJobs to launch a $150,000 digital navigators pilot program that will serve hundreds of residents in …
Published on November 22, 2022
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Carlos Gonzalez, a worship singer, hugs a fellow churchgoer after a shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston. Mandatory Credit: Callaghan O'Hare/Reuters
Published on February 12, 2024
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Carlos Gonzalez, a worship singer, hugs a fellow churchgoer after a shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston. Mandatory Credit: Callaghan O'Hare/Reuters
Published on February 12, 2024
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Polish, Torah Crown, late 18th–early 19th century, silver, silver-gilt, and paste stones, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Toomim-Robinson Family.
Published on December 5, 2023
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Lifetime TV Bring It Cast at 2014 Essence Festival
Houston Style Magazine caught up with Lifetime TV Bring It Cast at 2014 Essence Festival on the Ultimate VIP Red Carpet!
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Mayor Parker Announces City And Loving Houston Neighborhood Revitalization Partnership
Cleanup And Beautification Projects In Six Neighborhoods Start June 1 Special Project Benefits Historic African …
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50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and …
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Biden and Harris deliver first speech together as Democratic ticket in Delaware
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are making their first appearance together Wednesday afternoon for a speech in Delaware.
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TxDot Urges Drivers to 'End the Streak' of Daily Deaths
November 2017 marks grim milestone of more than 59,000 roadway deaths since 2000
At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000. In an effort to end this grim and deadly 17-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws and take personal responsibility behind the wheel.
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Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy Through the Lens of Colonialism and Black Lives
Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy isn’t necessarily complicated, but filled with enough ambiguity and action and inaction, that it might be easy to understand why people of color might view her different that the adoring throng mourning outside of Buckingham Palace. The longest-reigning British monarch’s history on race will forever exist as part of her legacy.
