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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Champions Abortion Access in Crucial Legal Battle

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee remains at the forefront of the nationwide legal battle to uphold access to mifepristone, a pivotal drug in medication abortion. In a resolute move, County Attorney Menefee, in collaboration with the Public Rights Project and over 100 local government leaders across the country, has lent his support to an amicus brief in FDA v. AFHM -- 2024 SCOTUS Merits.

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Fatal overdose -2 suspected fentanyl dealers charged with murder

An investigation was launched in November after Christoper Lucia, 35, was taken to a hospital after testing positive for fentanyl. While under their care, he failed to regain consciousness and died after several days on Nov. 13.

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Biden battles Trump for union workers; heads to Michigan for UAW meeting

President Joe Biden on Thursday is looking to capitalize on last week’s high-profile endorsement from the United Auto Workers, heading to Michigan to meet with members of the union as he battles Donald Trump for their votes.

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California - Beloved 49ers fan's memory kept alive at Menlo Park store

With the 49ers set to take on the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, people all over the Bay Area will be showing off their 49er pride.

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Millions of stars glow in James Webb's telescope - unprecedented spiral galaxies portrait

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured scintillating portraits of 19 spiral galaxies — and the millions of stars that call them home — in unprecedented detail never seen before by astronomers.

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UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns it may halt all operations by end of month

The main United Nations agency in Gaza has warned it “most likely” will have to halt its work in the war-torn enclave and across the Middle East by the end of the month after donors paused funding over allegations some of its staff were involved with Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.

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Why you may be eating predigested food

Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be healthy?

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Austin apologized to Biden for mishandled communication around cancer treatment

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday admitted he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer and said he’d apologized to President Joe Biden, in his first news conference since returning to work.

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Wings/shrimp/booze: 2024 Super Bowl party hosts budget carefully

Super Bowl is no joke for Tod Steward. He’s hosted a viewing party at his downtown Seattle condo for the past 14 years. It’s become a tradition for him and his circle of friends.

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Biden to issue executive order targeting Israeli settlers in West Bank

President Joe Biden plans to issue an executive order targeting violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank whom he has said have undermined stability in the area, according to a US official.

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GoFundMe and MLBD Contributions Enable Reconstruction of Stolen and Vandalized Jackie Robinson Statue

A Kansas youth baseball league will be able to replace a statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen and destroyed last week after a flood of private donations – and a commitment by Major League Baseball.

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Rosenwald Schools educated generations of Black Americans; now, fighting to preserve legacy.

Maudy Adkinson Johnson remembers walking across cow fields and busy roads as a child to get to her one-room schoolhouse in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

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New-wave reactor technology could kick-start nuclear renaissance — US banking on it

Off the Siberian coast, not far from Alaska, a Russian ship has been docked at port for four years. The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, sends energy to around 200,000 people on land using next-wave nuclear technology: small modular reactors.

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Fed Chair Powell says job market still strong - see breakdown

On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will deliver the first jobs report for 2024, and it’s expected to underscore the strength of the US economy despite 11 rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

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South African innovator’s medicine-dispensing lockers win prestigious prize

A South African entrepreneur who designed a smart locker system that improves access to healthcare has won a major award for African engineering.

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Harris Health System's Mobile Health Clinics: A New Horizon for Houston's Homeless Care

In a remarkable display of compassion and innovation, Harris Health System has launched three mobile health units, marking a significant enhancement to its Health Care for the Homeless Program. Burt Levine, a long-standing and respected journalist, was present to capture the essence of this event for Houston Style Magazine, ensuring the community is informed of these critical developments.

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Upstart digital news outlet "The Messenger" shuts down less than a year after launch

"The Messenger," the upstart digital publication that hired hundreds of journalists and vowed to upend the news industry as a centrist outlet, will shut down less than a year after its high-profile launch, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Moon is shrinking - could be problem for astronauts

A region of the moon that’s at the center of a new international space race because it may contain water ice could be less hospitable than once thought, new research has found.

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Fulton County DA among nearly dozen subpoenaed to testify in hearing on affair allegations

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case, Nathan Wade, have been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing next month on allegations they were engaged in an improper romantic relationship, according to documents obtained by CNN.

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Urban Souls Dance Company: A Tapestry of Dance and Dialogue Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence

Step into a world where each movement tells a story of triumph, resilience, and cultural richness. Houston Style Magazine invites you to join Urban Souls Dance Company's 20th-anniversary celebrations with two landmark events that honor the spirit of Black History Month and highlight the legacy of African American dance.