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Port Houston S/MWBE Business Equity Program One-Year Anniversary

In 2021 Port Houston launched a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise (MWBE) initiative to compliment and expand on the accomplishments of the successful small business program. The new umbrella, Business Equity, is more than a procurement program it is an organizational commitment and investment to serving the local business community.

Comcast Houston: MILLION DOLLAR NEWS!

Comcast Gives Back Big to Organizations Working to Close Greater Houston’s Digital Divide

Former At-Large City Council Member Amanda K. Edwards Announces Candidacy for Mayor of the City of Houston

Former At-Large City Council Member Amanda K. Edwards has announced her candidacy for Mayor of the City of Houston. This is an open seat race to succeed Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is term-limited and cannot run again. The Edwards campaign is poised to make history; it is no coincidence that the campaign announcement is occurring during Women’s History Month. If elected, Amanda would become Houston’s first African American female mayor.

National Hot Dog Month is Best with a Good Dog

On July 4th a whopping, 150 million hot dogs are eaten every year according to the Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So that leads me to believe that to continuously eat something that much, you have to have a variety of ways to eat it. Since July is national hot dog month, let me introduce you to one of the most unique places in Houston to have a wonderful hot dog experience, Good Dog Houston!

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Opens Location in Houston Heights

The new studio owner plans to unite the community through Floyd Mayweather’s Fitness Franchise

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – the best-in-class group fitness experience that combines immersive training with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s champion techniques, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location in Houston Heights. Located at 600 N Shepherd Dr, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness of Houston Heights recently opened on May 6th.

A Night of Stars and Solidarity: Tina Knowles Celebrates the 2023 EOD HAUL Gala

Houston Style Magazine is once again at the forefront of the city’s most star-studded and meaningful events. As the first to spotlight Beyoncé, we take pride in celebrating another luminary in the Knowles family, Tina Knowles, at the 2023 Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Gala. This year, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) commemorates 55 years of trans- formative work with their theme “Legacy of Leadership,” honoring those who have paved pathways for progress within our vibrant community.

UHD Alumni and Friends Celebration Dinner a Huge Hit!

More than 400 UHD alumni and friends of the University gathered in the Houston Marriott Marquis ballroom on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in celebration and support of Houston’s second largest university. Now in its second year, the annual Alumni & Friends Celebration Dinner benefits the University’s Compass Points Fund in support of student success. In anticipation of UHD’s 50th anniversary year, two check presentations of $50,000 each—one from steadfast supporter Marilyn Davies and the other from T Mobile were made, bolstering the total funds raised to more than $300,000.

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Life Enhancement Services Hosted Grand Opening of First Student ‘RAK Room’ of the School Year

Life Enhancement Services, a nationally accredited behavioral healthcare agency with offices in Houston, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, and Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Inc., (HRAK) will host a ribbon cutting tomorrow, Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:30am to celebrate the Gand Opening of a new “RAK Room” for students at C. E. King Middle School in Houston!

A Family Of One: Houston Astros Headed To Their Fifth Consecutive ALCS

For the last two postseasons, the Houston Astros have had to deal with the fallout from the sign-stealing scandal they admitted to being a part of back in 2017. The absences of fans in the stands last season allowed the Astros to escape from the profanity-laced insults and hatred that continued throughout social media and airwaves across the country in other baseball cities. Yet, through it, all Houston continued to do what they have done in the past. Stick together and win games as a unit that moves as one.

Houston's New Era of Governance: Mayor Whitmire and Controller Hollins Chart a Course for Economic Fortitude

In a city renowned for its dynamic spirit and resilience, Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins have set the tone for their term by initiating a strategic partnership aimed at tackling Houston's fiscal challenges. The first official meeting between the city's new leaders underscores a commitment to fostering fiscal sustainability and elevating the quality of public services, marking a significant stride toward securing Houston's financial future.

The Houston Launch Pad Receives $297,194 Job-Training Grant

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded The Houston Launch Pad a $297,194 Self-Sufficiency Fund training grant. The Houston Launch Pad partnered with Almeda-Genoa Construction, Williams Brothers Construction and ISI Infrastructure Services to help 150 individuals transition into the workforce from dependency on public assistance.

One Person Dead, Another Injured In Apartment Complex Shooting

One person has died and another person injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Tuesday night.

Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Hosts Public Safety Meeting

The date of the event is Feb. 23 at 8:15 am. The speaker will be Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown Houston

Lines could be seen out the door at Houston-area Papa John's Pizza restaurants on Monday after the chain announced its sales would support the family of Assistant Chief Deputy Constable Clinton Greenwood.

Mayor Turner Urges Congress to Maintain Meals on Wheels

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement regarding proposed federal budget cuts that would seriously reduce funding for the Meals on Wheels program in Houston.

The KIPP Texas- Houston is encouraging families to get out and vote with voter registration drive during meal distribution today, October 5

In an effort to engage our students, staff and parents in neighborhoods where our schools are located, the KIPP Texas-Houston Advocacy team is hosting voter registration application “stations” at our meal distribution sites today, October 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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