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The Great Pumpkin Round Up: Open Saturdays October 14th through November 25th at The Georg...

The Great Pumpkin Round Up: Open Saturdays October 14th through November 25th at The George Ranch
Posted on Sep 28, 2023
Just in time for the Fall season and fabulous photo ops, The George Ranch’s popular fall-themed event, The Great Pumpkin Round Up, presented by...
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Jonathan Chapman Earns the Preeminent CExP™ Designation for Exit Planning

Jonathan Chapman Earns the Preeminent CExP™ Designation for Exit Planning
Posted on Sep 11, 2023
Jonathan Chapman, CFP®, CExP™, member of The BEI Network of Exit Planning Professionals™, recently earned the designation of a BEI...
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School Has Started and You Have Homework!

School Has Started and You Have Homework!
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
It is September 2023. Many of you are enjoying peace and quiet at home – the kids are back in school! For seven to eight hours each school day,...
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“Hit Us With Your Best Shot!” 2023 Cullinan Park Photo Contest

“Hit Us With Your Best Shot!” 2023 Cullinan Park Photo Contest
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) invites photographers of all levels to submit photos to its annual photo contest. The contest is in conjunction with...
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital as No. 5 in Hou...

U.S. News & World Report ranks Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital as No. 5 in Houston
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital the No. 5 hospital in Houston and No. 9 hospital in Texas. The rankings...
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Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2023 President and New Board Members

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2023 President and New Board Members
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (SLHF) announced the recently elected president for 2023 and the addition of three new board members. Elected to...
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
absolutely AUTO REVIEW  |  By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover from the Korean automaker that deserves to...
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5 Savvy Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition

5 Savvy Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
Balancing schedules, supplies shopping, meal planning and more can make the back-to-school season one of the most hectic times of the year. Keeping...
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Fourth Annual Fort Bend Future Technology EXPO

Fourth Annual Fort Bend Future Technology EXPO
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with University of Houston’s (UH) College of Technology, will present the Fourth Annual Fort Bend...
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September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
The Finest and Bravest Foundation of Sugar Land (FBFSL), an organization formed to support all of Sugar Land’s First Responders – Police, Fire...
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Wine 101

Wine 101
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
the drunken cyclist By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com With the kids back in school, it is time for a little adult education, some...
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Living the Sweet Life: Lean in and let the cultivation for knowledge begin!

Living the Sweet Life: Lean in and let the cultivation for knowledge begin!
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
Hey Sweet Lifers! ‘Tis the season to cultivate  and learn. I smell the inside of books and spilling ink as we roll into September and see another...
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The Sweet Life Gardener – Chives

The Sweet Life Gardener – Chives
Posted on Sep 5, 2023
Hey Sweet Lifers! One of the easiest to grow and certainly a lovely addition to any garden is chives. They are, with reference to taste, the lightest...
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The George Foundation Welcomes Chief Grants Officer Shannan Stavinoha

The George Foundation Welcomes Chief Grants Officer Shannan Stavinoha
Posted on Aug 28, 2023
The George Foundation is pleased to announce Shannan Stavinoha as Chief Grants Officer. In her role, Stavinoha will lead the Foundation’s...
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Joint Workshop on Mixed-Use Code Updates Set for July 19

Joint Workshop on Mixed-Use Code Updates Set for July 19
Posted on Jul 13, 2023
Sugar Land City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss recommended updates to a draft mixed-use zoning...
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recent from OUT & ABOUT FT. BEND September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend
September 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend The Finest and Bravest Foundation of Sugar Land (FBFSL), an organization formed to support all of Sugar Land’s First Responders – Police, Fire and EMS – has announced their first annual event.  “Red & Blue United – A Sugar Land First Responders Tribute” is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th,...