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Commissioner Ellis Calls on Harris County to Invest Additional $4.5 Million for Effective Community Safety Strategies
Georgetown Law-backed report highlights four years of results — and the case for investing in prevention that saves lives and taxpayer dollars.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is urging Commissioners Court to invest an additional $4.5 million in behavioral-health response, violence interruption and domestic-violence prevention programs, arguing that proven prevention strategies can make communities safer while reducing pressure on law enforcement and taxpayers.
The 2026 Annual Faith for Social Justice Luncheon
Freedom Rising 2026 Brings Faith, Leadership and Civic Action Together in Houston
Under the theme “Freedom Rising 2026,” Houston faith leaders, elected officials and community advocates gathered to celebrate civic engagement, honor local changemakers and renew the call for social justice.
2026 HCC Southwest–Tesla Manufacturing Training Completion
Nearly 50 Tesla employees complete advanced manufacturing training at HCC Stafford, strengthening Houston’s workforce pipeline.
Nearly 50 Tesla employees completed specialized workforce training at Houston City College’s Stafford Campus, marking another milestone in a partnership designed to connect hands-on skills with the growing advanced manufacturing economy in Greater Houston.
Houston Style Magazine Is Proud to Support the Houston Business Journal’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business Awards
Petals, power and Houston leadership take center stage October 15 as 76 women and a distinguished Lifetime Achievement honoree are celebrated for their impact.
Houston’s most influential women are taking center stage this fall as the Houston Business Journal honors 76 trailblazers shaping the city’s future across industries, communities and generations.
Texas Southern University Names Corey Lowery Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Veteran winner brings championship pedigree, HBCU experience and a player-first philosophy to a TSU basketball program built for March
With 266 collegiate coaching victories, 13 seasons as a head coach and a résumé filled with championships, Corey Lowery arrives at Texas Southern with one mission: keep the Tigers’ winning tradition alive.
Wendell Price Takes Over Davis Street Kitchen, YES!
Davis Street at Hermann Park is entering a fresh culinary chapter, with Food Network veteran Chef Wendell Price bringing elevated Southern comfort, French Country technique and a serious appetite for brunch to one of Houston’s most distinctive dining destinations.
Tyler Perry’s "Why Did I Get Married Again?” Coming to Netflix September 9 — Watch the Official Trailer
Nearly two decades after the original crew first put marriage, friendship and secrets under the microscope, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? reunites the beloved couples for a destination wedding in Italy — where old complications are sure to follow.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha Make History at U.S. Capitol with Slavery Remembrance Assembly
“Harder Yet May Be the Fight” — honoring the enslaved, preserving history and strengthening democracy.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha brought the fight to preserve the memory of enslaved Americans to the U.S. Capitol, renewing a call for August 20 to be recognized as National Slavery Remembrance Day.
Madd Hatta Brings Houston Public Library Storytime Series to a Sweet Finish
Houston radio legend turns the page on an inspiring library tour celebrating literacy, fatherhood, ancestry, entrepreneurship and the power of a child’s imagination.
Houston radio legend and children’s author Madd Hatta brought his storytelling talents to the library, inspiring young readers with lessons about family, ancestry, entrepreneurship and the power of believing in their ideas.
Passport to Possibility: Beverley McGrew Walker Brings Passport Services Closer to Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County’s “People’s Clerk” is bringing passport services directly into the community with an August 22 Passport Fair designed to make international travel more accessible for local families.
HCC Southwest Brings Free Small-Business Training to Houston Entrepreneurs
Houston entrepreneurs can turn promising ideas into stronger businesses this fall through a free five-week program at Houston City College covering everything from business planning and marketing to finance and risk management.
GHWCC Rings the NYSE Closing Bell: Houston Women Take Wall Street — and Texas Is Next
The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce took its mission to Wall Street, ringing the New York Stock Exchange’s Closing Bell while unveiling a bold new statewide initiative for women’s leadership and business advancement.
Houston Broadcasting Legend Melanie Lawson Makes Generous $86,000 Donation to NABJ Chapters!
After 43 years of telling Houston’s stories, broadcasting icon Melanie Lawson is turning her remarkable career into a lasting investment in the next generation of Black journalists, committing $86,000 in journalism scholarships.
Paid to Lead: 1K Women Strong’s Diane Nash Fellowship Empowers Black College Women to Build Community, Mobilize Voters and Drive Change
A new paid fellowship is giving Black college women in Texas and seven other states hands-on experience in voter outreach, advocacy and grassroots organizing while carrying forward the legacy of civil rights leader Diane Nash.
Apple + HCC: Houston Builds the Future as Tim Cook Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center
Houston City College Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher joins Apple CEO Tim Cook in celebrating a landmark investment connecting education, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and Houston
Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center is putting Houston talent at the heart of the next manufacturing revolution, with AI, automation and hands-on training creating new pathways from Houston classrooms to high-tech careers.
Apple Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
From AI servers to the Mac mini, Apple’s new Houston hub puts advanced manufacturing, workforce training and small-business opportunity on the same high-tech assembly line.
Apple’s new Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center is bringing AI, automation and hands-on training to small businesses, students and workers — strengthening the city’s position as a growing hub for next-generation manufacturing and technology.
✨ Houston Style Magazine is proud to serve as a 2026 Media Sponsor of the Houston Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Day Gala!
H-E-B celebrates 26 years of partnership with Houston Style Magazine while supporting the Houston Area Urban League’s mission to expand economic opportunity and mobility across Houston.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha Bring Slavery Remembrance to the U.S. Capitol
“Harder Yet May Be the Fight” — honoring the enslaved, preserving history & strengthening democracy.
Congressman Al Green and Alpha Phi Alpha will bring the fight to preserve America’s full history to the U.S. Capitol on August 15, pushing for national recognition of slavery’s legacy and the contributions of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Painted Bridges Unites Taiwan and Houston Through Art
New Bellaire Boulevard mural celebrates culture, AAPI heritage, community and belonging.
A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is celebrating Houston’s multicultural identity through an international collaboration connecting six Taiwanese artists with Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247.
2026 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference: Building the Roads, Water, Power and Partnerships for Tomorrow
As Fort Bend County’s population and economy continue to expand, regional leaders will gather in September to address the roads, water, energy and infrastructure investments needed to keep families and businesses moving forward.
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church to Host Crucial Conversation on Faith, Political Power, and Democracy
A Houston church is bringing faith, politics and democracy into the spotlight with a documentary screening and national panel examining the rise and influence of White Christian nationalism.
Legacy Community Health Celebrates National Health Center Week by Expanding Access to Care for Women, Children, and Families
One Healthcare Home for Every Stage of Life
National Health Center Week may be over, but Legacy Community Health is continuing its year-round mission to make healthcare more accessible across Houston through clinics, school-based care, social services, pharmacy support and community programs.
Congressman Al Green Helps Deliver $500,000 Federal Investment to Revitalize Hiram Clarke and Fort Bend Communities
A $500,000 federal brownfields grant is giving Hiram Clarke and Fort Bend Houston a new boost toward transforming contaminated and neglected properties into cleaner land, economic opportunities and community assets.
GEORGIA PROVOST: HOUSTON SAYS FAREWELL TO “THE MAYOR OF THIRD WARD”
A Houston Style Magazine Tribute
Houston mourns Georgia Provost, the beloved “Mayor of Third Ward,” whose decades of civic advocacy and work preserving Black Houston’s history through Provost Studios left an enduring mark on the community.
From Geneva to Houston: Adi Rivka Farjon Brings Global Diplomacy, Women’s Leadership and Bridge-Building to the Southwest
Houston is preparing to welcome Adi Rivka Farjon Israel as its next Israeli consul general, bringing a veteran diplomat with experience at the United Nations, women’s rights and international affairs to the city’s influential Southwest consular community.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Texas Lawmakers Kick Off Tax-Free Weekend with Relief for Working Families
Houston leaders celebrate the enduring legacy of a Texas sales tax holiday created more than a quarter-century ago.
As Texas families prepare for a new school year, Harris County leaders are reminding shoppers that the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday offers a chance to save on essential supplies and clothing.
Inwood Rose Hill Rises: Grand Parkway Development Plants Seeds for Apartments, Major Retail—and a Future H-E-B
A major mixed-use development is taking shape along the Grand Parkway in northwest Houston, where new apartments are under construction and H-E-B already owns land that could become a future retail anchor.
Houston Theater Week 2026 Raises the Curtain on BOGO Deals—Use Promo Code HTW26
Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 24–30 with buy-one, get-one-free tickets to nearly 400 performances across the city using promo code HTW26.
Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
A major court victory could bring cleaner air to Harris County as the EPA is ordered to enforce tougher soot pollution standards that health experts say could save thousands of lives.
From the East Wing to Harris County: Dr. Letitia Plummer Supports Dr. Jill Biden at Houston Book Tour Stop
An Evening with Dr. Jill Biden Brings Education, History and Women’s Leadership to the Wortham Theater Center
Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden brought her memoir tour to Houston, where an evening of conversation on leadership and education also featured Harris County Judge candidate Dr. Letitia Plummer reflecting on public service.
Houston Fifth Ward Families Put Affordability on the Record as US Rep. Menefee Concludes National Listening Tour
Houston residents gathered in the Fifth Ward to share firsthand stories about rising living costs, helping shape national affordability policy through a community listening tour led by U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee.
Exodus Women’s Conference “She Is Planted” Returns to Houston August 7–8, Expanding to Welcome 1,500 Women for Faith, Healing and Purpose at Fallbrook Church
Houston women are being invited to trade burnout for breakthrough as the sold-out Exodus Women's Conference returns bigger than ever, promising a weekend of faith, healing and purpose rooted in the theme "She Is Planted."
Texas Southern University Taps Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. to Drive Enrollment and Student Success
Accomplished HBCU enrollment strategist brings nearly two decades of experience to TSU during a pivotal period of institutional growth.
Texas Southern University is investing in its next generation of Tigers, naming veteran enrollment leader Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. to guide student recruitment, retention and success as the historic HBCU builds on record-breaking momentum.
Can You Hear Chicago Breathe?
One Night. One City. One Unforgettable Multimedia Experience Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Chicago
Chicago's heartbeat takes center stage as acclaimed artist 7 Metrix transforms music, poetry, storytelling and visual art into a one-night celebration of Black culture, resilience and the city's enduring creative spirit.
More Than One Million Participants Highlight Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Success Story
Final tournament data highlights record-setting attendance, safe operations, transportation performance and memorable moments across Houston Stadium and FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston
Houston's record-breaking FIFA World Cup 2026 run drew more than one million fans, welcomed visitors from over 200 countries, and showcased the city as a world-class destination for sports, culture, and global events.
Mikki’s Next Generation Serves the Same Delicious Recipes—and Lasagna, “Houston Style”
Siblings Jeanelle Williams and Craig Joseph Jr. preserve their mother’s soulful culinary legacy while expanding one of Houston’s favorite family-owned restaurants.
This National Lasagna Day, Houston's beloved Mikki's Soul Food Cafe proves that the city's signature flavor comes one delicious layer at a time with its scratch-made "Houston Style" lasagna and a legacy of family, community, and soul.
Rep. Menefee Brings the “Affordability Listening Tour” Home to Houston
Houston residents will help shape a national policy agenda addressing rising housing, food, healthcare, utility and everyday living costs.
Houston families will share their struggles with rising costs directly with U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee during the final stop of Way to Win's national Affordability Listening Tour.
President Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars—and Passes the Ball to Tomorrow’s Changemakers
The former president welcomes basketball’s brightest stars and rising ninth-grade leaders to the Obama Presidential Center.
President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Stars at the Obama Presidential Center, celebrating women's basketball while inspiring the next generation of young leaders through sport and service.
“Ask the Archivist” Opens a New Door to Obama-Era History
Obama Foundation and National Archives partnership gives visitors direct access to the people preserving a digitally born presidency
The Obama Presidential Center is bringing history to life with “Ask the Archivist,” a new program that gives visitors direct access to the experts preserving President Barack Obama's presidential legacy.
Powering the Future 2026 Energizes Houston’s Next Economic Frontier
More than 260 industry leaders gathered at San Jacinto College to explore how AI-driven data centers are reshaping energy demand—and why the Houston Port Region is poised to power the next wave of economic growth.
James Talarico Faces Houston Voters in Candid Town Hall
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico spent more than 90 minutes taking tough questions from Black Houston voters, emphasizing accountability, community engagement and a historic investment in Black voter outreach.
💗 Women In Alliance Women’s Leadership Summit & Luncheon: Where Port Region Power Meets Pink
Women leaders from across Greater Houston will gather in Pasadena for the Women In Alliance Leadership Summit, a day dedicated to networking, career growth and empowering the next generation of industry trailblazers.
Dr. Letitia Plummer: A Community-Tested Vision for Harris County’s Future
Dentist, entrepreneur and former Houston council member brings people-first leadership to the Harris County Judge race.
From the dental chair to the campaign trail, Dr. Letitia Plummer is seeking to make history as Harris County’s first African American county judge with a platform focused on preparedness, affordability, healthcare and public trust.
From Harris County to NACo: Teneshia Hudspeth Helps Safeguard Democracy on the National Stage
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth took a national leadership role at the 2026 NACo Annual Conference, helping safeguard the integrity of county voting procedures while showcasing Houston’s commitment to transparent, trusted government.
TSU Welcomes the Class of 2030 with Historic New Student Pinning Ceremony
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth to deliver keynote address as TSU alumni personally welcome the university’s newest Tigers
Texas Southern University will welcome the Class of 2030 with a cherished pinning ceremony that connects new Tigers with alumni, tradition and a legacy of excellence.
Allies in Hope’s 4th Annual Hope for Houston Ball Makes High Fashion a Force for Hope
The Category Is High Fashion—and the Cause Is Hope
Houston's most fashionable night of philanthropy returns this fall as the Hope for Houston Ball raises vital support for HIV prevention, treatment and community services.
H-E-B’s Joe V’s Smart Shop Doubles Down on Houston with Two New Stores
More Than 400 Jobs and Fresh Savings Coming in 2027
H-E-B is bringing two new Joe V’s Smart Shop stores to the Houston area, adding more than 400 jobs, affordable groceries and the chain’s first South Flo Pizza locations in 2027.
Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher Powers a Forward-Looking Economic Conversation with Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan
Houston City College Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher brought education, innovation and economic policy together while moderating a high-profile discussion with Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan on the future of AI, energy and the workforce.
Houston Theater Week Returns August 24–30 with BOGO Tickets and a Citywide Encore for the Arts
Houston Theater Week returns August 24–30 with buy-one-get-one-free tickets, making it easier than ever to experience the city's vibrant performing arts scene.
Sakenaut Festival Brings Tokyo’s Neon Nightlife, DJ TSÜBEE and Unlimited Sake to Houston
Japanese DJs, anime-inspired entertainment and the popular “nomihoudai” tradition take over West Houston on July 25
Tokyo-inspired nightlife is coming to Houston as Sakenaut Festival blends sake, anime, gaming and international DJs into a 12-hour celebration of Japanese pop culture.
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