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My Letter Requesting Texas Expand Medicaid Has Been Sent: Next Move is on Governor Abbott
Jackson Lee: “The Governor should reconsider his opposition and lead Texas into the column of 32 states including the District of Columbia that have accepted the deal of the century and expanded their Medicaid program.”
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Renowned Children's Choir Emphasizes Diversity - Hold Auditions
The Houston Children’s Chorus, an internationally acclaimed, diverse, performance chorus, based in Houston, announces open registration for its Preparatory Choir (grades 2 and 3) and auditions for its Concert Choir for students moving into grades 4 through 8. Auditions will be August 14th and 28th, from 5-7pm by appointment.
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Daymond John and Miller Lite Bring Tap the Future Live Pitch Tour to Houston
Look out, the shark is in town! Entrepreneur Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank and Miller Lite brought their Tap the Future Live Pitch Tour to Houston for the fifth year. Tap the Future is an annual business competition that awards one lucky winner $100,000 to fund their next business venture.
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METRO Hears Calls for More Frequent Routes, Share Your Vision Now
METRO is reminding everyone not to miss this opportunity to get in on the ground floor of crafting the region's new transit plan. The authority wants to know what types of transit improvements and upgrades you would like to see in your community.
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Eight Houston Area Finalists Vie to Be Named a H-E-B’s Primo Pick Product
Prepare your taste buds for some new, interesting flavorful combinations that will hit H-E-B stores in the future thanks to their annual competition, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best. Now in its fourth year, the statewide competition is the signature program for the grocer that allows food entrepreneurs to compete for a chance to have their products on H-E-B store shelves. To date, the competition has yield more than 200 new products for H-E-B.
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Fack-checking the GOP Legal Immigration Bill
A bill to slash legal immigration won President Donald Trump's support on the belief that it would help Americans making low wages.
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HISD Board Names Auditorium After Late District III Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr.
The HISD Board of Education honored the late District III Trustee Manuel Rodríguez Jr. by naming the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center auditorium The Manuel Rodríguez Jr. Board Auditorium during their monthly agenda review meeting.
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Legislative Study Group Supports Public Ed
During the regular session, the Texas House passed a school finance plan - House Bill 21 in the regular session - which was also supported by the LSG. The legislation would have added desperately-needed funding to our public school system, boost per-student funding, increase the basic funding for almost all school districts, and more. HB 21(85(R)) was an important first step in school finance reform, however the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee refused to appoint conferees to negotiate with the House and so the bill died.
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Gaelle Hosts Houston Iconic Fashion Week Charity Show
After ripping the runways in Africa and Paris, penetrating fashion brand, Gaelle brought her intrinsic designs to Houston for a four-day fashion event dubbed Houston Iconic Fashion Week. Houston Style Magazine was of course on the scene at the culminating activity of the week that was a night full of glitz and glamour at the Houston Iconic Fashion Week Charity Show. Ending everything on a high note, the show was hosted by designer and stylist best known as the long-time fashion mind behind legendary R&B star Beyoncé, Ty Hunter and South African media personality Bonang Matheba.
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Home Is Where The Heart Is Houston Astros Open Seven-game Homestand
Although the Astros own the best road record in the Major Leagues at 38-15 and are averaging 6.89 runs per game on the road, they could not have been happier to return to Houston for the upcoming seven game homestand. Coming off a brutal nine game road trip (5-4), the Astros needed to be back in familiar territory to re-evaluate some late season issues that may cause some trouble as they make a run for the 2017 World Series.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Brings 'Detroit' to Houston
Sheila Jackson Lee knew the importance of ‘Detroit’. So much so that when the film regarding the 1967 killing of three African-American men during the 12th Street Riot began screening across the country, she secured the only Tex- as-based screening and decided upon Houston to show it. It occurred only moments after a lengthy panel discussion in regards to community-based policing and reforms in criminal justice and the bail system.
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Statement of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Regarding Mueller Convening A Grand Jury
Jackson Lee: “Special Counsel Mueller is acting within his assigned duties and responsibilities under the law. It is imperative that the House Judiciary Committee exercise its oversight responsibilities in furtherance of the Constitution and the rule of law.”
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Beyonce Reportedly Interested in Buying the Houston Rockets
Multiple sources are reporting that Houston native Beyonce is one of many interested in purchasing the Houston Rockets.
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Another Cop Sickened By Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak in a Ford SUV
Authorities in Massachusetts say a police officer was exposed to carbon monoxide gas while driving a Ford SUV police vehicle, possibly causing him to lose consciousness and rear-end another car.
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NAACP, Airbnb Partner to Promote Travel, Offer New Economic Opportunities to Communities of Color
The NAACP, the country’s original and largest social justice organization and Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, launched a landmark partnership that will help spread the economic benefits of home sharing to more communities.
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Mayor Turner Fighting to Keep Partnerships with Private Organizations
Texas lawmakers are looking at new legislation that will prohibit state cities from partnering with private health organizations like Planned Parenthood and other affiliates of abortion providers.
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St. Louis Chapter Wants NAACP to Revoke Its Missouri Travel Advisory
The local St. Louis branch of the NAACP is calling for the organization to revoke its Missouri travel advisory, opposing the group's position at the state and national level.
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Donald Trump's Dangerous Delusions On Police Brutality
Donald Trump often seems more shock jock than president. He likes to shock, say or tweet outrageous things, prove that he's not just another politician. But now he is president; his words have impact, and his posturing can be dangerous.
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Meet and Greet with the Cast of Power
Houston Style Magazine reporter TotallyRandie interviewed Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan), Rotimi Akinosho (Dre) and J.R. Ramirez (Julio) of Power. AT&T Houston welcomed the cast members of Starz original series “Power” for a private and exclusive meet & greet for select contest winners and media. The Starz primetime crime drama is executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Interviews: Rotimi Akinosho (Dre) J.R. Ramirez (Julio) Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan) Special Thanks To -TotallyRandie, reporter -Jo-Carolyn Goode, videographer -Denajha Phillips of Flowers Communications Group -Brian Packer of Flowers Communications Group
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Fans Meet and Greet with the Cast of Power Part 2
Houston Style Magazine reporter TotallyRandie interviewed Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan), Rotimi Akinosho (Dre) and J.R. Ramirez (Julio) of Power. AT&T Houston welcomed the cast members of Starz original series “Power” for a private and exclusive meet & greet for select contest winners and media. The Starz primetime crime drama is executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Interviews: Rotimi Akinosho (Dre) J.R. Ramirez (Julio) Joseph Sikora (Tommy Egan) Special Thanks To -TotallyRandie, reporter -Jo-Carolyn Goode, videographer -Denajha Phillips of Flowers Communications Group -Brian Packer of Flowers Communications Group
