Hometown Heroes: Peggy Jackson

By Joan Frances | Photos courtesy of the Fort Bend Education Foundation – The future of the world rests in the hands of today’s youth, and a quality education for every student is a quintessential need for a successful future. Classroom projects become fundamental to the learning process, and often,...

OakBend Medical Center Renames the Jackson Street Atrium in Honor of Joe and Doris Gurecky

As the crowd gathered in the atrium of the Jackson Street Campus to honor two of the community’s most well-known residents, the words that could be heard most often were amazing, dedicated, caring and kind. The guests were describing Joe and Doris Gurecky. “We are here tonight to really honor two people...

Exchange Club of Missouri City’s 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Scramble

The first weekend of daylight saving time is a perfect excuse to brush off your golf shoes and join in the fun at the Quail Valley Golf Course with the members of the local Exchange Club. A team entry fee includes green and cart fees, lunch, beverages on the course and a great catfish dinner buffet. Each...

Hiking Around Houston

By Maureen Allen – March is the perfect time of year to set some goals and strive to become healthier. If the gym isn’t your element, then hiking could be just the thing you’re searching for. Despite being the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston boasts some hidden trails tucked away....

The Fort Bend County Museum Association Presents 28th Annual Lone Star Stomp

Get ready for a groovy time at the Fort Bend County Museum Association’s 28th Annual Lone Star Stomp! Set for Saturday, April 8th at the George Ranch Historical Park, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond, this year’s Stomp will be a throwback to the 1960s as the Museum Association celebrates its 50th...

Colorectal Cancer Seminar Fighting Rare, Genetic Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer has many known risk factors. Some are lifestyle related and within a person’s control, such as diet and weight. Others, such as family history and age, are beyond control. Having one or more of these risk factors does not mean that a diagnosis of colorectal cancer is inevitable. However,...