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Breast cancer grant spreads its wings

Women of color are now directly benefitting from TSU's Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Center's (BCSPC) $1 million Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant. BCSPC recently launched mobile screening services at sites across the Houston region, increasing access and providing health care equity for many who have been underserved in the past.

EPA Chief Visits Houston’s Heavily Polluted Neighborhoods as Residents Call for Accountability

During EPA Administrator Michael Regan’s visit, residents expressed concerns about a range of issues, including concrete batch plants, creosote contamination and the cumulative impact of pollution from multiple facilities concentrated in the same area.

Twisted Grilled Cheese Launches New Happy Hour Just for Kids

Twisted Grilled Cheese (TGC), the popular Gourmet Sandwich Bar and ultimate haven for cheese lovers, is introducing a fun new Happy Hour with a twist, geared just for the 10-and-under crowd!

Houston native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 1st Class Dontravion McAdams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.

Asteroid forms a debris cloud after intentional hit from spacecraft

Telescopes around the world were watching when a NASA spacecraft intentionally crashed into an asteroid in September 2022.

African American Collaborative Celebrates 20 Years at Toyota

The African American Collaborative (AAC) is celebrating a huge milestone: 20 years strong as a Toyota business partnering group (BPG) that highlights inclusion, connections, and engagement.

FDA plans to propose ban on hair-straightening chemical products linked to health risks

The US Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that have been linked to health risks, according to an entry in the Unified Agenda, which lists actions that administrative agencies plan to issue.

PVAMU senior on track to earn dual undergraduate degrees in engineering, chemistry from PVAMU, Xavier

Kayla Freeman, a senior in Prairie View A&M University’s Chemical Engineering Program, came to “The Hill” as part two of a unique program at Xavier University of Louisiana. Upon graduation in May of 2023, Freeman will earn dual undergraduate degrees in chemistry from Xavier and engineering from PVAMU.

Ford Announces Greater Houston Area Winners of the Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes of Harvey Awards

Ford Motor Company will present twenty-five winners of the Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes of Harvey award, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their community during the hurricane relief efforts. Honorees are being recognized for their outstanding achievements at a special reception in their honor that takes place at the Bell Tower in Houston.

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program

The following statement is issued on behalf of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in response to the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:

Houston Chamber Choir presents American premiere of Circlesong by British composer Bob Chilcott Feb. 22 and Feb. 23

The Grammy award winning Houston Chamber Choir welcomes renowned British composer Bob Chilcott for the American premiere of his newly revised Circlesong, a complete life cycle based on indigenous writings. Set for adult and youth choirs and percussion ensemble, each movement expresses a unique facet of the love and loss that was the Native American experience as our nation expanded westward.

Council Member Dwight Boykins Expresses Disappointment Over Houston's Loss of Democratic National Convention

Council Member Dwight Boykins released the following statement about the decision by the Democratic National Committee not to bring its 2020 national convention to Houston.

HPD Chief Acevedo Warns of Holiday Grinch, Releases Surveillance Video of Wanted Suspect

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, in partnership with retailers throughout the Houston area, has released surveillance video of a wanted suspect dubbed “The Grinch”.

One More to Go

Astros win Game 4 to push them closer to a return to the World Series

The Astros are on the brink of going back to their second World Series within the last three years. Houston (3-1) got a much needed and some might think unexpected victory on last night by beating the New York Yankees (1-3) in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) by a score of 8-3. Houston will now send their ace, Justin Verlander to the mound in Game 5 to try and close out the series, while the Yankees will start James Paxton to stave off elimination.

Houston reaches No. 1 in AP men’s basketball poll for first time since 1983

North Carolina had been No. 1 all season, but the Tar Heels lost to Iowa State and Alabama at the Phil Knight Invitational to cede the top spot to Houston.

Make some room, Phi Slama Jama. Another Houston team has reached the top of men’s college basketball.

John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee Go Head-to-Head in Run Off

John Whitmire won 43 percent, almost avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a Legislator from Houston Whitmire won big on his way to city hall. Celebrating at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage he hammered his crowd that he is ready to go to the mayor’s office today but first he has one more election.John Whitmire won 43 percent, nearly avoiding the Saturday, December 9 run-off. After 50 years as a legislator from Houston, Whitmire secured a significant victory on his path to City Hall. He celebrated at the Marriott Marquis with African American and Hispanic icons on his stage, passionately addressing his supporters. He declared his readiness to assume the mayor's office, but first, there's one more election to win.

Choosing the best mask to protect you and others, according to new CDC guidelines

It's official -- wearing a mask not only protects others from your expelled respiratory droplets, it protects you as well, according to new guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Houston Texans Announce 2017 Preseason Opponents

The Houston Texans announced their opponents for the 2017 preseason today, which features a matchup against the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots at NRG Stadium. The exact dates and times for the games will be released at a later date.

Andre's Orozco-Estrada Conducts World Premiere of Houston Symphony Commission: Jimmy Lo'pez Bellido's Symphony No. 2 "Ad Astra," and Gil Shaham Plays Brahms

Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the Houston Symphony present the much-anticipated world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López Bellido’s Symphony No. 2, Ad Astra, at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 7, and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Saturday night attendees are invited to stay late and enjoy a complimentary after-party featuring music, specialty cocktails, and mingling with musicians as part of the evening’s post-concert activities.

Magical Moments Ignite At Houston's 33rd Annual Wortham Tree Lighting: Nutcraker Fantasy Meets Downtown Splendor

Houston Style Magazine's readers were recently treated to an enchanting holiday spectacle as the 33rd Annual Wortham Tree Light- ing Ceremony unfurled in a symphony of lights, music, and Nutcracker fantasy. This cherished Houston tradition, nestled in the heart of downtown at Fish Plaza, sparkled with the old-world charm of 'The Nutcracker', combined with modern, immersive experiences designed for the social media savvy.

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