"NAACP Houston founding member Joseph Denmark" | SearchHouston Style Magazine

BakerRipley and TSU host Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration

BakerRipley and Texas Southern University will commemorate Juneteenth Jubilee celebration honoring the legacy of black Houstonians. The special event will bring together three generations of African- American Houstonians for an intergenerational discussion about the significance of Juneteenth and how each generation’s experience and wisdom contributes to the expansion of our communities.

Legendary Medical Doctor and Civil Rights Leader Edith Irby Jones Dies at 91

Dr. Edith Irby Jones led a life of first. She was the first black intern at the Baylor College of Medicine and the first woman to be president of the National Medical Association. She was also the first African American student in her entire medical school at the University of Arkansas. The legendary figured passed away on Monday at the age of 91.

Andrews to Lead as Director for HCDE’s Center for Safe and Secure Schools

Julia Andrews is the new director of the Center for Safe and Secure Schools, a division of Harris County Department of Education.

Bill Would End Confederate Heroes Day in Texas

Four years after he made headlines as the Austin middle schooler who made eliminating Confederate Heroes Day his cause, Jacob Hale returned to the Texas House Thursday in support of a bill he helped inspire.

Hattie's Big Night to Make World Premiere In Houston

Vincent Victoria Presents will be producing the World Premiere of the musical play Hattie's Big Night February 1-10 2019, at Midtown Art Center 3414 La Branch.

An Increasing Number Of Families In Houston Suburbs Aren’t Vaccinating Their Kids

While most Texas school children do get the required vaccines needed to enter school, an increasing number of parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children. In some areas, that trend is threatening the vaccination rates needed to keep diseases from spreading.

H-E-B Pilots Delivery Across 100 Stores

H-E-B Grocery Co. is piloting a hybrid method for delivering its goods to consumers' homes. The San Antonio-based grocery chain is rolling out the system in nearly 100 of its more than 300 locations, with store employees handpicking orders, bagging the groceries and handing them to independent drivers for delivery.

Don't Miss Soul/Pop Guitarist Jackie Venson (toured with Gary Clark Jr) in Houston on Mar 6

"The Austin native’s stage presence exudes joy and excitement for life as her blues-y, rock ‘n roll sound carries this tune about freedom and self-acceptance. Her delicate, yet mesmerizing voice and the ease with which her fingers find all the right notes along her guitar’s neck will have your head in the clouds." (VIBE Magazine)

Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 4141 Barberry Drive

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 4141 Barberry Drive about 2:40 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 13).

Jordin Sparks Is Married and Pregnant

"American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks has been keeping secrets. The 27-year-old singer revealed to People that she's been secretly married since July and is expecting her first child.

Ride & Vote: METRO Providing Free Rides on Election Day

Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 8.

Harris County DA’s Office announces change in Communications Division leadership

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office bids farewell this week to one of its key employees. Director of Communications Dane Schiller, who devoted six years to keeping the public informed about our work, is leaving the office to pursue life abroad.

H-E-B's Scott McClelland to Retire December 31st

Houstonians have fallen in love with H-E-B’s top guy, Scott McClelland. He is such an all around good guy whose personality matched his actions and made Houstonians fall in love with H-E-B even more. Now McClelland has announced that it is time for him to move on and inch towards retirement.

Metro Approves Purchase of 20 Electric Buses As Part of Sustainability Initiative

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County voted unanimously to carry out a contract with Nova Bus for the purchase of 20 electric buses.

METRO Provides Free Round-Trip Service to the Polls on Election Day

Registered voters can hop on board METRO for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth on Election Day, Nov. 7.

Trill Burgers Early Closure for Beyoncé Concerts

Trill Burgers will be closing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24.

Turning Fear Into Faith: Life After Breast Cancer

Fear and faith are not supposed to coexist. Faith is supposed to conquer all fears. When real life happens faith can waver. Faith can be questioned. Faith can even disappear. Just as easily as faith did all the things above, faith can also comfort. Faith can bring peace. Faith can come back. Shawntell L. McWilliams knows the fear and the faith journey. Six years ago she was forced to face fear and her faith was tested. In the end, her greatest fears were turned into her strongest faith.

Women's Month Highlight: McDonald's To Millions, Mya Smith-Edmonds

Get to know Houston's very own, Mya Smith-Edmonds, first-female African American Next Generation McDonald's Owner/Operator.

Lynden A. Archer, Gary S. May and Gabriel C. Ejebe to be Inducted Into the National Academy of Engineering for 2018

The National Academy of Engineering has 83 new members this year. The new members bring the total number of U.S. members to 2,293. The new members will be inducted in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on September 30.

McDonald's USA ® Joins Forces with Keke Palmer to Shine a Light on Ten Black Visionaries Through the 2023 Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders Program

Change Leaders will collectively receive $200K and additional resources to positively impact their communities

All results / Stories

Sort By

Date

Authors