Moral Lessons for All: David vs Goliath in Needville

Your apology is accepted if you are one of our few neighbors who was unaware 12 young boys from tiny Needville were one of only TWENTY teams worldwide to earn a spot to the 2023 Little League World Series. We finished as the FOURTH best team on earth! Every game for Needville was David vs Goliath in the...

It’s Cowboys, Cattle and Cannons at the New George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, October 21, 2023

For a great day of Fall family fun on Saturday, October 21st, visit Fort Bend’s famous spread for the new George Ranch Frontier Days.  Presenting sponsor Polly Shouse, The George Ranch and the Fort Bend History Association (FBHA) have partnered to host their largest living history event of the...

Halloween

Halloween is not just for kids!  Build the spookiest Halloween Char-BOO-terie Board perfect for your next party or get together with an assortment of your favorite cheeses, meats, crackers, fresh fruits and nuts.  And don’t forget to add some ghastly ghouls to liven up your...

Mammograms: A Crucial Pillar in Women’s Health

Breast cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent and potentially life-threatening diseases affecting women worldwide. In this battle against breast cancer, early detection plays an indispensable role, and mammograms emerge as a vital tool in this endeavor. A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of the breast...

The Great Pumpkin Round Up: Open Saturdays October 14th through November 25th at The George Ranch

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 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, returns this October, bigger and better than ever! For the third year, The George Ranch will showcase a fantastic Fall...

Mammogram FAQS: Your Breast Cancer Screening Questions Answered

When life is busy, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own. But it’s important to make time for yourself — and your annual screening mammogram. If you’re not sure when to start getting mammograms or what to expect, we’re here to help. Sandra Templeton, M.D., board-certified surgeon...

The Sweet Life Gardener – Artichoke

Hey Sweet Lifers! I must say for anyone who tried to keep a garden growing during this heat wave we have had – CONGRATS! I admit I cleared the beds and prepped them for fall and perhaps even this spring. With the critters nibbling whatever they can to stay sustained in this heat, I left the celery and...

Did You Know? Female Breast Cancer Rates are Decreasing in the United States

Female Breast Cancer Rates are Decreasing in the United States Highlighting key topics in cancer surveillance, this video from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) looks at trends in the United States. Click the video below: Rate of New Cases and Deaths per 100,000 The rate of new cases of female breast...

Living the Sweet – Eden Gardens

Hey Sweet Lifers! Well, I spent most of the tail end of my summer and into fall stomping up and down the roads all along 30A in Florida. There are so many parks and unspoiled sea lines – it’s breathtaking. A peaceful and preserved place for every creature great and small to “live a sweet...

Called Back For Another Mammogram? Don’t Panic!

You are doing everything right. You always go for your scheduled mammograms. Then, out of nowhere, you get the call. “We found an abnormality on your mammogram. You’ll need to come back for further screening.” You start to sweat, your heart starts racing and you might even feel the need to cry. Slow...

Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Studies have shown that breast cancer is due to a combination of factors and some you have no control over – age, genetics, family history.  But the good news is there are risk factors that you do have control over and changing these factors can help you mitigate your risk of breast cancer. Breast Cancer...

School Has Started and You Have Homework!

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, you have some time to do things you want to do for yourself. Parents still have to keep the kitchen pantry full, drive car pool and wash the family’s clothes,...

“Hit Us With Your Best Shot!” 2023 Cullinan Park Photo Contest

Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) invites photographers of all levels to submit photos to its annual photo contest. The contest is in conjunction with the Conservancy’s 7th annual “Picnic for the Park” luncheon on Friday, October 20th, at Sweetwater Country Club. The photo contest opens on August 1st and...

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2023 President and New Board Members

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (SLHF) announced the recently elected president for 2023 and the addition of three new board members. Elected to serve as board president was retired engineer Carolyn Gilligan.  When asked why she serves on the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation board, Gilligan stated, “We...

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

absolutely AUTO REVIEW  |  By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover from the Korean automaker that deserves to be viewed as a near-luxury model.  Both the interior and exterior design and build are sharp and tight, and the safety technology is state-of-the-art.  The...