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White Graphene Makes Ceramics Multifunctional
Rice University study shows 2-D layers of boron nitride could aid strength, toughness and thermal conductivity of ceramics
A little hBN in ceramics could give them outstanding properties, according to a Rice University scientist.
Broadway Veteran Among Cast in 2017 Houston Shakespeare Festival
UH-Produced Event is at Miller Outdoor Theatre July 28-Aug. 6
A Broadway star is among the cast of talented actors who will take center stage at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this year for the 43rd season of the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF).
Houston Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 In Scholarship To More Than 50 Students
During This Time Of Critical Financial Need, Houston Alumnae Chapter Supports Deserving Students Pursuing Higher Educatio
Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds reduced the financial burden for more than 50 recent high school graduates and current college students.Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds reduced the financial burden for more than 50 recent high school graduates and current college students.
Local Artist David Maldondo 60'x20' Houston-Themed Mural Installed On Midway's East River Site in East Downtown
Artist’s largest mural to-date represents a blending of vibrant east side communities
Houston-based Midway, the privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today announced a new public mural installation on the site of its 150-acre East River development in east downtown. Midway tapped local multidisciplinary artist David Maldonado to create the Houston-themed piece. At 60’x20’, the East River mural marks the artist’s largest work to-date.
No More Flat Irons: Houston Celebrates Its First World Afro Day
The Afro Chicks 5K Run Celebrates Curly Girls around the Nation
It’s a great day to be a curly girl loving her hair and partaking in Afro excellence. Launched In Europe to encourage normalization and aspiration towards Afro hair, culture, and identity, Houston celebrates World Afro Day with its first Afro Chick 5K Run this Saturday, September 15th at TC Jester Park located at 4201 T C Jester Boulevard Houston, TX 77018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by IAmQueen and MAD Movement, sponsored by KIND Bars, Proceeds of this event will be donated to The Rose Houston to help provide free mammograms and treatments for uninsured women.
Houston Money Week 2018 Kicks Off April 14-22, 2018
Houstonians will have the opportunity to gain a financial education with tools to help them save money, grow their money, improve their credit score, prepare for retirement and more during Houston Money Week kicking off April 14-22, 2018. The city’s premier financial education is a free a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW serves individuals, families, veterans and small business owners across the greater Houston area, offering free financial education events and raising awareness of community resources.
Artists Koryn Rolstad and Sherry Tseng Hill Selected to Create Art for New Neighborhood Police Station
The City of Houston has selected artists Koryn Rolstad and Sherry Tseng Hill to create original artworks for the new Southwest Police Station due to open by the end of this year.
Chris Hollins Wants You to Vote
Chris led the 2020 elections effort in Harris County as County Clerk and gained national acclaim for protecting and expanding voting rights for 2.5 mil- lion Houston area voters during the most import- ant election in our lifetime.
Exotic Pop Creates Scholarships and Financial Literacy Program to Give Back to HISD Students
Exotic Pop, a Houston-based beverage company known for offering rare and hard-to-find soda flavors, brands and snacks from around the world, is giving back to Houston Independent School District (HISD) students with a financial literacy program and scholarships to help students pursue their entrepreneurial dreams!
Third Ward Consortium Receives Grant to install new synthetic sports turf surfaces at Jack Yates High School Athletic Field
A consortium of organizations, has received a field valued at $1,250,000 donated by the Houston Texans, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation-NRG Park, and Hellas Construction, Inc., $250,000 from the NFL Grassroots Foundation Grant, and a $200,000 NFL Foundation Matching Grant through the Houston Texans to install a new synthetic sports turf surface at Jack Yates High School Athletic Field. Rodney Ellis, Harris County Commissioner Precinct One, was instrumental in the designation of Yates as the recipient of the field.
Sheila Jackson Lee. Receives Key Endorsements From Key Labor Unions Representing Vital Services Needed and Used By Houstonians Across the City
The Sheila Jackson Lee campaign will announce the endorsements of noteworthy local labor unions who are crediting her leadership on critical issues for frontline workers and public servants as the reason that she will be their “Choice” to become the next Mayor of Houston.
Black Family at Buffalo Wild Wings Asked to Move From White Man Speaks Out
A family of mostly black people who were told to move tables at an Illinois Buffalo Wild Wings because a white customer did not want to sit next to them described how upsetting it was to explain the incident to their children.
The Story Behind Houston Attorney Adrian Patterson
Houston Style sat down with legal eagle Adrian Patterson to learn more about his path from humble beginnings to becoming Houston’s go-to attorney for public finance at Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP. And there is no doubt he will be an integral part of Houston’s future for decades to come.
Rockets Mike D’Antoni Named Western Conference Coach of the Month for February
Today, the NBA announced that Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for February. He has won the award 10 times in his career, including five times since joining Houston in 2016-17.
Houston Food Bank & Windsor Village Food Distribution Site Reopens
The Windsor Village Church Family Partners with The Houston Food Bank and The City of Houston
Beginning Thursday, June l8th, The Food Bank, in partnership with The Windsor Church Family and the City of Houston, will resume distribution of fresh produce and dry goods to families facing challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Tens of thousands of Houstonians have been impacted by this global disaster. With so many people still out of work, the demand for food has increased. The distribution will take place on Thursdays until further notice.
"Kids & Christmas" Pops Concert
Saturday, December 21, 5:00pm Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Rice University
The Houston Children’s Chorus presents this annual family concert of holiday favorites accompanied by orchestra in the beautiful setting of Stude Concert Hall.
Houston Health Department Launches Campaign to Build Awareness About PrEP and Treatment as Prevention
The Project PrIDE campaign is the city’s first-ever health campaign directly reaching out to African American and Hispanic members of the LGBTQ community.
HISD rolling out student designed enrollment truck to reach Houston families
Houston Independent School District is prioritizing equitable access to Houston and surrounding families with a new HISD Mobile Enrollment Unit (E-Unit) coming to a neighborhood near you.
Big Climb Houston is back!
On Saturday April 2, media and the public are invited to attend the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb Houston in the fight to cure blood cancers. Participants of the Big Climb will challenge themselves to climb 50 flights of stairs to the top of Three Allen Center and raise critical funds in support of blood cancer research and patient support. Planet Fitness, the innovative fitness franchise with a major presence in Houston, will be local sponsor of the event for the 5th year.
Congressman Al Green Secures $1,550,000 in Federal Funding for the City of Houston Sunnyside Park
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check in the amount of $1,550,000 to the City of Houston for the Sunnyside Park Community Center.
