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Mayor of Houston Sylvestor Turner joins SHEIN to celebrate AAPI month at the SHEIN x Art Discovery Project Block Party

This past weekend on Saturday, May 13th, global fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN hosted a block party with the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, to celebrate AAPI Month with local artists and designers to support the brand’s ongoing program - SHEIN X Art Discovery Project.

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The Gilgo Beach killings suspect’s wife unknowingly helped in his arrest. She’s now filed for divorce

In her more than 27 years of marriage to Rex Heuermann, Asa Ellerup likely did not know about the gruesome double life her husband is accused of living, Suffolk County’s top cop says.

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Houston Film Company Making Movie Based On Hurricane Harvey

It has only been a few months since the devastating storm flooded our area, but a movie about Hurricane Harvey is coming soon.

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NMBA 35th Conference Kick Off Reception

Photography by Vicky Pink - On Friday, August 9, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …

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Crime Stoppers of Houston Slams One Out of the Park at their Annual Gala – Over $1,355,000 Raised for Crime Solving and Prevention Programs

A Historic Evening ‘On the Field’ Honors Houston Leaders, Remembers Crime Victims and Calls for Community to Unite to Fight Crime

Crime Stoppers of Houston’s ‘Leading the Way to a Safer Houston’ Annual Gala, chaired by Sheridan and John Eddie Williams, was held on November 13, 2022 on the field at Minute Maid Park and raised a record-setting over $1,355,000 for crime prevention programs and critically-needed victim services.

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Houston 2020 high school senior celebration only days away

Live event program information and updates to video tribute celebrity lineup

Now just days away, Houston area high school seniors will soon celebrate their achievements at a series of special outdoor events created by their respective school districts at the urging of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Five participating districts: Aldine, Alief, HISD, Spring Branch and Spring have announced locations and plans for their individual celebrations Friday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m.

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Mayor Turner Appoints Office of Business Opportunity Director

Houston City Council approves appointee

Today, Houston City Council confirmed Marsha E. Murray as Director of the Office of Business Opportunity. She has filled the role as Interim Director since September 2019. Murray previously served as Deputy Director of OBO from 2012-2019.

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Houston Jazz Collective a Collaboration of Art and Music

Houston Jazz Collective is an organization that incorporates the genres of music and art featuring major talents to pay tribute to accomplished jazz musicians. Past events have included outstanding Houston-based jazz musicians such as Frank Lacy, Kirk Whalum, Billy Harper, Bob Dorough, and Chris Dave paying tribute to Arnet Cobb. In this year's events Shelly Carrol paying tribute to John Coltrane and supreme love. The Houston Jazz Collective combines performances with outreach programs “The Houston Center for After School Jazz Programs”. The program exposes youth to the arts through a jazz curriculum that educates giving them the understanding of jazz in the original form. Their vision is cultivating expanded minds as well as creating a lasting impression that will hopefully leave a beautiful culturally rich memory of jazz.

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Kim Wall murder: Danish inventor Peter Madsen given life sentence

Danish inventor Peter Madsen has been found guilty of the mutilation and murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, and sentenced to life in prison.

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Theatre Under The Stars Gala Postponed Until Fall

The Theatre Under The Stars Gala 2020 has been postponed to the fall following growing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, and recommendations from the City of Houston. The event, featuring Broadway star Audra McDonald, was scheduled for Saturday, March 28. The annual gala is a core fundraising event for the non-profit musical theatre company.

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Houston Woman Who Killed 5-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison

The Houston woman who killed 5-year-old Samuel Olson in 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 52 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Neighbor helps blind man as 2-alarm fire burns condos in SW Houston

Neighbors are calling one resident a hero. She helped rescue a blind man who was still inside the burning homes.

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GreenStreet Unveils Downtown’s First Houston BCycle Art Station

Downtown’s Mixed-use District Partners with Local Artist to Elevate its Existing BCycle Station for Riders

Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today unveiled an eye-catching new Art Station titled “The Whimsy Station,” brought to life by local artist, designer and muralist Shelbi Nicole, adorning its Houston BCycle station located at GreenStreet, downtown Houston’s vibrant mixed-use district. This marks the first Art Station in downtown Houston, and the fourth in market, for the nonprofit organization’s bike share program.

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The Ensemble Theatre to be Honored with the Theatre Longevity Award and performs “Too Heavy For Your Pocket” at the 2022 National Black Theatre Festival

The Ensemble Theatre has long been a center for the history, culture, and artistic expression of African American theatre arts in the City of Houston.

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Late defensive stops down the stretch by Rockets superstar has help lead Houston to victories

With 16.2 seconds left on the clock in Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, the reigning 2019 NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounpo found himself with an opportunity to take advantage of a statement he made earlier this year about former 2018 MVP James Harden. During a press conference after the 2020 NBA All-Star game, Antetokounpo said his team’s defensive scheme towards the end of the game was, to get the ball to whoever James Harden was guarding.

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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala

“Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be Texas Southern University.

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Houston Blogger Celebrates with Charity Birthday Bash

Houston blogger, Mallory Henderson, is doing it bigger and better with her second annual birthday party with a cause. On Saturday, January 7, 2017, she will host The Premier, a birthday celebration benefitting mental health awareness. The party is to be held from 4-8 p.m. at the new and improved Jet Lounge, which is owned and operated by Houston’s premier promotions team, Aristocrat Life.

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Texas Black Expo Celebrates 15th Anniversary with a Tribute to the Resilience of Houston Residents and Businesses after Hurricane Harvey

The Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest African-American empowerment trade show and festival in Texas. This year’s theme is Resilience: Weathering the Storms of Business. The 15th annual Texas Expo runs Thursday, June 7th to Sunday, June 10th and is free to attend. Thousands of people are expected at the George R. Brown Convention Center to experience the abundance of activities, giveaways and vendor booths.

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Jason Baker Named Comerica Bank Houston Market President

On Sept. 30, Comerica Incorporated promoted Jason Baker to Houston Market President succeeding J. Downey Bridgwater. Earlier this year, Bridgwater announced his plan to retire during the first quarter of 2021 after 24-years at Comerica and 40-years in banking.

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Houston Ballet Joins New York City Center's 2021 Fall for Dance Festival Lineup

Houston Ballet announces it will perform during New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival this October. Houston Ballet principal dancers Karina González and Connor Walsh will perform excerpts from Stanton Welch AM’s iconic work Sons de L'âme. Originally premiering in Paris in October 2013 and performed globally since, this will be the first time this work graces the stage in New York. The work will be presented in Fall for Dance’s Program 2 on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.