Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor

The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo proudly recognizes 2025 President Bobby Poncik for earning a nomination for the “2025 John Justin Standard of the West Committeeman of the Year Award,” a prestigious national honor recognizing outstanding volunteer leadership in professional rodeo. Created by Justin...

I Love New York!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I love New York!  This is not simply a marketing phrase to me.  I sincerely love going to the Big Apple.  I’m a happy girl when there.  You’ve just got to love any city nicknamed after horse racing and jazz, right? Mr. Kaminski graciously offered a trip to NYC to...

The Power of One Safe Adult How Our Community Prevents Child Abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Every child is just one “safe adult” away from a completely different life story. While child abuse is a complex societal issue, research consistently shows that the presence of even a single stable, nurturing relationship is the most significant protective...

Popping the Question

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Thirty-two years ago on this very day, I married Mr. Kaminski.  It was a grand affair at the Omni in Houston, interestingly enough, attended by many Fort Bend friends that are still in our lives.  Years ago, 20ish years into the marvelous matrimony, we attended a...

Fort Bend ISD Holds Annual District-wide Job Fair Saturday, April 11

Fort Bend ISD will hold its annual district-wide job fair on Saturday, April 11 at the James Reese Career and Technical Center, located at 12300 University Blvd. Sugar Land, 77479) from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Interested candidates can view current positions and register to attend the event at...

Wardrobe Wranglers

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Being raised in Houston and living in close proximity to the 713 for the majority of my life, there are specific cultural experiences that are woven into the fabric of who I am. Attending Houston Oiler games during the “Luv ya Blue” days. Buying concert tickets at...