Counting the Days . . .

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I am worn slap out.  This week has done me in, and I’m not here for it.  After working at the office for five days, I just thought I was tired.  I had no idea. Day One post real work week was a 15-hour road trip with me driving at least a third of the way.  That...

Fort Bend County Fair: Votis Named Queen

We have a Queen! The 2021 Fort Bend County Fair Queen is Meadow Votis. Meadow is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Elkins High School. She was among eight young ladies who competed for the crown, scholarships, and all the other awards that come with the title. 2020 Fair Queen, Rosalan Rule passed on the...

Prioritize Your Health with Comprehensive Breast Care

Many of us spent the past year focused on preventing COVID-19, and although we are still dealing with it, it’s time to re-focus on our total health. Making time for an annual mammogram is an important part of maintaining overall wellness and protecting yourself from breast cancer. One in eight women will...

Childhood Cancer Creating Fort Bend Strong Warriors

Warning! My column this month may make you cry. My eyes have watered a lot as I’ve been writing. As parents of two amazing children, Nancy and I have been truly blessed. Kate and Grant are happy and healthy adults. We thank God every day for these blessings. We have never heard the four most frightful...

Celebrating 20 years: The Historical Allure and Success of FBJSL’s Sugar Plum Market

By Tanya Sterling – Thousands of ladies avidly shopping, talking and laughing, vendors enthusiastically selling their wares, delicious food and drinks being served, an all-volunteer team of ladies plus thousands of dollars being raised for area charities – welcome to the Fort Bend Junior Service...

October 2021 – Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) recently hosted The United States Women’s Softball Team and Team Alliance. The United States Women’s Softball Team stopped by FBCA for a three day practice on their #RoadtoTokyo as they prepared to play Team Alliance at Constellation Field last summer. Kayla Kowalik,...