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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.

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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.

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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.

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HCC signs articulation agreement to create pipeline of transfer students to UST Rising Stars Internship Program

University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) and Houston Community College (HCC) have teamed up to offer students an opportunity to start their college career at HCC and smoothly transfer to UST’s Rising Stars Internship Program. UST President Richard Ludwick and HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado formalized the articulation agreement on UST’s campus during a signing ceremony on Monday, Aug. 28.

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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.

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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.

First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample found in Northwest Harris County

Mosquito Season is back – prevent the bite!

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has confirmed its first mosquito sample of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2020 season. The WNV mosquito sample was identified in the northwest quadrant of Harris County. HCPH Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) began treatment to the area where the disease mosquitoes found on June 9, 2020 to reduce the risk of human infection. For an interactive map of cases and to check areas being treated for mosquito borne disease, please visit: https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Services-Programs/All-Services/Mosquito-Control-Services.

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Houston Native serves with U.S. Navy’s Lone Star Express

A Houston native is serving with a U.S. Navy Reserve Aviation squadron that delivers around the clock worldwide support to all military services.

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Catalytic converter thefts in Greater Fifth Ward ‘won’t be tolerated,’ DA Ogg says

The thieves who cut catalytic converters out of City of Houston vehicles from a municipal facility on Japhet Street last year are the latest example of those committing the rampant property crime in Harris County, and they must be held accountable, District Attorney Kim Ogg said Wednesday.

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Stearman Santa Flies into Lone Star Flight Museum on Dec. 9 and 16; Annual Breakfast With Santa Sold Out

Embrace the holiday spirit with Stearman Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum near downtown Houston.

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Unilever and H-E-B announce a Community Volunteer Day on February 16th at the Legacy Park Project presented by Degree® Deodorant

The project was created in partnership with the Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association, Inc. and funded by Unilever and H-E-B

Supported by a $25,000 donation from both Unilever and H-E-B, the Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association is undergoing an upgrade of its Community Center playground. On Feb 16th, a “Volunteer Day” will put the finishing touches on the refurbishment of the center’s playground. The event will gather volunteers, company leaders and representatives from the Blue Triangle. Encouraging the volunteers, Rudy Tomjanovich (former NCAA Basketball Player & former NBA Player and Coach) will be joining the event.

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Biden Honors Emmett Till and His Mother

President Joe Biden made a significant announcement on Tuesday, designating a new national monument to honor Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. This decision comes amidst an ongoing national debate over how to effectively teach the painful aspects of American history in classrooms.

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Houston Hispanic Chamber President Has Private Meeting with Trump’s Transition Team

The president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Laura Murillo, had the opportunity to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team this week in hopes of working together moving forward.

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Astros Statement Regarding Today's Ruling by MLB

The Houston Astros released the following statement regarding Major League Baseball’s ruling on the illegal breach of the Astros’ baseball operations database:

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Chief Acevedo Addresses Concerns in Hispanic Community About Calling Police

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said there has been a drop in crimes being reported in the Hispanic community because of deportation fears.

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Turner Announces Only One MLK Parade for Houston in 2019

Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced to support The Black Heritage Society’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade as the city of Houston’s official MLK Day parade.

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Houston School Board Creates New Holiday

The Houston school board unanimously decided to honor two Latino leaders who won greater rights for farm workers. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year

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Latino Bone Marrow Donors Needed To Diversify Registry

Latinos are less likely to find the bone marrow donation they need to survive a deadly disease.

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Mayor Turner to Implement Prop B for Houston Firefighters, Warns of Layoffs

KHOU is reporting that Mayor Sylvester Turner announced he is finally giving Houston firefighters the raise they have been fighting for.

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SI Swim Announces Aly Raisman & Simone Biles debut and Festival Coming to Houston in February 2017

Diplo, Miguel to Headline Two-Day Event Celebrating Launch of SI Swimsuit 2017; U.S. Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to Be featured in SI Swim 2017

Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) Sports Illustrated will celebrate the launch of its 2017 swimsuit issue with a two-day music, food and culture festival—“VIBES” by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit—to be held in Houston on February 17–18. The first-of-its-kind event will feature live performances by GRAMMY™ Award-winning artists Diplo and Miguel; a food festival curated by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and special appearances by the models of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Class of 2017.