Lamar CISD’s Dr. Roosevelt Nivens Named Region 4 Superintendent of the Year

The Region 4 Education Service Center announced Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens as the 2025 Region 4 Superintendent of the Year. Following a surprise announcement during the Lamar CISD June 17 School Board Meeting, Dr. Nivens will now advance as the Region 4 nominee for Texas Superintendent...

Senior Shopping

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Well, it happened again, porch sitters.  Different retailer, different scenario, but I was ready with carpe diem as my mantra and a significantly improved attitude. There I was at Ross Dress for Less on a Tuesday doing a little bargain hunting.  Did I need anything? ...

Fort Bend ISD Shines Nationally with 14 Students Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Fourteen Fort Bend ISD students were named winners of National Merit® Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, bringing the district’s total number of 2025 National Merit Scholarship winners to 34, so far. Winners include: Nathaniel P. Chacko, Ridge Point High School, Texas A&M...

“A Blessing in Disguise”: Nurse Credits New Robotic Technology and Rapid Care with Catching Lung Cancer Early

When longtime nurse Riki Granger went in for an abdominal CT scan, she never imagined the results would reveal something life-changing – a small lesion on her lungs. “It was a blessing in disguise,” Granger said. “A miracle.” Within days, she was connected to Houston Methodist Sugar Land...

Problematic Printers and Wasp Wars

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Everything always happens when Mr. Kaminski is not home.  Not only is he not home, he is typically out of town – for days.  That’s been the modus operandi for 30 years now.  You would think I would be accustomed to this reality.  I assure you, I am not. This week...

The George Foundation is Excited to Announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer

The George Foundation is excited to announce Deresha Gibson as Program Officer.  In her role, Deresha will be responsible for evaluating grant requests and making funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.  Additionally, Deresha will partner with grantees and other stakeholders to address critical...