Globetrotting: Featuring Hilton’s -Themed “Glamping Experience”

By Alisa – Part of any vacation planning is booking experiences that will be remembered and talked about for years. Both Hilton Buenos Aires and Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe have created an experience to commemorate the 60th birthday of the world’s most popular doll – Barbie®! This ultimate Barbie...

Houston Methodist Surgeon Performs a Fort Bend First for Cardiac Valve Patient

A cardiovascular surgeon and interventional cardiologist at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital recently completed the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure in Fort Bend County. Board-certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Marvin D. Atkins, Jr., M.D. and board-certified...

Sandals Golf and Country Club in Ochi Rios

For many an integral part of any vacation is to play golf. Finding a beautiful course that offers a challenge to the experienced golfer while still enjoyable for the beginners is important. In Jamaica, the Sandals Golf and Country Club offer both. Started as Upton Golf Club in 1951, it is a course that is...

NOW Sapphire Resort in Riviera Cancun

One of my favorite brands of resorts is the AM Resort line-up where I have been visiting for over ten years. The NOW Sapphire Resort located in Riviera Cancun is the perfect retreat for families of all ages and a smart solution to finally end the stressful holidays. With activities and entertainment all...

Start the School Year Off Right

As kids head back to school, it’s important to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. As a parent, you can take steps to put your kids on the path toward a successful school year. To help your children put the best foot forward, consider these suggestions from The Salvation Army, which...

Gingerbread: Quality Early Education in Fort Bend County

As summer begins to wind down, it is time turn our attention to a new school year. This year, the Gingerbread Family of Learning Centers celebrated their five year anniversary of the Gingerbread Kids’ Academy in Richmond and the 39th anniversary of The Gingerbread House Learning Center in Rosenberg. The...

Vacationing Mindfully

Did you know wellness tourism has grown into a $639.4 billion industry, and according to the American Psychological Association, 45 percent of adults are so stressed that they can barely sleep? It comes then as no surprise that what we crave in a vacation is much more than a week at the shore. The wellness...

Fort Bend’s Friday Night Lights

For some, fall is all about sweaters and changing leaves. For others, images of Halloween and harvest come to mind. But, here in Fort Bend, fall means one thing and one thing only – time for high school football. Regardless of who you root for this fall, fans will have plenty of opportunities this season...

Is Your Child Kindergarten Ready?

By Tim Kaminski, M.S. CCC/SLP – Making sure that your child is Kindergarten ready is an important step in the overall success of his or her  long-term education. But making certain that your child is ready is more than just purchasing school supplies and new sneakers. Before you pack your little one off...

Globetrotting: Staycationing

By Alisa – While I do plan a lot of travel inside and outside of this country, there’s plenty to be experienced right in our own backyard. Houston has so much to offer as one of the largest cities in the United States, especially during the summer travel months. We have a plethora of places to...

Local Artist Robyn Crowell Illustrates Poetry for Children

A local professional artist and illustrator, Robyn Crowell has been creating and teaching art in Fort Bend for over 20 years. Her goal has always been to educate and share the passion for fine art, teaching others the value and importance it has in the community. Crowell has directed and co-founded a...

Top High School Graduates

By Emma Watson – Fort Bend high schools are proud to announce the names of the seniors who are honored with earning the ranks of 2019 valedictorians and salutatorians. These outstanding students have worked hard over their four years in high school and earned the highest academic achievements among...

Chateau Margaux and the 1855 Red Bordeaux Classification

By Denman Moody – This month, I digress from the great American wine estates. For a historical understanding of red Bordeaux wines, one must be familiar with the 1855 Classification, almost all being from the Médoc, or left bank, which is where most of all the great Bordeaux reds were produced at that...

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Opens 24/7 Obstetrical Emergency Center

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has opened a 24/7 Obstetrical Emergency Center, giving expectant mo-thers and families in the area round-the-clock access to specialized care. “The needs of mother and baby in a medical emergency can vary drastically and may be impacted by any number of unique factors...

Dad ’s Day: A Look Into Dad’s Eyes

By Emma Watson – With Father’s Day around the corner, a focus on dads and the superheroes they are is important to show them how much we appreciate them. We talked to four Fort Bend dads about what it means to them to be a father, the times they’ve enjoyed with their kids and how they’ve come to...