In a solemn courtroom decision this week, a Baytown man was sentenced to 55 years in prison after being found guilty of fatally shooting his wife, a grim act committed while their children slept nearby. The sentence was handed down …

In a historic move echoing the changing tides of societal perception and medical understanding, the Biden administration has initiated steps to reclassify marijuana, positioning it as a lower-risk substance. This pivotal decision, anticipated to reschedule marijuana from its current Schedule …

Francis Page, Jr. and the entire staff of Houston Style Magazine mourns the profound loss of Dr. Milton D. Moore, a renowned dermatologist whose innovative skincare solution revolutionized care for the black community in Houston and beyond. Dr. Moore, the …

In a recent briefing, Houston's Mayor – John Whitmire reaffirmed the city's proposed settlement with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association, shedding light on the intricacies of the negotiation process and the imperative to bring closure to a longstanding dispute. Addressing …

Houston's Westheimer Road, a vital artery through the heart of the city, is set for a major transformation. Mayor John Whitmire and METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzales Brock recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Westheimer Improvement Project, a robust initiative poised …

In a decisive move by the Harris County legal system, Jerome Moore, a 25-year-old Houston resident, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in a series of armed robberies and a gang-related triple murder. The sentencing occurred after …

In a significant development within the Houston Police Department, Chief Troy Finner has announced his retirement, effective as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. This announcement was confirmed by Mayor John Whitmire in a late-night email to city employees, following a series …

Spring Branch ISD's Tiger Trail School for Early Learning recently hosted a dynamic Touch a Truck event, extending an invitation to students and families to engage with professionals ranging from first responders to service industry personnel. Both parents and children …

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is set to broaden its impact with an ambitious expansion of the ExxonMobil Discovery Series for the 2024-25 season. This vital program will now reach an estimated 20,000 fifth-grade students across the Greater …

On Friday, May 10, 2024, Legacy Community Health will celebrate the groundbreaking of its latest facility, the Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic, set to enhance healthcare services in the Pasadena community. The event, symbolizing a significant advancement in local healthcare availability, …

Houston ISD (HISD) is striving to bridge the representation gap in its Gifted and Talented (GT) program, as revealed in the district's latest evaluation for the 2022-23 academic year. Despite an overall increase in GT identification, disparities persist, particularly among …

Houston educators and schools were in the spotlight at the glamorous H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards held on May 5, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. In its 22nd year, the prestigious event saw a total of $480,000 in …

Houston, as our community faces the challenges brought by recent heavy rains, Mayor John Whitmire took to the skies with the Houston Police Department Air Support Unit to oversee the affected areas in Kingwood. This Saturday, alongside Police Chief Troy …

Houston Walmart's revamped store delights shoppers while giving back to the community with $4K in grants.

As Harris County braces for a forecast of severe weather, the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is confidently moving forward with the scheduled May 4 Uniform and Special Elections. Despite recent heavy rainfall that has concerned many residents, authorities have …