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HISD rolling out student designed enrollment truck to reach Houston families

Houston Independent School District is prioritizing equitable access to Houston and surrounding families with a new HISD Mobile Enrollment Unit (E-Unit) coming to a neighborhood near you.

Big Climb Houston is back!

On Saturday April 2, media and the public are invited to attend the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb Houston in the fight to cure blood cancers. Participants of the Big Climb will challenge themselves to climb 50 flights of stairs to the top of Three Allen Center and raise critical funds in support of blood cancer research and patient support. Planet Fitness, the innovative fitness franchise with a major presence in Houston, will be local sponsor of the event for the 5th year.

8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Party: Over 200 Children Celebrate Holidays at Discovery Green

Hundreds of Children from underserved communities enjoy "8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Celebration at Discovery Green".

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.

Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Houston Mayor Turner, Sheriff Gonzalez to Announce Houston’s Third Gun Buyback Scheduled Later This Month

Commissioners Court Last Year Approved 8 Buyback Events as a Coordinated Effort to Reduce Violent Crime

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez will announce that they will host a gun buyback on Feb. 18 at Deussen Park. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also will attend the news conference.

Houston-Galveston Area Council Elects 2024 Board Officers, Emphasizes Regional Collaboration

The Honorable Sally Alcorn, Houston, Texas, city councilmember, will lead the board of directors as chairperson for 2024

The Houston-Galveston Area Council announces its 2024 board officers, led by Chair Sally Alcorn.

Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud 'mastermind'

A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election as part of a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory, the Harris County district attorney said in a statement.

Martin Luther King’s Legacy Honored with Day of Service

Shell Oil Company volunteers spend holiday working along with other companies & individuals

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” To honor King’s life and work and in recognition of MLK Day, Houston Food Bank is welcoming individual and corporate volunteers on Monday, January 16, 2017 MLK Day.

New Artwork Illuminates Houston’s Past with Multisensory Experience

The Bagby Street passage under Bayou Place, between Capitol Street and Texas Avenue, is now home to the newest addition to the City’s Art Collection. The Houston Oracle in Two Parts by sculptor Stephen Korns honors the city’s history while also improving the pedestrian experience in the Theater District. Korns used photographs, video, sound, reclaimed materials and special lighting to turn the underpass into a multimedia work of art. Like the artist’s signature Lunar Lighting project along Buffalo Bayou, the lighting for this new artwork changes nightly with the lunar cycle.

Consulate General of India announces celebrations across Texas for fifth International Day of Yoga

The Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the fifth International Day of Yoga (IDY). Houston will celebrate IDY on Friday, June 21 on the lush green lawns of Midtown Park (2811 Travis St., Houston, Texas 77006). The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a demonstration of some of the more difficult yoga postures (asanas) and a cultural program. After brief remarks from the Consul General of India Dr. Anupam Ray, the guided group yoga (Asanas or Postures), Relaxation, Pranayama and Meditation will be led by different yoga experts.

Odyssey Media and the Coca-Cola Company Salute Multicultural Houston Small Business Owners

Odyssey Media, the leading brand in the empowerment of multicultural women, stopped in Houston, TX on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 during the 3rd Annual IN THE BLACK tour. For the third consecutive year, the tour is a part of The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 program, an initiative developed to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs worldwide by the year 2020. On Friday night, over 150 women attended the IN THE BLACK Houston event free, thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Company.

Houston mayor says boil water advisory will likely be lifted overnight after power outage at water treatment plants

Houston officials expect the boil water advisory issued Sunday evening will be lifted by 3 a.m. Tuesday.

Must See Exhibits at HMAAC

There is still time to catch the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)’s exhibit Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition will be on view until January 21, 2023.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Police Department Launch Gun Buyback Program

Program Part of City-County Efforts to Combat Violent Crime

The City of Houston, Harris County Precinct One and the Houston Police Department (HPD) announced details of a gun buyback program today during a news conference at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Watch the full news conference here.

Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Designated 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Status

In a peer-nominated survey, Dr. Bob Basu was ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide.

Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized with Castle Connolly Top Doctor status for the tenth consecutive year. Castle Connolly has spent over 25 years researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctor candidates. To be considered, physicians are nominated by their peers; Castle Connolly additionally evaluates the nominees in all aspects of patient care. This process is so rigorous that the Journal of Medical Research found Castle Connolly's directory to be more trustworthy than other resources when searching for a quality provider. Dr. Basu recognizes the significance of this selection and is honored to have received this prestigious recognition for a full decade.

Hotel Vesper Houston, a Tribute Portfolio™ Hotel, Introduces Luxury and Texas-Style Hospitality to the Iconic Galleria District

New boutique hotel experience offers stylish guest rooms, elevated culinary and cocktail concepts and intimate event spaces

Hotel Vesper, a new Tribute Portfolio gem in Houston's Galleria area, invites guests to indulge in a blend of luxury, style, and comfort across 131 meticulously designed rooms and suites, complete with unique offerings like the Caché Cocktail Bar and Vesper Café, sophisticated event spaces, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, ensuring a five-star experience in the heart of the city.

Houston Style Magazine Spotlights The Edison Arts Foundation's Enchanting Workshop with Houston Grand Opera's Nao Kusuzaki

In a harmonious fusion of culture and movement, Houston Style Magazine is delighted to showcase The Edison Arts Foundation's recent workshop featuring the acclaimed Nao Kusuzaki, brought to life in collaboration with the Houston Grand Opera's Community and Learning initiative. This enchanting event took place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 1959 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489.

UHD's Trailblazing Mentorship Program: IRS Criminal Investigation Agents to Guide UHD Students

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is proud to pioneer an innovative mentorship initiative in collaboration with the IRS Criminal Investigation's Houston Field Office. This groundbreaking program will pair select UHD students from the Marilyn Davies College of Business with seasoned special agents, offering invaluable guidance and mentorship as they embark on their professional journeys.

Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell Will Provide Thousands of Students and Their Families With Backpacks, School Supplies and Health Screenings

Mayor Sylvester Turner is excited to announce the 13th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest presented by Shell on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Communities In Schools of Houston recognizes National Mentoring Month as time to impact the lives of students

Salutes CIS Student Support Managers on school campuses and volunteer mentors throughout the Houston area

Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, celebrates National Mentoring Month in January, which represents a time for Americans to celebrate the power of relationships, drive meaningful change, and expand quality mentoring opportunities for the nation’s youth. Mentoring is at the core of what CIS of Houston does, through both dedicated professionals and trained volunteers.

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