Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces 2024 “Night at the Museum” Honoring Jimmy Thompson

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd annual “Night at the Museum” on February 29, 2024, at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum in Sugar Land! This exciting event will be highlighted by a selection of fine wines graciously provided by John and Diana Null, Joe and Ann...

Saddle Up for 200 Years of Texas History at The George Ranch with a Year-Long Celebration

Texas history is alive and well at The George Ranch, as this year, 2024, marks the 200th Anniversary of the Ranch believed to be the oldest and largest ranch in Texas. Established in 1824, this significant milestone in Texas history was kicked off with a champagne toast for the Planning Committee in the...

Winter Wisdom

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher This wild, wacky winter weather – at least according to literally every meteorologist in the state of Texas – is on my nerves.  Or maybe it’s the frigid freeze forecast or the bone-chilling blizzard blast.  Either way, I am over the hype. The cold I really don’t...

Privacy in Purchasing

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I don’t advertise my purchases.  I have a job, and my credit cards work; therefore, I feel a limited at best obligation to share my shopping soirees with Mr. Kaminski.  Sure, there are times when I will provide cursory details to the money man, but all in all, I keep...

Embracing the Different

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’m different.  I’ve always known that. Mother always said I was “special,” but I know that’s code for odd.  I like things that most people don’t.  I certainly wear things that most people won’t.  I read things that most people would absolutely refuse....

Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses

At the December Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved six names for new campuses including elementary schools 35-38, middle school 7 and a future campus site. In the next phase, these elementary schools will be matched with the respective namesake. Namesakes selected include: Antonio...