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How to select a personal trainer - why it’s worth it

Working one-on-one with a trainer used to be the province of elite athletes, or the rich and famous. No more. Personal training has been rising in popularity of late, with the fitness training market predicted to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. That growth is a much faster rate than the average for all occupations, the agency said.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $800 Million in Grants to 347 Airports in 46 States and 4 Territories

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award nearly $800 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 46 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Marshall Islands.

Texas Opera Alliance launches the Teen Opera Club of Texas

Opera organizations from across the Lone Star State join forces to make opera more accessible and provide teens an exclusive experience with access to artists and creatives

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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Soprano

Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano

Ken Ludwig, America’s preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his latest play, Lend Me A Soprano, to kick off the season.

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Fisk University Welcomes the Largest Freshmen Class in Over 40 Years

Students from 33 states and 5 countries join the Fisk family this Fall

Fisk University, one of the nation's elite private historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), has experienced a remarkable enrollment increase over the past four years. In 2017, the total student body was 630 students and this fall, Fisk exceeded 1,050 students with an incoming class of just under 400 students. These students arrive from 33 states and five countries to join the Fisk family and to become part of the next generation of executive leaders across every sector of society. Many are first generation students, whose trajectory will define families and communities across the country. In an increasingly minority/majority world, this is the future, and the future looks bright.

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Chevrolet Studies America's Love of Pickup Trucks

Harris Poll finds how Americans use, adore and even name their trucks

Chevrolet is celebrating this year’s State Fair of Texas in the heart of truck country with a new survey quantifying America’s love of pickup trucks.

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Enough is Enough: Our Leadership is Keeping Their Eye on The Prize

Jackson Lee: “The line of attack against Pelosi is absurd and does nothing but distract us from our agenda of improving the lives of the American people."

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George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle and more back Los Angeles high school aimed at making Hollywood more inclusive

George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle and more stars hope to make Hollywood more inclusive by exposing students to entertainment industry jobs during high school.

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The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class of Inductees

New Inductees and Contributions to Society to be Honored at May Event

Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from OLED displays to football’s yellow “First and Ten Line” will be honored as the newest Class of Inductees in the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF). In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NIHF will honor these Inductees May 2-3 at one of the innovation industry’s most highly anticipated events — “The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation.”

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Astros Announce Non-Roster Invites to Spring Training

Club also announces three minor league free agent signings

The Houston Astros announced several 2017 non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training today, which includes eight pitchers, three catchers, three infielders and four outfielders for a total of 18 players. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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How Did We Get Here And How Do We Get Out?

While driving my daughter to school I was listening to CNN on the radio as some commentators discussed Robert Woodward's latest book, "Fear: Trump In The White House."

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'Booth babes' Are Vanishing From Auto Shows

There's something different about this year's Geneva Motor Show: The "booth babes" are almost all gone.

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5 Things for Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Dylann Roof

Before we totally turn all of our attention to the upcoming administration, let's take one long glance back at the outgoing one. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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The Galleria Announces Signature New Restaurants and Retailers

Shopping Destination Elevates Customer Experience with New Additions

Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, today announced a number of retailer additions and renovations at The Galleria, all of which demonstrate the property’s evolution in response to shoppers’ changing preferences. As the real estate market changes, so does The Galleria with upgraded storefront appearances, elevated dining experiences, and an enhanced retailer mix.

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High School shifting to remote start after student party

The principal of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has informed families that the school year will start remotely after dozens of students recently partied together.

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Life Lessons of Mom

A mother’s job is to shape you into the best version of yourself. She inspires you to reach for the stars while also giving you lessons on what to look out for along your journey. With a gentle hand, she teaches you right from wrong and gives you wisdom that will sustain you throughout life. As Moth- er’s Day approaches, the Houston Style Magazine staff thought about the words of their mother that still ring in their ears today and that continue to mold and shape them while they are on the way.

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CCISD Athletics chooses new method to determine heat conditions

Football practice kicks off Monday for most high school programs in Texas.

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Bagwell Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Today

Became second player ever to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros

On January 18, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell would be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. This afternoon in Cooperstown, NY, that became a reality as Bagwell was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez. He is the second player to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros, joining former teammate Craig Biggio, who was inducted in 2015.

Rice University and Spring ISD Team Up to Promote Daily Learning

Spring ISD is partnering with Rice University Department of Athletics this fall to encourage daily student learning, whether in-person or virtual.

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Waller County Elections Office Denies Rejecting Voter Registrations from Prairie View A&M Students

After concerns spread Tuesday that some college students at Prairie View A&M had their voter registrations rejected, local election officials say that has not happened. Waller County Elections Administrator Christy Eason denies allegations. Eason said there has been confusion about students who live on campus not having the correct address for their precinct listed on their registrations, but she said the county had not mailed students notices about the issue.