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Crosby Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Huffman-area Murder
A Crosby man who killed an acquaintance rather than repay a debt was sentenced to 45 years by a Harris County jury this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Employee of the Month Hicham Al-Hazbari: Winning the Lottery of a Lifetime
Courage is required when you leave life to chance, and Hicham Al-Hazbari certainly possesses it. As Harris County Department of Education’s May Employee of the Month, he personifies the phrase “luck of the draw,” having found a new home and passion-filled career.
Take Control of Your Asthma and Allergies During This Peak Season
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
For almost 40 years, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the impact of asthma and allergies on individuals and families across the country. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) aims to educate its residents about these conditions, triggers, and treatments, to help people with asthma and allergies better manage their symptoms.
In First One Hundred Days, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is Moving Precinct 4 Forward
Innovative policies and community-based engagement are building the foundation to advance opportunity and justice for all residents
In the first 100 days, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones led the passage of a holistic justice and safety package, positioned the Precinct to significantly increase infrastructure investments, and traveled across the Precinct engaging with residents and building community partnerships.
University of Houston to Announce Major Gift to Strengthen Nursing Education, Address Nursing Shortage
Celebration Event on May 8 at 10 a.m. at UH at Sugar Land
The University of Houston will announce a multimillion-dollar gift to its College of Nursing that will help bolster the nursing workforce amid a significant labor shortage in the profession. The college will officially be renamed in honor of the donors.
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.
The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund Presents Tacos Over Texas
Tacos Over Texas, celebrates three of Mama Ninfa’s favorite things: good food, good music and good friends while raising money for The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund. The day-long festival includes Taco Tasting Competition, Food Trucks, DJ Willie from Mega101FM-KLOL, shop local Artisan merchandise vendors. raffle/auction, ballet folklorico, and photo opportunity with the Astros World Series Championship Trophy!
President’s Lecture Series: A Conversation on Building a Holistic Approach to Student Success
The final installment of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) President’s Lecture Series of the 2022-23 academic year: “A Conversation on Building a Holistic Approach to Student Success” with Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and UHD President Loren J. Blanchard.
Tagore Center Foundation in Association with Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF) Hosts Wellness Festival Aimed at Communities of Color
The Tagore Center Foundation, in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), announces the Rooted in Wellness: An Event for Communities of Color. The event is open to the public and will take place on May 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Tagore Center Foundation located at 3850 Ashburnham Dr., Houston, TX 77082.
The Best of Everything
Regional Premiere Adapted by Julie Kramer Based on the bestseller by Rona Jaffe
Main Street Theater (MST) is producing Julie Kramer’s adaptation of Rona Jaffe’s 1958 bestseller, The Best of Everything, about ambitious secretaries in the big city.
Bring Family Back to the Dinner Table With Booker's Soul Food Starters
Chef Booker gets mealtime started with soul food shortcuts so good, Soul Food Sunday will be back in no time
Nobody knows good soul food like Chef Claude Booker – well, except some of our grandmas. But in today’s world, not everyone has the time to put love into a good homecooked meal. You know, the kind of comforting soul food that gets each member of the family excited to sit down for supper. That’s why husband-and-wife team Claude and Crystal Booker decided to transform their cherished family recipes into pantry-ready starter kits that make it easy to bring together the heart and soul of every family through food.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Announces Show in Houston (Aug. 24) and Dallas (Aug. 25)
Register for Ticketmaster Verified Fan Starting Now In North America Through Sunday, May 7 at 11:59 PM ET at verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/50cent2023
Today, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced that he will embark on a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Sire Spirits, The Final Lap Tour will make stops across North America and Europe, including Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on Thursday, August 24, and Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX, on Friday, August 25, 2023.
White House and WHIAANHPI Kick Off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festivities with History-Making Forum
Vice President Kamala Harris, federal leaders, artists, and trailblazers celebrate community and progress at national event in Washington, DC; Gathering is one of the largest AA and NHPI Heritage Mont
Forum draws more than 1,300 community members, influencers, elected officials, and advocates to address critical priorities; Attendees from over two dozen states and U.S. territories join in-person.
Department of Neighborhoods Announces Complete Communities University Spring 2023 Graduates
28 residents complete leadership training with focus on civic engagement strategies
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is proud to announce the Complete Communities University (CCU) Class of Spring 2023 graduation. Twenty-eight aspiring community leaders from neighborhoods throughout the city received certificates of course completion at a graduation ceremony held on May 3, 2023, at City Hall. The program featured a keynote address by Mayor Sylvester Turner and remarks by Shannon Buggs, Director of the Mayor's Office of Complete Communities, and TaKasha Francis, DON Director.
Great Things Are Happening at the Ensemble Theatre
The Ensemble Theatre is celebrating their 46th Anniversary Season not only celebrates the genius of African American voices of the past and the present but also offers plays that explore controversial subjects facing our communities.
TV and film writers are fighting to save their jobs from AI. They won't be the last
By any standard, John August is a successful screenwriter. He's written such films as "Big Fish," "Charlie's Angels" and "Go." But even he is concerned about the impact AI could have on his work.
Houston Equity Fund offering $8 million in grant funding for minority-owned small businesses
The online application portal for “Open for Business” grants worth up to $100,000 will be open from May 15-31.
Minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits in the Houston area can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding later this month. A total of $8 million is available this year during the second phase of the "Open for Business" grant program, which is funded by Wells Fargo and administered by the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity. An online application portal for grant money is scheduled to be open from 5 a.m. May 15 through 11:59 p.m. May 31, with eligible businesses and nonprofits competing to receive awards ranging from $5,000-$100,000 apiece.
5 ways a debt default could affect you
President Joe Biden and House Republicans may have as little as a month to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt, which would impact millions of Americans and unleash economic and fiscal chaos here and around the world.
Life Lessons of Mom
A mother’s job is to shape you into the best version of yourself. She inspires you to reach for the stars while also giving you lessons on what to look out for along your journey. With a gentle hand, she teaches you right from wrong and gives you wisdom that will sustain you throughout life. As Moth- er’s Day approaches, the Houston Style Magazine staff thought about the words of their mother that still ring in their ears today and that continue to mold and shape them while they are on the way.
Houston Achieves a One-Year 17% Decrease in Street Homelessness
Results for the greater Houston area’s annual Homeless Count and Survey were released today, revealing a remarkable, one-year 17 percent decrease in street homelessness from January 2022 to January 2023. The reduction is one of the biggest in the city’s history and the largest since Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017.
