Harvest Green Hosts Chili Cook-Off February 1st

Twelve local teams armed with secret recipes will go head-to-head to claim chili supremacy at the third annual East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry’s Chili Cook-Off hosted by Harvest Green on Saturday, February 1st. The fun begins at 1 pm at The Farmhouse, located at 3400 Harvest Corner Drive, where guests...

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces Third Annual Gala, The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party, January 25th, 2025

Rescue dog Maxwell and his foster mom Kimberly Williams are ready to join Homeless Pet Placement League (HPPL) Vice President Eileen Akerson at HPPL’s third annual gala.  The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party will be held on January 25th, 2025, at the Sugar Creek Country Club in Sugar Land,...

The Jammie Jaunt

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Suddenly, unexpectedly on Christmas Eve, it happened.  Mr. Kaminski had a revelation. “Let’s go to Walmart,” he declared. “Baby, it’s nearly 5 pm.  I doubt Walmart is open,” I replied gently. “Oh, they are.  They are open until 6 pm.  Let’s go!” he...

Better Together with Mayor John Whitmire

The Fort Bend Chamber will host Mayor John Whitmire for “Better Together: Houston to Fort Bend” on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch – Magnolia Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77407. Title Sponsor for this event is TDECU. Mayor John Whitmire was sworn...

A Momma’s Night Before Christmas

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa, Not a soul was stirring, except, of course, for the Momma. She had hung the stockings by the chimney with care, Knowing that Santa soon would be there. The halls were decked from head to toe, Momma’s fait...

The Fort Bend Business Partnership Leads as the Voice of Business in Fort Bend County

A collaboration between the Fort Bend Economic Development Council (FBEDC) and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce (FBCC) has led to the formation of a new initiative, The Fort Bend Business Partnership (FBBP).  The FBBP will unite members of the FBEDC and the FBCC’s Chairman’s Circle within the FBCC to...