Hometown Heroes: Michael Spiech

By Joan Frances – Fort Bend County is blessed to have an exceptional list of organizations dedicated to helping the less fortunate in the area. Mamie George Community Center addresses many of the community’s needs, with an emphasis on low-income residents and seniors. They provide food, rent,...

Hometown Heroes: Ray Aguilar

By Joan Frances – When tragedy occurs, the human spirit emerges. People from all walks of life, all races and cultures unite, to help one another ease the pain of the moment. Hurricane Harvey was relentless in the path of destruction. Fort Bend County communities will be impacted for many months and...

Hometown Heroes: Ralph Villarreal, Jr.

By Joan Frances | Photos by Ann’s Photography – The Raymond Freeman American Legion Post 942 is the oldest veteran post in Sugar Land. When it opened its doors in 1959, the purpose was, and still is, to serve the needs of veterans and their families. Volunteers donate their time to help these...

Hometown Heroes: Jim Kij

By Joan Frances – Over the past ten years, Fort Bend County has been recognized by a variety of studies as an outstanding area to raise a family. The county is ranked for its safety, education, low cost of living, diversity and growth, with welcoming neighborhoods. The heart of this community is the...

Hometown Heroes: Donna Worstell

By Joan Frances – Many young Americans choose to join the military after their high school education. Our Community Salutes – Fort Bend (OCSFB) is a local, non-profit organization helping the Fort Bend community recognize, honor and support high school seniors and their parents who plan to enlist...

Hometown Heroes: Robbin Mallett

By Joan Frances – Albert Schweitzer said, “Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man’s help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For, remember, you don’t live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.” Fort Bend County...

Hometown Heroes: Therise Perez

By Joan Frances – Fort Bend County has a diverse population of caring citizens who work to make this world a better place to live for everyone – young and old. Residents with disabilities and special needs have places to go where the atmosphere is calming and learning is fun. GiGi’s playhouse in...

The Sienna Scoop Cruisers Ride to Fight Kid’s Cancer

A group of Fort Bend residents are participating in the Great Cycle Challenge USA this June to benefit Children’s Cancer Research Fund. The team, called The Sienna Scoop Cruisers, will ride on a bicycle or a stationary bike to improve health and help fund childhood cancer research during the third annual...

Hometown Heroes: Celine Tong

By Joan Frances – Fort Bend County has so much to offer. Growth, commerce and retail continue to entice new homeowners to live, work and play. In addition to improvements and physical expansion, the City of Sugar Land is environmentally cognizant. Since 1999, the non-profit organization Keep Sugar Land...

Hometown Heroes: Peggy Jackson

By Joan Frances | Photos courtesy of the Fort Bend Education Foundation – The future of the world rests in the hands of today’s youth, and a quality education for every student is a quintessential need for a successful future. Classroom projects become fundamental to the learning process, and often,...

Hometown Heroes: Larry Guerra

By Joan Frances – In Fort Bend County, people generously give their time to helping the less fortunate. One such resident is military veteran Larry Guerra, who has devoted his time to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #4010 in Stafford. The charter for the post was granted by the state of Texas...

Hometown Heroes: Ben and Grant Mize

By Joan Frances – Three words objectify what it takes to be a hometown hero: generosity, compassion and commitment. Fort Bend County is blessed to have many altruistic residents who donate their time and money to the community. Age is not a requirement when it comes to assisting people in need, and...

Hometown Heroes: Elsie Schade

By Joan Frances – Walking into a PennyWise store to search out the great prices on clothing, housewares and furniture is an exciting experience for bargain hunters, who never know what treasures they will find. Not only is the money well spent, but funds go to the Fort Bend Women’s Center, a...