Four-Time Grammy Winner Lizzo Reads Inspirational Children’s Book to Jones Elementary Students

Four-time Grammy Award winner Lizzo made a surprise appearance at the Missouri City Branch Library to read her children’s book, Lil Lizzo and Sasha B. Flootin’, to first-grade students from Fort Bend ISD’s Jones Elementary School. The inspirational story follows a bubbly young girl who...

Ironic Idioms

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I like words.  I like to write them.  I like to read them.  I have my own personal library of favorite books, and yes, I reread them from time to time.  It’s comforting to me, like catching up with a dear friend you haven’t seen for a while. But this fascination...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Announces Momentum BMW Southwest as the Valet Underwriter Partner for the 25th Annual Sugar Plum Market

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is proud to announce that Momentum BMW Southwest will serve as the Valet Underwriter for the 2026 Sugar Plum Market. As FBJSL’s premier fundraising event, the Sugar Plum Market directly benefits nonprofit organizations throughout Fort Bend County, helping...

Houston Methodist Prostate Cancer Survivor Turns Grim Prognosis Into Message of Hope

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month When Barry Chautin was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, he was initially told he may only have six to 12 months to live. Today, the 66-year-old is in remission, sharing a message of hope during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A routine...

FOOTFALL!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’ve often thought about the monotony of the seasons, especially as I have grown older and time seems to fly by like the speed of light.  It seems that we just get through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, skid into Valentine’s Day, hop into Easter, then all of...

Houston Methodist Physician Shares Back-to-School Heat Safety as New UIL Rules Take Effect

As students head back to school and after-school sports practices kick into full gear amid near triple-digit temperatures across the Houston area, Houston Methodist experts are offering guidance on the new University Interscholastic League (UIL)’s heat safety rules and how student-athletes can stay safe in...