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ongressman Al Green Ho sts “For the Children Day of Action” Free Drive-Thru School Supply and Mask Distributi on at Westbury High School, All Students Welcome
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:
ESPN's Jemele Hill named #NABJ18 Journalist of the Year
Jemele Hill has been selected as the 2018 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has amassed a distinguished body of work with extraordinary depth, scope and significance to the people of the African Diaspora.
Diana Ramirez Named Interim Harris County Administrator
Ramirez becomes the first woman and first Latina county administrator of the third-largest county in U.S.
In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved a motion by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones to nominate Diana Ramirez as interim Harris County Administrator. Ramirez will be the first woman and first Latina to hold the position, which is responsible for implementing the Commissioners Court’s policies and goals. Ramirez currently serves as the executive director of the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity. She joined Harris County in August 2021 after 30 years of public service, including executive experience as the Assistant Budget Director of Travis County and working for the Texas General Land Office and Texas Health & Human Services.
Local Houston HIV Advocacy Organization, the Normal Anomaly Initiative, to Receive Donations From Lil Nas X “Baby Registry”
The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc., a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting Black, queer+ people with overcoming barriers and ending stigmas and problematic narratives, today announced that rapper Lil Nas X’s Montero baby registry raised nearly $500,000 for grantees of Gilead Sciences, Inc.’s COMPASS Initiative® COMPASS grantees, organizations on the frontlines working to address the growing HIV epidemic in the Southern U.S.
Texas Diocesan Financial Officers are speakers for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi
Texas Diocesan Financial Officers David Fisher and Linda Riley-Mitchell, along with Mark Browning of Extraco Banks in College Station are the featured speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 2000 Phillip Street in Prairie View.
Your Viewing Guide to Today’s Cinco de Mayo Altísimo Live Music and Pop Culture Web Stream Festival Benefitting Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund
LO, Eugenio Derbez, Wilmer Valderamma, others will join broadcast to support America’s farmworkers
Texas Expands Food Benefits For Harvey Victims
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will begin offering disaster food relief, commonly known as D-SNAP, for victims of Hurricane Harvey starting Wednesday, September 13. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides short-term food benefits for eligible families recovering from a disaster. D-SNAP is available to eligible residents of the counties with a federal disaster declaration and weren’t receiving benefits through regular SNAP at the time of the disaster.
Calming your recession anxiety
The potential for a recession has spurred anxiety in people across the country. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers tips on how to manage these feelings.
Introducing the first Barriers x Converse collaboration
Launching July 21, 2022, Barriers Worldwide releases its first collaboration with Converse. The debut collection details a historical journey which guides the audience via messages and symbols that give voice to those that don’t have one.
Women's Activewear Brand Turns Customer Feedback Into A New, Breathtaking Product Line
After shipping more than 100,000 orders, Astoria Activewear announces the release of a new women's activewear product line driven by customer feedback.
An Evening in Spain
Lake Charles Symphony 2nd Annual Valentine’s Concert
Join the Lake Charles Symphony on Friday, Feb. 14, at the Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank for an evening filled with the beautiful music of Spain. The program, under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Michael J. Costello, will feature the waltzes of Johann Strauss and works by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. Enjoy a great evening with friends, or that special someone, along with a plated dinner & beverages.
Power Line Work Prompts Bus Shuttles Along Green and Purple Lines Tuesday
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, METRORail service will be modified along the Green and Purple lines beginning at 9 p.m. until the end of service due to high-voltage power line work by Centerpoint Energy at Texas and Emancipation Avenues.
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.
Texas Black Women’s Expo Welcomes Ashley Turner, Houston’s First Daughter
With Speed Networking Breakfast, EMI Awards Reception, “Black Fashion Week”, Children’s Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!
Visionary Business Owner and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, is proud to announce the inaugural Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWe) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. City of Houston’s First Daughter, Ashley Turner will serve as this year's Honorary Chair and will do the honors and host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to see, hear and experience direct economic empowerment through prominent and influential individuals from all over the world.
Bored at Home? TurfMutt Comes to the Rescue with Resources for Families
Inspire your kids to enjoy your yard while de-stressing in turbulent times
The green space in our yards and neighborhoods is more important now than ever, says the TurfMutt Foundation which directs the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program. With millions sheltering at home due to COVID-19 and adults teleworking and kids doing online instruction, everyone needs the re-charge found in nature. Thankfully for many, that’s just outside their backdoors.
Communities In Schools of Houston announces Society of Petroleum Engineering scholarship recipients
Communities In Schools of Houston, an educational nonprofit, announces recipients of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (Guff Coast Section) scholarships for students starting the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarships will provide $12,000 to each recipient, renewable for eight college semesters ($1,500 per semester) to help fund their higher education in an energy-related field.
Tristan Walker Named To TIME 100 Next -- TIME'S List Of The Next 100 Most Influential People In The World
TIME named Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands (makers of Bevel and Form Beauty), a Procter & Gamble company, to the first-ever TIME 100 Next, a new expansion of the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
CRACKXCOCAINE: The Drug-Fueled Brand Putting Mexico City On The Streetwear Map
The rotation of so-called “hype” labels in the streetwear community has been steady for several years now. Supreme, Palace, BAPE, YEEZY, Gosha Rubchinskiy, OFF-WHITE. When it comes to igniting consumerist hysteria among stylish youngsters, these guys stand unconquered – at least within the mainstream.
41st Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Announces Lineup for June 23-24
he 2018 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, slated for Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, features a roster of artists, ranging from jazz luminaries -- Jon Batiste, Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Gregory Porter, Joey Alexander, and gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples, who will headline this year’s legendary festival -- to emerging artists making their Saratoga debuts such as José James, Lakecia Benjamin and SoulSquad, Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band, Jazzmeia Horn and Keyon Harrold. In addition, unique collaborations will take center stage including Saratoga debuts by the TEN Trio, which features Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding and Nicholas Payton; the newly formed all-star trio Mark Whitfield, Ben Allison and Billy Drummond; Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Duo; and New Orleans @ 300 featuring Evan Christopher, Quiana Lynell, David Torkanowsky, Roland Guerin & Shannon Powell.
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.
