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Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony

Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.

Houston Not Among Amazon’s Second Headquarter Finalist

On Thursday of last week, Amazon released its highly anticipated “short list,” which was comprised of 20 cities being considered for the second Amazon headquarters location.

Houston SPCA Hosts UHD GatorServe for MLK National Day of Service

University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston SPCA, the iconic nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of animals.

Trump pointed to European nations in his call to reopen schools. These charts show US is nowhere near them

President Donald Trump says schools in the United States should reopen, pointing to countries where kids are back in classrooms without causing major new coronavirus outbreaks. But most of the countries he mentioned waited until after their infection rates fell before reopening schools. In the US, the rates are still growing rapidly.

Sierra Club Endorses Adrian Garcia for County Commissioner Precinct 2

Adrian Garcia, Democratic candidate for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2, is pleased to announce his endorsement by the Sierra Club, which has thousands of members in Harris County.

Houston Housing Authority Celebrates Long-Awaited Mixed-Income Housing Complex

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee scheduled to join HHA celebrate its new development

The need for affordable housing in Houston is at an all-time high and a recent report shows the region ranks as the fifth worse metropolitan area in the nation for affordable housing shortages. Local leaders will gather on May 31 to celebrate the Houston Housing Authority’s first development in 10 years and voice the need for more affordable housing solutions in the city

Houston Wins $9.4 Million Grant to Improve 40 Flood-Prone Zones

New technology improvements are coming to 40 flood-prone intersections in Houston to save cars, headaches and lives. The City of Houston announced Tuesday afternoon

Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday and Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington

Free jazz performances celebrating the birthday and sacred concert of Duke Ellington performed by Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra at St. Marks Episcopal Church - 3816 Bellaire (77025); Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. and Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters Road (77014) Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces EPA Action to Aid Kashmere Gardens, 5th Ward and other Areas Impacted by creosote contamination by the Railroads in the Region

“EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Biden Administration are taking important steps forward to help the people in my Congressional District, who live in Kashmere Garden, 5th Ward and Northeast areas of Houston and Harris County that comprise the 18th Congressional District. The announcement today is going to change lives by focusing needed resources on a problem that has gone too long without a remedy. Over the years I have been holding discussions and meeting cancer victims and listening to the stories of families who lost loved ones to cancer and other diseases over generations. We are desperate for relief. I have been disappointed by the unwillingness of previous Administrations to act to protect residents. Biden Administration has changed that by taking action.

How to create a family heirloom engagement ring like Meghan Markle’s

Many modern-day couples are turning to the sentimental and personal value found in heirloom engagement rings to make for a proposal one will never forget. Most recently, Prince Harry ensured his late mother, Princess Diana, was part of his special day by incorporating two of her diamonds into Meghan Markle’s engagement ring.

Real Estate Mogul, Tiffany Curry, Named “Woman of the Year” at the 2017 Global Power Tour in Houston

Tiffany Curry has been named “Woman of the Year” at the 2017 Global Power Tour, a multi-city, multi-country, hands-on and engaging summit for women entrepreneurs focusing on building their business brand, strategy and finances.

United Airlines to Present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference

Live webcast available at ir.united.com

United Airlines (UAL) will present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 15. Oscar Munoz, chief executive officer of United Airlines, will present at the conference beginning at 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Hyatt Regency Houston Partners with RainbowWeddingNetwork.com to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Showcase

RainbowWeddingNetwork.com expo taking place this weekend at Hyatt Regency Houston.

Most Stylish Houstonians of 2019

Houstonians are known throughout the world for their generosity and how they help their fellow man in a disaster. Rarely seen are the philanthropic efforts of Houstonians who just see a need and provide a solution. Those that excel professionally while still giving back in extraordinary ways are who we call most stylish.

NAACP Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Homeland Security For Denying Haitian Immigrants Their Rights

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) designation for Haitian immigrants discriminates against immigrants of color, in violation of the Fifth Amendment, according to a new lawsuit filed today on behalf of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Dollar General Now Open in Houston

Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 3225 W Fuqua St in Houston is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app.

Art League Houston Announces Top Honors for 2022 Annual Awards

For over three decades, Art League Houston (ALH) has honored the brightest lights in the arts in Texas. This year, ALH proudly announces the selection of Letitia Huckaby as the 2022 Texas Artist of the Year, Earlie Hudnall, Jr. as the recipient of the biennial 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts, and Melanie Lawson and John Guess, Jr. as the 2022 Texas Patrons of the Year.

AKA Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter Donates Over $12,000 for Mammograms for Underserved Communities

One in every ten million women worldwide will be affected by breast cancer. It is one of the most common cancers with the highest number of deaths. Although causian women account for the most new cases per year, their rate of death is lower than that of African American and Hispanic women. With more research breast cancer death rates have decreased overall but still remain higher for African American and Hispanic women. The ladies of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

New Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library Grand Opening

Please join Mayor Sylvester Turner, city council members, and other dignitaries and community members for the Grand Opening and Open House at its new location in the Alief Neighborhood Center, located at 11903 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, TX 77072, on Saturday, January 14, 11:00am – 2:00 pm.

Meet the Class of 2017: Tomorrow’s Future Leaders of America

After twelve years, 108 months, 3,240 days, are the estimated number of days students attend school before reaching the pinnacle of their educational career, high school graduation. That pivotal time has come for the class of 2017. It’s time for them to turn their tassel and take the brave steps into the next chapter of their lives. Annually, Houston Style Magazine recognizes the Houston ISD’s African American and Hispanic valedictorians to salute them on their accomplishments. Congrats Class of 2017!Meet the Class of 2017: Tomorrow’s Future Leaders of America

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