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Burger Bodega Goes West: Houston Smashburger Favorite Opens First Katy Location September 19
From Houston pop-up to Katy expansion, Abbas Dhanani brings smashburgers, halal beef and bodega swagger west.
Burger Bodega is bringing its award-winning Houston smashburgers to Katy—and the September 19 grand opening is shaping up to be one delicious neighborhood takeover.
New Israeli Consul General Makes Houston Debut at Rosh Hashanah Reception
Adi Farjon Israel begins a new chapter of diplomacy in the Southwest.
Houston is welcoming a new Israeli diplomatic leader as Consul General Adi Farjon Israel begins her Southwest chapter with a Rosh Hashanah reception centered on connection, community and new beginnings.
The Next Industrial Age: Peter Huntsman & Ryan Sitton Take the Stage at Gulf Coast Industry Forum
Industry leaders meet in Pasadena to talk manufacturing, AI, innovation and America’s competitive future.
Houston’s industrial future takes center stage as Peter Huntsman and Ryan Sitton prepare to tackle the big question: What will it take for America to lead the next industrial age?
Houston Public Library Hits All the Right Notes With MYLink Card Campaign
September campaign reminds Houstonians that one free library card can unlock books, technology, music, movies and lifelong learning.
Your library card just got a major upgrade—and Houston Public Library is reminding residents that one free card can unlock books, movies, music, technology, learning tools and so much more
From Candidate to Civic Organizer: Amanda Edwards Takes Do Something Houston Into Houston’s Neighborhoods
Do Something Houston turns voter registration into neighborhood action ahead of the November election.
Amanda Edwards may have left the congressional campaign, but she’s back in Houston neighborhoods with a mission that could shape the 2026 election: getting more people registered—and actually voting.
Keep It Lake Ontario: MapQuest Finds a New Route to the Top by Standing With History
As Washington changes the label, MapQuest chooses history, familiarity and user choice.
MapQuest just made a bold stand over the controversial “Lake America” rename—and Americans responded in a way nobody saw coming.
Commissioner Ellis, Experts, Advocates and First Responders Call on Harris County to Invest Additional $4.5 Million for Effective Community Safety Strategies
Georgetown Law-backed report makes the case for expanding prevention programs that save lives, taxpayer dollars and first-responder time.
What if public safety started before the crisis? Harris County is weighing a $4.5 million boost for programs designed to prevent violence, support survivors and connect residents with help
IACCGH Connects Business Across Borders and Beyond at 2026 Houston Gala
Houston and India celebrate 27 years of trade, leadership and opportunity.
Houston’s Indo-American business community came together for a night of big honors, powerful connections and a look at where Houston–India commerce goes next.
HCC Strikes a Golden Note: Mariachi Águilas de Oro Makes Historic Houston Debut
Houston City College’s first mariachi ensemble takes center stage, blending culture, student success and a proud new Golden Eagle tradition.
Houston City College’s newest student ensemble just made history at the Wortham Theater Center—and this golden debut is only the beginning
A “Day of Labor” With Heart: Dwight Boykins’ Seniors Assistance Fund Returns Labor Day Weekend to Serve Five Houston Seniors
This Labor Day weekend, Houston volunteers will roll up their sleeves to beautify five seniors’ homes and continue a community tradition of service, dignity and neighborly care.
This Labor Day, Houston volunteers are trading backyard barbecues for hard work—giving five local seniors a helping hand and a fresh start at home.
Apple Says “Surprise and Shine”: September 9 Event Sets the Stage for Apple’s Next Big iPhone Era
Apple’s September 9 event could usher in its next iPhone era—with Houston helping power the company’s AI future.
Apple just dropped two words—“Surprise and shine”—and with Houston now helping build its AI future, the September 9 event could be bigger than a new iPhone.
Small Business Opportunity: HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling Opens Fall 2026 Cohort
HCC brings Mattress Mack’s Houston-tested sales formula back to the classroom with six free sessions—apply by September 1 at 2 p.m. CST.
Houston’s legendary “Mattress Mack” is turning hustle into a free classroom—giving aspiring entrepreneurs six weeks of real-world sales lessons, mentorship and a chance to build their next big opportunity.
Tee Up, Houston: Precinct2Gether’s 2026 Charity Golf Season Starts With a Happy Hour for a Great Cause
From a September 2 networking social at East River 9 to the October 5 TeeUp2Gether Charity Golf Tournament at Bay Oaks Country Club, Precinct2Gether is inviting Houston to turn good connections—and a
Houston’s golf-and-community season is officially warming up, with Precinct2Gether kicking off its 2026 TeeUp2Gether campaign with a networking happy hour before the charity tournament tees off in October.
Plummer and Sanchez Present Clear Choices at GHWCC Harris County Judge Forum
GHWCC brought Houston’s business and civic leadership together for a timely conversation on the future of Harris County.
Harris County’s 2026 judicial race took center stage as Democratic nominee Dr. Letitia Plummer and Republican nominee Orlando Sanchez faced Houston-area business and civic leaders at a Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce forum focused on leadership, public safety, responsive government and voter engagement.
Federal Judges and Legal Community Convene in Houston for JTB’s 13th National Conference
“Pursuing a More Perfect Union” brings judges, lawyers and future legal leaders to Houston September 17–20, with Houston Style Magazine proudly serving as a media sponsor.
Houston is set to become a national gathering place for the next generation of legal leaders as the 13th National Conference of Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization brings judges, attorneys, students and educators together September 17–20 to explore the pursuit of a more perfect union.
Al Green to Trump: “Still I Rise” — Houston Congressman Files New Articles of Impeachment
H.Res. 1486 challenges President Trump over immigration enforcement and constitutional accountability putting democratic guardrails—not simply partisan arithmetic—at center stage.
Houston Congressman Al Green has filed new articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, putting immigration enforcement, constitutional accountability and the limits of presidential power at the center of a renewed political fight in Washington.
“Purpose Over Pleasure”: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth Turns Down $305,000 Salary and Delivers a WOW Lesson in Leadership
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth is putting public service ahead of personal gain, declining her newly authorized $305,000 salary increase rather than forcing her office to absorb the cost within its existing budget.
Apple Event — September 2026 | What to Expect iPhone 18 Pro Release Date Has Already Crushed the Competition
Apple’s rumored September 9 event could unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple’s first foldable iPhone and new Apple Watch models—while Houston takes an increasingly important role in the company’s manufacturing future.
Houston City College Celebrates Helen Callier and 10 Years of Permit Us Now Success
From an HCC business plan to billion-dollar projects, Helen Callier’s Permit Us Now celebrates a decade of growth while continuing to open doors for Houston’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
From a Houston City College business plan competition to major Texas construction projects, Helen Callier celebrates 10 years of turning Permit Us Now into a thriving force in permitting and regulatory management.
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.
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