Houston Style Magazine vol 27 No 13

Houston Style Magazine March 24 - March 30, 2016

Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 27 | Number 13

Complimentary

Jesse Jackson

Cuba Through a Looking Glass

RIP Phife Dawg

A Tribe Called Quest Mourns the Death of Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg

HOUSTON’S READY TO SLAM DUNK THE FINAL FOUR Story by Jo-Carolyn Goode

Follow Us #TeamStyleMag

Dawn Brown

Twitter @HoustonStyle

Instagram @StyleMagazine

Poindexter Dental Celebrates Shaw’s 100th Birthday

Facebook: Houston Style Magazine

South by SouthWest 2016

Prairie View A&M University Fires Head Woman’s Basketball Coach

Sisters Network Pink Sunday

N E W S | C O M M E N TA R I E S | S P O R T S | H E A LT H | E N T E R TA I N M E N T

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ONLINE BEAUTY ORDERS.

IMPULSE BEAUTY

NO MINIMUM PURCHASE! U.S. ONLY.

Give your makeup bag a fresh start for spring with these beauty essentials. Find them online or at your favorite Macy’s store. While there, check out the hottest trends in makeup and skin care, so you’ll feel refreshed and ready for the season ahead! Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette. $32. H WebID 784340. Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation. In 16 shades. $36 each. H 971998. Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick. In 32 shades. $46 each. H 1279033. Smashbox Always Sharp Liner. $20. H 935303. Smashbox Primer Water. $32. H 1832833. Anastasia Brow Wiz. $21. H 1092402. Urban Decay Revolution High Color Lip Gloss. $22. H 2093725. Too Faced Mascara. $23. H 1032901. Benefit Gimme Brow. $24. H 968468. Benefit They’re Real Mascara.

In 3 shades. $24 each. H 574339.

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ONLINE BEAUTY ORDERS & FREE RETURNS U.S. only. Exclusions apply; see macys.com/freereturns ➤ Advertised merchandise may not be carried at your local Macy’s and selection may vary by store.

Prices & merchandise may differ on macys.com. 6020135

2

50771_N6020135P.indd 1

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

3/14/16 5:19 PM

09 SXSW 15 Yahoo 19

RIP Phife Dawg

Volume 27 | Number 13 | MARCH 24 - MARCH 30, 2016 EDITORIAL

FEATURE WRITERS Rebecca Briscoe Francis Page, Jr. National Entertainment Publisher and Editor Susie Stillwell - Entertainment fpagejr@stylemagazine.com Lan– Arts Mical Roy – Feature Jo-Carolyn Goode Yolanda Pope – Culinary Managing Editor Dr. Lovell Jones – Health Editor editorial@stylemagazine.com Kim Davis – Sports Lisa Valadez Erick Cork - Feature Hispanic Managing Editor Aiaina Mayes – Blogger lisa@stylemagazine.com Demez White – Feature Dawn Paul – Feature Brandon Caldwell Lindsay Buchanan – Fashion Online Editor bcaldwell@stylemagazine.com Burt Levine – Political Eric Ford – Editorial Intern De’Neisha Bell – Feature DESIGN/WEB Gabrielle Deculus – Writer/Events Coordinator Trevor G. Piper Keandra Scott – Entertainment Creative Director/Graphics trevor@tpipermedia.com Cecilia Smith - Entertainment

Erynn Haskins - Feature Kermit Williams Yvonne Guidry - Entertainment Web Master webmaster@stylemagazine.com Raegan Allen - Arts Abimbola Farinde - Health Jeffery T. Crump, Jr. Sloan Hood - Sports Chief Designer Jessica Crawford - Feature webmaster@stylemagazine.com Marcus Carter - Culinary Franceli Chapman - Entertainment Willie Grace Web/Graphics CoCo Dominguez - Entertainment Dr. Kimberly McLeod - Education Erica Ponder - Feature NATIONAL WRITERS Sonia Zuniga - Feature Writer Parish Blair - Feature Writer JESSE JACKSON jjackson@rainbowpush.org CIRCULATION VIDEOGRAPHY ROLAND MARTIN Martin Troupe www.rolandmartin.com Distribution Manager Reginald Dominique – 832.884.6716 Video/Social Media JUDGE GREG MATHIS reggiedominique@me.com Willie D. Scott, Jr. www.askjudgemathis.com 225.802.1593 Distribution Team 832.343.2992 PHOTOGRAPHERS Jay Weber Dale Lemar - Editing Distribution Team Vicky Pink 312.330.3866 vhpink@gmail.com Burt Levine 281.857.7635 ADVERTISING/SALES Distribution Team 832.496.0003 Roswitha Vogler Lisa Valadez advertising@stylemagazine.com photosbyrovo@gmail.com Vernon Nelson 713-748-6300 832.876.9541 Distribution Team 832.665.0979 William Ealy Williamealy1906@gmail.com Sametra Scott semetra@artistikrebelcreative.com Mike Munoz artrepreneur91@gmail.com

Minority Print Media, L.L.C.

dba Houston Style Magazine and StyleMagazine.com Phone: (713) 748-6300 • Fax: (713) 748-6320 Mail: P.O. Box 14035, Houston, TX 77221-4035

©2015 Houston Style Magazine, a Minority Print Media, L.L.C. Company. All Right Reserved.

Reproduction in whole or within part without permission is prohibited. Houston Style Magazine has a 2007 audit by Circulation Verification Council (CVC). Houston Style Magazine is a member of the Texas Publishers Association (TPA), Texas Community Newspaper Association (TCNA), National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Independent Free Paper of America (IFPA), Association of Free Community Papers (AFCP) and Members of Greater Houston Partnership(GHP). National Association of Hispanic Publications, Inc. (NAHP, Inc.), Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Latin Women’s Initiative (LWI), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals (HAHMP), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), and Members of Greater Houston Partnership(GHP)

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP3

COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

National Writer

P

resident Obama’s historic trip to Havana, Cuba -- the first American president to visit since Calvin Coolidge in 1928 -- opens the door to a new era in relations not only with Cuba, but also with our neighbors across the hemisphere.

Extensive press coverage of the trip will feature the President’s meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro, the Tuesday baseball game pitting the Cuban national team against Tampa Bay, the president’s meetings with business leaders and with Cuban dissidents.

We’ll get pictures of aged Chevy’s held together by duct tape, of lovely but crumbling Havana mansions, of Cuba’s lively culture and its widespread poverty.

Cuba surely is a poor country.

Its government, while still enjoying popular support, is a far remove from a democracy. Freedom of speech and assembly are greater than most realize,

POLITICAL

By Burt

Cuba Through a Looking Glass but still severely policed. But much of what we think about Cuba is upside down, and inside out.

First, in many ways, the president’s initiative to normalize relations with Cuba isn’t so much ending their isolation as ending ours.

Cuba has enjoyed good and growing relations with our neighbors across the hemisphere for years. In recent years, those countries have threatened to exclude the U.S. from hemispheric meetings if we continued to demand that Cuba’s exclusion. We have sought to isolate Cuba for over 50 years; we ended up isolating ourselves.

Second, for many across the world, Cuba, not the U.S., has been on the right side of history. Cuba stood with Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress while the U.S. was supporting the apartheid government and labeling Mandela a terrorist. When South Africa invaded Angola in the mid-1970s to block the independence movement there, it was Cuba, not the U.S. that sent troops to force South Africa’s withdrawal. One of the first visits Mandela made after he was freed was to Havana to thank Fidel Castro for his support, hailing the Cuban revolution as “a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving peoples.”

Similarly, for many across Africa and Latin America, Cuba is known for supplying doctors and teachers, aiding in the development

of nations emerging from colonialism.

America, too often, has been either allied with the former colonialists or hostile to the emerging independent movements.

Third, while some of Cuba’s poverty is self-inflicted, some is also the direct result of 50 years of the embargo.

Cuba is a small island, 90 miles off our coast, without its own oil. Before the revolution, tourism was a leading industry; foreign investors were central to the economy. The revolution upended that order. The embargo severed those and any new ties. In the Cold War years, the Soviet Union alone provided a lifeline for the regime. Since the end of the Cold War, more and more countries have chafed at the American embargo and begun to deal with Cuba.

Fourth, most popular leaders in South America see Cuba as an example of proud, national independence. In many ways, our hostility to Castro elevated his stature across the world. Emerging populist leaders in South America don’t plan to imitate Cuban socialism, which is being slowly reformed. But they are envious of Cuba’s health care and education systems, which provide Cubans with a standard of health and educational opportunity far above most developing countries.

Fifth, Cuba has not been closed to us; we have been closed to Cuba. The Cubans have been looking for a dialogue for years. When I went to Cuba in 1984,

I met with Fidel Castro and even took him to church. We negotiated the release of 22 American and 26 Cuban political prisoners. He was ready for a dialogue then, but the U.S. continued its no-talk policy until President Obama finally launched his historic initiative.

Reform will come slowly in a Cuba that is still proud of its revolution and anxious to preserve its gains in health care and education. Its foreign policy will remain proudly independent.

The regime remains on guard against U.S. efforts to undermine it from within.

But reform will come slowly here also. To this day, Congress refuses to lift an embargo that punishes a small neighbor off our coast. To this day, our arrogance and ideological blinders make it hard for us to see Cuba whole. The president has opened the door. Increased travel, cultural exchanges and the beginnings of business investment will push it open further. Most Americans already support normal relations and an end to a policy that has failed for over half a century. And one day, we can hope, even the ideologues and zealots in the Congress will get the message.

You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org.

Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson.

Share this story online at www. stylemagazine.com.

succeed the aging and long serving Orrin Hatch or as a Republican candidate for Vice President.

While Cruz took over Utah, N e w Yo r k billionaire Donald Trump reigned in Arizona.

Trump won the Arizona Primary worth more delegates earlier in the evening, w h i c h keeps him inline as the Republican front-runner. In Arizona, Trump won 47.1 percent of the vote or 248,383 to Cruz’ 24.8 percent or 130,762 with Ohio Gov. John Kasich winning 10 percent or 52,679 votes.

On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders made history Tuesday night as

the first Jewish American to win a Utah Presidential Caucus with 79.7 percent or 52,185 compared to Hillary Clinton’s 19.8 percent or 12,993 votes. Earlier Clinton won Arizona’s Presidential Primary with 57.8 percent of the vote or 234,713 votes. Next Tuesday all Presidential candidates for both parties battle it out in Wisconsin.

Bringing elections close to home, Sugar Land is seeing some action as many vie for City Council positions. Five candidates are running for mayor and six for two at-large city council seats. In Missouri City, two are running for mayor and five for two at-large city council seats. In addition, four candidates including three African Americans are running against incumbent Dave Rosenthal for Fort Bend ISD School Board.

Early voting in those elections runs April 23rd to May 3rd for the May 7th Election Day. Across Texas Democratic and Republican Primary run-offs are Tuesday, May 24th. Primary Early Vote Run-Offs are May 16th to 20th.

Keep in the know of everything political with Burt Levine. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

Love Made Cruz Utah’s Winner

Levine, Political Writer

M

ia Love, who last year became the first Haitian American in Congress and Utah’s first black American in Congress, helped her Congress colleague U.S. Senator Ted Cruz win Tuesday as the first Hispanic to win a Utah Presidential Caucus.

Love’s, who is also first and only black female Republican in Congress, influence helped Cruz to garner a Utah victory with 69.2 percent or 118,904 votes.

“America faces difficult challenges and pressing problems at home and abroad. There has never been a greater need for courage and courageous leaders,” Love said.

Love sought to draw a distinction between what she sees as a campaign based on “angst and anger” and one of substance. “Because I believe we need a president with less bravado and more real courage to act on conservative principles, I will be casting my vote Tuesday for Ted Cruz,” she said ahead of the voting. “He has proven himself to be a principled, courageous leader with a positive agenda for our future.” Love said Cruz reflected the values she wants to see in White House.

“I want a president who is interested in reducing the power of the presidency and federal government — not expanding it. I want a president I

4

Mia Love

know I can count on to sign into law the kinds of bills I have introduced related to higher education, eliminating massive bills filled with pork and perks for the well-connected, serving our veterans and creating jobs for hardworking Americans,” said Love, who is often touted as a future U.S. Senator to

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

LOCAL

R

egional finalists in 12 categories have been notified that they will advance to the statewide competition for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas.

The statewide competition and awards banquet will be held on May 12-13 at La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, featuring keynote speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson.

To determine winners, a panel of judges visits each district, early childhood facility and school board, tours campuses and talks with administration, staff, parents and community members. A separate panel of judges chooses teacher and principal winners based upon interviews held in person on

Regional Finalists for the Excellence in Education Award Advance to Statewide Competition in May May 12.

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards gives away nearly $800,000 annually in cash, grants and gift cards. See “About” section below for a detailed breakdown of monetary awards.

The 2016 finalists from the Houston are:

Leadership Secondary Michelle NelsonArcher, Sartartia Middle School, Fort Bend ISD Lifetime Achievement Secondary Ann Linsley, Bellaire High School, Houston ISD

Rising Star Elementary Hilda Nanez, Green Valley Elementary, Galena Park ISD

Principal Secondary Angela LundyJackson, North Houston Early College High School, Houston ISD

Rising Star Secondary Bree Welter, Ross Sterling Middle School, Humble ISD

LARGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS Galena Park ISD Houston

Winners

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FACILITIES SEARCH Homeless Services Houston PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS Humble ISD Humble

For more information, visit www.heb.com.

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP5

BOOK REVIEW

Be Your Best Boss

nother desk at the office is empty this week.

Another co-worker packed up, leaving the place short-handed. Another downsize, and another reason for worry. What will you do if you’re next? You can’t just start over but you can’t retire yet, either. So read the new book “Be Your Best Boss” by William R. Seagraves, and see if you have what it takes for a new beginning.

William Seagraves likes to drive.

When he’s with friends or colleagues, he’s always the first to offer his car, which is a good metaphor for his worklife: he likes to be in the driver’s seat in business. Yes, he enjoyed some autonomy in his last position, but he says, “I could not stand [the] lack of control.”

Seagraves left his corporate job and tried his hand at being an entrepreneur (“That scary twelve-letter word”) in a few different ways before he discovered something he liked. Today, he runs a successful company that helps entrepreneurs get started; in this book, he offers guidance on deciding if owning a business is for you.

First: what’s your pain? Are you being forced out by younger workers? Downsized? Or are you disillusioned with corporate life? What are your passions? Knowing answers to those questions will help winnow your options and overcome the “Yeah, Buts.”

Look at your skills and experiences and understand that you’ve already won half the battle.

You know how to play nice with others. You’ve grown a thick skin, “practiced making money,” and learned the rules of a lot of games. Many of the traits you’ll need to be an entrepreneur are inherent in you now.

Next, take the quiz Seagraves includes and

understand that “size matters.” Are you more of a “Company of One” kind of person? Would you be better as “Boss of a Few”? Is a “Business of Many” more your style? And what about a franchise? Know the pros and cons of these entrepreneurial methods, take things “one step at a time,” keep in mind that change is the “only constant,” and remember that “… a smart business owner always plans for the exit, and there are more options than you might think.”

Self-employment: the most frustrating, irritating, horrible, wonderful, awesome, terrific thing you’ll ever do for yourself. Are you ready? “Be Your Best Boss” will help you decide.

As you might expect, author William R. Seagraves is mostly encouraging in his book. There’s a lot of surface positivity here, but entrepreneurial readers with a mindset of doing it will absolutely find the help they need to do it right. I was happy to note plenty of quizzes to guide future business owners into the kind of endeavor that best fits their personality and work-style, and the Pros and Cons pages here are invaluable.

While younger entrepreneurs might appreciate this book, it really seems to be more for older readers who’ve been in the workforce awhile. Corporate life may have soured for Boomers and early Gen-Xers, but “Be Your Best Boss” won’t leave them empty handed.

Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

HEALTH

Friendly Advice to Fight Cold and Flu

ven a mild case of the flu or a powerful cold can leave you feeling run down and out of sorts for days or even weeks. While many ailments must simply run their course, there are many steps you can take to fight your way back to good health.

The first step is identifying whether you’re fighting a cold or the flu, which can be tricky because many of the symptoms are similar. However, colds tend to come on more slowly, while the flu hits rather quickly. Often cold symptoms stay limited to your head (runny nose, sneezing, sore throat), while a flu affects other areas of your body with aches, fatigue and sometimes digestive irritation such as nausea or diarrhea. Generally, flu symptoms are more intense than cold symptoms. Sometimes, but not always, the flu brings a fever or 100 F or more, along with chills and sweats.

Follow this advice to help fight cold and flu, and get you back on your feet:

Fisherman’s Friend, which provide quick relief of sore throats, coughs and congestion with the maximum dosage of menthol per lozenge. The cherry and sugar-free formulas are GMOand gluten-free and contain no artificial coloring or flavors.

By Terri

Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

A

by William R. Seagraves

c.2016, Perigee $15.00 / $20.00 Canada 208 pages

Family Features

E

• Stay home and rest, and avoid contact with other people. Also wash your hands frequently to prevent infecting others or re-infecting yourself.

• If you are at risk of developing flu-related complications, consult a doctor about whether prescription antiviral drugs are advisable. Typically, these prescriptions are most effective when taken within the first 48 hours that you become ill.

• Use over-the-counter remedies to ease symptoms and make yourself more comfortable.

For example, treat cold symptoms, such as a sore throat, with a medicated lozenge such as all natural

6

• O v e r - t h e counter pain relievers and decongestants can also be helpful in managing symptoms; a pharmacist can guide you to the products best suited to your needs, and also help you avoid medications that may conflict with prescriptions you take on a regular basis.

• Avoid becoming dehydrated, which can exacerbate your symptoms and lead to more serious health risks. Water, juice and warm soups or broths are good options to keep fluids in your system.

• Adjust your climate. Opt for a temperature that is warm but not hot, and if air is overly dry, add

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

moisture with a cool mist humidifier or vaporizer.

Even the healthiest people encounter germs and get sick from time to time. Taking care of yourself and giving your body the chance to heal is the best treatment. Learn more about treating your cold and flu symptoms at fishermansfriend.com.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP7

Houston’s Ready to Slam Dunk the Final Four

FEATURE

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

H

ouston is becoming a Sports Mecca.

Having already hosted the NBA All Star Game twice in the last ten years, being on the brink of doing the same for the Final Four, and having the Super Bowl in 2017, Houston is a sports lover’s playground. As the city gets ready once again to be on the world’s scope for Final Four 2016 Houston Style had the chance to speak with the man who is behind the trigger of all operations, Doug Hall, President and CEO of the Houston Organizing Committee for the NCAA Final Four.

Those who live and work in Houston know

bids, win them and execute against the bid which is the hard part. A lot of people can win bids but can you make it work financially and can you make it work for a city and local standpoint for the client,” commented Hall.

Houston has proven that we can make it work and are preparing to do it again. Hall has been getting ready for well over a year for the events happening April 2-4, 2016. And he has not been alone. With him have been 16 board members, 12 staffers, and 300 volunteers working 21 different committees. Joining in the mad fun will be an additional 3500 volunteers recruited to

Doug Hall

this city is the best and others are really taking notice. Hall said that was evident any time a city wins the bid to hosts something as the Final Four twice within five years before hosting even one of the games. “In 2003 we won the bid for 2011 and 2008 we won the bid for 2016 so we had an usual circumstance where we had two awarded without hosting one so this is the second time in 5 years so we are getting ready,” said Hall.

Why is Houston so popular for major sporting events? Houston has the goods. According to Hall it takes a combination of facilities and dollars to make your city most attractive to the client. “Most importantly it takes the facilities and a city with the right attitude to go after these 8

work Final Four weekend.

NCAA is helping Houston become more beautiful from the outside in. The city’s landscape is slowly transforming for Final Four weekend with the numerous hotels going up and road construction being completed. Our community is getting loved on with service projects throughout the city like the one done at the Blue Triangle Community Center. Located in the heart of Third Ward, the Blue Triangle, which has been a pillar of the community since the 1920s, had been in need of some repair for years. The Final Four Local Organizing Committee with 300 volunteers, many of whom were veterans, cleaned, organized and beautified the facility. Volunteers could be seen

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

painting walls, landscaping, repairing playground equipment and organizing books.

“One of the great things about the NCAA is they allow you to improve your community whether it is rebuilding the basketball court at Morefield Boys & Girls Club or working at the Blue Triangle Community Center. “ Hall continued, “They ask us what’s important in your community and so we picked 3, 4, 5 projects and they approved them, looked at them and funded those projects out of their dollars. So it is just a great way that they could use the appeal of a great college sporting event to do improvements in your community and have a positive impact that will last beyond April 1-4, 2016.”

Another project that has Houston ISD school students excited is the Final Four Literacy Bracket. Students advance in the bracket based on the number of books they have read and the number of hours they spend reading.

Final Four weekend includes a list of events that for the most part are free or of little cost. Featured events include the Final Four 4 Miler, Final Four Fan Fest™, March Madness Music Festival®(with concerts for 3 days), Reese’s Final Four Friday, youth clinics, a basketball dribble and more.

Final Four is about much more than ball, a hoop, and a hardwood floor. It is about people coming together to support each other and their community while having fun with a healthy competition for ultimate bragging rights. Are you ready to play in Houston? Get Final Four ready at www.NCAA.com/FinalFour

LOCAL BRIEFS

Houston’s Airport Security Increased After Brussels’ Attack

T

Gene Locke

H M

ayor Sylvester Turner has increased security at Houston’s airports following the terrorists’ attacks in Belgium this week. Houston has not received any immediate threats.

The city is being caution by saturating ticket lobbies and parking garages with police and not allowing drivers to wait for extended periods in drop off and pick up areas. Mayor Turner said these practices would stay in place throughout NCAA Final Four events.

All are asked to report any suspicious activity to 1-855-I-Watch-4 or visit www.iWatchHouston.org.

Commissioner Locke Starts New Program to Clean Up Precinct One

arris County Commissioner Gene L. Locke has partnered with the City of Houston to improve the condition of neighborhoods in Precinct One and the city limits with a new debris removal program. According to the official release, Precinct One crews and contractors will mow the grass and weeds, and remove illegally dumped trash on public rights of way in Houston on lots declared as public nuisances by the city. A budget of $750,000 has been set aside to clean up properties and maintain them. Commissioner Locke has other county improvement projects in the works. For more information, visit www.hcp1.net.

HCC Banned by State Board From Accepting New Nursing Students

he Texas Board of Nursing has banned Houston Community College from accepting any new nursing students over testing rates. HCC students have not faired well with the passing of board exams for the last three years.

Administrators told NewsFixHouston the problem stemmed from decreased admission standards and accelerated courses to increase enrollment coupled with the national exam becoming more difficult. In response to the board’s decision HCC dropped accelerated classes, increased GPA requirements and provided tutoring and more testing to help students be more prepared for the national exam. For more information, visit www.hcc.edu.

Prairie View A&M Fires Head Coach Dawn Brown

believes she was fired for removing two players from her team that were in a relationship in accordance to team rule that was approved by the university’s Title IX coordinator. The said players filed a discrimination complaint based on their sexual orientation and violation of their rights. A subsequent investigation ruled in favor of the players. Brown was given the option to resign or be terminated. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu.

Dawn Brown

P

rairie View A&M University has officially revealed their women’s head basketball coach Dawn Brown of her duties. According to KHOU, Brown

ENTERTAINMENT

A Tribe Called Quest Mourns The Death Of Core Member Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg

O

ur hearts are heavy.

We are devastated.

This is something we weren’t prepared for although we all know that life is fleeting. It was no secret about his health and his fight. But the fight for his joy and happiness gave him everything he needed.

The fight to keep his family happy, his soul happy and those around him happy, gave him complete and unadulterated joy... until he heeded his fathers call.

We love his family Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg his mother, his father, his son, his wife, his nieces, his family here in New York, Atlanta, California and Trinidad.

Thank you for the outpouring of prayers and support from the fans, fellow artists, music outlets, blogs, radio stations, DJ’s, social media and the music community at large. This too is part of his joy and means a lot to him. His family is overwhelmed by the support, well wishes and are thankful. His music and what he’s contributed is seismic and hard to measure. He’s affected us as much as he’s affected all of you. We’re inspired by his daily joy and courage.

He wasn’t in pain. He was happy.

We take comfort in knowing he will be beside his grandmother.

Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com

Opening Night Tickets Start at $15!

14-18

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

NRG Stadium Box Office

B egaP9

~

STYLE EN ESPAÑOL

Se Lanza El Desafio de Turbovote, Con El Objetivo de Que 80 Por Ciento de Los Votantes Participen

Reúne a marcas innovadoras para crear una democracia sólida

D

emocracy Works, Inc. anunció hoy el lanzamiento de un nuevo proyecto innovador con el objetivo de lograr que 80 por ciento de los votantes acudan a votar para el año 2020. Se trata de un objetivo histórico. La última vez que Estados Unidos alcanzó una tasa de participación de más de 80 por ciento de los votantes fue en 1888. El Desafío TurboVote (The TurboVote Challenge) congrega a algunas de las empresas más innovadoras e influyentes en el país, todo ello en un esfuerzo por crear una democracia más representativa y que incluya a todo tipo de personas. Los fundadores de El Desafío TurboVote son:

The TurboVote Challenge Launches, Aim for 80 Percent Voter Turnout Brings together innovative brands to create a stronger democracy

D

emocracy Works, Inc. announced the launch of a brand new initiative with the goal of achieving 80 percent voter turnout in the U.S. by the year 2020. This is a historic goal. The last time the U.S. achieved a voter turnout rate over 80 percent was in 1888. The TurboVote Challenge brings together some of the most innovative and influential businesses in the country, all in an effort to create a more representative and inclusive democracy. The founding partners of The TurboVote Challenge are:

• Airbnb • Arizona State University • FUSION • Lyft • Mic • Spotify • Starbucks • Target • theSkimm • Univision Communications Inc. • Westfield Corporation • WeWork • The Video Game Voters Network

• Airbnb • Arizona State University • FUSION • Lyft • Mic • Spotify • Starbucks • Target • theSkimm • Univision Communications Inc. • Westfield Corporation • WeWork • The Video Game Voters Network

Dirigida por Democracy Works, entidad no partidista y sin fines de lucro, el Desafío TurboVote pide a sus aliados que se comprometan a ayudar a aumentar el alcance cívico y social del mensaje al alentar a empleados y clientes a inscribirse a votar, asegurar que la información sobre la inscripción esté al día y a participar en elecciones locales y nacionales. Las compañías fundadoras representan a organizaciones que están creciendo y son líderes en su industria. Se dedican al objetivo común de mejorar la democracia participativa y aumentar el número de votantes que van a las urnas.

Las compañías que tomen parte demostrarán su compromiso al formular planes de participación cívica que podrían incluir: promover la inscripción de votantes y generar consciencia entre sus empleados, usar vías de comunicación para compartir El Desafío TurboVote con clientes y partes interesadas, auspiciar campañas para generar consciencia a fin de mantener a la gente activa y hacer que vote, y alentar conversaciones cívicas y esfuerzos de voluntarios.

Democracy Works estará disponible para prestar apoyo con planificación e implementación a los aliados de El Desafío TurboVote que lo soliciten.

Se puede lograr un nivel significativamente más alto de votación al asegurar que las elecciones se adapten al estilo de vida del siglo XXI. La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos informa consecuentemente que 60 por ciento de las personas que no votan identifican los problemas con el proceso como una dificultad. TurboVote se creó para resolver estos problemas de proceso. Es más, El Desafío alienta la colaboración en todo Estados Unidos entre las instituciones de enseñanza superior y universidades, como también empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, además de todo tipo de entidad, todo centrado en un objetivo simple de generar mayor participación en nuestro sistema democrático.

Led by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Democracy Works, The TurboVote Challenge asks partners to commit to helping increase civic-social outreach, encouraging employees and customers to register to vote, ensure their registration information is updated, and to participate in local and national elections. Founding partner companies represent organizations that are scaling and leading their industries. They are working toward a common goal of enhancing participatory democracy and increased voter turnout.

Participating companies will demonstrate their commitment by designing civic engagement plans that could include: promoting voter registration and awareness among their employees, using communication channels to share The TurboVote Challenge with customers and stakeholders, sponsoring awareness campaigns to keep people engaged and voting, and encouraging civic discussions and volunteer efforts. Democracy Works will be available to provide planning and implementation support to TurboVote Challenge partners upon request.

Significantly higher voter turnout can be achieved by ensuring that voting fits the 21st century lifestyle. The U.S. Census Bureau consistently reports that 60 percent of people who don’t vote identify process issues as the problem. TurboVote was created to solve these process-oriented problems. Furthermore, The Challenge embraces collaboration across America from colleges and universities to businesses to nonprofit organizations, and everything in between, all focused on the one simple goal of creating greater participation in our democracy.

Lo que dicen los aliados de El Desafío TurboVote:

Chris Lehane, director de política internacional y asuntos públicos de Airbnb: “Cada voto cuenta y debemos hacer lo posible para que todos puedan participar en nuestro sistema democrático. Los anfitriones e invitados de Airbnb participan en las comunidades que consideran su hogar y estamos deseosos de ayudar a todos a participar en conversaciones importantes que forjarán el futuro de nuestro país, nuestra democracia y el mundo”.

Alberto Olivas, director ejecutivo del Centro para Política y Servicio Público, el Congresista Ed Pastor del Centro de Política y Servicio Público en la Facultad de Servicio Público y Soluciones Comunitarias de Arizona State University: “Nuestra sociedad con TurboVote ha sido un recurso clave para promover la participación política y electoral dirigida por estudiantes, con particular atención a votación y elecciones. Nos entusiasma trabajar con Democracy Works en sociedad con Starbucks y una coalición nacional de entidades para apoyar más los esfuerzos de los estudiantes a fin de aumentar la instrucción y participación de los votantes, especialmente entre las comunidades que no están tan bien representadas en nuestro estado”.

Seth Flaxman, cofundador y director ejecutivo de Democracy Works: “Para que tengamos éxito, la participación cívica masiva no puede ser la labor de otro. No se debe limitar a la gente interesada en política o las entidades sin fines de lucro. Solo sucederá si es un trabajo que asumimos todos. Este proyecto seguirá creciendo con la ayuda de las compañías y organizaciones adicionales que decidan unirse. No hay nada más poderoso que una mayoría de gente que vota por algo”.

Se puede encontrar más información sobre El Desafío TurboVote en:democracy. works/challenge

Follow Us #TeamStyleMag 10

Twitter @HoustonStyle

March 24 - March 30, 2016

What The TurboVote Challenge partners have to say:

Airbnb head of global policy and public affairs Chris Lehane: “Every vote matters and we should do all we can to make sure that everyone can participate in our democracy.

Airbnb hosts and guests are engaged in the communities they call home and we’re eager to help everyone participate in the important conversations that will shape the future of our country, our democracy and our world.”

Alberto Olivas, executive director, Congressman Ed Pastor Center for Politics & Public Service at Arizona State University’s College of Public Service and Community Solutions: “Our partnership with TurboVote has been a key tool to promoting student-led political and electoral engagement, with a strong focus on voting and elections. We are enthusiastic about working with Democracy Works in partnership with Starbucks and a national coalition of entities to further support student efforts to increase voter education and turnout especially among the less-well represented communities in our state.”

Democracy Works co-founder and executive director Seth Flaxman: “For us to succeed, mass civic participation can’t be someone else’s job. It can’t just be the nonprofit or political people. It will only happen if it’s a job that belongs to all of us. This initiative will keep growing, with the help of more companies and organizations that decide to join.

There is nothing more powerful than a majority of people voting for something.”

Read the full story online at www.democracy.works/challenge

Instagram @StyleMagazine

www.StyleMagazine.com

Facebook: Houston Style Magazine

FASHION

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP11

The Barbeque Professor Ends Rodeo Experience On a High

By Yolanda Pope

Tuffy Stone

T

his year’s Houston Live Show and Rodeo Cook off welcomed well-renowned Barbeque Champion Tuffy Stone. He and his team were recently crowned Grand Champions at The Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in 2015, but remains humble and passionate about his love for good tasting barbeque. Originally from Lynchberg, Virginia, Stone and his wife own four restaurants, a catering business, in addition to being a regular on BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America Television.

Moreover, Tuffy is a classically trained chef in French Cuisine and started his culinary career preparing gourmet food. Stone loves to cook and when he was ready for a change in kitchens entered his first Barbecue completion in 2004 placing second in pork and won an overall 7th place.

Furthermore, since that first competition Stone has not looked back, he and Team Cool Smoke have racked up a winning streak and made history winning the American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational (2013), the American Royal World Series of Barbecue Open (2014), and the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue (2013 and 2015).

Tuffy summed up his Houston Rodeo experience on his Facebook page “Dad and I had a really great time at the Houston Live Rodeo Show Barbecue World Championship. The volunteers are absolutely amazing and should be the ones walking the stage. Great weather made for big crowds. We were so fortunate to make finals in both ribs and brisket. We ended up 2nd in brisket, 4th ribs, and 20th in chicken out of over 400 teams competing. HLSR, Thank you for everything!”

When asked about tips for us cooking at home Stone offered some very simple tips such as; “since no one likes tough barbecue, keep the meat moist and don’t give it too much smoke”.

Lastly, Stone’s passion and love for his craft of Barbecue mastery is evident in his voice and the commitment he has made to serving delicious food. To read more about him, find recipes and links to videos of Pitmaster Tuffy, go to http://coolsmokebarbeque.com. In addition to that, Stone posts regularly on his Facebook page “Tuffy Stone”.

Thanks for reading, and please continue to follow us on Twitter: @HoustonStyle; visit our webpage: http://stylemagazine.com, share this article and others with your friends and/or fans.

12

March 24 - March 30, 2016

Advertise Your Restaurant HERE!

www.StyleMagazine.com

Advertise Your Restaurant HERE!

SPORTS

Plan Your Final Four Weekend!

April 2 & 4, 2016 NCAA Final Four 2016 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship NRG Stadium Various Prices See the final four battle it out for the ultimate prize.

on-court action.

April 1 – 4, 2016 Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One® George R. Brown Convention Center Kids 12 & Under Free; Adults $8 Discounts for Seniors, Students & Military Presented by Capital One, Fan Fest is fun for all ages. It is a festival within a festival jam packed with youth clinics, giveaways, concerts, interactive games, special appearances, autograph signings and much more.

April 1-4, 2016 Tip-Off Tailgate presented by Infiniti NRG Stadium FREE and open to the public April 1, entry included with Final Four ticket April 2 & 4 Music, fans and fun! Make your plans to come down early and experience Tip-Off Tailgate steps away from the

April 1 – 3, 2016 March Madness Music Festival Discovery Green Three days of FREE music filled with food and fun! Need we say more.

April 1 – 4-10pm - AT&T Block Party featuring Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco April 2 – Noon – 9pm – Coca – Cola Music featuring Jason Derulo April 3 – 3-10pm – Capital One JamFest featuring Maroon 5, Pitbull, and Flo Rida April 1, 2016 Reese’s Final Four Friday NRG Stadium 11am – 6pm See each of the Final Four teams in their final open practice before Saturday’s national semifinals all for FREE. April 2, 2016 Final Four 4 Miler Hermann Square at City Hall 7am Registration $20 - $35 Fans and families are invited to run or walk in the Houston Final Four 4 Miler in Downtown Houston. Proceeds benefit

the Lone Star Veterans Association, a large network of veterans in the state of Texas that represent and advocate for the post 9/11 generation of service members.

Registration is required and includes shirt, finishers medal and ticket to Fan Fest.

April 2, 2016 POWERADE NCAA Youth Clinic Various Locations 9am – 12:30pm Students in grades 3-8 can jump-start their basketball skills with a FREE POWERADE NCAA Youth Clinic to learn fun drills and healthy, active lifestyle tips from NCAA coaches and student-athletes! Clinics also feature a session for parents and guardians with information on recruiting, academic and eligibility issues. Registered participants receive shirt and other promotional item.

April 3, 2016 NCAA Final Four Dribble Fueled by POWERADE

Downtown Houston Noon NCAA Final Four Dribble Fueled by POWERADE is a FREE event that gives youth ages 18 and under the opportunity to dribble the ball with other fans in downtown Houston on a designed course. Participants receive a shirt, basketball and entry to Fan Fest with accompanying adult. Registration required.

Find more information at www. ncaa.com/finalfour

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP13

TRAVEL

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

W

hen going out of the county is too far away and Las Vegas is out of the question how do you getaway without straying too far from home? Escape to the best vacay right in your city. The Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental is just far enough to say you have traveled and luxurious enough to say you’ve been spoiled.

Ideal for business travelers as it sits in the heart of the airport, I took the Houston Airport Marriott on a different spin. I allowed my mind to do a little make believe as I pretended to go on a far away destination.

I literally had about an hour drive to the hotel and with the planes flying over head it wasn’t a far stretch. My eyes did a dance as I walked in the hotel darting here and there taking in all the decorative artwork and other décor signifying flight and travel further enhancing my fantasy getaway experience.

The more than friendly staff quickly checked me and I was ready for my adventure even if it was only for 24 hours. My first quest was navigating the elevators. Arranged in a quadrant close attention must be paid to board the right elevator and to take the right path to your room. Think of it as one of Dora the Explorer’s mini adventures. Lucky for me my path was not confusing as my room was right by the elevators.

What I found immediately refreshing is how this hotel is in the middle of the airport and planes are all around but not heard. The hotel is actually in a no fly zone so the planes are not allowed to fly over the hotel but can only taxi.

Walking from the elevator to my room I was allowed to breath in fresh air in the breeze way that was situated like a paradise retreat with big trees, beautiful landscape and sitting area to enjoy the view.

This gave me time to take in the pool with its piercing blue color. Had it not been for cooler temps, I would have taken a dip. But none was ruin because my room was so fabulous.

I wished for more people as the room was absolutely massive. It would be a dream for a business traveler needing to host an in-room business meeting or for a grand time of fun for a group of friends. The focal point of the suite was a large dark wood coffee table with seating for seven. . More seating was available on the coach that also doubled as a bed and three additional chairs. Not too far from the table was a bar with mini fridge. Big thumbs up for the USB ports available in the room for easy phone charging and the 14 plugs that are in each room.

Venturing off to the bedroom my eyes widen when I saw the bed that I immediately took a dive in.

Why oh why could I not pack it up with me. Saying that

14

Business or Pleasure: Houston Airport Marriott Makes the Perfect Getaway

it felt short of amazing is an understatement. And the little towel animal that greeted me with the welcome note was a warming touch. I didn’t stay in the bed for long as I had appointment for the spa. Well, at least, that is what the shower in the bathroom felt like. Larger than your average shower, the shower head was about the side of a salad plate so the water coming down on me was like a massage. I could stay in there for hours.

But I had more of the hotel to check out.

My stomach was starting to growl so I headed to the hotel restaurant. So many great choices I started off with a classic Texas 1015 Onion Dip and homemade chips. The chips were delicate, crisp and not a bit greasy. They paired with the onion dip that was thicker

than any I have had which gave a rich flavor. Next was my entrée of Seared Red Fish with corn-hatch bacon chili succotash, and chipotle butter. I was a little leery of the dish because of the sides when I ordered but one bite in I knew I made the right decision. I am not a fan of succotash but the chef’s combination of ingredients with it was a party in my mouth. All the flavors blended well together and the fish practically

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

melted in my mouth. Usually, restaurants in Texas are known for their mammoth size portions. I am always taking home to-go boxes. But the portions served at the Houston Airport Marriott were just right. There was no one morsel left on my plate. I capped off my meal with a sinful treat of brownie-a-la-mode. No words can describe this decadent, chocolate piece of wonderfulness. Just order it and thank me later.

Thoroughly full, I decided to see what else had to offer. My feet directed me straight to the gym.

I was so surprise. Most hotel gyms are small with the mirror on one wall to make you think it is bigger with a couple of stationary bikes, treadmill and maybe some weights with a TV if you are lucky. the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental laughs at hotel gyms like that. Try four elliptical, two stationary bikes, 7 weight machines for arms, legs, chest, and a chin up bar. Of course there was a TV complete a snack station stocked with fruit, water, cold & room temp towels, and your own set of headphones.

Wanting to relax a little I took a breather in the M Club Lounge. Any guest with Marriot status can access the M Club and those without that status can pay an additional fee. The M Club is a nice place to unwind when you don’t want to be in the room.

There is a mini fridge stocked with complementary water, juice, soda and fruit. Fresh baked cookies are available in the evening and pastries in the morning.

There is even a more private meeting room. The M

Club has a special door where guests can walk through the Marriott’s show kitchen to the hotel restaurant.

So I have told you a great deal if you want to stay at the hotel but what if you just want to plan event.

They can accommodate you. The hotel recently had a $60 million renovation so they have plenty of space to host whatever kind of gathering one can come with.

The ballroom seats up to 500 people and there are 23 breakout rooms. The hotel has 40,000 square feet of meeting spaces. In addition, it has a 24 hour business center.

Guests coming to your event will be comfortable in one of the Houston Airport Marriott 570 rooms. If they are flying straight into Bush Intercontinental Airport there will be no need for a taxi as the tram for the airport is at the bottom of the hotel. Literally you can exit the ram and take the elevator to the hotel lobby. I was told it takes about 15 minutes to go from the hotel to the terminal. How convenient!

I can’t say enough about how wonderful the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental is. I loved my getaway. The only problem was that my stay was too short. Be sure to make your stay with them longer. For more information, visit www.marriott.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

SXSW 2016: The Best Photos & Memories

By Brandon Caldwell, Online Editor

S

XSW is not just a festival institution, it’s the festival for many an up and coming artist or established acts waiting for the perfect moment and audience to create moments of surprise. For many of the festivals newest warts, namely a large influx of people who show up just to party on 6th Street, there’s still a bit of charm in some of the festivals more pristine showcases. The FADER Fort, presented by Converse yielded some of the festivals best performances such

Sway and T-Pain

Crowd Surfing

as Tory Lanez doing his best to crowd surf and walk on hands, G.O.O.D Music artist Desiiigner attempting his best to brush away all comparisons to Atlanta rapper Future, Metro Boomin & DJ Esco holding court and the surprise of all surprises, Drake holding his first SXSW showcase as the cap to this year’s FADER Fort.

What SXSW means to a lot of acts, both novelty and established is a chance to capture an audience without the cache of a tour. Wristbands and RSVPs make for far more intimate locales, more interaction

and a stronger rapport with your core audience. People plan entire Spring Breaks around hitting Austin, around seeing certain acts and making new discoveries. It may be the only time someone who is a fan of Lil Yachty in Texas may see him in his nubile state before growing to something bigger and better.

SXSW 2016 will be remembered for many things, the clips of certain rappers, singers and other artists tearing 6th Street down. That it would be the last SXSW using the Austin Music Hall as a venue as

its set to be torn down and replaced by high priced condominiums. Most of all, it will be the last SXSW for The Illmore, the after hours party collaboration between IllRoots & Scoremore. It went out with a bang as Jazz Cartier literally performed from the ceiling, Kehlani soothed and awed fans and the makeshift photo booth.

Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

Photos by Mike Munoz

Advertise HERE!

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP15

5TH WARD HOUSTON, TEXAS

Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival Photography by Vicky Pink

H

ouston’s 5th Ward’s art, culture and history is annually celebrated at the Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival. This year was extra special since it was the 150th anniversary of the Fifth Ward Community and 75th anniversary and re-opening of the Deluxe Theater. Tons of activities and services were offered for those in attendance including 40,000 Egg Drop, dance performances, Housing Fair, and much more. Trudy Lynn, Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers, Chuck Montgomery, Lady D with Brentice, Erikah Nocturnl, Los Ligaditos, Yung Giant, Devan Smith, Gonzo247, and others made up the entertainment line-up that included more than 20 performers.

POINDEXTER DENTAL HOUSTON, TEXAS

Poindexter Dental Celebrates Shaw’s 100th Birthday Photography by Vicky Pink

P

oindexter Dental gave one of their patients the VIP treatment in celebration of her 100th birthday. Mrs. Virlee Shaw travels 200 miles from East, Texas to see Dr. Poindexter as her dentist. Mrs. Shaw’s celebration featured smooth jazz recording artist Donna E. Scott. The 100th Birthday Celebration of Mrs. Shaw fell in line with the 60th Anniversary of Poindexter Dental.

16

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

SXSW AUSTIN, TEXAS

South By SouthWest 2016 Photography by Mike Munoz

Team Style Mag was all over Austin, TX for the annual South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals. The event that attracts music lovers from far and near gives the unique opportunity to view new comers to the industry to entertainment pros.

Participants can hang on the words of celebs giving workshops on a wide range of subjects. This year’s was historic for the presence of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, who both were keynote speakers at affairs. Also seen on the main stages were Missy Elliott, Sway, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Drake, Too Short, ASAP Ferg, 2 Chainz and many many more.

GULFGATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sisters Network Pink Sunday Photography by Vicky Pink

S

isters Network gave Gulfgate Dodge Chrysler Jeep a pink makeover this Sunday when they partnered with Mammosafe to host Pink Sunday. The dual purpose event offered women free mammograms and allowed walkers to register for the Stop the Silence Walk on April 16th. Those who received mammograms were given pink gift bags of breast health information and a t-shirt. Some in attendance were Shawntell McWilliams, James Davis, and Courtney Taylor.

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP17

1/8-Page AD TEMPLATE Want The Best Deal On TV & Internet?

Get DISH!

Edmentum

NOTICE TO BID M/WBE Supplier Opportunity Edmentum is bidding on RFP # 16-03-10 and 16-02-033 for District Instructional Software for the Houston Independent School District.

We are looking for possible M/WBE suppliers to provide the following: Professional Development and Customer Service.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our office by phone at 952-832-1744.

18

promotional prices starting at only ...

19.99

$

/mo.

for 12 months.

Not eligible with Hopper.

ADD HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

14 4.95

$

FREE

PREMIUM CHANNELS For 3 months.

FREE SAME DAY INSTALLATION in up to 6 rooms

CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAY!

/mo.

where available

where available

Offer subject to change based on premium channel availability.

NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO

DIRECTV

DISH!

240+ Channel TV package

$39.99/mo for a whole year!

$92.99/mo

$84.99/mo

HD DVR

$12/mo plus FREE Hopper Upgrade

$25.00/mo

$16.95/mo

HD Service

HD FREE FOR LIFE

Included in HD DVR fee

$26.95/mo

$117.99/mo

$128.89/mo

Total

$51.99/mo

All offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification.

Remote viewing requires Wi-Fi connection or use of Hopper Transfer feature.

Call Now And Save 50%

With qualifying packages and offers.

1-800-791-6653 Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MBQ415

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

S

BUSINESS BRIEFS Patman is First Woman to Lead METRO Board

H

istoric leadership changes are coming to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) Board. Houston City Council members unanimously approved Mayor Sylvester Turner’s appointment of Carrin Patman Houston attorney, Carrin Patman as the new board chair.

Council also agreed to the addition of Lex Frieden and Troi Taylor to the Board of Directors and reaffirmed the previous appointments of Sanjay Ramabhadran and Christof Spieler. Patman will be the first woman to lead the METRO board. The appointments will be finalized when the appointees take their oaths. For more information, visit www.ridemetro.org.

Business Steady for Port of Houston Authority

POA Chairman Longoria with Port Gabon Reps

F

ebruary showed nearly 3 million tons of cargo crossed the Port of Houston Authority docks. Executive Director Roger Guenther stated that this steady business “demonstrates the Port Authority’s resiliency, and the diversity of its operations.” This month also indicated a decline of 12 percent in general cargo but a slight growth of 1 percent in container volume. Growth is one of the Port Authority’s four strategic goals and thus far has accomplished securing a new service with ACL/Grimaldi Lines and lease agreements with AGRO Merchants Group and Ridge Development.

For more information, visit www.portofhouston.com.

Starwood Hotel First to Strike Deal in Cuba

S

tarwood has become the first U.S. hotel company to strike a business deal in Cuba since 1959. The multimillion-dollar investment was announced the day before President Obama’s historic visit to Havana. This type of deal would normally be prohibited under the U.S. Jorge Giannattasio economic embargo of Cuba, but Starwood received special permission from the U.S. Treasury Department.

For more information, visit www.latinoloop.com.

Tyson Foods Workers Win $3 Million in Back Pay

question of whether the workers could band together to bring a class action case. The court agreed with the workers. The case is important for businesses of all kinds, which have been seeking to challenge the use of class action suits. Those suits give attorneys the incentive to sue even if each victim might each be due relatively modest damages. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

Wells Fargo Introduces Go FarTM Rewards

W

e l l s F a rg o & Company announced Go FarTM Rewards, its enhanced credit card rewards program available to all customers with a rewards-based credit card from Wells Fargo.

Through the program, customers can redeem their rewards at any Wells Fargo ATM, use rewards toward their qualifying Wells Fargo checking or savings account or apply toward the principal balance of a qualifying Wells Fargo line or loan. Customers can also take advantage of options to pool rewards with other customers, gift rewards to other customers or to charity, create wish lists and more – all while onthe-go. These features are in addition to all the things consumers have come to expect from a rewards program, like travel, merchandise and gift cards. For more information, visit www.wellsfargo.com.

Detroit Makes Community College Free

S

tarting this year, any graduating high school senior who is accepted to one of Detroit’s five community colleges won’t have to pay a dime for tuition. The Detroit Promise Zone program, officially launched this week, will make it possible.

At first the funds will come from a private scholarship foundation. But starting in 2018, some of the money will come from property taxes already earmarked for the program. The program will eventually expand to cover the cost of four years of college tuition at a state school for each Detroit student. Detroit follows Tennessee and Oregon that made community college tuition-free for graduating seniors. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

Starboard Seeks to Remove Entire Yahoo Executive Board

C

NN reports that more than 3,300 workers at Tyson Foods plants will split $2.9 million in back pay to compensate them for time it took them to put on and take off protective gear. That comes to less than $1,000 per worker. The decision came from the U.S. Supreme Court, in a case that revolved around the

tarboard Value LP has had enough of Yahoo’s management board failing to meet the needs and demands of the company. The hedge fund has aggressively sought change with Yahoo since 2014 and has not seen results. Starboard owns 0.75 of Yahoo and will nominate nine new directors to eliminate those currently on the board. Starboard has until March 26 to nominate directors in time for Yahoo’s annual spring meeting. Yahoo and Starboard are expected to meet to discuss a possible agreement to avoid a fight over control. For more information, visit www.reuters.com.

Amazon Sues Former Employee Who Went to Target

B

efore Arthur Valdez could start his new job with Target he was slapped by a lawsuit by his former employer Amazon.

Claiming a breech of contract, Amazon said Valdez move to Target violates the non-compete clause. According to CNN Valdez was a crucial part of Amazon’s plans until 2019 that involve their one-hour delivery service, move into grocery sales and robotics efforts which all are geared toward beating their competitors like Target. The suit asks the court to block him from going to Target for at least 18 months, and that he return any documents and files he might have taken with him when he left Amazon. For more information, visit www.money. cnn.com.

Airlines Lose Big Betting Fuel Prices Will Jump

A

irlines in the U.S. have lost a bundle betting that fuel prices would go up. Three of the nation’s major airlines -United Continental, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines -- had locked in fuel purchases at prices above the current market value. CNN reports the idea was to hedge in case prices went higher. Instead prices plunged, and the airlines lose hundreds of millions of dollars as a result. None of the airlines hedged all their fuel needs, so low prices have still helped a lot.

In fact the three airlines have saved $11.8 billion from low fuel prices alone. Still, the hedging losses add up.

For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

SoulCycle Lands in Houston for its First Texas Location

S

oulCycle, the country’s premier full-body indoor cycling and lifestyle brand, announced it would open in Texas. This spring, SoulCycle will bring its signature fitness experience to Houston and Dallas. SoulCycle’s first Texas studio will open in Houston in the River Oaks / Upper Kirby area at 2549 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019. The studio will feature a 56-bike studio, home to the signature SoulCycle fitness experience, and a lifestyle boutique selling SoulCycle’s original performance and athleisure clothing collections. Additional rider amenities include full men and women’s locker rooms with two showers each and multiple bathrooms. For more information, visit www.soul-cycle.com.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayor

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 410March 2 ,62 yr24 aur-bMarch eF-02 30, yra2016 urbeF

B egaP19

®

®

Get up to

FREE

save more than

meal deal!

16

$

BUY

98

items!

in

with in-store coupons

H-E-B Spiral Sliced Bone-In Half or Whole Ham, or H-E-B Boneless Spiral Sliced Ham, or H-E-B Smokehouse Fully Cooked Brisket

X

sliced, whole, flat, unsliced or split, assorted varieties

7

70

with in-store coupons

buy

H-E-B Coffee

34.5 - 39 oz. can assorted varieties

That’s up to

$

3.94

free!

buy two (2)

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain or Gluten Free Frozen Waffles 9.8 - 12.3 oz. assorted varieties

• H-E-B Green Beans or Broccoli Florets, 12 oz.

• H-E-B Pure Cane Sugar Soft Drinks, 12 pk.

assorted varieties (excludes regular H-E-B Soft Drinks)

• H-E-B Classic Selections® Cobbler, 32 oz.

That’s up to

$

2.98

Quaker Cap’n Crunch Cereals,

11.5 - 14 oz assorted varieties

16 ct., assorted varieties

• Jiffy Foil Giant Oval or Rectangular Foil Pan

That’s up to

March 24 - March 30, 2016

www.StyleMagazine.com

free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Frozen Sliced Peaches

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

GET

free! with in-store coupon

Frito Lay Munchies

Llévatelo

buy

GET

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat

15 - 16 oz. assorted varieties

free! with in-store coupon

Kraft Natural Slices

7 - 8 oz. assorted varieties

That’s up to

Llévatelo

2.82

¡gratis!

buy

GET

$

free!

free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Grand Champion Charcoal 6.6 or 8.3 lbs. assorted varieties

Prices Good Wednesday, March 23 Thru Tuesday, March 29, 2016 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

GET

¡gratis!

free!

value pack assorted varieties

20

¡gratis!

2.98

$

Kiolbassa Sausage

Some items may not be available in all stores. Items not valid at Central Market. Due to the popularity of our Extra Low Prices Every Day, we reserve the right to limit quantities. Limit Rights Reserved. We Accept Lone Star Card, WIC And Manufacturers’ Coupons. ©2016 HEB, 16-1565 visit www.heb.com

Llévatelo

8 oz. assorted varieties

peach or blackberry

• Cobblestone Sweet Party Rolls

with in-store coupon

16 oz.

• H-E-B Baked Beans

28 oz., assorted varieties

free!

3 oz. assorted varieties

buy two (2)

14 oz., assorted varieties

GET

Nestlé Coffee-mate 2Go

free!

• Mark’s Good Stuff BBQ Sauce

FREE

18 in 5 items!

$

That’s up to

$

5.98

free!

Llévatelo

¡gratis!