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Texas man eavesdropping on wife’s phone calls faces criminal charges/divorce — plots for $1.76 million insider trading

A Texas man is facing insider trading charges and jail time after he used information gleaned from eavesdropping on his wife’s work-from-home calls, netting him $1.76 million from an upcoming oil industry acquisition.

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Houston PetSet & Council Member Mario Castillo Unite for Pet Welfare: Event Update

In a joint effort to combat Houston's homeless animal crisis and celebrate Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo had planned to host a transformative free Spay/Neuter and Parasite Prevention event on February 27, 2024. Regrettably, this event has been canceled.

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UHD Unveils Rhythm & Books: A Musical Celebration of Texas Talent

As part of its illustrious 50th-anniversary festivities in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to enchant music enthusiasts with the launch of its groundbreaking Rhythm & Books concert series. This innovative initiative promises an enchanting fusion of live performances and literary ambiance, all within the hallowed halls of the W.I. Dykes Library.

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Amid measles outbreak, Florida ‘deferring to parents’ whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Family physician and public health specialist Dr. George Rust has warned some of his colleagues about a potential measles outbreak in Florida “for at least the past year,” he said, because of the rise in vaccine hesitancy in pockets of the community.

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Empowering Student Civic Engagement: U.S. Department of Education Unveils Essential Voter Toolkit

In an epoch marked by the imperative of civic engagement, the U.S. Department of Education unfurls a dynamic resource, the "Toolkit for the Promotion of Voter Participation for Students." This unveiling signifies a pivotal stride in equipping educational institutions with the tools requisite to foster an empowered electorate. Houston Style Magazine is delighted to spotlight this initiative, recognizing its profound implications for our community and beyond.

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Federal government begins formal process of preparing partial shutdown – again

Congress is quickly approaching a pair of government funding deadlines, with less than a week to go before a potential partial shutdown and lawmakers at an impasse with no clear plan in place to avoid it.

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Sweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary approves accession

Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, clearing the way for the Nordic nation’s accession to the alliance after nearly two years of intense negotiations and dealing a geopolitical blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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New book reveals ‘overlooked’ chapter in Abraham Lincoln’s story

On a Tuesday evening in the nation’s capital, a clock chimes loudly just as Harold Holzer is about to make a point.

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When will Caitlin Clark break all-time NCAA men’s/women’s basketball record?

After recently becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history, Caitlin Clark is chasing another record.

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Augusta University student killed while jogging at UGA is honored as suspect’s immigration status fuels debate

While mourners prepare for a vigil honoring a beloved student found dead on the University of Georgia campus, her suspected killer’s immigration status has renewed debate over immigration policies.

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Protected beeps? Supreme Court declines to decide if states may ticket drivers for honking horn

When she honked her car horn during a protest in 2017, Susan Porter said the familiar sound was a form of speech that should be protected by the First Amendment.

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Navalny’s mother told to agree to secret funeral or have her son buried at penal colony, spokesperson says

Russian authorities told the mother of late opposition figure Alexey Navalny he would be buried at the Arctic penal colony where he died unless she agreed within three hours to a secret funeral without a public farewell, his spokeswoman said Friday.

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Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spin on book clubs

From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.

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Police ID person of interest in death of Augusta University student found dead on UGA campus

University of Georgia Police have identified a person of interest who is being questioned in relation to the on-campus death of 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley on Thursday, a UGA spokesperson said.

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West Palm Beach City Hall accuses lawyer of 'advocating violence' against mayor during Black Chamber of Commerce Gala

West Palm Beach lawyer Malcolm Cunningham gave what he says he thought was an inspiring message to Black business owners during the Feb. 10 Black Chamber of Commerce Gala.

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Gen Z/Millennials put own spin on book clubs

From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.

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Woman gets life; pleads guilty to death of her 4-year-old daughter

An Ohio woman was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, prosecutors said.

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Opponents 'union busting bill' fly message above Iowa Statehouse

Some Iowa teamsters descended Wednesday on the Iowa Statehouse, pushing back against a bill they say weakens Iowa unions.

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AT&T says service had been restored after massive, nationwide outage

AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet.

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Historic Odysseus moon mission marks a milestone in reaching the lunar surface

When Wendy Williams’ popular talk show was canceled in 2022, the first person to reveal the news to her was her niece and goddaughter, Alex Finnie.