The Closet Conundrum

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have begun making plans for the next phase of my life.  Now I know what you’re thinking.  Retirement fund, long-term care planning, accessible single-story housing.  Nope.  That’s not it.  I’ve been planning out prayerfully and considerately my new favorite...

Unleashing Courage and Compassion at the 2026 “Where the Wild Things Are” Gala

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) invites the community to embark on a night of wonder, courage, and storytelling at its 2026 “Where the Wild Things Are” Gala, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. Inspired by Maurice Sendak’s beloved classic, the evening will celebrate...

Sugar Land Ranks 3rd on Livability’s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live

Affordable living, skilled workforce and excellent medical care keep the city at the top of the list for another consecutive year For a second year in a row, the City of Sugar Land has earned a top-three spot ranked among the 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com. This data-driven list...

The Inequities of It All

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher For centuries women have fought for equality.  Equality with their male counterparts.  But here’s the rub.  Men and women are not equal.  The female species is far superior to the male species, which is precisely why men have fought so vehemently for decades to...

Poncik Earns Historic PRCA National Nomination Honor

The Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo proudly recognizes 2025 President Bobby Poncik for earning a nomination for the “2025 John Justin Standard of the West Committeeman of the Year Award,” a prestigious national honor recognizing outstanding volunteer leadership in professional rodeo. Created by Justin...

I Love New York!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I love New York!  This is not simply a marketing phrase to me.  I sincerely love going to the Big Apple.  I’m a happy girl when there.  You’ve just got to love any city nicknamed after horse racing and jazz, right? Mr. Kaminski graciously offered a trip to NYC to...