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Rockets Summer League Finish Gives New Life To A Rebuilding Franchise

The Houston Rockets fell short of accomplishing their goal on Monday of winning the NBA Summer League Championship, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 99-78 and finishing with a 5-1 record.

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Harris County Considers 100% Property Tax Exemption to Boost Childcare Providers

In the wake of COVID-19, childcare facilities in Houston and Harris County have faced unprecedented challenges. However, relief might be on the horizon as local authorities contemplate significant property tax exemptions for qualifying providers. Houston recently paved the way by approving a 100% tax exemption, and now, Harris County is poised to follow suit. These measures aim to alleviate financial strains on childcare providers, ensuring their sustainability and accessibility to families in need.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates the 40th Commemoration of Black History Month

Jackson Lee: “As a member of Congress, I know that I stand on the shoulders of giants whose struggles and triumphs made it possible for me to continue the fight for equality, justice, and progress for all.”

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First Book Offers 'Practitioner-Centered' Back-To-School Resources To Meet The Needs Of Kids And Educators Wherever School Happens

Resources Developed in Response to Educator Feedback on Barriers to Education

With the school year upon us, educators serving children in need are facing their greatest challenge yet, as the pandemic exacerbates existing barriers to education and the national conversation on racial inequities has taken center stage. First Book, a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to educational equity, has responded with a collection of resources developed based on feedback from its Network of more than 475,000 educators of kids in need nationwide.

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Black immigrants chose Ukraine for quality of life, education. War leaves them fearful.

After having studied in India, Heidi Nguema visited Ukraine a few years ago with no plans to make it his home. But as an African from the country of Gabon, in the central part of the continent, he said, he “fell in love” with Ukraine and “decided to stay.”

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DeSantis signs controversial bill restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.

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Texas State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

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Texas CRNAs: Often the Only Access to Critical Care for Rural Texans During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists Highlights Work of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Rural Texas as They Ready the Facilities They Serve

Positive cases of COVID-19 in some of the state’s urban centers are now spilling over into Texas’ rural communities. These are communities where resources and health care services are scarce.

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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of October 5

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites (https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing/) offering free COVID-19 tests the week of October 5, 2020. The week will offer more than a dozen free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.

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Salute to Houston's Own Slim Thug

Slim Thug has been running things like a “Boss” for the past twenty years. Coming on the scene in 1998 to catch the ear and eye of DJ Michael “5000” Watts and joining the “Swisha House” family, Slim’s legacy was set to become one of the most well known and respected rappers in the game. From that date to the present, he has dominated the rap game in Houston from his first freestyle to birth a clothing collection, beer line, e-Cigar, construction company, foundation, and constantly give back to the community that helped him rise to the top. He credits Houston for giving him that entrepreneurial spirit. The city stands to salute this Houston legend with all the rights and privileges thereof.

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5 Thanksgiving Traditions to Adopt and Love

The holidays are one of the few times a year where everyone enjoys looking back to implement activities of yesteryear. You look at how you have changed, how your family has grown, and how you will move forward in the future. Time honored traditions are repeated in the manner in which they have been passed down as those who have passed on are remembered and those who are living teach the next generation to keep the legacy going. Whether big or small every family has at least one Thanksgiving tradition that it cherishes. Houston Style Magazine took a poll to find out what are some of the most popular traditions next to watching football and going to the movies.