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Houston Style Magazine Invites You to Soar into the Year of the Dragon at Fulshear Lunar New Year Celebration

Embrace the magic of Lunar New Year at the Fulshear Branch Library as Fort Bend County Libraries host a spectacular celebration on Saturday, February 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. In partnership with Houston Style Magazine, this event promises a vibrant blend of cultural activities and crafts, creating an unforgettable experience for families and children of all ages.

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Back-to-School in Bayou City: Top Safety Tips from American Red Cross for Houston’s Young Scholars

The sounds of school bells will soon resonate across the Bayou City as our students gear up to return to their classrooms. For those Houston kiddos step- ping into school halls for the first time, it’s especially poignant. To ensure a smooth and safe transition, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, is sharing top safety tips tailored for our Houston Style Magazine readers.

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Revolutionizing Medical Education: Ibn Sina Foundation and Sam Houston State University Partner for Clinical Training at OakBend Medical Center

Collaboration Marks a New Era in Healthcare Advancement for Fort Bend County

In a monumental stride towards enhancing medical education and healthcare accessibility, the Ibn Sina Foundation, in conjunction with Sam Houston State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), proudly announces the establishment of the Ibn Sina Clinical Training Region at OakBend Medical Center in Fort Bend County. This groundbreaking collaboration promises to elevate medical standards and community health initiatives in the region to unprecedented heights.

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The Black Church & HIV Initiative Launches Newly Updated Pastoral Resources for Faith Leaders, Empowering Them to Incorporate HIV into Ministry

Today, The Black Church & HIV: The Social Justice Imperative announced the release of its newly updated pastoral resources for faith leaders in honor of Minority Health Month. The Pastoral Brief and the Activity Manual offer a foundational approach for faith leaders to address HIV within the Black community from a social justice perspective.

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12-Year-Old Sensation Keedron Bryant Signs With Warner Records for "I Just Wanna Live" to Celebrate Juneteenth

Just two weeks after posting a riveting and emotional performance of original song, “I JUST WANNA LIVE,” in response to long-standing systemic social injustice and as a plea for change, 12-year-old Florida-native Keedron Bryant signs with Warner Records for the official single release.

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HSM's Mens Classic Monday MCM: Billy Sorrells The Kasanova Of Comedy

Our Mens Classic Monday(#MCM) goes to Houston's very own Billy Sorrells. Learn how this comedian has cracked his way up to being a top contender in the field of comedy, television, and so much more.

MD Anderson Day Educates on Cancer Risk Reduction

Free event featuring giant inflatable lung put a spotlight on cancer awareness and more at The Health Museum

On Thursday, July 25, 2019 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center hosted its annual “MD Anderson Day” at The John P. McGovern Museum of Health Medical Science. Staff and physicians from MD Anderson will provide attendees of The Health Museum with healthy living and wellness resources at no cost, as well as education materials on ways to reduce their cancer risks. This free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and coincides with The Health Museum’s Free Family Thursday, which is open to the public every Thursday.

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Million Dollar Contract Increase COVID Vaccination Cancel By Harris County Court After Controversy

A contract to help increase COVID-19 vaccination has been canceled by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo over controversy brought on by Republican commissioners.

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Eight Harmony Public Schools teachers across Beaumont to receive up to an additional $9,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that eight teachers in the Beaumont area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.

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Texas Southern University president retires after two years on the job

Lesia Crumpton-Young said she is leaving TSU to help elevate historically Black colleges and universities on the national stage.

Texas Southern University President Lesia Crumpton-Young has retired from her position just two years after joining the historically Black university in Houston.

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RUBBER MATCH

Rockets and Lakers square off in crucial Game 3 playoff matchup

And now the real games begin. With the series tied at one a piece, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers know what is on the line in this crucial Game 3 matchup on Tuesday night. Teams that have won Game 3 of a best of seven series after it being tied at one game apiece, has went on to win the series over 70% of the time.

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Mayor Provides Updates On Storm Debris Collection

Mayor Sylvester Turner presents the following updates on the city's removal of storm debris from homes and other buildings in the city: LANDFILLS WILL OPERATE AROUND THE CLOCK, FREEING UP MORE TIME FOR DEBRIS COLLECTION

Kroger to Accept SNAP/EBT for Pickup Orders and Expand Store Hours

Kroger Houston to accept SNAP/EBT card payment for Pickup, a fee-free, low-contact grocery service, and extend store hours starting Monday, April 27

Kroger Houston today announced the acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Pickup. The low-contact, convenient service allows customers to shop online for groceries on Kroger.com or the Kroger app and pick up their order curbside at a nearby Kroger store. The announcement also shares the updated store hours of 7am – 11pm in Houston area stores starting Monday, April 27.

Houston Symphony's October Classical Concert's Promise Berlioz's Macabre Smphoie Fantastique Just In Time for Halloween

Dame Jane Glover leads Mendelssohn’s Musical Portrait of a Famed Scottish Landmark Houston Symphony Principals Rian Craypo and Aralee Dorough Step Into the Soloist Spotlight

he Houston Symphony is observing Halloween this year with a weekend of performances of Hector Berlioz’s masterpiece of the macabre, Symphonie fantastique. This month’s classical subscription concerts feature the famed Berlioz symphonic wild ride, as well as Dame Jane Glover’s and Italian conductor Jader Bignamini’s return to the Jones Hall podium, and Symphony Principal Flute Aralee Dorough and Principal Bassoon Rian Craypo stepping forward to perform soloist roles.

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Celebrate the Richness of Hispanic Heritage

America would not be the country it is today without the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Every year from September 15 to October 15 we remember the achievements of Hispanic Americans and how they have made America the country that it is. The influential touches of their rich culture can be seen all over Houston and around the world. A greater grasp of the culture can be gained when visiting the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH). Houston Style got a chance to speak with the president and chairman of the board Mayte Sera Weitzman to learn more about the culture and the institute.

Be Heart Smart: Science-Based Information To Help Lower The Risk Of Heart Disease

Not all signs of an impending heart attack are obvious and the subtle signs that go unnoticed can still result in a deadly outcome, adding to the tragic statistic that makes Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) the leading cause of death for men and women in America. Cardiologist Waqar Khan’s new book is a practical guide that covers everything from de-bunking common myths about the causes of heart attacks to advice on heart-healthy meals to live a healthier life.

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Harvey Runoff Menaces Texas' Coral Reefs

Saline levels dropped 10 percent in one day over parts of Flower Garden Banks

The more than 13 trillion gallons of floodwater from Hurricane Harvey have created a massive plume of freshwater in the Gulf of Mexico that is threatening the coral reefs of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary about 100 miles offshore of Galveston.

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What we know so far about the Santa Fe school shooting

Nine students and a teacher were killed Friday morning in a shooting at Santa Fe High School in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe. It's the 22nd school shooting in the US in 2018. As of 2:30 p.m. ET, this is what we know:

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Houston schools takeover and red states vs. blue cities

Some of the facts about the state of Texas taking control of the Houston Independent School District make the decision seem baffling and unfair.

Gov. Abbott Unlawfully Exceeded Authority With Executive Order Limiting Jail Releases, Argues New Lawsuit

Governor Abbott unlawfully exceeded his constitutional authority by issuing an executive order that suspends the rights that individuals, who are presumed innocent, have while facing criminal prosecution, according to a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Texas, Texas Fair Defense Project, the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.