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An Update from Council Member Davis
A Rent Relief Program has been sponsored by BakerRipley and the City of Houston. Landlords apply starting May 7th at houstonrentassistanc .org or call 832-390-2018
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Harris County Attorney Announces Legal Action Against Landfill Expansion
Harris County will challenge a permit that would expand a controversial landfill located in the Carverdale community in northwest Houston, a historically black community that has largely opposed the expansion. The landfill – known as the Hawthorn Park Recycling & Disposal Facility, operated by USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc. – holds construction and demolition waste.
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The stories behind 5 of Aretha Franklin's biggest songs
With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. The late singer drew from a range of inspirations -- her life, her loves, her faith -- to bring passion to every verse. When she sang it, you believed it. Behind every great song is a story. Here are five of hers.
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Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement on Passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery
Rev. Lowery Widely Revered as“Dean of the Civil Rights Movement”
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement in response:
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Memorial Park to be Built Commemorating Huntsville, Alabama’s 1st Public School for African Americans
On Friday, the William Hooper Councill Alumni Association broke ground on a memorial park celebrating Huntsville’s first public school for African-Americans.
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Photo Credit: Courtesy EPM Music Group - Earnest Pugh Receives Proclamation of "Earnest Pugh Day in Houston" from Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson …
Published on May 22, 2017
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YES Prep students Jason Akpabio, Davenese Bailey and Eden Umanzor flank Houston rapper Paul Wall and friends after learning they’re the lucky winners of a …
Published on January 5, 2018
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Authorities in Houston are investigating an incident in which a man was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy last week at a busy intersection. CREDIT: …
Published on March 26, 2018
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Houston Early Music kicks off its 50th Season with a performance by the United Kingdoms Red Priest, a British Baroque instrumental group, on Tuesday, Nov. …
Published on August 22, 2018
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Tyra Banks announced the wrong couple as safe during an episode of "Dancing With the Stars" and it didn't go over well with some of …
Published on October 7, 2020
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(L-R) Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards and RAK Day Founders David and Treveia Dennis with 2022 Humanitarian Awards Honoree Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Photo: Boost 1 …
Published on July 24, 2022
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Healthcare workers operate a COVID-19 drive-through testing site as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread through the country in Houston, Texas, in …
Published on January 4, 2022
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Senior Rabbi David Lyon of Houston's historic Congregation Beth Israel joined forces with Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, senior pastor of the historic Wheeler Avenue Baptist …
Published on January 17, 2024
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Xernona Clayton Trumpet Awards Red Carpet
Xernona Clayton attends the Trumpet Awards and stops to talk with Houston Style Magazine on the Red Carpet. Check out the interview here!
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Congressional Black Caucus 2014 - Roland Martin & Cheryl Pearson McNeil
Houston Style Magazine Reporters Totally Randie & Dawn Paul covered 2014 CBC in Washington, D.C.
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Drew McKissick speaks during the Republican National Committee spring meeting in Houston on March 8. Mandatory Credit: Callaghan O'Hare/Bloomberg/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on March 29, 2024
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(BPRW) BET Rallies to Support Communities of Color Most Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic With New Television Special, Relief Fund, Digital News Programs, and Community Partnerships
“Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort,” Special Co-Hosted by Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall, Set to Air On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 At 8 PM EDT ; Special Guests for the Special Include DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia, Melvin Crispell III and Many More; BET Has Partnered With United Way to Create a Relief Fund to Receive Financial Donations That Will Be Disbursed to Local Charities That Provide Food and Emergency Assistance to Those Who Need Help Most ; #BETCOVIDRELIEF
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Houston native supports the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters
A Houston, Texas, native is working with the U.S. Navy supporting the training of naval aviation personnel and air operations.
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Thai cave rescue: Soccer team found alive one kilometer underground
Thais reacted with relief and jubilation after rescue teams reported that they'd found all 12 boys and their soccer coach alive in a cave in Thailand nine days after the group went missing.
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Kristoff St. John's fiancée, co-stars and fans mourn his death
Kristoff St. John's fiancée Kseniya Mikhaleva has one question: "How did it happen?"
