Thrills and Spills: Happy Holidays!

What a whirlwind 2022 has been – and now we’re already gearing up for 2023!  Fast and furious definitely describes the past 12 months. It’s been a wild ride filled with thrills and spills. Certainly, never a dull moment, and I, for one, am extremely thankful. This year was a milestone for Fort Bend...

Ugly-Sweater Workshop at Mamie George Branch Library

Sweater weather is here, and the holidays are near! Bring on the holiday cheer with a tacky sweater of your own creation. Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) Mamie George Branch Library will have an “Ugly-Sweater-Making Workshop” on Wednesday, December 14th, beginning at 10:30 am, in the Makerspace area...

Sugar Land to Host Winter Wonderland-Themed Christmas Tree Lighting

Ring in the holiday season at Sugar Land’s 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Sugar Land Town Square on December 2nd. The city welcomes families to enjoy festive musical and theatrical performances at this year’s winter wonderland-themed holiday celebration from 5-8 pm. In addition to musical...

Shoppin’ and Sippin’

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It’s official porch sitters – the countdown is on! It’s December 1st and we have just 24 days to get those stockings filled and presents under the tree. If you’re like me, a serial planner, you started this holiday hustle and bustle some time ago, but now that the...

2023 Chrysler Pacifica

absolutely AUTO REVIEW  | By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica continues to lead the minivan segment. And, for the new model year, it adds the premium Pinnacle model, which features the most luxurious interior in its class.  The Pacifica was the first minivan to offer both gas and hybrid...

The Sweet Life Gardener: Tarragon

Tarragon has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for approximately 600 years. The Mongols used it to help them sleep, in lieu of teeth brushing and in their dishes. In the tenth century, as they made their way conquering, they most likely brought it with them to Italy. History has it that St....