Medicare 101 Workshop

Eileen Westbrook, CEBS, with Benefit Concepts Plus is hosting a free workshop to learn about Medicare options on Tuesday, August 8th.  Westbrook has a Medicare consulting practice in Fort Bend and has been providing consulting services for the healthcare industry and employee benefits for over 25...

What’s New for Summer?

It’s summer in Texas, and that means three-digit degree days, oppressing humidity and make-up melt downs, but it’s our Texas, and we love it in spite of its summer sizzle. With the temperature not so temperate this month, we’ve taken a hiatus from the horrendous heat, stayed indoors and have given...

Fun in the Sun Now Could Mean Problems Later

Summer is upon us and many of us are looking forward to enjoying some “fun in the sun.” Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress and spend time with loved ones. Without properly protecting your skin from the sun, you are inadvertently increasing your risk of skin...

Summer 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

What a night for Child Advocates of Fort Bend!  Over 600 guests and volunteers – a record-breaking attendance for the annual gala – enjoyed an amazing evening of dining, dancing and bidding on April 29th at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Gala.  The ballroom at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square...

More Than 16,000 students at FBISD Title I Campuses to Receive Free School Supplies

All students at Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) Title I campuses will receive free school supplies at the start of the new school year in August thanks to existing federal funds from the Every Student Succeeds Act (Title I).  The supplies will be given to more than 16,000 students at the beginning of the school year,...

Living the Sweet Life: The Peaceful Life

Hey Sweet Lifers! I hope all of y’all are having a wonderful start to summer. I have been enjoying mine most thoroughly. I’ve been learning a lot about what seeds to sow and when to do so in the flower garden. Watching things sprout up and grow has been quite satisfying. The poppy has been one such...