Lisa Valadez

Managing Editor

Lisa Valadez, specializes in brand building and establishing successful PR campaigns for various entertainers. She has worked throughout the entertainment industry; as well as with national and international entrepreneurs, diverse businesses, and non-profit organizations. She has been a guest speaker at the LATISM (Latinos in Social Media) conferences.
A native Houstonian and activist, Lisa Valadez is well-known within her community for her tireless commitment to community service and various help-outreach initiatives. Lisa has worked with the Alief school district the Family Outreach Coordinator, a field in which she has garnered annual recognition for her work. She also serves in the capacity of Outreach Coordinator in partnership with the Children’s Defense Fund to help identify uninsured and underinsured children in Alief ISD. Knowledgeable about federal programs and protocol, Lisa makes it a priority to educate parents and children about the importance of good health and its direct correlation with school achievement. She is often recruited by local non-profits in the Houston area to help plan, organize, and coordinate large community health fairs.
Lisa says that her true passion is community service, and she desires to educate those around her with facts in efforts to help the disenfranchised. Her long term goals include establishing her own non-profit and educating people on a national level about positively impacting their communities.

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H-E-B Partners With Communities In Schools of Houston to Help Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn

Back-to-school donation campaign supports school supplies and resources for Houston-area students

H-E-B is partnering with Communities In Schools of Houston for a back-to-school donation campaign that helps provide essential school supplies and resources to students across the Houston area.

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Harris County Clerk's Student Runner Program Earns International Innovation Award

Election Night initiative recognized for engaging high school students in civic service and election administration

The Harris County Clerk's Office has received the International Association of Government Officials' Innovator Award for its Student Runner Program, which engages high school students in Election Night operations and civic leadership.

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Cimento Wines and Pendleton Unite for Limited-Edition Magnum Celebrating Pacific Northwest Craftsmanship

Cimento Wines has partnered with Pendleton Woolen Mills to debut a limited-edition 2022 Cimentare Malbec Magnum featuring a custom woven bottle bag that celebrates Pacific Northwest craftsmanship, terroir and collectible design

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Hamra Enterprises Expands Panera Bread Presence in Greater Houston With Second Café Opening in Katy

Family-owned franchisee continues Texas growth with seven planned Houston-area locations by the end of 2026

Hamra Enterprises has opened its second Panera Bread café in Greater Houston as part of a seven-location expansion bringing fresh-baked favorites, new jobs and community investment to the region.

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Mayor John Whitmire Appoints Dr. Kevin Schulz as Houston Fire Department EMS Physician Director

Veteran emergency physician succeeds longtime EMS leader Dr. David Persse

Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Dr. Kevin Schulz as the Houston Fire Department's new EMS Physician Director, succeeding longtime leader Dr. David Persse and bringing more than 25 years of emergency medical service experience to the role.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Brings Youth Voices to the Table During Second Annual Advocacy Town Hall

Teens, elected officials and community leaders discuss issues impacting Houston’s next generation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston brought together teens, elected officials and community leaders for its second annual Youth Advocacy Town Hall, where young people led discussions on food insecurity, homelessness, gun violence and substance abuse.

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Fort Bend Commissioners Stand Firm as Legal Challenge to Interim Judge Daniel Wong Continues

During a public meeting, Commissioners Dexter McCoy and Grady Prestage listened to constituents and provided updates on county projects as the legal dispute over Wong’s appoi

Fort Bend County Commissioners Dexter McCoy and Grady Prestage addressed residents during a public meeting as the legal dispute over Interim County Judge Daniel Wong’s appointment continues

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Black Texans Remember the Record, Not the Rhetoric, as 2026 Election Approaches

Leaders point to voting rights, health care, education and economic opportunity as critical issues for Black voters.

Governor Greg Abbott’s criticism of James Talarico’s relationship with Black voters sparks debate over outreach, accountability, and the broader political priorities of Black Texans ahead of the 2026 election.

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When Words and Actions Don't Align: Reflections on Black Media, Campaign Outreach, and Respect

A Houston Style Magazine editorial reflects on a recent James Talarico campaign event, examining the importance of authentic engagement with Black media, respectful outreach, and the role trusted community news organizations play in connecting with Black voters.

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Houston Parks Board Names Ali Flanders Dodson as Chief Advancement Officer

Houston Parks Board has named veteran nonprofit fundraiser Ali Flanders Dodson as chief advancement officer to lead philanthropic growth, communications and community engagement as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary and continues expanding parks and trails across Greater Houston.

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