Lung Cancer Survivor Credits Early Detection for Saving Her Life After Surprise Diagnosis

When Anne Sexton rushed to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s emergency room for painful swelling in her face, she never imagined the visit would uncover a shocking discovery that would change her life. A CT scan revealed a tumor in the 68-year-old’s right lung, and the incidental finding ultimately...

Sparkling, Sipping and Creating a Legendary Legacy: Richmond’s Ostera Family

A staple in the Richmond, Texas business community for over 25 years, Vangie and Vince Ostera have created yet another unique venture that is providing customers with the ultimate environment to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, fresh food and an abundance of distinct retail options – all in a comfortable,...

Selecting Shade

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Now that I am close to catching my breath due to all the comings and goings of the “Birthday Quarter,” which I sincerely doubt I can make it another seven weeks as four weeks have just about done me in, I have been reminiscing about my time in the Big Apple.  I have...

Grab History by the Horns: George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, November 15th

See Cowboys in Action, Rare Birds, Children’s Entrepreneur Market and more! Come see how the west was won during a great day of Fall family fun on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the 200-year-old George Ranch in Richmond, Texas. The largest living history event of the year at The George Ranch, Frontier...

Lamar CISD Voters Approve 2025 Bond Propositions

Lamar Consolidated ISD is pleased to announce that area voters approved three of the four bond propositions on the district’s 2025 bond. Preliminary election results – which will become official once formally canvassed – show that district residents approved the following propositions totaling...

Scary Sixty

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher For several years now, folks have consistently used a singular word to describe me.  It’s happened at different times, at different places, by different folks – including my babies – and I’m pretty sure I feel a certain kind of way about it. My initial response...