Meet Kameron Hill

By Joan Frances – Kameron Hill, a senior at Stafford High School, has accomplished much by earning respect for his academic accomplishments and stellar athletic abilities. He is a team player and a leader who continues to impress his teachers and coaches. After an amazing high school career, Kameron is...

Hometown Heroes: Elsie Schade

By Joan Frances – Walking into a PennyWise store to search out the great prices on clothing, housewares and furniture is an exciting experience for bargain hunters, who never know what treasures they will find. Not only is the money well spent, but funds go to the Fort Bend Women’s Center, a...

Breathtakingly Beautiful Banff National Park

COMMUNITY CULTURE | By Zeenat Kassam Mitha – One of my favorite places to visit is the resort town of Banff in Alberta, Canada, located within Banff National Park. Banff is a mix of culture, so much so that for a while, street signs were in English, French and Japanese. Today, the street signs are in...

Your Food Is Causing Your Pain

FOCUS ON HEALTH | By Dr. Peter Osborne – Back pain is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits in the United States. Direct costs of back pain on the health care system are estimated to be greater than 50 billion dollars per year. It is estimated that 80 percent of the population will have back...

Texas Education Agency Recognizes Stafford Elementary Among the Best Schools in Texas

Stafford Elementary School was one of 400 Texas-based public schools to receive a distinction in every eligible category, according to the Texas Education Agency. “We are very proud of our student achievement, and we are grateful for the excellent leadership of Stafford Elementary Principal Dr. Valerie...

10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

By Kim Cress, MD – Can you believe the holidays are here? If Fort Bend were a winter wonderland  with snow covered trees, I know I would be in the holiday spirit. Holidays can be a festive time. It is a time to spend with family and friends, eating foods that are not on your diet and listening to...