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WNBA Champion Sheryl Swoopes Hosts First All Girls Elite Basketball Camp
Bringing awareness to female sports
4X WNBA Champion, 3X Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of famer and legend Sheryl Swoopes hosts her first all-girls elite basketball camp, Swoopes Hoops Elite Basketball camp. Swoopes is hosting the Free camp at the Houston Texans YMCA | 5202 Griggs, Houston, TX 77021, August 15th – 17th from 8 AM to 4 PM daily. Swoopes put an all-star coaching team together to execute the best skills for some of the best talent. Swoopes and team received over 50 registrations from all over the country. Only 30 girls could be chosen to attend the camp. The girls range from 8th to 11th grade.
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Houston Native – Kevin Davis (KD) Named Junior Sailor of the Year in Signapore
Yeoman 2nd Class Kevin Davis is awarded Junior Sailor of the Year for calendar year 2021 by Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/ Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/ CTF 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Brandon Parker)
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Around The Bases: Astros Drop Series Against Mariners
I don’t want to get too excited nine games into the season, but rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña is giving me those “It” factor vibes with his play so far. Even though he was given the day off in the last game of the series, he made his presence felt in the second game.
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Tucker Saves The Day For The Astros With A Walk-Off Single To Beat The Tigers
“This team is never out of it,” said Tucker during his postgame interview. “Whether we are down by ten in the ninth inning, our offense is phenomenal, and our pitching staff keeps us in games. We feel like we are never out of the game no matter how much we are down. We can always fight back and win.”
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Brain Tumor Treatment Options at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
As advancements in brain surgery techniques and other therapies continue to evolve, there are more options for removing brain tumors, slowing tumor growth and preventing recurrence.
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Gun Violence is the Leading Cause of Death for Children in the United States
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – A Call for Action and Prevention
Gun violence is a public health crisis, and it is urgent to raise awareness and reflect on the importance of gun violence education and prevention. The number of mass shootings across the country continues to grow, and we must work collectively towards effective preventive measures. June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) highlights the alarming statistics and call upon residents to join forces in putting an end to the number one cause of violence of our youth.
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Project Row Houses: Celebrating 30 Years of Art and Community
Project Row Houses (PRH), a nonprofit organization, empowers communities through engagement, art, and direct action, is gearing up to commemorate its remarkable 30-year journey in transforming communities through art and collective action. Join the celebration at "The Founders Round + PRH’s A Legacy Mixtape Block Party" on October 14, 2023, from 1-9 pm in Houston, Texas. In this story, we'll delve into the rich history of PRH, its visionary founders, and the exciting festivities planned for this milestone event.
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Unveiling History: "In the Bubble with Jaime" Sets the Stage for Local, USA's Season 8 Premiere
As Black History Month unfolds, Houston Style Magazine is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of season 8 of WORLD's acclaimed documentary series, Local, USA. Kicking off this extraordinary season is "In the Bubble with Jaime," a Charlamagne tha God-executive produced film that offers an intimate glimpse into the historic Senate run of Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison. Join us as we explore the impactful narrative of this groundbreaking documentary premiering on February 5.
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Hurry, Houston! Just One Week Left to Savor Girl Scout Cookie Magic!
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Delights Houstonians with Classic Favorites Until March 24th
Sweet treats, big dreams! The clock is ticking, and there's just one week left to indulge in the delectable delights of Girl Scout Cookies in the Greater Houston area. The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) are spreading joy and sweetness until Sunday, March 24th, with their irresistible array of cookies.
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Steve Nash: NBA MVP Race 'says more about voter than the players'
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash suggests this year's MVP race between triple-double threat Russell Westbrook and assists leader James Harden is too close to call, but he would relish watching a first-round matchup between the two.
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H-Town Stand Up
Correa’s blast in the ninth inning helps the Astros stave off elimination
Stadium in San Diego, California as soon as I heard the loud “Crack” from the barrel of the bat of Astros shortstop and “Swag Leader” Carlos Correa.
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Who to Watch in 2019
Houstonians won’t soon forget 2018. It was the year of surprise upsets as a number Democrats unseated long term Republicans resulting in the first Latina and woman Harris County Judge, Lina Hidalgo; County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, first African American mayor of Missouri City, Yolanda Ford; Fort Bend County’s first African American district attorney, Brian Middleton, first Latina in Congress, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia; and the Black girl magic of 19 female judges
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UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: “A New Paradigm” during 2022 State of the University Address
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the University Address. T
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Houston Health Department launching $1,000 COVID-19 vaccination incentive program
Hundreds of people to get chance at $50 gift cards
The Houston Health Department is launching a new program to encourage more Houstonians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 6-week initiative will award 12 people $1,000 gift cards and provide $50 gift cards to hundreds of additional people.
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A Legend in The Making
The great debate on who is the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) when it comes to the NBA players usually comes down to two of the best to have ever set foot on the hardwood. Retired Hall of Fame shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan or future first ballot Hall of Fame forward LeBron James who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sports fans go back and forth with different stats, attributes, and characteristics on who is the best and depending on the day, the top spot changes consistently.
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JOB FAIR: Hiring 200 Veterans, and 400 people overall
The Michael Berry Show and the Redneck Country Club are hosting a JOB FAIR on August 22nd and August 23rd, sponsored by Gallery Furniture’s Jim McInvale, at 11110 W. Airport, Stafford, TX.
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Houston Based Mother and Sons Company Wins Grand Prize in H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best
Browsing the shelves of H-E-B is a real treat for the eyes and especially for the stomach. One never knows what they might see. Red velvet pancakes, green chile mac n cheese, a variety of afia falafel, shopping at H-E-B is never boring as their products are uniquely authentic. Thanks in part to one of their annual competitions that puts out the call for new products from across the state from budding entrepreneurs.
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Houston Grand Opera Announces its 2023-24 Season
HGO’s New Season to Feature Six Operas, Including a Highly Anticipated World Premiere, Wagner’s Final Masterpiece, a New Staging of a Family-Friendly Classic, and Beloved Audience Favorites
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THEATRE UNDER THE STARS ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW SEASON
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced the exciting line-up of musicals for its 2022/23 Season featuring a beloved Disney classic and pre-Broadway co-production with Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre.
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Next Weekend at Discovery Green
Houston, can you believe we’re at the end of August? We have a list of fun activities that your whole family can enjoy to continue enjoying the last bit of summer!
