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Award-winning Apple Original Film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” from Martin Scorsese, to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 12, 2024

Following its widely acclaimed and award-winning global theatrical run, Apple Original Films today announced that Martin Scorsese's Critics Choice and Golden Globe Award-nominated feature, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” will be available to stream globally on Apple TV+ beginning Friday, January 12.

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Houston Grand Opera and Asia Society Texas Present World Premiere of The Big Swim

Organizations join forces to stage family-friendly one-act opera at Asia Society Texas from February 16 through 18, 2024, in celebration of the Lunar New Year

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) and the Asia Society Texas (AST) are proud to announce the world premiere of The Big Swim, created by composer Meilina Tsui and librettist Melisa Tien. Commissioned by HGO in partnership with the AST, The Big Swim will be presented on February 16, 17, and 18 at AST’s Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater.

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Mayor Whitmire Orders Immediate End to Pending Legal Action Against Houston Firefighters

In a clear indication that he will follow through on his promises, Mayor John Whitmire met with representatives of the Houston Professional Firefighters Association this morning. Within the first five minutes of the discussion, Mayor Whitmire directed City Attorney Arturo Michel to withdraw the appeal of the City’s challenge to the court’s consideration of past fiscal years 2018 through 2024 backpay.

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Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Launch Queer Alliance Committee

The Office of Fort Bend County Judge KP George will announce the official launch of the Queer Committee, a new initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity, providing resources, dispelling myths, and showcasing the economic contributions of the Queer community in Fort Bend County.

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Harris County District Attorney's Office: Harris County Jury Declines Charges in Fatal 2023 Taqueria Shooting

A Harris County grand jury has declined to file charges against a man who shot and killed a robber during a taqueria heist in southwest Houston last year.

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Campus Chronicles: Spotlighting Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Spring ISD

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees selected Dr. Marc Smith from Duncanville ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent.

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HCC Ushers in a Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher Groundbreaking Chapter with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher at the Helm – Charting the Course to Academic Prowess and Innovation

With a visionary at its vanguard, Houston Community College (HCC) is set to embark on a transformative journey. The HCC Board of Trustees has, with unanimous consent, selected Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher as the sole finalist for the role of Chancellor. Bringing a wealth of experience as the Interim Chancellor since September 1, 2023, Dr. Ford Fisher is slated to lead HCC into a future that promises academic distinction and innovative educational paradigms.

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Three Things That Keep Us From Faster Weight Loss

Everyone wants to know the secret to losing weight faster. While some have found small successes here and there, many are missing the point: which is it doesn’t always work, all the time. Even if something starts to work, your body changes and you need to adapt. So how do you lose weight faster? No matter what kind of weight loss plan you’re on, here are three things to consider.

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Mayor John Whitmire Ushers in New Era of Leadership for Houston

Despite the brisk weather and rain showers, Houston greeted the New Year with optimism as Mayor John Whitmire delivered a heartfelt inaugural address. As the city’s 63rd Mayor and, at 75, the eldest in over seven decades, Whitmire's speech was a beacon of hope for the city's vibrant future.

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Honoring the Legacy of Eddie Bernice Johnson: A Trailblazer for Equality and Science

Houston Style Magazine joins the nation in mourning the loss of a true pioneer, former Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, who passed away at the age of 88. As we reflect on her nearly three decades of service in Congress, we remember a life dedicated to breaking barriers and advocating for science, technology, and the empowerment of communities in Texas and beyond.

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Celebrating Dr. King's Dream and African American Heritage: Antioch's Pivotal MLK Events Redefine Community Engagement with ‘The Myth of Absence’ Discussion

As the vibrant heart of Houston's historic Freedmen's Town, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (AMBC) proudly ushers in an inspiring MLK Weekend. The esteemed 28th Annual MLK Oratory Competition, held in partnership with Foley & Lardner LLP, is scheduled for Friday, January 12th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. The weekend's crescendo will be a thought-provoking panel discussion, "The Myth of Absence," featuring luminaries such as Bernard and Shirley Kinsey of the Kinsey Collection, and Pastor Lou McElroy, on Monday, January 15th, 2024, from 5:30pm.

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Claudine Gay: A Tenure of Triumphs and Trials at Harvard's Helm

In the storied halls of Harvard University, Claudine Gay's appointment in July 2023 heralded a historic moment as she became the first Black president to lead the esteemed institution. With a formidable background in American political behavior and a trail of administrative excellence, President Gay stepped into her role poised to shape Harvard's future. Yet, after just six months, her presidency concluded in an unprecedentedly brief term that has left a lasting impact on the university and the academic world.

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How PBMs are hurting your local pharmacy

Across the country, local pharmacies are boarding up. A major new study from McKinsey found that the number of independent U.S. pharmacies has declined by half since 1980 -- leaving just 20,000 in business nationwide. Those that remain are reporting their slimmest profit margins in a decade.

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Southern California Jewelry Brand gorjana Continues Texas Expansion

Opening February 1, gorjana Will Bring Effortless, Laid-Back Styles and Stunning Diamonds to the Rice Village District

gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its impressive retail expansion in Texas with the opening of its third Houston store on Thursday, February 1 in the Rice Village shopping district. At the 1,386-square-foot store in the heart of the University Place neighborhood, shoppers can soon browse the nationally-recognized brand’s popular designs, ranging from everyday to fine necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.

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Sen. Menendez charged with receiving gifts from Qatar in new allegations in corruption scheme

Federal prosecutors allege Sen. Bob Menendez accepted race car tickets and other gifts from Qatar as part of a yearslong corruption scheme, with the Gulf nation joining Egypt as another foreign country the New Jersey Democrat is accused of helping while in office.

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New antibiotic uses novel method to target deadly drug-resistant bacteria, study says

Scientists say they have developed a new type of antibiotic to treat bacteria that is resistant to most current antibiotics and kills a large percentage of people with an invasive infection.

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House committee to formally begin impeachment proceedings against Biden Homeland Security chief over border policies

House Republicans will forge ahead with steps to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis, a GOP source tells CNN.

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Texas Transporting Asylum Seekers to Urban Centers Abruptly: Mayors Advocate for Caution

Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York, Chicago and Denver are trying to slow the surge by requiring the bus operators to coordinate arrivals under the threat of impound, fines and even jail time.

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US national debt hits record $34 trillion

The US government’s debt has topped $34 trillion for the first time, just weeks ahead of deadlines for Congress to agree to new federal funding plans.

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At least 103 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave

At least 103 people were killed Wednesday and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani, in what officials called a terror attack.