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Joe Biden Makes First Campaign Stop In Houston
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Houston Tuesday for campaign events, including a town hall meeting with the American Federation of Teachers and then a fundraiser.
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New Effort To Grow Pipeline of Latino Leaders in Education Launches in Houston
A new group in Greater Houston, Latinos for Education, want to grow the pipeline of Latino leaders in education, starting with the nonprofit world that pumps millions of dollars into learning.
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MD Anderson 75th Anniversary Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center celebrated its …
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Friends for the Cure Lupus Awareness Event
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Saturday, May 25, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Historic Bethel ParkTemporarily Closed
Historic Bethel Park is temporarily closed and locked for landscape renovations. A perimeter fence was recently installed to enclose the site following severe damage to the landscape sustained by excessive dog waste and foot traffic.
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Mayor Whitmire Instills Renewed Leadership in Houston Housing Authority
In a decisive move to combat financial irregularities and enhance the operational efficacy of the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), Mayor John Whitmire has appointed a new slate of esteemed Commissioners. This strategic change comes in the wake of HHA ceasing the issuance of housing vouchers due to budget overruns, a decision that notably affects veterans, the disabled, and the homeless.
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Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer, Houston At-Large Position 4
Published on May 14, 2020
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Houston City Council Member Letitica Plummer with Burt Levine and wife
Published on July 20, 2023
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City of Houston Planning Department Announces Multimodal Mobility Study for Southeast Houston
The City of Houston Planning Department announced today the development of a multimodal mobility study inclusive of vehicular, transit, pedestrian, bicycle and freight in the area bounded by Interstate 610 to the north, State Highway 288 to the west, Sam Houston Toll Road to the south, and Interstate 45 and Galveston Road to the east.
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Unveiling History: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Commemorates 80th Anniversary of World War II with "Blue Helmets in Action" Exhibit
Embark on a journey through history as Houston Style Magazine takes you behind the scenes of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum's groundbreaking exhibit, "Blue Helmets in Action," commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired by the untold story of the "Blue Helmets," the first African American combat division activated during this pivotal moment in history.
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Above the Water: How Black Businesses Swim in 2018
Simply being business is hard enough. Compound that with being Black-owned and a disaster like Hurricane Harvey and the definition of sinking or swimming takes on an entirely new meaning. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, many entrepreneurs had the difficult teeter-totter task of balancing the rebuild of their home life and business life. As a result, many businesses closed, especially those that were Black-owned. However, there were some that were able to float instead of sink. Courtney Johnson-Rose, current Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce (GHBCC) Board Chair, spoke with Houston Style Magazine to give insight on how those Black-owned businesses that survived stayed above the water in 2018 in celebration of Black History Month.
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NAACP Warns Black Passengers About Traveling With American Airlines
The NAACP is warning African-American travelers to be careful when they fly with American Airlines. In an advisory late Tuesday, the organization said it has noticed "a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines."
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Sylvester Turner Campaign Kickoff
Photography by Vicky Pink - It was Opening Day for the Sylvester Turner for Mayor …
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Practical Information for New Lawyers
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Comcast Cares 2017
Photography by Roswitha Vogler - Comcast employees, their family and friends, and community partners spent …
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Higher Concentrations of Streetlights Do Not Guarantee Safety
Higher concentrations of streetlights do not guarantee fewer nonviolent crimes in Houston neighborhoods, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
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Houston Mom’s Bilingual Teddy Bears, Video Posts Help Make Learning Fun for Kids During Shutdown
Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom and pharmacist from Houston, has found a creative way to keep little ones engaged and learning during the COVID-19 shutdown! The former Houston teacher created a line of cuddly interactive dual-language teddy bears, called “Cubby Love Bears”, that teach children colors, numbers, alphabet and other primary skills in both English and Spanish!
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Skin Pharm Brings Luxurious Skin Care to Houston’s River Oaks
The Houston location is the sixth location for Skin Pharm. Maegan Griffin founded Skin Pharm in 2017, aiming to create a clinic environment and product lines she couldn’t find (and knew she would love) as a patient herself. To that end, she built the brand on meticulous skill, lots of practice, and genuine passion, unmatched by others in the beauty industry.
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People with dementia have 11 times the risk of dying soon after starting any opioids, study finds
People over 65 with dementia were four times more likely to die within the first six months after starting to take an opioid for pain, and six times more likely to die If the opioid was a strong one, such as morphine, oxycodone or fentanyl, according to a new study.
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Houston Honors Texas Legend Barbara Jordan with Monumental Artwork
Say the name Barbara Jordan with dignity and respect. As the lady of many firsts including the first African American woman in Congress, she demands it. Honoring her and the legacy she created is monumental in commemorating the history she made, the work she did, and the example her life still serves people of today, There is a U.S. Post Office named in her honor and a building in the business school at Texas Southern University too.
