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Biden ramps up the pressure on AMLO as border surge inflames a longstanding political problem

President Joe Biden is ramping up the pressure on his Mexican counterpart to help with the untenable situation at the US southern border that’s left officials scrambling to respond to an unprecedented migrant surge and exacerbated one of the president’s longstanding political problems.

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They sold everything to become a digital nomad family. Here’s what happened next

They’d always made traveling a priority, and after settling down and having their first child, Courtney and Justin Orgias were keen to keep exploring the world as much as they could.

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Mortgage rates in America dropped to their lowest level since June

US mortgage rates continued to plunge this week – good news for home buyers who have been facing the least affordable housing market since the 1980s.

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10 dead and others wounded in shooting at Prague university, emergency services say

At least 10 people have died and 30 others were injured in a gun attack at a university in Prague, emergency services in the Czech capital say.

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Mapping the Ursid meteor shower

The last meteor shower of 2023 is set to send meteors streaking across the sky just in time for the holidays.

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Thousands of homes and businesses without power as cold weather and ‘significant’ storm damage torment Maine

A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to frigid temperatures as tens of thousands of people grapple with no electricity in the cold.

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Judge halts California law that would have banned carrying concealed firearms in many public places

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked parts of a California law that would have banned carrying concealed firearms in certain “sensitive places,” including places of worship, public libraries, amusement parks, zoos and sporting events.

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Trump and Abbott revive GOP focus on border security in 2024 election

Former President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s contentious new law have reignited Republican efforts to make border security the focus of the 2024 election – elevating the fight over immigration policy to new heights.

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Community Beacon of Change: Civic Heart Ushers in New Era of Leadership and Service Expansion

Houston Style Magazine readers are set to witness a new chapter at Civic Heart Community Services, an institution that stands as a testament to the enduring legacy and progressive strides of the Black community in Houston's vibrant social tapestry.

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8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Party: Over 200 Children Celebrate Holidays at Discovery Green

Hundreds of Children from underserved communities enjoy "8th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating Celebration at Discovery Green".

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The new FAFSA: What you need to know to get financial aid for college

There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.

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Powerful storm in Northeast threatens miserable morning commutes and widespread urban flooding

More than a quarter million customers lost power Monday morning as an intense storm pounded the East Coast with flooding rainfall and strong winds.

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Southwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022

The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year’s historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers.

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Biden’s national security adviser says Israel will move to new phase of war focusing on precisely targeting Hamas leadership

President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said Friday that there will be a transition to another phase of the war that is focused on “more precise ways” of targeting Hamas leadership.

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Texas abortion law’s wording is causing dangerous confusion over emergency medical exceptions, critics say

Emergency medical exceptions to the Texas abortion ban are extremely rare, and experts say the law leaves medical providers with their hands tied and puts patients at risk.

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Whitmire's Vision for a Thriving Houston

John Whitmire has firmly set his sights on "Revitalizing Houston," echoing his commitment from the campaign's inception on November 15 last year, through to his triumphant declaration of victory. His words resonated with conviction in the packed hall of George R. Brown Convention Center, where he announced, "Great cities accomplish great things. My focus is on enhancing safety and infrastructure – expect more officers on our streets and tangible improvements in our community's well-being."

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John Whitmire's Triumph and the Dawn of Transformative Leadership

John Whitmire, since November 15 last year, remains steadfast in his commitment to revitalizing Houston.

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Scientists uncover a surprising phenomenon in the Himalayas that might be slowing the effects of climate change

Scientists uncover a surprising phenomenon in the Himalayas that might be slowing the effects of climate change

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Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis: Thousands fall ill in war-ravaged Gaza amid spike in infectious diseases

Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, and hepatitis ravage Gaza with infectious diseases

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Georgia election workers ask court to warn Rudy Giuliani after he repeats claims judge ruled were defamatory

Georgia election workers ask court to warn Rudy Giuliani after he abolished claims that the judge ordered as defamatory