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Houston Style Magazine Exclusive: H-E-B's Armando Perez Takes the Helm for United Way’s New Campaign
The illustrious United Way of Greater Houston is back with its annual community campaign, now led by a visionary icon of the Houston retail scene, Armando Perez. As the dynamic executive vice president for H-E-B Houston, Perez’s expertise is now set to invigorate the community upliftment endeavors of the United Way.
One Month Left in the Race for Houston Mayor: Candidates Make Their Case
As the November 7th mayoral election approaches, seven candidates gathered on stage at Forest Brook Middle School in northeast Houston to make their case to lead the fourth-largest city in the United States. Each contender presented their vision for Houston's future, addressing critical issues such as federal funding, COVID-19 relief, infrastructure, public safety, and more.
Astros Lose Power Hitting DH Yordan Alvarez for the Rest of the Season
The Houston Astros were dealt a real big blow to their chances of a repeat run to the World Series. On Wednesday, Houston was given the news that reigning 2019 American League Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez is out for the remainder of the season with a partially torn patellar tendon in his right knee.
Sumner Manufacturing Partners with Houston Community College for $208,493 Job-Training Grant
Sumner Manufacturing, A Southwire Company, has partnered with Houston Community College to provide job training for 144 new and incumbent workers using a $208,493 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.
National Day of Giving
A day when the world comes together to GIVE!
On November 28th, 2017 (#GivingTuesday), 14 Houston arts and cultural organizations will launch fundraising campaigns on power2give.org. A total of $10,000 in matching support will be available dollar to dollar, while supply lasts, to posted projects and programs located within the City of Houston. Please support these organizations and their programs!
John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By State Representative Suleman Lalani
State Representative Suleman Lalani, MD, District 76, has officially endorsed John Whitmire in his mayoral campaign, citing Whitmire's proven ability to work across the aisle and steadfast commitment to Houston's diverse communities.
Rapper Travis Scott joins HISD and City of Houston to unveil campus garden at Young Elementary
The HISD Nutrition Services’ Get Growing Houston program, in partnership with the Cactus Jack Foundation, will celebrate the unveiling of the Young Elementary School campus garden.
ARTcetera Houston Makes a Splash during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Live Arts Event and Auction to Help Kids with Cancer
ARTcetera is your chance to watch Houston’s most talented artists bring their works to life at this live, interactive fundraiser + auction benefiting pediatric cancer
ARTcetera Houston Makes a Splash during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Live Arts Event to Help Kids with Cancer
Houston’s most talented artists bring their works to life at ARTcetera, a live, interactive fundraiser + auction benefiting pediatric cancer
Congressman Al Green Recognized in Houston Chronicle Article for Federal Funds to Enhance Safer School Routes
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green was featured in an article written by Houston Chronicle staff writer Dug Begley titled “Rep. Green cheers $2M project to give South Park students safer school routes.
Houston's Arts and Culture Community gets over $40,000 Boost from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Grants
In their second round of funding, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) awarded more than $40,000 in disaster assistance to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This second round of funding has empowered the Houston arts community to recover from damage to their property and livelihoods. Funds have already been used to counter the negative effects of lost tools, damaged property, disrupted profits and more for artists and arts and cultural nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area/Region.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and Houston Texans partner for virtual graduation ceremony for senior Club members
The annual Houston Texans graduation ceremony for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) high school seniors went virtual this year to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The event takes place each May at the Houston Texans Teen Club in the Heights area, but the celebration on May 15 was all done via Zoom with 38 graduates and several Club directors joining in the video conference from their homes. Additionally, representatives from corporate partner Chevron and the Texans public relations staff joined in the conference, along with mascot TORO and members of the cheer team.
Houston Awaits City Council's Verdict on United Airlines' Terminal B Revamp at IAH
A monumental decision awaits the Houston City Council this Wednesday, March 6, as Mayor John Whitmire positions the United Airlines Terminal B expansion proposal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on the imminent council docket.
Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the winners of Evolve Houston’s eMobility Microgrants that will fund electric vehicle and charging infrastructure-related projects in many of Houston’s underserved communities. Mayor Turner was joined by the partners at Shell, NRG, CenterPoint, and the University of Houston who together founded Evolve Houston to ensure that the city is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles.
Houston Airport System (HAS) Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)
HAS/OBO promotes the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financially assisted contracts; the inclusion of Minority and Women, Small (SBE) and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MW/S/PDBEs) in City of Houston funded contracts; improved access to Houston Airports contract and procurement opportunities for MW/PDBE, non-MW/PDBE and SBE companies; and compliance with local and federal mandates.
Impactful Community Efforts Prove YMCA of Greater Houston Is More Than A Gym
Local YMCAs respond and reinvent to address the needs for Houston’s most vulnerable communities
For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has served communities large and small, working tirelessly in order to provide for more people each day, and responding to the needs of the community that need it most. While the doors to locations may have been closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Houston continues serving and strengthening its communities, demonstrating the Y always has been and continues being more than just a gym. The nonprofit is offering child care for essential workers; operating more than 20 food distributions sites; providing virtual exercise and education classes, teen programs, senior programs, international services and more.
NAACP Blasts Woefully Deficient Release of Mueller Report
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the redacted version of Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report:
'Whitney' Exposes Rifts in Houston's Tragic Life
The oddly punctuated title has multiple meanings in "Whitney. Can I Be Me," a documentary about the late singing star Whitney Houston, a woman torn among various factions and constituencies in a charmed, tormented and too-brief life.
4 NASA African American Women Leaders honored at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s 17th Annual Jazz Soirée
The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with One Delta Plaza Educational Center (ODPEC) honored four NASA African American women leaders at the 17th Annual Jazz Soirée Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel in downtown Houston.
Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston
Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19. The collaborative effort – known as H-Force – will be a comprehensive community partnership platform bringing together members’ resources, technologies and expertise to address the Houston area’s growing needs amidst this global crisis.
