Ten Chicks and a Matt

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher “Make good choices.”  The famous momma mantra I drilled into my babies’ psyche as they were growing up, and truth be told, still do today.  A solid adage in this momma’s humble opinion. This was preciously the theme as I packed a significant sized suitcase for a...

The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025

The George Foundation recently announced that it provided more than $20 million in charitable support during 2025. In line with its charitable mission of over 80-years in Fort Bend County, we continue to give to strengthen the health, education, and well-being of Fort Bend County residents. This charitable...

Future of Education with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath for an exclusive luncheon focused on the future of Texas education and its impact on workforce readiness and economic growth. The event will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at...

Porch Parcels

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Since moving to Green Acres, on the porch has an entirely new meaning – and it’s a really good thing.  First and foremost, I have an amazing front porch perfect for people watching, pontificating and of course, porch sitting. My porch has become my gateway to the...

The George Foundation Appoints Sandra Compton as New CFO

The George Foundation is pleased to announce Sandra Compton as our new Chief Financial Officer. Sandra brings more than 20 years of experience from a Houston-based public accounting firm, where she developed deep expertise in financial auditing, tax preparation and review, and strategic financial advisory...

You Don’t Have to be Perfect to be Powerful

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have adopted a catch phrase for 2026, a marketing message if you will.  After all, if it’s good enough for the big boys, it’s good enough for me.  Diet Coke, and regular Coke, I suppose, has launched a campaign where names are on the bottles and cans.  Things...