All results / Stories / Style Magazine Newswire

Tease photo

Flipping Houses — It's Not Like TV

Flipping a house can seem like a walk in the park when it's wrapped into a few montages during a half-hour TV segment. Find a run-down property. Buy it. Take out a few walls, paint, replace carpets, upgrade the kitchen and voilà – you could make tens of thousands of dollars in just a short time. Reality is seldom so straightforward. Flipping a home can be risky, and there's no guarantee you'll profit.

Convenience Store Industry Report: Younger Consumers Ready for C-Store Cannabis and Automation

TrendSource's Convenience Store Industry Report finds that consumers are more receptive to cannabis products and in-store automation than expected, particularly among younger cohorts.

Convenience stores are in a transitional moment and must focus on younger consumers when considering the most important issues of the day. Indeed, according to TrendSource's end-of-year 2019 Convenience Store Industry Report, two of the biggest trends shaping Convenience Stores' current and future landscape--in-store cannabis sales and frictionless checkout technology--will both pivot around generational differences as older consumers prove relatively more resistant than younger ones.

Tease photo

The Inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit Focuses on the Power of Investing in Women of Color

A two-day summit with presenting sponsor, Beauty by H-E-B and exclusive spirits sponsor, Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky

Since 2013, Latina influencer and founder of SpoiledLatina, Yvonne Guidry, has curated multicultural experiences for ambitious women. This year will establish the inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit, a two-day multicultural conference with this year’s focus on conversations surrounding the importance of investing in women of color at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston from July 15-16, 2022.

Tease photo

Houston Museum of African American Culture Launches Confederate Monument NFT, Taking Back Power from Symbol of Hatred

A special edition The Spirit of the Confederacy NFT by the visionary and entrepreneurial Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) becomes live July 25, 2022 via auction on Rarible and with an evening event at the museum.

Tease photo

The adidas NMD S1 Lands in Houston with a True Locals Only Treatment

New campaign from adidas and Havas Annex celebrates Houston culture and tastemakers, proving that in style and one small step can make a difference that is out of this world

adidas, in partnership with Havas Annex, is officially landing in Houston with the introduction of NMD S1 Has Landed: Houston, a highly visual campaign and lookbook that celebrates the NMD S1 alongside the city and culture of Houston.

Tease photo

Local Philanthropists Anna and Raj Asava to donate $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank

The Asava family will launch NTFB’s first Indo-American Council to mobilize the Indian community in the fight against hunger

Longtime North Texas Food Bank supporters Aradhana (Anna) and Raj G. Asava have pledged to donate $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank in conjunction with the launch of NTFB’s Indo-American Council (NTFB-IAC), which the couple will co-chair.

Tease photo

Twin Doctors Celebrate First Anniversary of Spa with Launch of their New Signature Product and Non-Profit Foundation

Houston twin doctors, LaShondria Simpson-Camp, MD, and Shalondria Simpson, PharmD, have plenty to celebrate next week! The accomplished sisters will be celebrating the First Anniversary of their Tru Essence Spa on Thursday, August 8, 2019, just days after National Sisters Day. The doctors are also launching a revolutionary new hair product they have developed and their non-profit foundation!

DivInc Houston Launches Inaugural 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon

The accelerator program supports startup s led by underrepresented founders changing the future of sports and esports.

DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Sports Tech Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsor, Verizon.

Tease photo

HCC celebrates new student ‘Eagle Market’ food pantry in partnership with Houston Food Bank

Helping alleviate food insecurity

Supporting students’ holistic needs and helping to quell food insecurity, Houston Community College (HCC) will hold a ribbon cutting for the HCC Southeast Eagle Market on May 10, 2023.

Tease photo

The General Public Debuts New Happy Hour Specials

Half-priced burgers and discounted cocktails available now

A new year calls for new bigger and better specials. The General Public is moving its Happy Hourly drink specials up an hour. Beginning today, guests can get the party started even earlier with EVERY drink on the menu offered at $3 from 3-4 p.m., $4 from 4-5 p.m., and $5 from 5-6 p.m.

Nipsey Hussle’s Estate Sued

Rapper Nipsey Hussle who was as noted for his business acumen as he was for his music, apparently died in debt to a music company, which now wants his estate to cough up the money they claim he owed them.

Tease photo

Bush Airport Recognized as a Top Choice for Airport Dining in U.S.

When it comes to finding something good to eat — and something healthy to eat, as well — George Bush Intercontinental Airport is one of the top airports in the United States, according to a top travel industry website.

Tease photo

Get Red Carpet Ready This Season with S. Carter Designs

One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry Inspired By Exotic, Natural Elements

S. Carter Designs, a luxury jewelry brand inspired by one-of-a-kind found natural elements from the wild, is making bold statements this season with hand-crafted, elegant jewelry sure to keep you looking "Red Carpet Ready" in 2019.

Tease photo

How to create a family heirloom engagement ring like Meghan Markle’s

Many modern-day couples are turning to the sentimental and personal value found in heirloom engagement rings to make for a proposal one will never forget. Most recently, Prince Harry ensured his late mother, Princess Diana, was part of his special day by incorporating two of her diamonds into Meghan Markle’s engagement ring.

Tease photo

Houston NAACP Celebrates Its 100th Year by Giving “100 Homes for Christmas”

The Houston chapter of the NAACP turns 100 this year. As part of the celebration, the chapter is launching a program with the goal of providing 100 African-American families their own piece of the American dream: home ownership.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Releases Latest Boardroom Power Report And Exclusive Directory Of Black Corporate Directors

espite corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the latest analysis reveals that 1 in 5 S&P 500 companies are bereft of African American board representation

BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand, with more than 8 million monthly unique visitors, has released its latest exclusive report on African American representation on the corporate boards of 500 of America's largest publicly traded companies today at BlackEnterprise.com.

‘Do Not Wait’ How to Apply for Harris County’s Small Business Loan Program

Commissioner Adrian Garcia Announces Details

Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced details Thursday on how small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for a 0% interest or potentially-forgivable loan from a $10 million county-funded program.

Tease photo

Do Your Part to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse

With many Americans asked to stay at home to help curb the impact of COVID-19, there’s a higher risk of potential prescription drug abuse or prescription drugs accidentally falling into the wrong hands, like those of children.

Tease photo

MILLY and SI Swimsuit Model Olivia Ponton host private dinner to fete new Cabana collection launch at ZZ's Club Miami

MILLY, the Fashion and Lifestyle favorite of editors, celebrities, and First Ladies, held an exclusive dinner to celebrate the launch of their 2022 Cabana Collection. The cocktail and dinner, hosted by Rookie Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton, marked Milly's return to swim and unofficially kicked off Miami Swim Week.

Tease photo

Congressman Al Green Votes for Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

On Friday, August 12, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: