What’s New in 2022?

Publisher, Patti Parish-Kaminski – It’s finally here – a new year.  I for one thought 2021 would never be in our rearview mirror, but I am certainly glad that it is!  While we were – and still are – dealing with serious issues on a global scale, I feel optimistic that we are indeed making...

The District At Sugar Creek:  An Upscale Urban Oasis For A Vibrant Modern City

COVER STORY | By Ryan Spencer – Growth is the critical litmus test of a vibrant modern city. However, that growth doesn’t just happen. It takes critical planning by the city partners and input from residents to make certain the needs of today match with the goals of tomorrow. The absence of...

Keri Schmidt to Lead Statewide Chamber Executives Association Board of Directors

Keri Schmidt, President and CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, has been elected by her peers to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE).  TCCE is the professional society of chamber of commerce executives, staff and affiliate members offering...

Living the Sweet Life: Daily/Weekly/Monthly

Hey Sweet Lifers! Oh my it’s January again! How did that happen? Most of us, especially over the past few years, have been doing a scramble to try to find some normalcy in routines and goal setting just really well for me has not been top of mind. Getting things done and holding on to what feels right in...

2022 Utility Rates Set to Take Effect January 1st

Utility rate increases of about $10 per month for residential customers were approved by City Council in September and will begin January 1st, 2022. Residents with 10,000 gallons of water usage and a winter average of 6,000 gallons will pay about $10 more per month, while residents with 5,000 gallons of...

Get De-Cluttering Tips at Mamie George Branch Library Program

Are you frustrated with clutter? Does your family have so many activities that you don’t know if you’re coming or going?  Get tips for leading a more organized – and less stressful – life for the New Year when Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mamie George Branch Library presents the program Let It...