By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a bold and transformative move for Houston’s public safety landscape, Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Roderick Jackson as the new Director of the Houston Emergency Center (HEC). This decision marks a pivotal moment in the city’s
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Houston, where cultures blend and opportunities flourish, the 2024 State of Hispanics – Data Summit & Business Expo was a testament to the power and influence of the Hispanic community in the region.
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say one person was taken to a hospital after a United Airlines flight was diverted to Memphis, Tennessee, because of severe turbulence. In separate statements, United and the Memphis Fire Department said the person was in non-critical condition when taken to a hospital Wednesday after the flight headed from Cancun,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a state as diverse as Texas, where every vote carries the weight of history and the promise of change, recent actions by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sparked a wave of indignation among Latino communities
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an unprecedented show of bipartisan support, more than 200 Republican stalwarts, veterans of the Bush, McCain, and Romney campaigns, have boldly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid. This move, signaling a seismic shift
Continue ReadingAssociated Press VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — The dazed residents of a remote north Texas county sifted through their mangled homes after seven people there were killed when a tornado ripped through the region near the tiny community of Valley View. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington says there’s “just a trail of debris left” Sunday
Continue ReadingBy Muhammad Darwish and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Abdul Rahman sleeps in a battered car seat, rocked by his mother Niveen Abu al-Jidyan. For the moment, he’s blissfully unaware of the drones overhead, or the incurable disease crippling his body. “He can’t stand, sit, or move like before. He is very weak,” Abu al-Jidyan
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Un sismo de magnitud 6,1 sacudió El Salvador este miércoles y sus efectos fueron perceptibles hasta Guatemala, según reportes del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El foco sísmico estuvo localizado a 33,9 kilómetros de profundidad y el epicentro estuvo ubicado a 60 kilómetros al sursuroeste de La Libertad,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Community College (HCC) has long been a beacon of educational excellence, but with the advent of the 1-N.O.W. program, it’s now breaking barriers in accessibility and flexibility like never before. Tailored for today’s dynamic and fast-paced
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As Houston braces for another hurricane season, the Houston Public Library is stepping up to help our community stay safe and powered up. This September, the Library Card Sign-Up Month campaign has a special twist—hurricane preparedness. By simply
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a cinematic landscape where sequels often struggle to capture the magic of their predecessors, Deadpool & Wolverine defies the odds, catapulting itself to the top of the box office with a thunderous roar. This R-rated marvel
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Are you ready to move, groove, and be part of something spectacular this Labor Day weekend? The vibrant city of Houston is about to make history with the inaugural Houston Black Dance Festival, a celebration that promises
Continue ReadingWJZ By Christian Olaniran, Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Gilman School teacher Chris Bendann was found guilty on all charges in his child sex abuse trial on Wednesday. The jury deliberated for a little more than 90 minutes on the child pornography, child exploitation and cyberstalking charges
Continue ReadingBy Christian Olaniran, Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Gilman School teacher Chris Bendann was found guilty on all charges in his child sex abuse trial on Wednesday. The jury deliberated for a little more than 90 minutes on the child pornography, child exploitation and cyberstalking charges before
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Hyundai’s Bold Vision: Leading the Future of Mobility and Energy Jo-Carolyn Goode | 8/28/2024, 2:14 p.m. Hyundai Motor Company is setting a powerful new course for its future, unveiling an ambitious “Hyundai Way” strategy at the … Hyundai
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a world where the vast majority of global commerce navigates through the high seas and undersea fiber optic cables ensure our digital connectivity, the U.S. Navy stands as a pillar of strength and security. At the heart
Continue ReadingEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — A cheerleader has dropped her federal sexual harassment lawsuit against Northwestern University. Hayden Richardson filed suit in the Northern District of Illinois in January 2021. She alleged that drunken fans and alumni groped her at school-sanctioned events in 2018 and 2019 and that administrators tried to cover up her complaints. She
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 28, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Mark your calendars, Houston! Saturday, September 21st is your last chance to experience the ultimate fusion of relaxation and indulgence at the Vino Vinyasa class, set against the stunning backdrop of the Hilton Americas-Houston Skyline Terrace. This unique
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) –– El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA) suspendió temporalmente el movimiento de sus empleados dentro de Gaza después de que uno de sus vehículos fuera atacado con disparos a pocos metros de un puesto de control israelí, según un comunicado de la agencia humanitaria. “A pesar de estar claramente marcado y haber
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s prisons director says the state’s supply of its lethal injection drug is pure, its electric chair was tested two months ago and its firing squad has the ammunition and training to carry out its first execution in more than 13 years. Freddie Owens is schedule to be
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