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Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection Opens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Rarely seen outside of Los Angeles, 46 paintings and works on paper from the renowned collection of the Hammer Museum at UCLA will tour to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, from October 15, 2023, through January 21, 2024. Major works of art from across four centuries will be presented in Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection. The exhibition reflects the collecting interests of the L.A. museum’s founder, collector Armand Hammer, through outstanding examples of European art dating from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, with additional important works by American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Megan Thee Stallion Brings Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium to Houston

Megan Thee Stallion’s The Pete and Thomas Foundation has partnered with Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) for the Journey Dream Bus Tour. The month-long caravan kicked off this month in Atlanta, GA and will make a stop in Houston on September 13th!

NFL Player Turned Youth Mentor Hosts Book Signing in Houston this Weekend

Former NFL player of the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrone Smith now spends his time showing others how to score in life. His new book, “Outside the Huddle – Steps to Developing a Game Plan for Life,” recalls his journey as an at-risk, inner city youth struggling in school to graduating from Baylor University with a B.A. in Sociology, and ultimately, playing in the NFL.

Remembering Yolanda Pope: Houston Style's Resident Foodie

Writers are usually the ones who are never at a lost for words. However, this writer is finding it hard to use words to adequately describe Yolanda Pope. Her personality was welcoming. She didn't mind sharing her knowledge. The entire staff knew food, especially good food, was her weakness. Yolanda has had her last dish as she passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16, 2021.

HISD Expands Participation in Verizon Innovative Learning

The partnership will bring free tech education to more local Title I schools

On Thursday, August 18, eight HISD middle schools will kick off their participation in Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to teachers and students to help give under-resourced students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it is taking place.

New Report Highlights Innovative Ways Charter School Leaders of Color Engage Families to Support Students

Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in partnership with Public Impact released "Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Engaging Families," addressing how the experiences of three leaders of color influence how they interact with and invite families to participate in their children's schools.

Daymond John and Miller Lite Bring Tap the Future Live Pitch Tour to Houston

Look out, the shark is in town! Entrepreneur Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank and Miller Lite brought their Tap the Future Live Pitch Tour to Houston for the fifth year. Tap the Future is an annual business competition that awards one lucky winner $100,000 to fund their next business venture.

Actress Charnele Brown, Comedian Ku Egenti named Co-MCs of 20th Anniversary Celebration of Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc.

‘He Loves Me Not’, directed by playwright Mona Moore, will be centerpiece of Fundraising event

Empowerment Through Technology: Fort Bend County Libraries' Senior Series Leads the Way

In a bid to empower older adults and their families with the tools for safe and effective technology usage, Fort Bend County Libraries' University Branch Library proudly presents "Help! Technology is Tough!" This enlightening program, part of the Senior Series, is slated for Friday, March 15, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon at Meeting Room 1, nestled within the library premises at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the esteemed University of Houston campus.

Ensemble Theatre's 'Beatbox: A Raparetta' Marks Groundbreaking Venture into Hip Hop Theatre

The Ensemble Theatre in Houston is making waves with its first major foray into Hip Hop Theatre, 'Beatbox: A Raparetta,' a production that promises to guide artists and audiences into the next generation of theatre.

Demolition of Prohibition-era Wall Reveals Centuries-old Wine Collection

Museum workers in New Jersey broke through a Prohibition-era wall and a locked wooden cage to discover over 50 bottles and 42 demijohns of rare Madeira wine dating back as early as 1769.

Council Member Pollard Delivers Essentials to Elderly Veterans Using goPuff Delivery Service

Council Member Pollard has partnered with goPuff to deliver food and essential home items to elderly residents in District J. goPuff is an on-demand convenience store service that delivers essential items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, detergent, milk, eggs, bread and other common groceries within 30 minutes. goPuff allows people to follow the Stay Safe, Work Safe order and remain at home while still getting the important items they need.

The Life of Sandra Bland Embodied In Legislation

The version of the Sandra Bland Act bill passed by the Legislature is like an alcoholic beverage where the ice has melted. It no longer retains the Texas House’s potent non-jailable provisions that stipulated no one could be arrested for committing an offense that is punishable only by fine. Although it remains an amazing bill, it does not speak to the case of Sandra Bland, who should never have been arrested and found dead days later in a Waller County jail. The bill addresses how law enforcement will be trained, jails will be equipped and what resources will be available to people with mental illness, substance abuse or intellectual differences.

NBC News: After a Texas School Shooting, Conservatives Blamed ‘Woke’ Programs Once Approved by Republicans

In 2018, GOP politicians promoted social and emotional education as a tool to stop mass shootings. Now some conservative activists are arguing those programs are not a solution to school violence, but a cause.

Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.

Her Royal Highness: 2019 Minority Homecoming Queens

Queen, as defined, is one who is the ruler of an independent state. Put that in perspective of a high school queen and she can be seen as the ruler of her school with the influence to change it for the bad or good so why not inject some good. As Houston Style Magazine spotlights some of this year’s African American and Hispanic Houston ISD high school homecoming queens we go behind the crown to learn how they have used their platform to reign supreme as her royal highness.

Looking Diabetes in the Eye During Diabetes Awareness Month

Eye Exam Can Detect Illness

When an eye doctor peers into the back of your eye, a diabetes diagnosis could be staring back. An eye examination can be the first step in detecting diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the light-sensitive part of the eye, the retina. Bleeding, swelling and scarring in the retina can cause permanent vision loss.

Award Winning Hadestown Comes to Houston

Winner of Eight 2019 Tony Awards Including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album

Sandra Bland’s Mom Returns To Texas To Urge Police Reforms

The mother of a black woman who died in a jail near Houston following a confrontational traffic stop in 2015 returned to Texas on Tuesday to back a sweeping police reform bill named after her daughter that influential law enforcement groups are fighting.

Battle for the Top Spot

Texans look to break the tie against the Tennessee Titans

The Houston Texans (8-5) are preparing for an all-out brawl on the field this week against the Tennessee Titans (8-5) in an AFC South matchup that has playoff seedings on the line. The losing team will be fighting for a wildcard spot in a crowded AFC division where some teams that are under .500 are still in contention to make the postseason.

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