The Doorbell Dilemma

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Sometimes in my infinite wisdom I make choices that absolutely backfire on me.  Case and point:  the doorbell dilemma – a situation that literally occurred on my porch. You see, we do not have a doorbell installed at our front door.  Now I didn’t think too much...

Lamar CISD Names New School in Cross Creek West

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) has named Elementary #36 now under construction now in Cross Creek West. Slated to open in fall 2025, Haygood Elementary is named for local husband and wife LCISD teachers James “Dick” Richard and Marinella Haygood. In addition to teaching, the pair...

New and Expectant Moms Invited to the Community Baby Shower at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land is excited to invite new and expectant mothers to a special community baby shower on Friday, August 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. This free event will take place in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus. The...

The “S” Word

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Every once in a while, I am brutally reminded that I was raised as an only child.  It often rears its ugly head when a certain word comes up.  This word is much like a foreign language to me, although when I had two children, I was forced to become familiar with it. In...

U.S. News & World Report ranks Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital as No. 6 in Houston

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital the No. 6 hospital in Houston and No. 9 hospital in Texas. The rankings are based on scores in patient care, patient safety, outcomes, nursing, advanced technology and reputation. “We are deeply honored to be recognized by U.S....

Fort Bend County Fair 2024 Entertainment Lineup Announced

The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo has announced its 2024 entertainment lineup. Ten musical artists will perform and bring their diverse talents to our Fair during the BBQ cookoff weekend and the Fair’s 10-day run. From September 20 to October 6, artists representing the Texas Music scene, Traditional...