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Mayor Turner Names Houston’s Third Poet Laureate, Second Youth Poet Laureate

As part of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the selections of Deborah Mouton - an internationally-known poet, singer, actress, photographer, wife and mother - as Houston’s third Poet Laureate and Fareena Arefeen as the city’s second Youth Poet Laureate.

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Houston Make List Of Best Places to Live In America

The U.S. News and World Report lists ten Texas cities among the 125 best places to live in America. For the second year in a row, Austin tops the list. San Antonio comes in at number 14, followed by DFW at number 18 and the Houston area at number 26. Houston was ranked at #20 last year.

SoundExchange, Texas Music Office, and Visit Houston Offer Tutorial on Music Royalties in Houston-Based “SoundExchange Session”

SoundExchange will join the Texas Music Office and Visit Houston to provide a tutorial on how artists, producers, engineers, and other creative participants can maximize their digital radio royalties. The tutorial will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees to ask questions related to their SoundExchange account.

Save the Date: Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin to Host CIP Town Hall Meeting for Clear Lake/Southeast Houston Residents

City of Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin will host a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in the Special Events Building at Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058.

Houston-Area School Support and Teacher Leaders, HISD Superintendent to Hold News Conference Monday on Coronavirus

Leaders of Houston-area unions for school support staff and teachers, the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and state Rep. Ron Reynolds will hold a news conference Monday to urge immediate and proactive action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in schools.

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Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host Emerging Leaders Institute Graduation Ceremony

The Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GHHCCF) will celebrate the accomplishments of its newest cohort of Emerging Leaders on Wednesday, August 1st.

Seasonal Getaways With Hyatt Hotels

Get ready for Fall travel with these three Texas hotels & resorts.

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Musaafer Partners with Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder Cannabis for Premier THC Dinner

The Renowned Indian Restaurant will host guests for THC-Infused Fine Dining and Cocktails in Collaboration with Largest Texas THC Manifacturer

Musaafer, the sophisticated eatery in the Galleria that spotlights high-concept Indian dishes, will host a dinner that is the first of its kind in Houston. A THC dining series, aptly titled “High Society,” will debut its first of four dinner experiences on January 18, 2024. The event is made possible through a partnership with Bayou City Hemp, the Houston-based company that offers the best and most reliable cannabis products to the market through a commitment to innovation, expertise and collaboration with their partners, and its recently acquired company, 8th Wonder Brewery, Distillery, & Cannabis.

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Artist Talk with Closing Reception "Black Love Now" at Nicole Longnecker Gallery - Saturday, January 21, 2-5pm

Artist Talk with Closing Reception for “Black Love Now” a group exhibition curated by Scarlett Wieliczki at Nicole Longnecker Gallery on Saturday, January 21, from 2-5pm.

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Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” holiday concerts Dec. 10 and Dec. 11

The Choir returns to Villa de Matel for four concerts with guests Treble Choir of Houston and Marc Garvin

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.

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David Weekley Homes Ranked No. 24 on Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" List

Home Builder Recognized for 11th Time

FORTUNE magazine, one of the nations’ foremost business publications, has once again recognized David Weekley Homes as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” in its annual rankings of employee culture and success.

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It’s the Final Mural and Final Chance to Take the Census

Yes! to Census 2020 Mural in the Second Ward Depicts a Strong Cultural Bond of Today and Yesterday

The deadline to respond to the Census 2020 is less than a month away. Now more than ever it is important for Houstonians to unite for the good of their community. The census-dedicated Second Ward mural depicts the historic cultural bond the East End community members share between the past and present. With cultural ties visually reinforced through the artwork, the Yes! to Census 2020 campaign hopes to remind all to respond before it is too late.

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Commissioner Lesley Briones Makes History by Establishing First LGBTQIA+ Commission

Commission will advise Harris County to advance equality and better serve residents

In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County's first LGBTQIA+ Commission.

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A Bold Advocate Emerges Championing Timeless Peace, U.S. House Member Al Green

As our vibrant city takes keen interest in global affairs, a standout decision around the H.Res.771 - “Supporting Israel in its Defense Endeavors” has garnered immense attention. Houston Style Magazine, always at the forefront of crucial narratives, unveils the motivations behind one leader’s perspective on this matter.

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Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month Event at Houston Botanic Garden to Celebrate Houston's Diverse and Growing Latino Community

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Houston Botanic Garden will host the first annual Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrating Houston’s diverse and growing Latino community. The full-day event is family friendly and open to the public, and will feature fun activities, access to the Houston Botanic grounds, as well as interactive booths hosted by local organizations and small business vendors.

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Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners

Houston Public Works announces the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok Contest. Imagine a Day Without Water is a national day of education and advocacy about the value of water. Dozens of entries were received to highlight the importance and value of water in Houston. Applicants had to follow the City of Houston TikTok channel @cityofhouston, and live in the Greater Houston Area. Each participant’s TikTok entry must also use the hashtag #ValueWaterHouston.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Releases 2 Year Update For Resilient Houston And The Climate Action Plan

To celebrate the two-year anniversaries of both the Resilient Houston strategy (released February 2020) and Climate Action Plan (released April 2020), the City of Houston has released a two-year, combined update and a new digital interface to track progress on ongoing initiatives.

Center for Safe and Secure Schools offers expertise to Harris County Safe School Commission

The Center for Safe and Secure Schools (CSSS), a division of the Harris County Department of Education, has been tapped to offer its expertise to the newly-formed Harris County Safe School Commission (HCSSC).

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Quavo heads to Washington, DC to bring awareness to gun violence prevention

Quavo, who lost his nephew and fellow Migos member Takeoff to gun violence last year, is turning his grief into action.

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Houston Chamber Choir returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre after three-year absence with free concert “This Land Is Your Land” on Oct. 29

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the first time since 2019 presenting “This Land Is Your Land” as the second performance of its 2022-2023 season. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 is free and open to the public at Houston’s iconic outdoor performance space in Hermann Park. The Choir missed 2020 and 2021 Miller Outdoor Theatre performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.