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Nearly two dozen HISD campuses ranked at top of regional CHILDREN AT RISK list of best public schools

DeBakey HS for Health Professions, DeAnda ES earn top spots

The Houston Independent School District has 22 campuses that placed in the top 10 on the annual CHILDREN AT RISK list of best public schools in the eight-county region, with DeBakey High School for Health Professions continuing its streak as the number one high school.

Buffalo Wings & Rings Launches New Winter Limited-Time-Offer Menu Items

The Elevated Sports Restaurant Invites Guests to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Its Winter LTOs, Gift Card Program and Buffalove Fundraiser

Buffalo Wings & Rings has announced its offering of holly-jolly, chef-inspired menu additions, complete with food items and beverages that are sure to bring holiday cheer and satisfied appetites.

Slim Chickens Gears Up for Nov. 18 Opening in Mission, Kansas

Slim Chickens Grows Better Chicken Concept Throughout Kansas With Mission Opening

Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Kansas, with its newest opening at 6591 Johnson Dri. in Mission, Kansas on November 18, 2019.

Local businesses on Small Business Saturday

I’m thankful for small business. It’s what keeps our economy humming. Small businesses account for over 99 percent of all employers in the state, and they employ about 45 percent of the Texas workforce — over 4.7 million workers in Texas alone.

Tristan Walker Named To TIME 100 Next -- TIME'S List Of The Next 100 Most Influential People In The World

TIME named Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands (makers of Bevel and Form Beauty), a Procter & Gamble company, to the first-ever TIME 100 Next, a new expansion of the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

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Think Outside the Oven this Holiday Season

When most families think of holiday cooking, they typically picture baked goods and time spent in the kitchen near the oven. This year, you can take your seasonal meal prep outdoors with cooking methods often overlooked during the winter: grilling and smoking.

5 Thanksgiving Traditions to Adopt and Love

The holidays are one of the few times a year where everyone enjoys looking back to implement activities of yesteryear. You look at how you have changed, how your family has grown, and how you will move forward in the future. Time honored traditions are repeated in the manner in which they have been passed down as those who have passed on are remembered and those who are living teach the next generation to keep the legacy going. Whether big or small every family has at least one Thanksgiving tradition that it cherishes. Houston Style Magazine took a poll to find out what are some of the most popular traditions next to watching football and going to the movies.

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Let the Holiday Travel Begin: Why Velas Vallarta Should Be Your Next Holiday Vacation Getaway

The holidays are just around the corner, and while some will start planning family gatherings and festivities, for others, becoming part of the holiday traveling trend is becoming more of the norm holiday tradition. After all, sitting beachside with cocktail hand while listening to the melodic sounds of the ocean waves crashing does sound tempting, doesn’t it?

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Celebrate the Flavors of Fall

Use a pantry staple to spice up comfort food classics

As chilly weather sets in and days get shorter, comfort food favorites once again fill menus. While traditional flavor combinations typically hold a special place in many families’ hearts and on their plates, there is almost always room to add new and exciting flavors to tried-and-true favorites.

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The Health Care Debate Is Long Overdue

Affordable health care for all is now at the center of the presidential debate. Two of the top three contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination -- Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders -- support Medicare for All. The third -- Joe Biden -- and those hoping to take his place as the leading centrist in the race -- Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar -- have attacked the plan to contrast their candidacies from Sanders and Warren. Donald Trump, who wants to eliminate the Affordable Care Act itself, and has already added some 10 million people to the ranks of the uninsured, scorns it as "socialism," just as earlier Republicans libeled Social Security and Medicare itself when they were under consideration.

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Macy's Kicks Off Its Annual Believe Campaign Benefitting Make-A-Wish

Believers of all ages can send letters and deliver wishes to children with critical illnesses

For every letter sent, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million

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Interview: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach & Breast Cancer Survivor Dr. Jacque Colbert Pledges to Provide Mammograms To Save Lives

Dr. Jacque Colbert shares her experience and insight with Houston Style Magazine about her initiative to change lives

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Chef Leticia Knows Latin Superfoods

Many of us don’t necessarily associate healthy cooking with delicious, savory, and mouth-watering food. Here in the fourth largest city in the United States where Mexican food is plentiful, a large majority of our population may be unaware that there are Latin Superfoods.

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Racial Violence: Memory and Truth

Donald Trump's use of the term "lynching" to describe the ongoing impeachment inquiry in the House naturally sparked bipartisan outrage.

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John Witherspoon, Comedian, and Actor Who Starred in ‘Friday,’ Has Died at 77

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including "Friday," died at his home Tuesday, a family spokesperson told CNN.

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Study of Houston’s Third Ward Reveal Solutions for the Future

African Americans face many disparities as an ethnic group. As it relates to health, African Americans are at an above average risk than any other racial group to be diagnosed with Diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, sarcoidosis, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. Census results indicate that African Americans are the second highest racial group behind Hispanics living with below average income. With a low income means that families don’t have access to better housing and other neighborhood amenities like grocery stores for good nutrition, schools for excellent education, and hospital for good healthcare.

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Kirk Franklin Boycotts Gospel Awards Show After Comments Were Edited

Gospel music artist Kirk Franklin posted a video on Monday saying he will boycott the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards after comments he made were edited out when they were televised.

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One Game at a Time

Houston gets a much-needed victory over the Nationals in Game 3 of the 2019 World Series.

During their run towards “Back to Back” NBA titles, the Houston Rockets ran into some serious trouble against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. Houston went down in that series 3-1 and was on the brink of elimination in Game 5. The overall theme from the head coach all the way down to the last player on the bench was to take it one game at a time. Don’t jump ahead. Just win the game you are playing, and you will earn the chance to play another one with the same opportunity.

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Pique Your Culinary Curiosity with These Trends

Forget the rules and restrictions. Today’s food trends are about enjoyment and simplicity, from decadent flavors your taste buds can’t wait to explore to convenient packaging that makes it incredibly easy to eat no matter where or when you make time to dine.

‘Mistakes are what makes sport exciting’, says data expert

Mistakes and upsets are the key to excitement in sport, according to Global Sports Statistics Boxing has potential to deliver most exciting moments ‘Risk vs reward’ is major factor in excitement of sport New study evaluates excitement in major sports around the world