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Lina Hidalgo Speaks to HSM: Budget Battles, Police Pay and the Flock Camera Privacy Debate

In responses to Houston Style Magazine Editor Francis Page, Jr., Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses Harris County’s budget, law-enforcement pay and Flock camera privacy.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses the county’s FY2027 budget shortfall, law-enforcement pay and the growing use of Flock cameras—raising questions about taxpayer dollars, public safety and privacy.

Jasmine Crockett Says Supporting Letitia Plummer Will Benefit James Talarico

Experts Agree Crockett’s support for Plummer could energize Black voters, strengthen Democratic turnout across Harris County and give statewide candidates an important Election Day boost.

Jasmine Crockett’s support for Letitia Plummer could give Harris County’s down-ballot races a powerful new spotlight—and potentially influence Democratic turnout in November.

Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter L. McCoy Call Out Alleged Corruption During Critical Commissioners Court Meeting

Democratic Commissioners Describe County Power Struggle as a “Hostile Takeover” as Fort Bend’s Unresolved Leadership Dispute Collides With Tax Rates, Courts and the FY2027 Budget

Fort Bend County’s courthouse power struggle intensified Thursday as Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy returned to help pass the county’s tax rate while continuing to challenge Daniel Wong’s leadership and demand greater transparency.

Legacy Community Health Pharmacy Team Receives Texas Pharmacy Association’s 2026 Excellence in Patient Outcomes Award

Legacy’s award-winning Pharmacy team is proving that better health outcomes begin with one powerful thing: access.

Legacy Community Health’s Pharmacy team earns statewide recognition for turning medication access into better patient outcomes through affordable prescriptions, delivery, multilingual support and coordinated care.

The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass: Houston Gets All 20 — With Jason Moran Coming Home

Ten pianists, 20 études and one hometown commission bring Philip Glass’s most personal piano cycle to Jones Hall—with Houston-born MacArthur Fellow Jason Moran among the evening’s brightest attraction

Ten pianists, 20 études, and a Houston-born connection make Philip Glass’s monumental piano cycle a one-night-only cultural reunion at Jones Hall.

Apple Debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple’s A20 Pro-powered iPhone 18 Pro lineup advances mobile photography, AI, battery life and image authenticity.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max bring variable-aperture cameras, A20 Pro processing, AI-powered Siri and up to 2TB of storage to a smartphone designed increasingly like a professional creative studio.

Apple Unveils iPhone Duo: The iPhone Finally Enters the Fold

Apple’s first foldable iPhone pairs a massive 7.6-inch display, A20 Pro power and Siri AI with a premium $1,999 starting price.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone combines a titanium design, massive 7.6-inch display, next-generation AI and pro-level cameras in a $1,999 flagship built to redefine what an iPhone can be.

FEDERAL JUDGES AND LEGAL COMMUNITY MEET IN HOUSTON IN SEPTEMBER PURSUING A MORE PERFECT UNION — 13TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Just the Beginning brings judges, attorneys, students and civic leaders to Houston September 17–20 for four days examining law, leadership, opportunity and the continuing work of American democracy.

⚖️ Houston is about to become a national hub for conversations on law, justice and democracy as legal leaders gather to ask one powerful question: Can we pursue a more perfect union?

New Israeli Consul General Adi Farjon Israel Makes Houston Debut at Rosh Hashanah Reception

Israel’s new consul general brings global diplomacy, UN experience and bridge-building leadership to Houston.

Houston welcomes Israel’s new consul general with a sweet Rosh Hashanah reception—and a fresh start for diplomacy across the Southwest.

Houston Passport Day Opens a Saturday Door to the World on September 26

Two Saturday passport opportunities give Greater Houston families more access, fewer weekday hurdles and a clearer path to the world.

Houston travelers, mark your calendar! One special Saturday could make getting your passport ready for your next big adventure easier than ever.

David D. Itz Leaves a Legacy of Leadership as Houston City College Foundation Chair

A two-year chairmanship closes, but more than a decade of service continues as HCC Foundation welcomes Tracy Janda to lead its next chapter.

A Houston City College Foundation leadership transition marks the end of David D. Itz’s impactful chairmanship—and the beginning of a new chapter under Tracy Janda.

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.