All results / Stories

Tease photo

Hispanicize 2017

From Houston to Miami, #TeamStyleMag was upfront and center for this year’s Hispanicize conference, which is the largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in digital content creation, journalism, marketing, entertainment, and tech entrepreneurship. Held from April 3 – April 6 at the downtown JW Marriott Marquis, Hispanicize was definitely the place to be for the who’s who of Latino influencers.

Tease photo

Making Heart Transplants Obsolete With Small Removable Pump UH Engineer Pioneers Next-Generation Heart Pump with Help of 3-D Printer

On this 50th anniversary of the first heart transplant, which occurred in December 1967, a University of Houston biomedical engineer is creating a next-generation heart pump for patients suffering with heart failure. Results are so promising that Ralph Metcalfe, professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering, who oversees the research project with William Cohn, director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Texas Heart Institute, predicts radical improvement in treatment of failing hearts will happen within a decade.

Tease photo

Census 2020: Yes, I’m In

In the wake of seeing if we have a temperature with a prolonged cough, trying to find water and supplies and ensuring we are wearing masks in public, something may have slipped your mind, the 2020 Census. Earlier this month residents across the country received an invitation to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. It is the population count that occurs every 10 years that counts every living person in the country.

262,003 Houston Adults Live Alone

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, millions of Americans are hunkering down at home. Working from the kitchen table, homeschooling, and attending virtual happy hours have become the new normal. But for the 34 million adults who live alone in the U.S., the pandemic and economic downturn bring a unique set of challenges, both financial and psychological. Shelter-in-place and social distancing orders can amplify loneliness for people who live by themselves. At the same time, those suffering job losses and other financial hardships can’t rely on a significant other or roommate to help cover essential costs.

Tease photo

Meet the JJ Twins: A Package Deal Taking Over the Fashion World

Here at Houston Style, we love fashion, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the distinctive modeling duo JJ Twin. These too kind and hospitable gentlemen, John and Jonathan Calton, are creating a unique footprint in the fashion modeling industry...as a pair.

Tease photo

Enter Lottery For Your Chance to Win $10 Hamilton Tickets

ANNOUNCING #HAM4HAM LOTTERY IN HOUSTON 40 TICKETS FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE $10 EACH

Producer Jeffery Seller and Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announced today a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance (February 22) in Houston at the Hobby Center.

Tease photo

Free Cervical, Breast Cancer Screenings to Benefit Uninsured, Underinsured Women

Uninsured and underinsured women ages 21 to 64 are eligible to receive free cervical and breast cancer screenings on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 1 pm. at the Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington.

Tease photo

President George H.W. Bush To Remain In Hospital For A 'Few More Days'

President George H.W. Bush will remain in the hospital for observation after being treated for pneumonia.

Tease photo

Janet Jackson Promises Something Special for Houston

Hurricane Harvey is not going to stop Janet Jackson. The superstar singer kicks off her tour Thursday at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, and she's scheduled to perform in Houston, Texas on Saturday.

Amy Welch to Host Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” Training Forum in Houston

Amy Welch, of Spring, Texas is part of the host committee bringing Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” event to Houston. Plexus’ Super Saturday is a massive training forum held simultaneously in more than 20 cities across the U.S and Canada on Jan. 11, 2020. Welch is a Plexus® Ambassador (independent sales representative), who will welcome hundreds of attendees to the event as they learn how to grow their independent, home-based businesses in an interactive workshop format.

Tease photo

Kroger Houston Kicks Off Annual Backpack Boosters School Supply Drive

Customers can donate a school supply kit at any Houston Kroger location

Thousands of students will receive free school supplies as part of Kroger’s annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive.

Tease photo

Lee Thinks Houston Airplane Incident Was Racial

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said she thinks the reaction of a passenger who accused United Airlines of giving away her first-class seat to the Democratic lawmaker was race-related. Jackson Lee released a statement on Twitter after a woman claimed the airline gave away her seat to the congresswoman on her flight from Houston to Washington.

Tease photo

Following another victory for transparency, Mayor Turner applauds court decision

Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement today in response to the Texas 14th Court of Appeals decision ordering a trial court judge to vacate a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the city.

Tease photo

NEW Clinique Launches for Houston

See the new products by Clinique launched this month in Houston: Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & My Happy Fragrances – both are under $30

Children’s Museum of Houston raises nearly $1.1 million in spirit-lifting, Halloween-inspired gala

Halloween made an early arrival when the Children’s Museum of Houston transmogrified The Corinthian into “A Wicked Affair” gala on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, and made a hair-raising near $1.1 million for the Museum.

Tease photo

HISD to continue operating under free and reduced-price meals Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

Houston ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the School Year 2022 - 2023. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

Joint Statement by Congressman Al Green (TX-09), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)

“The people have suffered long enough. The people of Texas in general, and Harris County more specifically, have suffered long enough. It has been more than four years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and Harris County.

HISD is helping those who want to change careers and become certified teachers

Changing careers and becoming a teacher is getting easier at the Houston Independent School District.

Tease photo

Disney’s The Lion King Roars Back to the Hobby Center: Ticket Sales Begin This Friday

Disney’s The Lion King tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 8 at 10am.

Tease photo

Grand Jury Takes No Action on Indictment of Houston Officer

A Harris County grand jury took no action Wednesday afternoon on potential charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, meaning the case will be presented to a new grand jury as soon as is practical.