TEDx Talks in Sugar Land, a Power of Ideas

A group of enthusiastic, intelligent and culturally diverse speakers were part of the TEDx talks in Sugar Land at The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center on August 27th. Many of these speakers shared their passions and how they are making a difference to society. Each speaker kept the audience’s interest, and...

Thrillers and Mysteries

The Little Bookmark | By Leslie Little – Don’t read with the lights off . . . The Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin As the execution nears of the man who tried to kill Tessa Cartwright 18 years ago, she faces old ghosts and recurring nightmares of that night she was buried alive with the other...

A Yard to Die For

By Cynthia Hand Neely – Agrisly graveyard can lure gobs of ghouls to your manor this Halloween if you have the spirit. With a little originality and added realism, store-bought props can rise above the ordinary. Haunting Tombstones Make typical foam tombstones thicker. Using only glue meant for foam,...

The St. Laurence Bazaar Is Back October 15th and 16th

St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land is the place to be for great family fun at the 22nd annual parish bazaar the weekend of October 15th and 16th. A lot of excitement surrounds the return of this popular event, which had to be suspended during the construction of the Ave Maria Parish Life Center, a...

Sensory Processing Disorder: The 1 in 20 Disorder You’ve Never Heard Of

Kids’ Corner | By Patrick Biron – Each week at camp, around 150 to 200 kids come through our day programs. It is fun and everything that camp should be, and of course, it comes with all of the normal ups, downs, joys and challenges of dealing with that many kids – and parents! While we are used to...

Susan Garczynski: Giving Where She Lives in a Big Way

Meet Susan of the Susan Garczynski Team of KWSW. Garczynski has been with KWSW for over seven years, and while a native Houstonian, she has been a Fort Bend resident for the past 25 years. Garczynski is an avid supporter of many local charitable organizations, but one is particularly near and dear to her...

A Taste for Every Palate in Fort Bend

COMMUNTY CULTURE | By Zeenat Kassam Mitha – Culture is comprised of many elements including customs, practices, dress, community beliefs and food. Fort Bend County is home to one of the most diverse communities in the world, and hence, it has many cuisine options available and tantalizing tastes to...

Hometown Heroes: Bill Johnson

By Joan Frances –  Children are the future of this world, and as a devoted volunteer and charter member of the Fort Bend Optimist Club of Sugar Land for over 33 years, Bill Johnson continues to believe in young people and the Optimist Club motto, “Friend of Youth.” Chartered in 1983, The Fort Bend...

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – September Happenings

Agents United Now Through September 7th Become the ultimate spy by using all of the skills you learned this summer! Blend into your environment when you make a wig disguise at Junktion, construct S.E.C.R.E.T. mirrored glasses to make sure no one is following you, then join hands together with other...

The Fort Bend County Fair: 80 Years of Tradition

By Barbara Magana Robertson – September in Fort Bend County is Fair time. This year, the tradition of the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo will celebrate 80 years of family fun. Grab your hat, dust off your boots and head out for good music, great food and a grand time at the Fair. The 80th Annual Fort...

Loggins Jewelers Presents First Annual Angels for Alzheimer’s College Scholarship Awards

By Susan Pappas Sanders – Evan knew the more impatient he became, the more illusive the memory. Panicked and embarrassed, he looked around the gas station for some clue how to proceed. His brain refused to solve the scattered puzzle of his fading memory. A gifted engineer who could no longer work a gas...

Beautiful Bali and Its Remarkable Mix of Cultures

By Zeenat Kassam Mitha – When one thinks of the island of Bali, images of the beautiful Indian Ocean, weddings and Balinese dancing come to mind. Several in Fort Bend who have visited Bali also know it for its developing arts, music, sculpture, painting, leather and metal works. The popular tourist...

Brazos River Flood Recovery: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

COVER STORY | By M.G. Angulo – The historic cresting of the Brazos River in June brought a fear-imbued awe to residents throughout Fort Bend County.  The mere fact it was happening, and nothing could stop it, was almost unbelievable. It was Memorial Day weekend when a heavy anxiety settled on the...

Learning How to Fall – Literally

Kids’ Corner | By Patrick Biron – As a parent, there is an instinctive cringe associated with your child venturing out into the wild blue yonder of life, sports and self-determinative play. For most children, as they progress through normal development, their exploration and movement will inevitably...

Sugar Land Installs Donated Sculptures

Sugar Land recently installed two sculptures in Sugar Land Town Square’s public plaza as part of a 10 piece collection donated by Sugar Land resident Samuel Levin to the City through the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to leave a legacy by enhancing Sugar Land’s quality...