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Mayor Turner celebrated MBK Houston’s Next Chapter and Successes

Today Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrated My Brother’s Keeper Houston’s (MBKH) accomplishments over the past eight years during his tenure and introduced its new Director, Chazz Bailey, who shared his vision for the future.

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Democrat Lauren Ashley Simmons Announces Campaign for Texas State Representative, District 146

Union organizer and HISD parent advocate is running to unseat Shawn Thierry

Lauren Ashley Simmons, a union organizer and HISD parent advocate, announced her campaign for Texas State Representative, District 146 today. Simmons will run in the Democratic primary election on March 5, 2024, against the incumbent representative, Shawn Thierry.

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Superintendent F. Mike Miles Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments

Two national leaders in their fields join the HISD Leadership Team

Superintendent Mike Miles has filled two critical roles on the HISD Leadership Team. These hires – Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Communications Officer – will bring national expertise to Houston and accelerate the pace of change and improvement as Houston ISD advances toward Destination 2035.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Lauds the Triumphant Evolution of MBK Houston

In a heartwarming event today, Mayor Sylvester Turner took to the stage to magnify the monumental strides made by My Brother’s Keeper Houston (MBKH) during his stewardship spanning eight impactful years. The event was further illuminated by the introduction of its spirited new Director, Chazz Bailey, who enlightened the audience with his visionary plans for MBKH’s forthcoming endeavors.

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Houston Stands in Solidarity with Israel

Mayor Sylvester Turner, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, and Lizzie Fletcher, District Attorney Kim Ogg, County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, City Council Members Sallie Alcorn and Abbie Kamin, and NAACP President James Dixon brought Houston together on Monday, chanting, "Long Live Israel."

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Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard: A Legacy Remembered

The Houston Style Magazine family, along with the world, stands somberly still as we remember the monumental life and legacy of Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard. On October 4th, 2023, this veritable titan in the world of journalism and academia gracefully departed this realm, leaving behind an awe-inspiring legacy that will undoubtedly continue to illuminate the path for many.

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Arte Público Press to Host Astronaut and Screen Film at UH

Astronaut and children’s book author José M. Hernández will speak at a screening of the new Amazon film about his life, A Million Miles Away, which will be shown at the University of Houston in the Student Center South Theater (4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204) on Friday, October 27, from 5-8:15 pm.

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Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2023 Announced

The TaxAct Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2023 class of Gridiron Legends inductees, the committee announced today. The honorees will be inducted into the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the TaxAct Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27.

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Google program plants software expert at PVAMU

Computer science students at Prairie View A&M University are gaining firsthand knowledge this semester from a Google software engineer.

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49ers dominate Cowboys and Bill Belichick under fire: Everything you need to know about Week 5’s Sunday games

There are some weeks in the NFL when it’s hard to pick out the main storylines, but then there are others where every game seems to have some big takeaway from it.

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Midtown Dessert Bar, Sugar Frk, Launches Fun, Interactive Events for National Dessert Month

Sugar Frk , the captivating new dessert café and bar in Houston's Post Midtown Square, is celebrating National Dessert Month with the introduction of new interactive events that bring people and families together to share the joyful experience of creating their own sweet treats!

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Where Beauty Meets Advocacy This Holiday Season

For Your Holiday Gift Guide Consideration

Find Your Fabulosity, a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Sheryl Kurland, believes in the power of beauty to boost a woman’s morale and self-worth. Since its 2017 inception, Sheryl’s Find Your Fabulosity has donated 95,000+ brand new packaged lipsticks to victims of domestic violence who are trying to rebuild their lives after unimaginable abuse at the hands of a spouse or intimate partner. Sheryl currently works with 300 women’s shelters across all fifty states, where donated lipsticks are shipped and gifted to these brave survivors of domestic violence.

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Artists Respond to Conditions in Harris County Jail and Mass Incarceration in the US

NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 30TH

PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS NOV. 4, 2023, 2:00 PM HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE 4807 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON, TX

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The Mission of Yahweh Inaugural Leaders & Legends – Families on a Mission Gala

The Mission of Yahweh, a faith-based shelter that empowers, enriches, and restores the lives of homeless women and children, hosted a sold-out crowd of supporters for the inaugural Leaders & Legends Gala on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at River Oaks Country Club.

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Honors Brings a Chic New Dress Code to Women's Golf

New Sportswear Company Founded & Designed by Three Female Golfers

Matching a modern aesthetic with high performance fabrics, the golf and lifestyle brand Honors is revolutionizing ready-to-wear both on and off the course.

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Urban Souls Presents: Dancing with the Houston Stars 2023

The 2023 Dancing with the Houston Stars event will showcase 12 Houston influencers, achievers, and leaders ready to trade in their “day jobs” for a fun evening of toe-tapping and eye-brow-raising performances in front of a live audience. The events will occur on October 13, 2023, at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) at 3400 Main St. Houston, TX 77002. Tickets are $50 and are available at www.matchouston.org. This event funds Urban Souls' yearly programming for the Houston community. Past Houston stars include Dr. Heather Brown (Orthodontist), Chauncy Glover (ABC), Mia Wright (The Fountain of Praise Co-Pastor), KG Smooth (Majic102.1), Jolanda Jones (Attorney), Danielle Wilson (Project Row Houses), and Jonathan Martin (Fox 26).

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Houston Grand Opera Appoints Colin Michael Brush as Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio

Brush to foster the future of the art form through his leadership of the company’s internationally known training program for emerging artists

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce Colin Michael Brush as the incoming Director of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio. He assumed the role on October 3.

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Rice, Houston Methodist to unveil state-of-the-art Center for Human Performance Oct. 10

Rice University and Houston Methodist will unveil the Houston Methodist-Rice University Center for Human Performance in an Oct. 10 kickoff event featuring demonstrations of the center’s state-of-the-art capabilities. Located in Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse, the center will allow physicians, academic researchers and university students to work side by side with student athletes, trainers and coaches to advance research, clinical care initiatives and educational activities in exercise physiology, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

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Charles Porter, Jr.: A Legendary Voice and a Beacon of Excellence

With profound respect and admiration, we remember the life of Charles Porter, Jr., a broadcasting giant and a heartfelt leader who touched countless lives through his impeccable career and warm demeanor. Born on February 20, 1942, in Arcola, TX, Charles was a shining gem from the beginning. As the sole child of Charlie Porter, Sr., and Rosa Rainey (Robinson) Porter, he was destined to leave an indelible mark in the world.

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Harris County District Attorney's Office: Houston Man Sentenced to Life without Parole for Shooting Sunnyside Recording Studio Employee During Armed Robbery

A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison without parole late Thursday after being convicted of capital murder in the robbery and shooting of an employee at a Sunnyside recording studio specializing in rap and hip hop, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.