Back to profile

Francis Page Jr.

Stories by Francis

Tease photo

Nutcracker Infinity at Art Club: A Holiday Tradition Reimagined Through Light, Sound, and Wonder

Nutcracker Infinity at Art Club reimagines the beloved holiday classic as an immersive, multi-sensory experience, blending Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with light, technology, and contemporary art in Houston.

Tease photo

Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Gala 2025: A Night of Brilliance, Legacy & Texas-Sized Inspiration

The 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Gala in Houston celebrated trailblazing women, honoring the 2025 class and raising over $290,000 to support programs empowering women and girls across Texas.

Tease photo

A Living Legacy in the Third Ward: Rev. William A. Lawson’s Vision Rises Again Through New Senior Housing Expansion

WALIPP has broken ground on a $29.3 million expansion in Houston’s Third Ward, adding 102 affordable senior apartments that honor Rev. William A. Lawson’s legacy of community, dignity, and service.

Tease photo

Houston City College and Google.org Spark a New AI Era for Houston’s Future Workforce

Houston City College and Google.org announced a $2 million partnership to expand AI education, offering free training for educators and dual-credit opportunities for students, positioning Houston as a leader in technology-driven careers.

Tease photo

FIFAe World Cup™ Featuring Rocket League Kicks Off—Houston, Get Ready to Play Big on the Global Pitch

The FIFAe World Cup™ 25 featuring Rocket League kicked off in Riyadh, showcasing high-octane esports football and giving Houston a glimpse of the excitement coming with FIFA World Cup 26™ in 2026

Tease photo

H-E-B Expands Its Promise to South Houston with Joe V’s Smart Shop

H-E-B is expanding its Joe V’s Smart Shop concept to South Houston, investing $11.9 million in a 56,786-square-foot store to provide affordable groceries while supporting local economic growth.

Tease photo

TDECU Welcomes Two New Leaders to Board as Credit Union Enters a New Era

TDECU has appointed Retired U.S. Army General Charles R. Hamilton and financial strategist Rushi Patel to its Board of Directors, strengthening the credit union’s strategic leadership as it expands technology, service, and community impact

Tease photo

Airbnb Unveils Historic $1M+ Investment to Elevate Houston Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Airbnb invests over $1 million in Houston to boost sustainability, youth soccer, and lasting community impact ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™.

Tease photo

Mardi Gras! Galveston 2026 Doubles the Entertainment Lineup, Ushers In a New Era of Coastal Celebration

Mardi Gras! Galveston returns February 6–17, 2026, with star-studded music, dazzling parades, and Texas-sized Gulf Coast festivities for its 115th anniversary.

Tease photo

Jack Black & Paul Rudd Bring a Wildly Nostalgic, Joyously Unhinged Anaconda Adventure to Christmas Day 2025

The legendary Anaconda returns this Christmas, reinvented as a hilarious buddy-action comedy starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd.

Tease photo

Texas Southern University’s Global Future Expands: New NBEC Partnership Ignites Innovation, Cultural Exchange & Worldwide Academic Pathways

Texas Southern University partners with the National Black Empowerment Council to launch global academic and cultural opportunities for students.

Tease photo

Ring in the Holidays with Thompson San Antonio: A Luxe Winter Escape Wrapped in Texas Magic

Experience the magic of the holidays at Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk with “12 Days of Thompson” and a dazzling New Year’s Eve rooftop celebration.

Tease photo

All Aboard the Holiday Spirit: Union Pacific & UPVETS Roll Through Houston with a Joy-Filled Toy Drive Finale

Union Pacific’s UPVETS Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter celebrates the holiday season with Railroad Santa, a Toys for Tots train ride, and Locomotive No. 1943, showcasing veteran-led community service across Houston.

Tease photo

Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares the Recipe for Success with Houston City College – Culinary Arts

Chef Andrew Zimmern visited Houston City College to share wisdom and inspiration with culinary students, highlighting HCC’s role in shaping the region’s next generation of chefs and food entrepreneurs.

Tease photo

ICE CUBE SET TO IGNITE RED ROCKS WITH A 420 EXPERIENCE FOR THE AGES

Ice Cube, Big Boi, and Czarface take over Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 20, 2026, for 420 on the Rocks, promising an unforgettable night of hip-hop history and culture.

Tease photo

Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation Elevates the Fight Against Exploitation with Powerful “No Trafficking Zone” Press Conference at NRG Stadium

Houston leads the nation in anti-trafficking efforts as NRG Park marks five years as a No Trafficking Zone, showcasing survivor-led initiatives, national partnerships, and community-driven protection.

Tease photo

Texas City Half Marathon Returns Dec. 6 — Volunteers Needed & Big Perks Await

Join the Texas City Half Marathon on December 6, 2025—run, volunteer, or cheer and be part of a Gulf Coast community tradition with perks that make giving back even sweeter!

Tease photo

A Dazzling New Era of Movement: UH’s “Emerging Choreographers Showcase” Returns With Bold Voices, Brave Visions, and the Many Brilliant ‘Colors of a Woman’

Houston’s next generation of dance makers takes center stage as UH debuts its bold and emotionally charged Emerging Choreographers Showcase, featuring the premiere of Kylie Jefferson’s powerhouse work Colors of a Woman.

Tease photo

FAST-TRACK TO A CAREER: HOW HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE IS PUTTING HOUSTON TO WORK — ONE CERTIFICATION AT A TIME

A Supportive, Empowering, Workforce-Ready Pathway Built for Real Houston Lives

Houston City College’s Fast-Track Forklift Certification offers a one-day pathway to real skills, real jobs, and real economic opportunity.

Tease photo

Comcast Closes the Year with Purpose: Celebrating Community Champions and Announcing Over $700,000 in Grants to Texas Nonprofits

Houston’s Coffee with Comcast event closed 2025 with over $700,000 in grants supporting Texas nonprofits, highlighting digital equity, community collaboration, and nonprofit innovation.

Tease photo

IM Houston Secures Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Strengthen Refugee Legal Services

IM Houston has received a $7,500 Texas Bar Foundation grant to expand its Refugee Legal Services program, strengthening crucial support for newly arriving families in Houston.

Tease photo

Ski Jammers Unveil Winter Style & Community Spirit at the Sun & Ski Fashion Show

The Ski Jammers will kick off the 2025–26 ski season with their annual Sun & Ski Fashion Show on December 3, highlighting winter style, community talent, and upcoming NBS ski adventures.

Tease photo

Farewell to a Copper Icon: The U.S. Mint Presses Its Final Pennies After 230+ Years of American History

On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint pressed the final penny, ending a 232-year tradition and closing a small but iconic chapter in American history.

Tease photo

Meet the 2025 GHWCC – Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Honorees

The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame class — honoring women who innovate, lead, and uplift communities across Houston.

Tease photo

Yantian Sun: The Baritone Redefining Opera’s Global Future

Yantian Sun, a rapidly rising 25-year-old baritone, is earning national acclaim for his powerful voice, artistic maturity, and distinguished performances that mark him as one of opera’s most promising young stars.

Tease photo

The Health Museum 2025 Health Heroes Gala: A Night of Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact

Houston celebrated compassion and innovation at The Health Museum’s Annual Health Heroes Gala, honoring Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and raising a record-breaking $430,000 to inspire future healthcare leaders.

Tease photo

DACAMERA Brings Rising Jazz Star Ekep Nkwelle to Houston’s Wortham Center

Houston jazz lovers, mark your calendars! DACAMERA presents rising star Ekep Nkwelle at the Wortham Center on December 6, 2025. With a voice rooted in African heritage and honed at Juilliard, Nkwelle brings soulful storytelling, international acclaim, and a spiritual depth that promises an unforgettable evening of jazz.

Tease photo

The Colors of Culture Return: Islamic Arts Festival 2025 Welcomes All Houstonians For FREE!

Experience the world through art at the 2025 Islamic Arts Festival — the largest celebration of Islamic art in the U.S. — returning to the University of Houston on November 15–16. With more than 50 artists, live performances, hands-on workshops, and international cuisine, this free family-friendly event celebrates creativity, faith, and unity in the heart of Houston.

Tease photo

H-E-B: 26 Years of Partnership, Pride, and Purpose with Houston Style Magazine

Houston Style Magazine celebrates more than 25 years of partnership with H-E-B as the beloved Texas grocer earns the title of No. 1 Retailer in America in Supermarket News’ inaugural Experience Report — reaffirming that H-E-B is more than a store; it’s a Texas tradition rooted in service, community, and heart.

Tease photo

HCC Is Here for Houston: Learn. Earn. Rise.

Houston City College (HCC) invites students and families to its citywide Enrollment Showcase on Saturday, November 15, 2025—connecting education to opportunity through hands-on experiences, career spotlights, and on-site enrollment support across multiple campuses.

Tease photo

Experience the Roaring ’20s at Juliet Restaurant’s Burlesque Dinner Show: The Great Gatsby

Step into the Roaring ’20s! Juliet Steakhouse invites Houstonians to a glamorous Great Gatsby Burlesque Dinner Show on November 11, blending jazz, tequila, and a four-course gourmet feast.

Tease photo

Houston Dynamo FC & Houston City College: A Dynamic Partnership Powering Houston’s Future

Houston Dynamo FC and Houston City College are teaming up to kick off a powerful new era — where sports meet education to shape Houston’s future leaders.

Tease photo

Celebrating Shared Humanity at AJC Houston’s America’s Table

In a world that often feels divided, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Houston reminds us what unity looks like. The America’s Table Breakfast, happening Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM, celebrates resilience, faith, and shared humanity through the inspiring stories of three Houstonians — Officer G. Lual, Yona Starosta, and Dr. Dorina Papageorgiou. Join the table that unites Houston.

Tease photo

Houston’s 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival Presented by Reliant

Free Cultural Celebration Returns to Downtown Houston on Saturday, November 1, 2025 — Honoring Life, Legacy, and Love

Houston lights up with color, music, and remembrance as the 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival returns to Sam Houston Park on November 1, 2025. Celebrate loved ones and the city’s vibrant cultural spirit.

Tease photo

Journeys of Goodbye: A Houston Forum of Healing, Hope, and Humanity

Presented by Starworks Foundation

This November, Houston comes together to honor love, loss, and healing as the Starworks Foundation presents Journeys of Goodbye—a moving event and companion book exploring stories of grief, caregiving, and courage. Join the conversation of remembrance and renewal at The Fountain of Praise Church on November 1.

Tease photo

H-E-B Rallies to Keep Meals on Wheels Rolling for Houston’s Homebound Seniors

When IM Houston’s Meals on Wheels faced major funding cuts, H-E-B and The Moody Foundation stepped up in a big way — raising over $370,000 to keep meals and care visits going for vulnerable seniors across Greater Houston and Galveston.

Tease photo

Legacy Community Health’s Frank Billingsley Golf Classic Marks 15th Anniversary with Record-Breaking $500,000 Raised for Student Health Programs

Houston Community College is expanding its popular Pharmacy Technician Retail Certificate Program to the North Forest campus in Spring 2026—bringing high-demand healthcare training closer to home. Designed for quick entry into Houston’s booming medical field, the one-semester program offers an affordable pathway to a stable, rewarding career.

Tease photo

Houston City College Expands Pathways to Pharmacy Careers with New North Forest Campus Program

Houston Community College is expanding its popular Pharmacy Technician Retail Certificate Program to the North Forest campus in Spring 2026—bringing high-demand healthcare training closer to home. Designed for quick entry into Houston’s booming medical field, the one-semester program offers an affordable pathway to a stable, rewarding career.

Tease photo

Harris Health Shines Light on Hope: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Harris Health System marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a powerful campaign focused on early detection, education, and community outreach—sharing survivor stories like Ava H.’s to inspire women to take charge of their health.

Tease photo

Two Legacies, One Vision: TDECU and Smart Financial Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge

TDECU and Smart Financial Credit Union are joining forces under the banner “Two Legacies, One Vision,” creating a $6 billion member-owned powerhouse set to strengthen Houston’s financial future.

Tease photo

Houston City College Expands Pathways to Pharmacy Careers with New North Forest Campus Program

Houston Community College (HCC) is expanding its high-demand Pharmacy Technician Retail Certificate Program to the North Forest campus beginning Spring 2026—opening doors for more Houstonians to launch stable, well-paying healthcare careers close to home.

Tease photo

Texas State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons Visits Houston City College – Coleman College for Health Sciences

Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons tours HCC Coleman College to explore workforce education and career-ready training, spotlighting Houston’s role as a national model for accessible, high-impact higher education.

Tease photo

YES Prep’s Leading Houston Forward Luncheon Shines Spotlight on Alumni, Excellence, and the Power of Education

YES Prep celebrates student success and community leadership at its Ninth Annual Leading Houston Forward Luncheon on Nov. 6, featuring inspiring alumni keynote speakers Kelly Truong and Jair Sanchez.

Tease photo

Nicholas Payton Brings New Orleans Brilliance to Houston for One Night Only

Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater

Experience the electrifying sounds of Grammy-winning trumpet virtuoso Nicholas Payton live in Houston! A night of jazz, soul, and modern funk awaits on November 14 at the Wortham Theater Center.

Tease photo

Building a Dream: Houston Unites to Support Affordable Housing and Hope for All Annual Houston Habitat for Humanity Luncheon Honors Joel Deretchin for a Lifetime of Impact

Under the glittering chandeliers of The Post Oak Hotel, more than 360 Houston leaders gathered for Houston Habitat for Humanity’s Building a Dream Luncheon, honoring Joel Deretchin’s decades of service and celebrating the power of community to make homeownership possible for all.

Tease photo

Global Leaders Unite at the Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon: A Celebration of Innovation, Fashion, and Global Sisterhood

Houston shined on the global stage as the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosted its dazzling Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon, Style Show & Shopping Experience, celebrating women driving innovation, leadership, and style. This year’s event marked a historic collaboration with international leaders from Paris and hinted at taking the celebration to France next year

Tease photo

Fort Bend District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker Reaffirms Commitment to Passport Services for Fort Bend County Residents

Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker reassures residents that all county passport offices remain open and fully staffed amid national disruptions — and announces a community Passport Fair on October 25 to make travel services even more accessible.

Tease photo

Roxanne Orsak Makes History as First Woman President of H-E-B

H-E-B just made Texas history. For the first time in its 120-year legacy, the beloved San Antonio grocer has appointed a woman president. Roxanne Orsak, who began as a store trainee in 1988, will take the helm in January 2026 — a full-circle moment honoring the company’s founding by Florence Butt in 1905.

Tease photo

Texas Southern University President J.W. Crawford III Charts Bold Path Forward Ahead of 98th Homecoming Celebration

Texas Southern University kicks off its 98th Homecoming with renewed purpose and Tiger pride as President J.W. Crawford III delivers the State of the University Address on October 17. The celebration marks a season of growth, innovation, and momentum as TSU moves closer to its 100th anniversary.

Tease photo

Inspiring Global Change from Houston: The Youth Executive Leadership Program (YELP)

Houston high school student Mihika is breaking boundaries with the Youth Executive Leadership Program (YELP), empowering young leaders locally and globally through education, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Prev