Gardening for Wellness

The word “gardening” holds different meanings for different people. Some may think of vegetable gardening, farmers and various food crops. Others might recall time spent with grandparents in the “good old days” smelling Grandma’s roses, or some may think of gardening as hard work pulling weeds and...

Autism Awareness, Action and Acceptance!

April Autism Awareness Month is in full swing, and local autism advocates Hope For Three is hitting the streets to spread the Power of Three: Awareness, Action and Acceptance. Organizers say the Power of Three are a must to help children with autism thrive and live the best life possible. Awareness In 2007,...

A Guide to Stress-Free Sightseeing with Kids

SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS | By Grainne Kelly Whether local or overseas, sightseeing can be one of the greatest pleasures of most any trip. Sightseeing with little kids? Not unless you’re prepared! Read on for tips on how to get ready for a trip that the whole family will remember. Getting Ready for the Trip Half...

To Eat or Not To Eat

Kids’ Corner | By Patrick Biron – If you’ve ever spent more than four minutes around any child, you have probably noticed their fascination with sugar. And, if you’ve ever tried to check out past the candy bar display or drive by a donut store on a Sunday, you’ve found yourself asking the...

It’s Island Time! Ways to Enjoy a 5 Galveston Getaway

Located just an hour’s drive south on I-45, Galveston is Texas’ most visited beach destination. With sparkling Gulf waters, entertainment, shopping and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, there is plenty to see and do. Is a road trip to Galveston...

Hiking Around Houston

By Maureen Allen – March is the perfect time of year to set some goals and strive to become healthier. If the gym isn’t your element, then hiking could be just the thing you’re searching for. Despite being the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston boasts some hidden trails tucked away....

Fort Bend Becomes Part of History at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration

Fort Bend residents turned out in force for the 2017 Presidential Inauguration on Friday, January 20th and its surrounding events. The peaceful transfer of power that has occurred on every United States Inauguration Day is a hallmark of our country’s democracy. From the Vice President’s and President’s...

Tickets on Sale for 2017 Reading between the Wines – Benefiting the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County

Plans for the 2017 Reading between the Wines event are well on their way, and it’s going to be a record-breaking year for the Literacy Council! This year’s featured author is best-selling author Candace Bushnell. Reading between the Wines is set for Friday, March 31st at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond....

25 years Fort Bend Education Foundation Celebrates Anniversary of Support to Teachers and Schools

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Fort Bend Education Foundation (FBEF), a powerful catalyst for extraordinary academic achievement. Since its inception in 1992, the Foundation has provided educators with opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all students in Fort Bend...

Fort Bend Sweetheart

By Patti Parish-Kaminski – I know it seems like we just said, “Happy New Year,” but here we are in February already – the “month of love.” This month, our Cultural Columnist Zeenat Mitha tells us all about the history and origin of Valentine’s Day.  So, now that we know where Cupid’s...

Persistence Prevails: The Forging of an Olympian

Fort Bend County is known as being a great place to live and raise a family.  As one of the most diverse counties in the United States, it provides metropolitan amenities, yet with a sense of small town community. Families experience outstanding schools and opportunities for success for those who apply...

Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Elvin Bethea Joins Texas Tailgate

By M.G. Angulo – At the time of his retirement in 1983, Elvin Lamont Bethea held three team records relating to service: most seasons – 16, most career regular season games played  – 210 and most consecutive regular season games played – 135. And although not an official National Football League...

The Fort Bend Education Foundation Presents Its 24th Annual Gala Off to Oz . . . The Emerald City Awaits!

FBEF’s Off to Oz . . . The Emerald City Awaits presented by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP promises to be a fantastic journey down the yellow brick road in search of the wonders of Oz. This memorable evening will occur on March 4th at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, located at 16090...

Child See, Child Do

Kids’ Corner | By Patrick Biron – I can’t tell you how many times I have been frustrated by my child behaving better in public than he does at home. Call me crazy, but it always seems children are at their sweetest when at a friend’s house, while they reserve all of their high-octane...

Fort Bend Christian Academy Theatre Department’s Historic State Win

The Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) Theatre Department advanced – for the first time in school history – to the TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) One-Act Play Championship, and their outstanding performance earned them the title of State TAPPS One-Act Play Champions. Kolton...