Fall Semester at UH’s Sugar Land Campus Features New Building for Engineering Programs

The fall 2025 semester begins with a new feature at the University of Houston’s Sugar Land Campus. A new, three-floor, 75,000-square foot facility opens its doors to faculty, staff, students and programs from the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering. “The opening of the doors to our Sugar...

Vendors Sought for Riverstone November 21st Holiday Market

Local businessowners have an opportunity to showcase their wares and spread some holiday cheer at the upcoming Riverstone Holiday Market, 5 to 9 pm on Friday, November 21st. Applications are now being accepted for the annual event, now in its 14th year. The market takes place at The Club at Riverstone, 18353...

Top 10 Things I Absolutely Will Not Do

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher After spending nearly six decades on this planet, there are just some things I absolutely will not do.  There’s a lot of “been there, done that,” and frankly, I’m just not having it.  And, at this point, there’s really no use trying to change my mind.  It’s...

Fort Bend County Fair Hosts Military Appreciation Day

The Fort Bend County Fair is proud to host Military Appreciation Day on Friday, October 3, 2025 – a heartfelt celebration dedicated to honoring the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This special day recognizes active-duty military personnel, veterans and their...

Lamar CISD Board of Trustees Call for a November 2025 Bond Election

During the August 12, 2025 Special Called Board Meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees called for a bond election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The bond package, totaling $1.99 billion, is primarily designed to fund new school facilities to address projected enrollment growth within the...

Where There’s Smoke…

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Real life text between Mr. Kaminski and I Tuesday night. Him: “On my way home.  Do you need anything?” This type of inquiry is critically important these days with our relocation to what Mr. Kaminski lovingly refers to as “Green Acres.”  The closest grocery...