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Gymnastics star Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married
USA Gymnastics star and world champion Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married. Both shared images on social media Saturday announcing their marriage, and Biles now includes "Owens" in her full name on Instagram and Twitter.
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METRO Increases Bus Service in June
As the Houston region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, METRO service planners are closely monitoring ridership to ensure supply meets demand. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, a series of METRO route and schedule modifications will take effect on various METRO local bus, Park & Ride and METRORapid routes.
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Cyclospora cases on the rise in Harris County
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while cooking and spending time outdoors.
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Paul Wall Releases Second Single, "Covered In Ice," Featuring That Mexican OT Off Upcoming New Album Via Oiler Mobb in Partnership with ONErpm
Renowned Houston rapper Paul Wall is back with another single release ahead of his upcoming album via Oiler Mobb/ONErpm. "Covered In Ice" featuring fellow Texan artist, That Mexican OT is available today on all streaming platforms. This track serves as a teaser for Wall's highly anticipated upcoming album, giving fans a taste of the fiery energy and lyrical prowess to expect from the rap maestro.
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Meet the Cast of the New Tuts Musical, The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to introduce you to the stellar cast of Houstonians in the world premiere of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, a brand-new musical.
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Fort Bend Epicenter Celebrates Grand Opening with Resounding Success
Saturday, August 19 marked the much-anticipated grand opening of the Fort Bend Epicenter, a day of celebration, community engagement, and an undeniable spirit of unity. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents of Fort Bend County and surrounding areas came together to witness the unveiling of what promises to be a cornerstone for the community.
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First Republican case challenging Harris County’s November 2022 election results gets underway
The first case against Harris County for problems in the conduct of the November 2022 election is underway.
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Congressman Al Green Delivers $5 Million in Federal Funding to Metro at Groundbreaking Ceremony in Missouri City
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $5 million for the federal funding that The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will receive. A check presentation and groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the new Missouri City Park and Ride.
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Kim Ogg Champions Victims' Rights at the ACLU District Attorney Candidate Forum
Houston an empowering evening for justice and reform, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg stood firm on her record of innovative accomplishments at the ACLU District Attorney Candidate Forum. As she addressed a room of engaged citizens, Ogg highlighted her administration's success in spearheading diversion pro- grams aimed at reducing recidivism and strengthening community safety.
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Democrats Struggle to Find Message On Culture Wars Amid GOP success in Virginia
A week before their party endured deep losses in Virginia, some of the most vulnerable House Democrats privately debated how to respond to pointed GOP attacks on an issue that has been percolating in districts across the country: critical race theory. With Republicans again embracing the culture wars, a year after successfully attacking Democrats over the defund the police movement in House races nationwide, leaders of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee last week presented research and debated how to handle the once-obscure topic that is primarily taught at the university level but has become a focus on the right, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
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Los Angeles teachers are back on strike after 21 hours of marathon negotiations
They may get an "A" for effort, but after 21 hours of negotiations, the Los Angeles Unified School district and the local teachers' union are still stuck in a stalemate.
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Former CDC official warns schools may close down more this year than last due to Delta variant
Schools across the United States may be “forced to shut down” more than last year amid the surging Delta variant impacting infection rates and hospitalisations, a former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official has warned.
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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Named Honorary HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Fellow at CAU
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative commits $1M to support nation's most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders; Inaugural class boasts 58% women
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) at Clark Atlanta University, today announced its first honorary fellow, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Funded in large part by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), HBCU ELI aims to serve as an incubator for recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders for over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The first-of-its-kind program boasts a roster that includes 58% women, making it the nation's most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders. CZI's $1M donation is the largest gift to HBCU ELI to date.
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3 Ways to Help a Loved One Receive Proper Nursing Home Care
It’s an almost weekly occurrence across the country. Nursing homes face lawsuits over patients who develop severe bedsores that in some cases lead to death.
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Three Georgia Political Leaders Endorse Mike Bloomberg for President
Three prominent Georgia political leaders today announced their support of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg. Endorsing Bloomberg today are Georgia State Representative Derrick Jackson, Georgia State Representative William Boddie, and former Camilla, Georgia Mayor Rufus Davis, who all cite Mike’s record of taking on tough fights and winning as a reason for their endorsement.
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Doctoral Student Selected to Present Research in Hawaii
Tammy D. Lane, M.S., educational leadership doctoral candidate in the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education and the scholarship coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, has been selected to present research in Hawaii. Based on a peer-reviewed process, her proposal submission, “Higher Education at the Intersection of Ethnicity/Race and Queerness at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIS)”, was accepted for presentation at the 16th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE) to be held from January 4, 2018 to January 7, 2018 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu Hawaii. “HICE is coined as “the gathering place” due to the vast representation of educational leaders from countries around the world gathering to share a wealth of knowledge and perspectives,” said Lane.
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Health Check Ups for Kids Before Heading Back-to-School
School supplies, checked. New clothes and shoes, checked. But have your checked your child’s health? Sure, you may have gotten the immunizations and the routine physical. Cheers for that. What about that dental check and eye exam? Houston Style Magazine spoke with some top docs about the necessary exams and preventative measures parents can take to ensure their child has a successful and healthy school year.
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St Kitts: Not Just Another Island
St. Kitts awaits you for the tropical vacation you've been dreaming about.
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Shawn "JAY Z" Carter Signs 10-Year Touring Contract With Live Nation
Deal Continues Long-Standing Partnership with Largest Producer of Live Music Concerts
Today, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter and Live Nation announced an exclusive touring partnership. The agreement continues JAY Z's longstanding partnership with the world's leading live entertainment company. The deal includes worldwide touring, in which Live Nation will produce and promote JAY Z concert events.
