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Mayor Turner and Department of Justice Announce Resolution Ending Investigation into City of Houston's Response to Illegal Dumping
Mayor Sylvester Turner and U. S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke announced a voluntary resolution agreement concluding the Department of Justice's investigation into the City of Houston's response to illegal dumping. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani for the Southern District of Texas also attended the important announcement.
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Four More Houston Harmony Public Schools Get Added to the List of State Schools of Character
Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State School(s) of Character” this week for its/their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character on campus and in the community.
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41st Original MLK Parade Press Conference
Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner was proud to announce that the city …
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41st Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner was proud to announce that the city …
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HABJ Membership Mixer
Photography by Vicky Pink - Media professionals were able to break away from reporting the …
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Hearing
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Monday, July 29, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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NAACP Dismayed by DOJ’s Failure to Prosecute Police Officers in Freddie Gray Case
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, is disappointed by the decision by President Trump’s Department of Justice not to bring civil rights charges against the six Baltimore Police officers who were associated with the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. The NAACP, as well as its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, issued the following statement:
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Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2023 Announced
The TaxAct Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2023 class of Gridiron Legends inductees, the committee announced today. The honorees will be inducted into the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the TaxAct Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27.
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End of the Summer STEM Camp Prepares Kids for Back-to-School
Local Non-Profit Partners with ABB to Engage Kids in STEM Skills
Proving that learning can be fun and exciting, local nonprofit, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), The Health Museum and ABB, joined forces to show area Houston kids about the power of electricity. “C-STEM Summer PopUp Maker Space Camp,” was held last Friday at the museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This camp came just before Houston area kids head back to classes in two weeks.
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“Wobbly-wheel” scammer who victimized at least 25 people sentenced to six years in prison
A Spring Branch man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity for his part in a “wobbly-wheel” scam, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
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Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Opens in October at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The MFAH exhibition centers on Parks’ five iconic images of the controversial young activist, published in Life magazine in May 1967.
Organized with the Gordon Parks Foundation, the show presents dozens more photographs from Parks’ series that have never before been published or exhibited.
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Houston Wins $100,000 National Creative Placemaking Grant for Fifth Ward Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrates the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation’s (FWCRC) receipt of a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant.
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Jimmy The Jeweler’s Valentine’s Day Engagement Ring Giveaway
First Responders Looking to Get Engaged on Valentine’s Day Could Score a Free $10,000 Custom Diamond Engagement Ring this Week from Jimmy The Jeweler
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Disney’s Frozen North American Tour Welcomes Back Ryan McCartan as “Hans” for a Limited Run Beginning in Houston on July 12
Houston’s Limited Premiere Engagement Plays Thursday, June 30 – Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Hobby Center
Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, is pleased to announce casting for the Houston engagement of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play a three-week premiere engagement at the Hobby Center beginning Thursday, June 30, with performances playing through Sunday, July 17, 2022.
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Houston Man Involved in Two Murders Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in two murders in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Celebrating Outstanding Houstonians: Mayor Turner's Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month
In a heartfelt tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are shining a spotlight on six remarkable individuals within Houston's vibrant Hispanic community.
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Mayor Whitmire Fosters Historic Pact, Ending Houston Firefighter Pay Deadlock
In a landmark move for public safety, Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have brokered a ground- breaking tentative deal, concluding a longstanding salary dispute dating back to 2017. This resolution, a cornerstone achievement just weeks into Mayor Whitmire's tenure, heralds a new era of acknowledgment and progress for Houston's bravest.
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Andre Johnson Becomes Houston Texans First Ring of Honor Inductee
The Houston Texans said a huge ‘thank you’ to former player Andre Johnson by making him their first inductee into the Texans Ring of Honor during this past Sunday’s home game. The former wide receiver spent 12 seasons with the team and signed a one-day contract on Wednesday, April 19 to officially retire as a member of the Texans. Johnson earned seven Pro Bowl berths with Houston and remains the team’s all-time leader in numerous categories, including receptions (1,012), receiving yards (13,597) and receiving touchdowns (64).
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Eric Benet Headlines the 2017 Black Heritage Fest
"Not just a festival, It's an Experience"
Eric Benét and many others set to rip the stage at the third annual Black Heritage Festival. Center stage in the nation's fourth largest black populated city, Houston Texas. Over 10k African-Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, Africans from the Continent, Afro Latinos & Hispanics, multi-cultural guest flock to Houston's iconic Discovery Green, Saturday September 30th 2017.
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Financial Leaders: Study Reveals $98,000 Per-Student Benefit from HS Personal Finance Course in Texas
Tyton Partners, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance, has unveiled groundbreaking findings from their latest study titled “Investing in Tomorrow: Lifetime Value of Financial Education in High School.” The study's results underscore the critical importance of incorporating personal finance education into high school curricula, revealing a significant lifetime benefit of approximately $98,000 per student in Texas.
