Selecting Shade

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Now that I am close to catching my breath due to all the comings and goings of the “Birthday Quarter,” which I sincerely doubt I can make it another seven weeks as four weeks have just about done me in, I have been reminiscing about my time in the Big Apple.  I have...

Grab History by the Horns: George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, November 15th

See Cowboys in Action, Rare Birds, Children’s Entrepreneur Market and more! Come see how the west was won during a great day of Fall family fun on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the 200-year-old George Ranch in Richmond, Texas. The largest living history event of the year at The George Ranch, Frontier...

Lamar CISD Voters Approve 2025 Bond Propositions

Lamar Consolidated ISD is pleased to announce that area voters approved three of the four bond propositions on the district’s 2025 bond. Preliminary election results – which will become official once formally canvassed – show that district residents approved the following propositions totaling...

Scary Sixty

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher For several years now, folks have consistently used a singular word to describe me.  It’s happened at different times, at different places, by different folks – including my babies – and I’m pretty sure I feel a certain kind of way about it. My initial response...

“Birthday Quarter” Blues

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Four weeks into my “Birthday Quarter,” it got real.  After a raucous, rambunctious and real night of revelry, my entire body quit. Now I know what you’re thinking – hangover.  I’m not certain exactly what a hangover entails since I have not had this particular...

Opinion Editorial: Missouri City Election Matters: For Missouri City and Fort Bend

By: James Thompson, Former Sugar Land Mayor and Municipal Committee Chairman, Fort Bend Business Coalition This November 4, 2025, Missouri City voters will go to the polls to elect the leadership for their city. This race is not only critical for the citizens of Missouri City; it is critical to the overall...