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...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Elevates Awareness During Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the tragedy of human trafficking and the continued efforts to end the exploitation of children. Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of individuals through force,...

Homeless Pet Placement League Announces The Ultimate “Tailgate” Party on January 24, 2026

Former rescue dog, Maxwell, now in his forever home, along with current foster kitties Garth Brooks and Sebastian, are ready to join Homeless Pet Placement League (HPPL)’s Gala Co-Chairs Jennifer Devine, Vicki Stevenson and HPPL President, Eileen Akerson at HPPL’s fourth annual gala.  The Ultimate...

The Drought

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Even though it’s early January, I have friends who are smack dab in the middle of Dry January, and it is taking a toll.  Now I personally don’t subscribe to this particular theory as Mr. Kaminski appreciates the opportunity to continue living.  But every year...

Richmond Hires New Development Corporation Executive Director

The City of Richmond has announced the appointment of Lacie Chambers as the new Executive Director of the Development Corporation of Richmond (DCR). Chambers was selected following an extensive search and brings more than three decades of experience in business development, project management, fundraising,...