For the Kids We Love Valentine’s Day Autism Awareness Luncheon

It’s a labor of love! Hope For Three Autism Advocates, a local nonprofit, is holding their annual luncheon slated for Valentine’s Day, February 14th at Safari Texas Ranch from 11 am to 1 pm. “For the Kids We Love” luncheon, presented by Mary and Tom Solcher with guest speaker Grant Maniér,...

Love No Money? No Worry

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with $1 Teens are often left with no or very little pocket money when they have to buy something special for their love on Valentine’s Day. The good news is that it is possible to woo your partner even with a budget as low as one dollar. The best way to fit your celebrations...

Fort Bend PAWS: Saving Fort Bend’s Furry Friends – One Pet at a Time

Feature | By Dan Murphy – Each year, more than 3,500 homeless pets are taken in by Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS) in Rosenberg. That breaks down to almost ten cats, dogs, rabbits, birds or other surrendered animals every day. And, as a county facility, FBCAS is required by law to accept any...

Eleven Great Wineries

Oenophile | By Denman Moody – For 2019, I plan to highlight eleven great wineries and their best wines.  Consumers these days appear to be more interested in the story about the people who make the wines and the availability and price of wines of great value – in different price ranges – more than...

5 Tips for Staying on Track in the New Year

While many people often wish maintaining good health was as easy as following an equation, health doesn’t have a start or end date. Once the allure of the new year wears off, it can be easy to let those resolutions go by the wayside. When you focus on making small, positive changes, you can move your...

Gingerbread: Affordable Quality Early Education in Fort Bend County

There is much to celebrate with the dawning of a New Year. This year, the Gingerbread Family of Learning Centers will celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Gingerbread Kids’ Academy in Richmond, and the beginning of the 38th anniversary of The Gingerbread House Learning Center in Rosenberg. The...

A History of Diversity George Ranch Honors Black Cowboy Legacy at First Annual Rodeo

By Steve Nelson – It’s become a well-known fact, symbolic of recent growth in our area: Fort Bend County is now the nation’s most diverse county. Our mix of residents, while perhaps surprising to outsiders with stereotypical views of Texas, is part of the unique fabric of the region we all call...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Patient Finds Unique Way to Help Children Understand Breast Cancer

Ashley Dedmon’s book, titled The Big Discovery, is an educational tool that helps families, especially children, navigate the difficult journey that breast cancer presents. The book’s foreword, or preface, was written by board-certified breast surgeon Sandra Templeton, M.D. of Houston Methodist Breast...

The Richmond State Supported Living Center Preserves Christmas magic through Project Noel

By M.G. Angulo | Photos by Alisa Murray Photography – Amid a now highly-commercialized holiday season, hope is found in Richmond. Hope for Christmas nostalgia. Hope for a continuation of classic community. Hope for finding joy in the beautiful but simple things in life. Just as it has been the case...

Cullinan Park Conservancy – 2018 Photo Contest Winners

Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) announced its 2018 Photo Contest winners at the Second Annual “Picnic For the Park” fundraising luncheon, presented by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, on October 19th. The contest, which ran from July 15th – September 21st, had four categories – Flora, Landscape,...

Fort Bend Boys Choir Open Auditions

Boys age eight and older with unchanged voices who love music and singing can audition. No previous experience is necessary. Open auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., in Missouri City from 9 am – 12 Noon on Saturday, December 8th.  Special...

Hyatt Ziva’s Caribbean Gem: Rose Hall in Montego Bay

TRAVEL by Alisa – Located in the Caribbean, this all-inclusive and all ages resort boasts luxurious amenities for all ages to enjoy. The Rose Hall property in Montego Bay offers 277 spacious all-suite accommodations. Guests will find suites with signature swim ups, including well-appointed butler...

’Tis the Season of Giving Hope

Local Family Always has Something to Offer – Melissa Covarrubias and her family of six are frequent givers. They use a simple method for earning what is given and deciding whom to give to. Frankly, they have to work for it. Covarrubias ensures her children are always learning, be it about academics or...

Freshen Up Holiday Entertaining

Add Tasty, Crunchy Grapes to Seasonal Dishes The holiday season is typically marked by gatherings of friends and family. Whether you’re hosting overnight guests, drop-in visitors or an important seasonal meal, taking a fresh approach to the menu can make the get-together more special. As you prepare for...

Trends in the Interior Design World

By Alisa Although this year is not over, we are seeing some emerging trends in designs that will be shining stars in the upcoming year. Amongst these are the return to a Boho or Bohemian style, conscientious green spaces, and my favorite, patterned ceilings. In addition, it is important to mention that home...