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HGO Announces the Appointment of Miah Im as Studio Music Director

The organization welcomes Im to the prestigious young artist training program

Houston Grand Opera is proud to announce the appointment of HGO Studio Music Director Miah Im.

HISD Board of Trustees to vote on a decrease in property tax rate for 2019-2020

Homeowners in the Houston Independent School will see a decrease in property tax rates for the 2019-2020 school year under a recommendation being considered by the district’s Board of Education on Thursday.

Fall Festival & 1,000 Turkey Giveaway

Equality Health Foundation in partnership with Aldine Independent School District, with support from Health Innovator sponsor Community Health Choice, is pleased to present its 3rd Healthy Fall Festival and 1,000 Turkey Giveaway happening Saturday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M.O. Campbell Center in Houston, Texas.

Congressman Al Green Announces Authorization of $1,600,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for Local Mental Health and Wellness Center

On Thursday, January 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference with the Ibn Sina Foundation and presented a symbolic check in the amount of $1,600,000. He released the following statement:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends Radio One for its Civic Responsibility in Helping Houstonians Return Home After Hurricane Harvey

Jackson Lee – “Radio One’s generosity exemplifies the corporate social responsibility all Houstonians would like to see exhibited by all who call Houston home. It symbolizes the silver lining in the clouds of a horrific storm, and the promise that comes with the first sliver of sun breaking through the grey sky.”

Public Input Needed: Approved Changes to Chapter 19, and Proposed Changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13

City Council Member Dave Martin is requesting residents participate in providing public input on the approved changes to Chapter 19, and the proposed changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13, of the City's Code of Ordinances. The City of Houston is looking for ways to reduce the risk of flood loss for future development and redevelopment which requires revisions to Chapters 9, 13, and 19. As District E will be impacted by new regulations, participation from residents is highly encouraged.

December 9 Joint Runoff Election: Early Voting Commences for Crucial Houston Government Positions

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urges voters to seize the opportunity for early voting in the December 9 Joint Runoff Election, emphasizing the importance of casting ballots between November 27 and December 5 to have a say in Houston's crucial elected positions.

Houston Rockets Announce Partnership with Credit Karma Money Including Jersey Patch Sponsorship

Multi-year deal includes substantial in-arena, digital presence and Credit Karma Money becomes presenting partner of the Rockets’ “First Shot” pre-game program

Memorial Park Opens 100-Acre Clay Family Eastern Glades, First Significant Project of Memorial Park Master Plan

Previously inaccessible and ecologically distressed parkland transformed into dramatic passive recreation areas, including 5.5-acre lake and wetlands

Memorial Park Conservancy and project partners at Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Kinder Foundation and the Uptown Development Authority are unveiling the Clay Family Eastern Glades, the first major project of the 2015 Memorial Park Master Plan and the associated Ten-Year Plan announced in 2018. Located north of Memorial Drive between Memorial Park Golf Course and Crestwood Drive, the transformed 100-acre area features picnic areas, native wetlands, savanna, pine-hardwood forest, wide open green spaces, and miles of accessible trails for Houstonians to enjoy. Eastern Glades will be open to the public this weekend and can be easily accessed from a parking lot with bike racks along the Seymour Lieberman Exer-Trail and a pedestrian plaza at the intersection of Crestwood Drive and Blossom Street, as well as by vehicle or public transport at the intersection of Memorial Drive and East Memorial Loop Road.

Evolve Houston Launches The EMobility Microgrant Initiative

Evolve Houston announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility “eMobility” projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. The deadline to submit grant applications has been extended until September 30th, 2022. Applications may be submitted online at apply.evolvehouston.org.

Houston Chamber Choir presents Byrds of a Feather concert with a salute to William Byrd

Set for Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Meyerland

Marking the 400th anniversary of composer William Byrd’s death, the Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents Byrds of a Feather, the third concert of the 2023-2024 season. In this step back in time, the Choir sings works by Byrd and his contemporaries Thomas Weelkes, Orlando Gibbons, and Thomas Morely.

Houston Grand Opera Announces Cast Substitution for Rigoletto

Baritone Michael Mayes, in his HGO debut, to perform the title role on October 18, 20, 26

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces that baritone Brian Mulligan, scheduled to sing the title role in Rigoletto, recently withdrew from the production due to health-related issues. Michael Mayes, making his HGO debut, will sing the first three performances of the role of Rigoletto in the upcoming production that opens the Company’s season.

Cynthia Cooper: A True Houston Sports Legend

It is not easy to become an icon in the city of Houston, especially in the sports world. The fans are very strict about whom they give the title "Houston Sports Legend."

Houston Style Magazine Spotlights Feed the Soul Foundation's New Executive Director

Feed the Soul Foundation, a national nonprofit organization, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Juana Collins as its Executive Director, effective Monday, May 1. Collins brings over 30 years of nonprofit executive experience, having worked with esteemed organizations such as the United Negro College Fund and the American Red Cross. She expresses her sincere gratitude for this incredible opportunity to contribute her expertise and support the foundation's mission.

Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes

Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor

The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.

Prairie View A&M University Professor awarded 5.3 million grant to tackle food insecurities

The University spearheads the effort to find a cure for hunger and poverty

Prairie View A&M University answers the call to find a cure for a real-world problem: food insecurity. World Food Day at PVAMU will feature Dr. Deland J. Myers Sr. Endowed Professor of Food Systems at PV. Dr. Myers was awarded a 5.3 million dollar grant from the Texas A&M Chancellors Research Initiative to found the Integrated Food Security Research Center (IFSRC) for the purpose of establishing a center with a focused research, academic, and outreach effort to study the causes of food insecurity, the impacts of this issue, and finding ways to alleviate food insecurity in communities.

A Bold Advocate Emerges Championing Timeless Peace, U.S. House Member Al Green

As our vibrant city takes keen interest in global affairs, a standout decision around the H.Res.771 - “Supporting Israel in its Defense Endeavors” has garnered immense attention. Houston Style Magazine, always at the forefront of crucial narratives, unveils the motivations behind one leader’s perspective on this matter.

Houston Grand Opera Appoints Jennifer Bowman as Director of Community and Learning

2022-23 season brings exciting and enriching experiences to the Houston community

After an extensive search, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Jennifer Bowman as the company’s new Director of Community and Learning (formerly HGOco).

South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Three Exceptional Alumni at 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor three exceptional graduates Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.

Organizing and Town Halls

Upcoming events include sessions on "COVID and the Class of 2020 - Black Students' Transitions to College and Work" (New America Indianapolis, Apr. 21) and “Under the Blacklight Part Five” (African American Policy Forum, Apr. 22) on ways to protect the most vulnerable populations).

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