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Children's Museum Houston Hosts Valentine's Sensory Friendly Event

Children's Museum Houston to host a heartwarming Valentine's Sensory Friendly event on Feb. 12.

Houston School Fair at Minute Maid Park To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families

1,000+ community members to celebrate K-12 options at school fair

Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn.

Texas Southern University Athletics receives grant from Save the Children Fund

The Texas Southern University Athletics Department has received a $98,111 grant from the Save the Children Fund, an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.

National Transfer Student Week Spotlight: UHD’s DAIR to Teach Program Turns College Transfers into Much-Needed Teachers

Robert Rivas is passionate about becoming a teacher. A Lone Star College transfer student, Rivas is part of the first cohort of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) DAIR (Diversity, Access, Inclusion, Representation) to Teach Program, which helps transfer students from underserved communities take the steps necessary to earn their teaching certificates.

Harris County Department of Education 2020 Awards

"Harris County is fortunate enough to have a Department of Education," says Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Board Chairman Eric Dick. "Though the various businesses HCDE owns, we are able to take a nominal tax rate and turn it into serious money. We turn $1 of tax revenues into $5 of governmental services. We love education and use the profits to support our local school districts."

Grassroots coalition launches The Big Send effort to send 10 million letters encouraging voters to cast their ballots in the 2020 November elections

Volunteers will write and stockpile 10 million handwritten letters to send to voters before Election Day as part of a Get Out The Vote effort

The Big Send, a major volunteer campaign that aims to send 10 million handwritten letters in October asking voters to cast their ballot in the 2020 elections, will launch today with a coalition of support from grassroots organizations spearheaded by Vote Forward. To meet the goal of 10 million letters, Vote Forward has teamed up with Swing Left, Indivisible, Women’s March Foundation, Stand Up America, genEquality, People for the American Way, Democracy in Color, J Street, and Daily Kos, to strengthen our democracy, improve civic participation, and increase voter turnout in November.

13-year-old driving on grandmother’s lap says he tried to brake before hitting 5 people

The 13-year-old boy who crashed into five people Tuesday night while driving on his grandmother’s lap said his grandmother was giving him driving lessons at the time.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Critical Disaster Food Stamp Program Soon to Reopen

Jackson Lee: “While we continue to fight for more funding in Washington, it is imperative that all branches of government speak with one voice so that those still suffering from Hurricane Harvey can get the help they need.”

Solid Waste Department Collection and Facility Schedule for New Year's Day

Council Member Dave Martin would like to remind residents of the collection and facility schedule changes for the New Year's Day Holiday.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Working on Getting Disaster Food Stamps Program Reopened

Jackson Lee: “Hurricane Harvey survivors should not wait any longer for additional hurricane relief, especially when federal and state governments are prepared to cooperate.”

Amanda Edwards Commits to 18th Congressional District Race Following Sheila Jackson Lee's Mayoral Loss

Following Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's mayoral loss, Amanda Edwards aims to win the 18th Congressional District race, backed by influential groups and leaders.

Emmy Nominated Comedian Performs in Houston

Film/TV actor and stand up comedian Tim Meadows will appear at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase July 7-8

Tim Meadows has appeared on stage and screen for more than two decades and will now be sharing his comedic talent with Houstonians on July 7th and 8th at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase.

Fulshear Book Clubs Open New Chapter with Exciting February Reading Selections

Houston Style Magazine invites our readers to embark on a literary journey with the Fort Bend County Libraries' Fulshear Branch, as they unveil their enticing reading selections for February. Book enthusiasts and potential members are cordially invited to join these monthly gatherings that celebrate the joy of reading and camaraderie.

The Alliance and PlazAmericas Host 15th Annual Back to School Drive to Support 3,000 Students and their Families

Event will feature School Supplies, Books, Giveaways from Corporate Sponsors, Food Boxes from Houston Food Bank, Children’s Immunizations and COVID-19 Vaccines, Games and Entertainment

HESP Union Honored School Bus Drivers and School Staff Lost to COVID-19 Inbox

Event will feature HESP President Wretha Thomas, Rep. Al Green, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, State Rep. Ron Reynolds

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the working poor and communities of color especially hard in Houston. This is especially true for school bus drivers and support personnel who have transported students to school, provided healthy meals and cleaned schools that have COVID-19 hotspots this past year. Many workers and their families have died or still suffer from long-term complications from COVID-19.

Family Of Inmate Who Died In Jail Doesn't Believe He Killed Himself

Investigators say 32-year-old Vincent Young, who was being held on felon in possession of a weapon charge, was found hanging by a bed sheet in the infirmary cell that he was in alone.

Lynn Clouser for City Council At-Large Position #2 in November

Lynn Clouser, long-time Missouri City resident, volunteer and advocate, continues a legacy of civic leadership by announcing her candidacy for city council.

HISD Pre-K Program Participants More Prepared for Kindergarten, Says Rice Researcher

Students who attended one or two years of Houston Independent School District (HISD) pre-K were significantly more likely to be prepared for kindergarten than peers who did not attend HISD pre-K, according to a new research brief from Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).

Communities In Schools of Houston to expand student support services to RISE Strong HISD campuses in 2022-2023 school year

CIS of Houston will support all 24 RISE campuses this school year

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston announces the expansion of its student support services for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) RISE Strong initiative to all 24 campuses targeted for improvement by the district. Of these campuses 19 are new to CIS for the 2022-23 school year, bringing the total number of HISD campuses served by CIS to 56 campuses.

Texas Education Officials Promise Focus On Math, Reading After “Lagging” Report Card

Texas, like the nation, has stagnated in elementary and middle school academic achievement and continues to fail to get black and Hispanic students performing as well as white students, according to a national "report card" out this week.

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