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$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston Arts & Cultural organizations from across the City learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this effort in collaboration with Mid-America Arts Alliance, a trusted partner with a track record of helping the city efficiently distribute federal funds within the creative economy.

City Invites Veterans and Active Duty Military to the 2023 Houston Stand Down

The City of Houston's Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is partnering with local organizations and community members to host the 2023 Houston Stand Down to assist the men and women who have served our country.

Jury deliberations begin in Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress trial

A federal jury in Washington, DC, has begun deliberating the criminal contempt of Congress charges against former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.

Human skull found in box donated to Goodwill, police say

Goodyear police are investigating what led up to a human skull being put in a box of donated items at Goodwill.

Pilot lands small plane on highway

Scary moments for a pilot when they had to land on a freeway north of Black Canyon City on Wednesday evening.

Discovering the Legacy of The Green Book: A Journey Through African American Travel History

Step into history with "The Negro Motorist Green Book" exhibition, a captivating exploration of the iconic guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green. This annual publication was a lifeline for African American travelers during the era of Jim Crow, providing in- valuable information on welcoming restaurants, gas stations, department stores, and other businesses. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the acclaimed author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, this exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation.

See The Negro Motorist Green Book at the Holocaust Museum of Houston

The fascinating history of The Green Book, an annual guide established in 1936 by Victor Green, a Harlem postman, to assist African American travelers in navigating the challenges of segregation during the Jim Crow era, takes center stage in "The Negro Motorist Green Book."

New COVID Variant Found in Houston Resident, Fourth Such Case in U.S.

THE VARIANT FIRST EMERGED TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAS SINCE BEEN DETECTED IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING DENMARK, ISRAEL AND THE UNITED STATES.

A Houston resident has become the fourth person in the country to test positive for the new BA 286 COVID-19 variant. However, experts say, that while the new variant has gotten a lot of attention, it's unlikely it will have more impact than other current COVID-19 variants.

COUNTDOWN To HOUSTON: The Heir, The Queen, and The Birthday Serenade: An Unforgettable Countdown to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Concert in Houston

Houston, if you’re not yet tingling with excitement, get ready for the buzz of the decade. On September 23, 2023, the stratosphere will vibrate with an energy only the return of our Queen can muster. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is coming home for a Renaissance Concert at the NRG Stadium, and Houston Style Magazine—your first-ever window to Queen Bey—is here with exclusive details. Plus, we’ve got a delightful scoop from her recent birthday bash and a nod to the next generation: Blue Ivy.

LABOR DAY 2023 – Embracing The Spirit Of Unity and Advancement With New CWA President – Claude Cummings, Jr.

Hello to our dedicated Houston Style Mag- azine audience! As we’ve come together on Labor Day 2023, it’s a time of both jubilation and intro- spection. “I feel the gravity of this moment keenly, as it’s my inaugural Labor Day celebra- tion since being elected Pres- ident of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)”Hello to our dedicated Houston Style Magazine audience! As we’ve come together on Labor Day 2023, it’s a time of both jubilation and introspection. “I feel the gravity of this moment keenly, as it’s my inaugural Labor Day celebration since being elected President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)”.

Possible century-old Native American painting found inside tavern wall

There's a whole lot of history in Northeast Ohio, and some of the buildings here have been around for a lot of it. One of them, the Century Tavern, was built in 1818, just eight years after the first settlers arrived in North Ridgeville.

Terror suspect on the run after escaping London prison

A manhunt has been launched for a British soldier awaiting trial on terror charges after he escaped from a London prison on Wednesday while dressed as a chef, officials say.

More female boat captains making waves

Making waves in a hobby typically dominated by men. Statistics show that in 2020, women shopping for boats increased by a whopping 75%.

McConnell said he plans to stay as leader as he addressed his health in closed-door meeting

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell addressed his colleagues behind closed doors on Wednesday about his health, telling them that his cognitive ability is not impaired and saying that he intends to stay atop the conference he has led for the past 16 years.

Houston-area elections office dismantled as contentious Texas law takes effect

The election administrator’s office in Texas’ most populous county – Harris County, which is home to Houston – has been dismantled to comply with a new state law passed by Republican legislators that officially takes effect Friday.

Travis Scott announces his first tour since the 2021 Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott is gearing up to again take the stage nearly two years after the Astroworld tragedy, his ill-fated Houston concert that left 10 dead and hundreds injured in 2021.

What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the state Senate.

2023 NFL season: everything you need to know ahead of another year of football

Another year, another calendar filled with thrills, spills and a whole lot of touchdowns. The arrival of September means one thing: the NFL is back.

Summer is nice, but fall is better — for travel

Sure, an escape to the beach or cooler mountain air or the arctic air-conditioning of a museum comes not a moment too soon when summer really starts to heat up.

AARP Texas Survey: Voters 50+ to Decide Houston’s Next Mayor

A new survey commissioned by AARP Texas revealed that 84% of registered voters who are 50-plus will “very likely” vote in the 2023 Houston Mayoral election. The survey also revealed that 89% of those polled want Houston’s next top city leader to address crime and safety, calling those issues “top priorities” for this powerful voting bloc. Another 75% said jobs and the economy are essential to them. These issues will likely influence voting behavior at the polls in city elections this coming November.

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