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2023 Houston Foley & Lardner MLK Jr. Oratory Competition 1st Place winner Kadence Smith, James H. Law Elementary School, 5th Grade
Published on January 11, 2024
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Houston Elementary Students to Reflect on Dr. King’s Legacy at Foley’s 28th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
Fourth and fifth-graders will answer the question: “How would Dr. King reflect on the 60 years since his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech?”
On Friday, Jan. 12, 12 fourth and fifth-grade students from Houston Independent School District (HISD) will vie for the coveted title at Foley & Lardner LLP’s 28th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
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Houston's exceptional The Guide to Good Divorce program announces its 2024 seminar schedule
Workshop has helped hundreds of women navigate divorce and starting over
The Guide to Good Divorce℠ program today announced its 2024 seminar schedule. The unique and popular seminars are designed to help women transition through the divorce process legally, financially, and spiritually to a happier, healthier post-divorce life.
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What to watch for in the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses
The final Republican primary debate before the Iowa caucuses will be a one-on-one showdown between former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, now riding a wave of momentum in the polls and boosted by a barrage of outside spending, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose performance in the Hawkeye State could make or break his campaign.
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Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit
A pair of Republican-led House committees voted Wednesday evening to approve a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Hunter Biden for his failure to comply with a subpoena, hours after the president’s son made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill.
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Texas Diocesan Financial Officers are speakers for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi
Texas Diocesan Financial Officers David Fisher and Linda Riley-Mitchell, along with Mark Browning of Extraco Banks in College Station are the featured speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 2000 Phillip Street in Prairie View.
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Texas Gulf Coast Region Interim Executive Shawn Schulze: “Service is in my Blood.”
Shawn Schulze says he learned the power and value of the American Red Cross decades before he assumed a leadership role in the organization.
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UN Security Council demands Houthis halt Red Sea attacks as US and UK warn of strikes
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday approved a resolution calling on Yemen’s Houthi rebel group to “cease its brazen” attacks in the Red Sea, as the United States and Britain hinted at military strikes.
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Missile blitz, jet drones, night camouflage: Kyiv warns how Russia could overwhelm air defenses
In the snow-filled skies above Ukraine, a deadly game is playing out.
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A King Kong-like ape once roamed southern China. Scientists say they now know why and when it disappeared
The largest ape on record stood almost 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighed nearly twice as much as a gorilla. Why and when the legendary colossus — which has captivated the popular imagination as “the real King Kong” — disappeared is one of the biggest mysteries in paleontology.
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Gene that protected humans 5,000 years ago may be linked to debilitating modern disease
Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and parts of Central Asia from 34,000 years ago until medieval times.
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Plastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in just one year, study finds
By contributing to the development of chronic disease and death, a group of hormone-disruptive plastic chemicals is costing the US health care system billions — over $249 billion in 2018 alone, a new study found.
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Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Winter storms can often lead to: carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts.
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College Football Playoff Championship Games
Houston hosted 2024 College Football Playoff Championship activities on January 5-8, 2024, at NRG.
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Dr. Marc Smith – Charting the Future of Excellence as Fort Bend ISD’s New Superintendent
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the esteemed appointment of Dr. Marc Smith as the Superintendent of Schools for Fort Bend ISD—a decision that reinforces the district’s commitment to educational brilliance. As of January 8, 2024, after a 21-day state-mandated contemplation period, the distinguished Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has bestowed upon Dr. Smith the mantle of leadership, marked by a ceremonious reception at the James Reese Career and Technical Center.
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LGBTQ+: Houston Celebrates Diversity and Progress With LGBTQ+ Chamber’s Networking and City Inaugural Day
Houston Style Magazine is delighted to highlight a pair of significant events that exemplify the spirit of community and progress in our vibrant city. Star Sailor HTX Shines at Greater Houston LGBT Chamber’s #FirstFriday The first Friday of the month heralded a delightful gathering at Star Sailor HTX, an establishment that has quickly become synonymous with the city’s dynamic culinary scene.
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Bill Ackman, taking a page from his Wall Street playbook, backs rebel candidates to join Harvard’s board
Billionaire Bill Ackman is stepping up his campaign to overhaul Harvard University by throwing his considerable influence behind a slate of four outsider candidates vying to join the university’s board of overseers.
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A Beacon of Faith and Community in Houston's Heart
Unveiling Houston's Newest Spiritual Haven: Blueprint Church
The much-anticipated inauguration of Blueprint Church marks a significant milestone in Houston's spiritual journey. This life-affirming sanctuary, located at 9371 Richmond Avenue, proudly opens its doors with two inaugural services on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Under the visionary leadership of Pastors Matthew and Falyn Davis, Blueprint Church embodies a mission to cultivate a sense of belonging, personal growth, and community contribution.
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House panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday convened its first impeachment hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as Republicans push to impeach the top Biden administration official over the border crisis.
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Ray Epps: Man at center of right-wing conspiracy theories sentenced to one year probation for his actions on January 6
The man who became an unwitting figurehead of false conspiracy theories around the January 6 US Capitol attack has been sentenced for his actions that day to one year of probation.
