“Dry January?”

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I understand that at any given time, I am likely not the smartest person in the room. I’m good with that. I really enjoy talking with folks who possess a different skillset than I do. I still love to learn, and I will ask a gazillion questions. It’s why I read...

Run for Office in Fort Bend County

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

Fort Bend County is calling for leaders to step up for the upcoming local elections. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in our...

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

Lamar CISD is proud to join communities across Texas in celebrating January 2025 as School Board Recognition Month. This annual observance honors...

Harvest Green Hosts Chili Cook-Off February 1st

Posted on Jan 8, 2025

Twelve local teams armed with secret recipes will go head-to-head to claim chili supremacy at the third annual East Fort Bend Human Needs...

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces Third Annual Gala, The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party, January 25th, 2025

Posted on Jan 8, 2025

Rescue dog Maxwell and his foster mom Kimberly Williams are ready to join Homeless Pet Placement League (HPPL) Vice President Eileen Akerson at...

Better Together with Mayor John Whitmire

Posted on Dec 31, 2024

The Fort Bend Chamber will host Mayor John Whitmire for “Better Together: Houston to Fort Bend” on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11:30 AM –...

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

A collaboration between the Fort Bend Economic Development Council (FBEDC) and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) has led to the formation of...

City of Richmond, Texas Earns “Cutest Christmas Towns” Honors

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

The City of Richmond, Texas, has officially been recognized by Southern Living Magazine as one of the South’s “Cutest Christmas...

Sugar Land Musician Signs with Rick Rubin’s Publishing Company and Releases Debut Single “California Blues”

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

Sugar Land’s Alex Amen is on the verge of an exciting breakthrough in his music career. He recently signed a publishing deal with American...

FBISD Board Approves Names of New Campuses

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

The names of new FBISD campuses were approved at the district’s November business meeting with plans for one of the schools to bear the name of a...

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County: 11th Annual Reading between the Lines event featuring J.R. Martinez

Posted on Nov 13, 2024

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is proud to announce that J.R. Martinez will be the featured author for the 11th Annual Reading...

Hitch Up Your Wagon for the 200th Anniversary George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, November 16th

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Battle re-enactments, horse drawn wagon rides, hot air balloon demonstrations and more are all happening at the 200th Anniversary George Ranch...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Announces Momentum BMW Southwest as the Valet Underwriter for the 2024 Sugar Plum Market

Posted on Oct 23, 2024

Fort Bend Junior Service League is excited to announce Momentum BMW Southwest as the Valet Underwriter for the 2024 Sugar Plum Market. The Sugar Plum...

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

The city of Sugar Land’s Recycle Round Up is scheduled for October 19, from 9 am to 1 pm at Brazos River Park, located at 18427 Southwest...

Pumpkins, Family and Fun! Visit The George Ranch’s “The Great Pumpkin Round Up” Saturdays October 12th Thru November 16th

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

For family fun, fall photos and pumpkins galore, visit “The Great Pumpkin Round Up” at The George Ranch this fall! As part of their year-long...

Sugar Plum Market Hosts the “Melody of the Season” to An Exclusive Preview Night

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

The 2024 Sugar Plum Market, hosted by the Fort Bend Junior Service League and presented by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, will kick off the holiday...

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I am not going to talk about the Sugar Land 95. I am not going to talk about VATRE. I am not going to talk about school vouchers. This column has never been about politics, and I am not going to start now. I am going to talk about the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). I want to...

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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,...

“Dry January?”

Run for Office in Fort Bend County

Lamar CISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month

Harvest Green Hosts Chili Cook-Off February 1st

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces Third Annual Gala, The Ultimate “Tailgate” P...

Better Together with Mayor John Whitmire

The Fort Bend Business Partnership Leads as the Voice of Business in Fort Bend County

City of Richmond, Texas Earns “Cutest Christmas Towns” Honors

Sugar Land Musician Signs with Rick Rubin’s Publishing Company and Releases Debut Si...

FBISD Board Approves Names of New Campuses

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County: 11th Annual Reading between the Lines event featurin...

Hitch Up Your Wagon for the 200th Anniversary George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, Novemb...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Announces Momentum BMW Southwest as the Valet Underwriter ...

Drive-Through Recycling Event Set for Brazos River Park

Pumpkins, Family and Fun! Visit The George Ranch’s “The Great Pumpkin Round Up” Saturdays...

Sugar Plum Market Hosts the “Melody of the Season” to An Exclusive Preview Night