March 2019 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

Stewart Jacobson recently held his Campaign Kick Off event for Sugar Land City Council position #3 at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.  Family, friends and local officials wished him well in his effort to serve the City of Sugar Land. David, Sarah, Abigail and...

January 2019 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The Friends of Fort Bend Cares recently gathered to celebrate the season and their continued success. Fort Bend Cares has been raising awareness for local non profits and the services they provide the youth of the community for the past 12 years. Jane Maples and Colleen...

January 2019 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The 2018 Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas Home Tour Sponsor Party was held on December 2nd at The Design Firm. The party was sponsored by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP, and the tour underwriter was Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation. Alicia Scala, Kara Wuellner and Edward...

December 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

OakBend Medical Center held a reception to unveil their newly renovated 5th Floor.  Those attending were treated to great food and libations while taking in the new surroundings. Hospital CEO Joe Freudenberger presented the comments for the event. Tom and...

November 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The Fort Bend Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae participated in the Fort Bend County Fair “Pink Out” day by passing out Think Pink ribbons to the patrons. ZTA’s philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness. Kim Feldhoff, Kendra and Emery Smart, Stephanie Johnston, Pat Ogea, Jill Ruckman, Kay Garrett, Shannon...

October 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

Judge Chad Bridges hosted his Fall 2018 Campaign Kick-Off for the November 6th election at Lupe Tortilla.  Friends, community leaders and supporters attended the Sugar Land event.  Carl Drozd and Paul...

October 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

LaCocina Mexican Restaurant held their  13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser benefitting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. Dan Martinez and Eva Guzman with Andres and Rachel...

August 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The 1st Annual More Than A Meal Luncheon honoring Pat and Bob Hebert benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels was held at River Pointe Church.  Guests enjoyed lunch along with remarks by Fort Bend Senior volunteers and staff. Kay Garrett, Mark Hudec and Amy...

July 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

Congratulations to Fort Bend’s Dr. Sam Cress who launched his FDA-cleared innovative oral appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring – the Meridian PM – at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in Baltimore. Kim and Sam...

June 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

Houston Methodist Cancer Center hosted the recent Fort Bend Chamber Network Nites & Bites event.  The networking event featured appetizers and musical entertainment along with tours of the Cancer Center.  Jessica Gilbert, Armando Saenz and Cara...

June 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

A reception honoring Dee Koch was held at Safari Texas Ranch as Dee celebrated her retirement from The George Foundation.  A “who’s who” of Fort Bend attended the event to recognize Dee and celebrate her many contributions to the community.  Here’s to Dee and her future adventures!  Bill Nash,...

June 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

All bets were on for the “Off to the Races” Sponsor Party for the annual Child Advocates Gala. The amazing evening thanked the generous sponsors for their support of the Gala.  Vicky and Carl...

May 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

Local business women attended the February networking luncheon held at Salt of the Earth Spa in Sugar Land. Successful Women in Business is a fun, inspiring and collaborative monthly networking group for professional and entrepreneurial women serving Sugar Land and Missouri City facilitated by Business and...

May 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The 9th Annual Fort Bend Empty Bowls befitting East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry was held recently at Safari Texas Ranch.  Guests were served a simple meal of soup and bread as a reminder of families in Fort Bend who do not have enough food to eat. Janice and Robert...

April 2018 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The Sugar Land Wine and Food Affair hosted a 15th anniversary celebration of the event at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center.  To celebrate the event’s 15th year,  a commemorative cake featuring the Imperial Sugar silos by Nadine Moon from Who Made the Cake! was created.  Joe Zimmerman,...