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South Texas College of Law offers support for tenants at upcoming Keep Harris Housed event in Alief
Free event will help Houston-area renters access legal services, apply for rental relief programs
Eric Kwartler, Public Interest Attorney in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrells Legal Clinics, and several of his law students will be providing guidance to area residents to help them avoid being evicted during a Keep Harris Housed outreach event Thursday, Sept. 30, in Alief.
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Riders on AIDS/LifeCycle bond during trip from San Francisco to LA
Each year, thousands of people from across the country and world come together to cycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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Houston Style Magazine Exclusive: H-E-B's Armando Perez Takes the Helm for United Way’s New Campaign
The illustrious United Way of Greater Houston is back with its annual community campaign, now led by a visionary icon of the Houston retail scene, Armando Perez. As the dynamic executive vice president for H-E-B Houston, Perez’s expertise is now set to invigorate the community upliftment endeavors of the United Way.
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Pop-Caribbean Artist Jessica Antoine Releases EP "INTENTIONAL"
First-Generation Haitian Singer Jessica Antoine is Breaking Through the Industry With New EP
On September 15th, Jessica Antoine is releasing her new EP "INTENTIONAL." The music centers around sexual liberation, romance, nostalgia, heartbreak, healing, and more. Produced by Grammy Award-Winning producer and songwriter Elijah Blake and Matthew Finn, the EP includes songs in which Antoine sings in three languages: French, Haitian Creole, and English. It's a deep dive into Haitian culture and Antoine's personal experiences featuring a combination of sounds such as Afro Soul, Pop, RnB, and Neo Soul.
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20 Days in Mariupol: A Gripping Documentary and Panel Discussion Event
In an impactful collaboration, FotoFest, Holocaust Museum Houston, and the Institute for Global Engagement at the University of Houston proudly present the Texas premiere of "20 Days in Mariupol." This visceral documentary, directed by Pulitzer Prize recipient and Ukrainian photojournalist Mstyslav Chernov, captures the harrowing experiences of journalists covering the devastation of Mariupol, Ukraine.
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Ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film. She's in the limelight this time as actor and producer of Flower, which was shot and set in Oakland.
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House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker – a historic moment that threatens to plunge House Republicans even further into chaos and turmoil.
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One Month Left in the Race for Houston Mayor: Candidates Make Their Case
As the November 7th mayoral election approaches, seven candidates gathered on stage at Forest Brook Middle School in northeast Houston to make their case to lead the fourth-largest city in the United States. Each contender presented their vision for Houston's future, addressing critical issues such as federal funding, COVID-19 relief, infrastructure, public safety, and more.
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What Colin Powell's surprise endorsement of Barack Obama revealed about his view of America's future
With two weeks remaining in the historic 2008 presidential race, Colin Powell delivered a surprise announcement: He endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama and offered words of regret to his old friend, John McCain.
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Harris Health Supports More Than 34,000 Direct and Indirect Jobs; Pumps $5.7 Billion into Harris County and Texas Economy
A report released by Harris Health System shows its public healthcare mission to be a prominent contributor to the Houston-area economy with an economic impact of $4.8 billion to Harris County alone, and another $900 million in impact spread across the state of Texas.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Health Department Open Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department opened the first combined health and multi-service center in the Sunnyside community today, offering a new state-of-the-art facility to better support the underserved community.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Signature Youth Employment Program, Hire Houston Youth, Opens Application Portal
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined city officials and business leaders for the 2023 kick off of his signature program, Hire Houston Youth, continuing his commitment to invest in today’s youth and young adults to ensure a better, more equitable tomorrow.
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Joint Statement Following the Meeting Between President Biden and President Lula
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil met in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the vital and enduring nature of the U.S.-Brazil relationship and underscored that strengthening democracy, promoting respect for human rights, and addressing the climate crisis remain at the center of their common agenda.
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After running almost 7,500 miles across Africa, man’s remarkable quest hangs in balance
A mission to become the first person to run the length of Africa appears to be in some jeopardy due to visa issues.
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Houston Style Magazine Stands with American Heart Association in Urgent Call for Health Equity during American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024
In a powerful convergence of American Heart Month and Black History Month, Houston Style Magazine urges our readers to recognize and address the urgent need for health equity, particularly within Black communities. The American Heart Association, at the forefront of this vital mission for a century, acknowledges changemakers dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Black Americans.
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Some January 6 rioters’ sentences may be invalidated after appeals court ruling
A federal appeals court in Washington issued a ruling Friday that jeopardizes the sentences of some January 6 rioters who were convicted of misdemeanors for trespassing at the Capitol and were sentenced to both jail time and probation.
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HCC signs articulation agreement to create pipeline of transfer students to UST Rising Stars Internship Program
University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) and Houston Community College (HCC) have teamed up to offer students an opportunity to start their college career at HCC and smoothly transfer to UST’s Rising Stars Internship Program. UST President Richard Ludwick and HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado formalized the articulation agreement on UST’s campus during a signing ceremony on Monday, Aug. 28.
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Georgia state lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican
A Georgia lawmaker who represents part of Atlanta in the state House of Representatives switched her party affiliation to Republican this week after repeatedly breaking with her former party on several key votes this session.
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Lone Star Flight Museum Names Pete Olson Chairman of the Board.
Former Chair Rozzell to remain on Board as Immediate Past Chair.
On January 1, 2024, former U.S. congressman Pete Olson was named Chairman of the Board of the Lone Star Flight Museum. The Board of Directors unanimously elected Olson to the position on December 4, 2023. He succeeds Scott Rozzell, who had served as board chair for the past nine years.
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H-E-B Expands 94th Houston Store Presence with Katy Park: A New Era of Grocery Shopping Excellence
H-E-B, the beloved Texas grocery chain, has just opened its doors to the Katy community with a sparkling new store, Katy Park H-E-B, located at 24924 Morton Ranch Drive. As the 94th gem in the Houston area, this 117,000 square foot marvel is a shopping paradise offering a vast array of products and services, making it the go-to destination for quality, variety, and value.
