Francis Page Jr.

Recent Stories

Tease photo

Nominate Now: SBA Houston Opens 2026 National Small Business Week Awards

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, shining a spotlight on the innovators, job creators, and community anchors that keep America moving. With 36 million small businesses powering 99% of U.S. enterprises, creating two out of every three new jobs, and employing about half of the nation’s workforce, this recognition is more than a plaque—it’s a platform.

Tease photo

Gulf Coast Industry Forum 2025: Where Houston’s Energy Corridor Sets Its Next Big Agenda

The 16th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) arrives this September with the kind of momentum only the Houston Port Region can generate. From Port Houston’s supply-chain upgrades to fast-evolving carbon capture and sustainability projects, GCIF is where the Gulf Coast’s most influential voices connect ideas to action—and where the industry’s next year often takes shape. Innovation, safety, and sustainability take center stage as the region’s petrochemical, maritime, and logistics leaders gather on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Pasadena.

Tease photo

What’s Really Happening in Austin?

LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Community Conversations Luncheon Brings Policy, Power, and Perspective to Houston

Houston Style Magazine is proud to spotlight an upcoming event that promises to cut through the noise and deliver the clarity our community deserves. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce will host its rescheduled Community Conversations Luncheon at the. Hilton Garden Inn / Home2Suites Medical Center (6840 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030)

Tease photo

Trump’s Tariff Shock: How “Liberation Day” Punishes Houston Small Businesses and Weakens American Democracy

Trump’s sweeping tariffs promised strength; instead they raise prices, rattle jobs, and sideline democracy. Houston entrepreneurs, economists, and policy veterans explain the real costs—and how our community can push back.

Tease photo

Texas at the Crossroads: Fighting Gerrymandering and the GOP’s Power Grab

While Texas families juggle skyrocketing grocery bills, health care costs, and an unforgiving housing market, Governor Greg Abbott and his MAGA-aligned allies — still bowing to Donald Trump’s shadow — are laser-focused on something else entirely: rigging the rules of democracy itself.

Tease photo

Obama Rallies Texas Democrats Against GOP’s Gerrymandering Power Grab

In the high-stakes chess match of American democracy, Texas Republicans aren’t just moving the pawns—they’re flipping the board. Former President Barack Obama stepped into the fray this week, delivering a rallying cry to Texas House Democrats in a private Zoom call, warning against what he called a “systematic assault on democracy.”

Tease photo

United Way of Galveston Launches 102nd Workplace Giving Campaign with Community Spirit and Purpose

The United Way of Galveston is setting the stage for another year of compassion, collaboration, and change as it kicks off its 102nd Annual Workplace Giving Campaign on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The iconic Moody Gardens Hotel Ball

Tease photo

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept: Where Ultra-Luxury Meets Electrified Adventure

Cadillac has once again pushed the boundaries of luxury performance, unveiling the Elevated Velocity Crossover Concept—an all-electric, high-performance marvel that is as comfortable navigating downtown boulevards as it is conquering the open desert. Sleek, bold, and brimming with innovation, this 2+2 crossover fuses the adrenaline of Cadillac’s V-Series heritage with the limitless possibilities of electric mobility.

Tease photo

Nyam Nyam: Houston’s Downtown Destination Where Korean BBQ Meets Texas Soul

When it comes to dining experiences that dazzle the senses and warm the heart, Nyam Nyam in downtown Houston delivers with style, flavor, and flair. On Thursday, June 19th, the dynamic IC Marketing Team — Isabella Ramirez Garcia and Carolina Bula — embarked on a culinary adventure that proved this Korean BBQ hotspot’s name, which means “delicious” in Korean, is no exaggeration.

Tease photo

Gaza’s Children Can’t Wait: What Experts, Aid Workers, and Journalists Told Us About Starvation—and What Must Happen Now

After nearly two years of war, independent experts and frontline aid workers say Gaza is facing engineered starvation. In a national briefing, UNICEF’s warnings, on-the-ground testimonies, and legal insights converged on one urgent message: flood Gaza with aid, restore UN distribution, protect civilians, and let journalists in.

More stories