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World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Who Composed Music for Selma Film to Be Georgetown Distinguished Artist in Residence
Jason Moran, the internationally acclaimed pianist who wrote music for the film Selma and who serves as artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, has joined Georgetown as Distinguished Artist in Residence.
Historic Third Ward Community Center Asks for Help Rebuilding After Harvey
A historic Third Ward community center damaged during Hurricane Harvey is pleading with the public for financial support to repair its building and restore a treasured work of art reports KPRC.
Texas Latino Leader Castro Uses His Platform to Build Case for a 2020 White House Bid
Julian Castro is using the sudden national spotlight on Texas to carve out a role as a fierce White House critic and a leading voice on Hispanic issues as he builds a case for a potential 2020 president run.
Houston Black Heritage Festival: Not Just a Festival, It’s An Experience
In less than eight days, Discovery Green will be flooded with music and art lovers for the 3rd Annual Houston Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival. Founded by Richard Andrews, the all-day cultural event promotes diversity and cultural sensitivity.
Blast Off: 2017 American League West Champions Houston Astros
Houston Style Magazine Sports would like to send congratulations to our hometown Houston Astros. The 2017 American League West Champions wrapped up the division by defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 on this past Sunday. The Astros won the division for the first time since moving into the American League West in 2013. They had previously been in the National League since 1962. It was also the first division title for Houston since 2001.
Toys 'R' Us Files for Bankruptcy
Suffering from slumping sales and mountains of debt, Toys 'R' Us has filed for bankruptcy.
'Put the Panic in Hispanic" Sign at Robertsdale Pep Rally a 'teachable moment'
The 16-year-old Robertsdale High School student caught in the middle of an online firestorm over a racially insensitive sign at a pep rally on Friday is apologizing for her role in it.
DACA Working Groups Form in Congress, But Path Forward Remains at Trump's Mercy
House Speaker Paul Ryan and other power centers in Congress have begun assembling groups to work on immigration as Washington continues to race the clock ahead of a March deadline to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Earthquake Shakes Mexico, Killing Dozens
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico on the anniversary of the 1985 earthquake that killed thousands. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake hit five miles southeast of Atencingo in the state of Puebla.
Tony Diaz: The Father of the Librotraficante Movement
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston Style Magazine is recognizing some of Houston’s most prominent Hispanics that are making a difference in their communities. We start with a man who is known not just in Houston but also throughout the state and the nation. Meet activist, author, radio host, and writer Tony Diaz.
The Right to Vote Needs Constitutional Protection
Democracy is based on the power of the people choosing their leaders in a secret ballot. The right to vote is central to the legitimacy of any democratic system. Yet in the United States Constitution there is no federal right to vote. Voting rights are determined by the states. And in the states we witness a fierce struggle between those who seek to suppress the vote and those who seek to protect and extend it.
The DACA Debate Isn't the Only Immigration Fight in Congress
Even as Democrats and President Donald Trump near consensus on a deal to protect young undocumented immigrants, a bill passed in the House on Thursday reveals the deep divisions over immigration that remain on Capitol Hill.
5 Things for September 22: A Nuclear Warning of the 'highest level'
It's the first day of fall, y'all! We hope you have a positively autumnal weekend. But first, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
OpenStax Partners with Katalyst to Deliver Free Textbooks to Poland
Rice University-based nonprofit OpenStax is partnering with Katalyst Education to bring free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks to Poland as part of a new effort to internationalize OpenStax's free open textbook model.
Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall in Puerto Rico with 155-mph Winds
Hurricane Maria made landfall Wednesday in southeast Puerto Rico, ripping trees out of the ground and entangling two-thirds of the island in hurricane-force winds.
Jimmy Kimmel Takes On New Health Care Bill, Says Sen. Cassidy Lied 'right to my face'
Jimmy Kimmel didn't pull any punches when it came to the Senate's new health care bill and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, saying that Cassidy lied "right to my face."
Governor Abbott Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony At Charles Schwab's New Westlake Campus
Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Charles Schwab's new 70-acre campus in Westlake, Texas. The new campus is expected to create 1,200 jobs and is set to open in 2019. In his remarks during the ceremony, Governor Abbott expressed his gratitude for Charles Schwab's continued investment in Texas.
Fort Bend County Jail Cited for Failure to Check On Inmates-Then Inmate Commits Suicide
After Suicides Take Comm. On Jail Standards Cities Jail Twice for Failure to Do Rounds
The family of Eugene Ethridge Jr., 33, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday against the Fort Bend County jail (lawsuit attached). The Fort Bend County jail has an atrocious record of failing to prevent suicide of inmates. September 29, 2015 Fort Bend County jail inmate Heriberto Correas committed suicide by hanging. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) investigated and wrote a letter directly to Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Two Counties
Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017: two in Harris County in the cities of Humble and Houston, and one in Bastrop County in the city of Smithville.
