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Historical Character Preserved in one of Houston’s Oldest Neighborhoods

East End Houston is home to one of the City's most iconic industrial sites. This historic area of town is home to an inventory of hidden gems that emerged during the early 20th century. More than 100 years later, many of these historical structures are being renovated for commercial and residential purposes while preserving original charm.

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Houston Fire Department Initiative Focuses on Firefighter Health and Safety

The Houston Fire Department has been awarded the 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). It’s an award that will give the department the ability to protect firefighters and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Due to the extremely busy emergency response system in Houston firefighters are exposed to vehicle fumes on a routine basis. When these vehicles are started, the exhaust infiltrates the living and sleeping areas of the fire stations that are staffed around the clock.

First of five Texas restaurants as part of 2019 expansion throughout the U.S.

Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen, a Pan Asian restaurant that transports its guests to a street side café in Asia, complete with hawker style cuisine and atmosphere, will open the first of five restaurants in Houston this year. Tin Drum has tapped experienced Houston restaurateurs Shairoz Lakhani, Avez Maredia and Faizan Momin to own and operate the five units in the Houston area. They are currently identifying potential locations and plan to open by the end of the year.

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Five of Houston’s Most Unique Wedding Venues

Going to the chapel is becoming outdated for today’s couples. More and more newly engaged brides and grooms are looking to wed at places that speak to who they are on a personal level and really uniqueness to their nuptials. Out-of-the box venues like greenhouses, wineries, distillers, breweries, barns, lofts, museums, air terminals, fire stations, castles, and secret oasis are what couples are seeking. Below are some of Houston’s most unique venues.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Provides Guidance for Parents in Talking to Youth About Stressful Events

The last year has brought its share of traumatic and life-altering events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial unrest, economic stress and most recently, a catastrophic winter storm in Texas that left millions without power and water, sometimes for several days. These situations can be confusing and overwhelming to children and teens who are trying to make sense of the upheaval, which is why Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is offering guidance to parents in talking to youth about stressful events.

Houston Texans and DE J.J. Watt Mutually Agree to Part Ways

The Houston Texans and DE J.J. Watt have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today.

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Houston Style Magazine Honoring the Influence of Women Educators

Education has always been of the utmost importance for generations of African Americans. It is something that once obtained can never be taken from. It is the passport to a successful life. Many Americans can thank a woman for having such an influence. There once was a time when it was against the law for African Americans to read and write. Yet, instill, brave souls risked life itself to learn and to teach others like them. For many people, their first teacher was probably their mother.

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Performing Arts Houston Presents Blue Man Group

Tickets go on sale NOW for the return of Blue Man Group at Jones Hall, November 5 and 6 only.

Performing Arts Houston announced today that individual tickets for the Houston engagement of the all-new tour of Blue Man Group will go on sale August 22 at 9 AM Central Time. Tickets and information are available at performingartshouston.org.

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Red Bull SoundClash Taking Place In Houston on December 2

Houston’s The Suffers Versus New Orleans’ Tank and the Bangas In ‘Queens of Gulf Coast Soul’ Battle Of The Bands Featuring Co-Hosts Paul Wall & Big Freedia

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Local Golf Courses You Should Visit in Houston

Houston is known for many things, like space travel, petroleum exploration and even capital punishment. But did you know it’s also an amazing place to play a round of golf? Get your golf apparel on and head out the door. Here are our favorite local golf courses you should visit in Houston!

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Lock Lips with the Best Vibe Dining Experience in Houston: KISS!

There’s no question that Houston is one of the best cities that you can travel to for an amazing #Foodie experience. Even #TikTok famous food reviewer #KeithLee put Houston as one of his favorite food cities. We have everything here, from cultural food trucks to Instagram-able dining experiences like KISS!

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The Black History Bowties Are Back — Just in Time For Black History Month!

Following a huge success of their re-launch last year, the founders of BlackHistoryBowties.com have announced two new additions to their collection – The Harlem Renaissance design and the Black Cowboy design. Both designs give African American men an opportunity to celebrate their history in elegant style!

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TSU, HGAC to Begin New Transportation Internship Program

Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) have partnered to facilitate an internship program for TSU transportation studies students. A memorandum of understanding was signed in March.

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Man shot in car near Lakewood Church

A man was taken into surgery early Wednesday after he was shot in the neck inside a vehicle near Lakewood Church.

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Three Museums To Visit During Black History Month

There are still few days in February to celebrate Black History Month. Three museums in Houston don’t stop their celebration on February 28th but continue all year making them the perfect place to soak up some history and culture.

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Immigrant Women in Texas and California Aren’t Reporting Rape Out of Fear of Deportation

Legal officials in Los Angeles and Houston have reported a decline in Latinxs reporting rapes, and they believe it's due to fears over the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies.

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Hundreds protest downtown in Tax March

Hundreds of people protested during the Tax March in downtown Houston on Saturday in hopes of pressuring President Trump to release his tax returns.

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Longtime Houston Taco Truck Owner Faces Deportation After ICE Arrest

In light of President Trump’s focus on anti-immigrant policies, restaurateurs across the country are facing a number of tough uncertainties over next four years. But for one Houston taco truck owner, Trump’s plans have become terrifyingly real.

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Record-Breaking Crowds Attend 'Go Tejano Day' At RodeoHouston

"Go Tejano Day" at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo broke all-time paid Rodeo/Concert attendance records on Sunday.

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Harris County to Turn Riverside Hospital into a Mental Health Facility

The former Riverside General Hospital will get a new lease on life. Harris County will purchase the building in Houston’s Third Ward, to revive it as a mental health facility. Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to purchase Riverside out of federal bankruptcy.