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Poindexter Dental Inc. Becomes Historical Landmark

Photography by Vicky Pink - On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …

Breakfast with the Stacey and Bo Porter SELF Foundation

Photography by Vicky Pink On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …

The Art of Politics

Photography by Roswitha Vogler - On Thursday, June 6, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …

Black Activists Push for School Choice at Supreme Court

Project 21 Decries Blaine Amendments as Bigoted for Denying Families Best Educational Options

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today about whether parents should be empowered with the ability to use government-assisted scholarships to enroll their children in religious schools. Members of the Project 21 black leadership network have joined a legal brief advising the justices that current laws blocking parents from doing so prevent them from making the best choices for their children's education.

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) Announces 2017 NULYP Honors Award Winners

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) recognizes 10 outstanding young professionals who exemplify the National Urban League mission through their professional and personal contributions to community and service. This class of YP Honors recipients represent a diverse field of industries and backgrounds, but share the common value of excellence in service.

FSU Researchers Find Racial Inequity Among Adolescents Receiving Flu Vaccine

Black adolescents living in the United States tend to receive the influenza vaccine at significantly lower rates than their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to Florida State University researchers.

Is There a New Meth-related Heart Failure Crisis On the Horizon?

The steady rise in methamphetamine use across the country seems to be creating its own epidemic – a new kind of heart failure case, according to new research.

House panel advances bill to study reparations for descendants of enslaved Americans

A House committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would create a commission to study reparations for descendants of enslaved Americans, a major achievement for advocates of reparations as it marks the first time this bill could have a full House vote on the floor.

The laughing patterns of human infants match those of another species, a new study finds

Laughter transcends all languages -- and now scientists know this spontaneous response is universal across some primate species, too.

South Carolina Enacts Emergency Protection for Voting During COVID-19 Pandemic

Action Follows Lawsuit by ACLU and LDF

In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the June 9 primary during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action comes following a federal lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of South Carolina, and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Caddie Academy Returns for Sixth Summer With Opportunities for Employment & Scholarships

The Western Golf Association’s Caddie Academy will return for its sixth summer, providing a group of 89 female high school students from across the nation an opportunity to caddie at local golf and country clubs – and ultimately earn a shot at winning a full housing and tuition college scholarship.

Black women delivered for Biden. Now it's time for Congress to deliver on a $15 minimum wage

"Thank Black women" has become a familiar refrain from Democratic lawmakers, who are eager to pay lip service to their fiercest, most reliable voting bloc. Black women helped deliver the presidency and the Senate to the Democrats, who ran on the promise of a $15 an hour minimum wage, among other things. Now they must do what they can to deliver on that promise.

Goo Goo Dolls Donation Drive

Donations will be collected at the North drop-off in front of the venue TODAY from 3 to 7:30 p.m. The band, along with Phillip Phillips, will be outside of The Pavilion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to assist with donation collections. All donations, along with 100% of merchandise sales for the night, will go to the Houston Food Bank.

Applebee’s® in Texas Offer Margaritas for a Buck – “DollaRitas” – for the Month of July

Applebee’s Restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston and East Texas Set for Month-Long Promotion with a

As the saying goes: Everything is Bigger in Texas; yet in July, the price of a margarita at participating Applebee’s in The Lone Star State is about to get smaller in a big way.

Over 60 Entities Holding May Elections in Harris County

County voters should visit www.HarrisVotes.com to find locations

Saturday, May 6, 2017, is Election Day for voters in sixty-four political subdivisions in Harris County. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over half of the county’s 2.2 million registered voters are eligible to vote on May 6.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friends Recognize Media Icon, Dave Ward

Mayor Sylvester Turner and friends to recognize KTRK-TV/ABC-13 Media Icon, Dave Ward for his retirement from the station. Mr. Ward holds the Guinness Book of World records as the longest running local TV news anchor at the same station in the same market in the world. Mr. Ward will be available to meet the public and sign autographs. There will be a special presentation by Mayor Turner during the City Hall Famers Market.

Texans, Broncos Have Reportedly Drawn 'Line In The Sand' On A Romo Trade

Free agency for Tony Romo rumors was like a wild rollercoaster. One minute we were sure that Romo would be released , the next minute Romo was about to be tradedand now there’s this bizarre, calm limbo occurring where Romo, even with a video thanking Cowboys fans posted on Instagram , is still on the Cowboys roster.

Kroger Here to Support Communities Through Hurricane Delta

Kroger is ready to serve Gulf Coast during preparations and in aftermath of the storm.

As Hurricane Delta makes its way towards the Gulf Coast, Kroger is deploying resources to ensure families across Louisiana can stock up on much needed supplies ahead of the storm’s impact. Several trailers of water have been delivered and shelves have been stocked with emergency supplies at the Lake Charles and Sulphur area stores in anticipation of landfall.

Rep. Coleman on Texas A&M System Researchers Analyzing Racial Profiling Data

Today, State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) made the following statement in response to the announcement that leading scholars and academics from universities within the Texas A&M System will be analyzing the data reported by law enforcement agencies on racial profiling in accordance with the provisions in the Sandra Bland Act.

Kroger Helping Hands Fund Provides Millions to Associates in Need During Pandemic

More than $5 million invested to support Kroger associates impacted by COVID-19

The Kroger Company recently announced that in response to the COVID19 pandemic, it has given out $5 million in associate grants through the Kroger Helping Hands Fund as part of a number of efforts to help ensure its associates are supported and protected.

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