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HCC VAST Academy’s Commitment Day Celebrates Pathways to Brighter Futures

At Houston Community College Central Campus, transformation is more than a mission—it’s a movement. On Commitment Day, the HCC VAST Academy proudly launched its newest student-centered initiative, the Pathways Bridge to Careers program, ushering in a new era of inclusive, real-world education that puts opportunity at the center of every student’s journey.

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Houston’s Community Media Comes Out Strong — And Houston Style Magazine Was There from Day One .

In a media world often dominated by corporate giants and filtered voices, a fresh, authentic chorus rose triumphantly at the United Way of Greater Houston. The first-ever Houston Community Media Conference, Expo & Awards wasn’t just a gathering—it was a vibrant celebration, a long-overdue affirmation, and a powerful reminder that local voices still matter.

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Lights, Camera, Legacy: Houston-Born Thriller Deadly Escape Delivers Fireworks On and Off the Screen

Houston’s cinematic pulse was pounding this Friday, July 4th—and it wasn’t just from fireworks lighting the skyline. The highly anticipated psychological thriller Deadly Escape exploded onto the scene with a stylish private VIP premiere at The Vaughn Home, hosted by Houston’s own Derrick and Chaun Vaughn. The evening was a symphony of red carpet elegance, storytelling excellence, and community celebration that proves once again: H-Town knows how to make headlines—and history.

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Houston’s Favorite Venues to Celebrate 713 Day – This Sunday, July 13th

Houston’s favorite restaurants and bars are raising a glass to the city’s roots on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in celebration of 713 Day. A true tribute to the Bayou City’s bold flavors, cultural influence, and hometown pride, this year’s festivities promise food, music, drinks, and unforgettable vibes! Here are some tasty options to celebrate H-Town’s unofficial holiday:

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Houston Gets Building: Mayor Whitmire Launches 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program with Bold Optimism

The blueprint for a better Houston just got a major fast-track upgrade. With an eye toward eliminating red tape and rebuilding trust between City Hall and its citizens, Mayor John Whitmire paid a hands-on visit to the Houston Permitting Center this Monday morning to officially launch the City’s ambitious new 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program. It’s a bold step forward in delivering on the Mayor’s promise to make it easier—and faster—to build in Houston.

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Colin Allred Rallies Houston to Power 'Blue Texas': A Bold Kickoff for Statewide Democratic Mobilization

Houston is about to get a major jolt of Democratic energy, as U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred joins Harris County leaders and Texas Majority PAC to officially kick off the highly anticipated Blue Texas field operation effort. The event, set for Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 PM at The Montrose Center, promises to be a powerful catalyst for grassroots voter mobilization and civic engagement across the Lone Star State.

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Santiago Osorio: Keeping Houston METRO Safe, Secure, and Built for the Future

From bus operator to executive leader, Santiago Osorio is driving change behind the scenes at Houston METRO—discover how his journey is shaping safer, smarter transit for all.

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Houston HCD Rolls Out Millions in Housing Support & Launches Powerful Resource Fair to Uplift Residents

For many Houstonians, the dream of homeownership or restoring a cherished family home damaged by disaster often feels just out of reach. But thanks to bold new initiatives from the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), help is not only on the way—it’s already here.

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Start at Home: Why Owning Property in Houston Is the Ultimate Flex

By Kristyn Page, Realtor® | Feature for www.KristynPage.com

Let’s be honest, Houston knows how to live. From brunches in The Heights to shopping sprees in The Galleria, we treat ourselves and our weekends like royalty. But when it comes to making big money moves that actually build our future? Too many of us are still sitting on the sidelines.

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Trailblazers of Transplant Equity: HEiTC’s Al B. Sure! And Rachel Noerdlinger to Be Honored During ESSENCE Fest

Orleans for ESSENCE Festival of Culture, two bold voices in health equity are being celebrated for rewriting the narrative around organ transplantation. Al B. Sure! and Rachel Noerdlinger, leaders of the Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition (HEiTC), are set to receive the Cultural Catalyst Award at the Future of Health Dinner, hosted by the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF).

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