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Imperial Calcasieu Museum Announces Upcoming Exhibits and Events

Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles) announces the return of Holiday Art Under the Oak, an open-air market, Sunday, December 11, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Experience holiday music being performed by Dominique Darbonne and Wesley Royer. Shop local art and wares, make holiday crafts, and dine on delicious foods and desserts under the Historic Sallier Oak! The O’Gauge Model Railroad Club will be running the holiday trains, and Santa will be visiting and taking free photos with guests. This event is free and open to the public.

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research Awarded $351,000 grant to launch HBCU Criminal Justice Research Hub

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research has received a $351,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity to form the HBCU Criminal Justice Research Hub. The Hub will facilitate a two-year collaboration between HBCU researchers, community organizations, and community members working toward reducing mass incarceration and violent crime.

Chris Paul and Taraji P. Henson appointed to Biden's HBCU advisory board

President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is appointing more than a dozen top education leaders, celebrities and athletes to his board of advisers on historically Black colleges and universities, the White House said.

America Needs Humanitarian Relief, Too

It is a good thing that America has been a lead nation in both providing humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. It is good that we as a nation, Democrat and Republican, have been able to unify on this most important issue facing the world. It is also a good thing that America has been able to give hundreds of millions of doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine to struggling third world countries where people are waiting in lines while Americans refuse vaccinations for all kinds of reasons

Treasurer John M. Schroder urges disability service expansion

Louisiana Treasurer John M. Schroder is urging the passage of federal legislation that will expand the number of Louisiana citizens with disabilities who qualify to possess Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. This legislation will supplement the Americans with Disabilities Act, which celebrates its anniversary as of July 26, having been signed into law in 1990.

Latino Victory Fund Congratulates Senator Alex Padilla for Winning California Special and Primary Election for the U.S. Senate

Padilla is the first Latino to represent California in the United States Senate.

Latino Victory Fund congratulated Senator Alex Padilla, D-California, for winning his elections for the U.S. Senate. Padilla was on the ballot in a special election to continue serving in the U.S. Senate in the seat vacated by Vice President Kamala Harris and in the regularly scheduled race for the full six-year Senate term.

Visulon releases a New 3D plugin, Custom viewer, and Image compression, all free with its core platform

Today Visulon announces the release and availability of advanced 3D image management technologies to enhance faster adoption of 3D for apparel, footwear, fashion, and sports brands. Vi3D is a set of tools designed in-house with new front-end and cloud technologies.

Chicago 911 dispatcher raises concerns about CPD staffing shortage

A city dispatcher who was praised for the way he handled the deadly shooting of Officer Ella French is raising concerns about a staffing shortage in the Chicago Police Department.

LELO and Marco Marco Celebrate Pride with Limited Collection Underwear Collaboration

Global Sexual Wellness Brand Celebrates Body Positivity, Inclusivity & Pride By Partnering with Iconic LGBTQ+ Designer

LELO, the world's leading designer of intimate lifestyle products, celebrates Pride Month by collaborating with renowned fashion designer, Marco Marco, to create a limited-collection of bold and unconventional body inclusive underwear. The provocative collection has been uniquely crafted by LELO and Marco Marco to honor and celebrate the LGTBQ community, inviting everyone to look and feel their best inside and outside of the bedroom.

Senate Republicans expected to block bill to suspend debt limit and avert shutdown in key vote Monday

The Senate is slated to take a procedural vote Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET on a House-passed bill to suspend the nation's debt limit and avert a government shutdown, but Senate Republicans have insisted that Democrats should act alone to address the debt limit and are expected to block the measure.

Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ Accreditation Continues to Grow as EPOCH Senior Living Pursues Systemwide Implementation

EPOCH Senior Living Seeks to Achieve Purple Flag Accreditation for All of its Memory Care Communities

EPOCH Senior Living, a Northeastern senior healthcare organization, has recently partnered with Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ to implement systemwide accreditation across all 12 of its communities offering memory care. Purple Flag is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence and drive continuous improvement in the quality of services provided to residents in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care communities, Home Care Agencies and other settings with an emphasis on individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.

H-E-B: Marks Texas Recycles Day With FREE Nature Center Access

In the spirit of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B champions environmental stewardship by offering free admission to select Texas nature centers. This initiative is part of their year-round effort to bolster recycling and sustainability practices.

BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

BikeHouston to install 15 bike stations across Houston plus an electric cargo trike for vehicle transport.

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The new electric cargo trike will eliminate the need for gasoline-powered vehicle transport for BikeHouston, while strategically placed bike stations with racks and air pumps at local businesses and trail entry points will encourage more usage.

The Women’s Fund Hosts Spring Membership Luncheon with Focus on Making Good Medical Decisions

Friday, May 19, 2023

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting the annual Spring Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

Bring Family Back to the Dinner Table With Booker's Soul Food Starters

Chef Booker gets mealtime started with soul food shortcuts so good, Soul Food Sunday will be back in no time

Nobody knows good soul food like Chef Claude Booker – well, except some of our grandmas. But in today’s world, not everyone has the time to put love into a good homecooked meal. You know, the kind of comforting soul food that gets each member of the family excited to sit down for supper. That’s why husband-and-wife team Claude and Crystal Booker decided to transform their cherished family recipes into pantry-ready starter kits that make it easy to bring together the heart and soul of every family through food.

Houston Texans Raise Over $400 Thousand at the 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Houston Texans held their 20th annual charity golf tournament at River Oaks Country Club on Monday to help benefit the Houston Texans Foundation, which contributes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the YMCA of Greater Houston, and the Houston Food Bank.

Survey finds room for more than 500 new trees in Houston neighborhood’s battle against urban heat

A community that has been identified as the hottest neighborhood in Houston could support more than 500 additional trees in public spaces, according to a recent street-by-street analysis conducted by Texas A&M Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy in Texas.

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Partners with Harris County to Debut the Youth Diversion Center

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is excited to announce the grand opening of the Youth Diversion Center in Houston. The Youth Diversion Center is a collaborative effort between the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Kinder Institute of Urban Research at Rice University. A ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, May 15, at noon.

Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much

Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by the latest findings from a comprehensive analysis by Leafwell. The numbers have been crunched, and the ver- dict is out: Oregon is where you’ll find the most affordable medical cannabis, while New York takes the crown for the priciest.

Protecting Medicare Advantage is Advocating for Seniors

The senior community needs champions. Despite being one of the most significant voter groups in the country, the senior community often feels ignored when it comes to policy. This happens both in terms of failing to give seniors the space to voice their opinions over what policies they prefer and in ensuring they are made aware of policy decisions happening around them.

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