Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair 2016

The Grand Tasting at Sugar Land Marriott Town Square April 8,...

Rear Visibility Standard

To reduce the risk of devastating backover crashes involving vulnerable populations, especially very young children, KidsAndCars.org and their partners worked to prevent these predictable and preventable tragedies for over a decade. A rear visibility standard was issued on April 7, 2014 as mandated by the...

Parents’ Guide to Surviving Away Camp

Kids’ Corner | By Patrick Biron – For over a decade, I directed and coordinated camp programs all across the state of Texas. While all camps are hugely beneficial to kids, away camps in particular serve as an important catalyst in their social, emotional, physical and mental development. Over...

Save Lives with Backover Precautions

Every week in the United States, at least 50 children are backed over because a driver could not see them. The state of Texas ranks the second highest state with the most backover fatalities in the U.S. KidsAndCars.org has documented at least 146 child backover fatalities in Texas from 1997 to 2015. Already...

Grand Opening – Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, a very special project of the Children’s Museum of Houston, will celebrate its grand opening, sponsored by Baird, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 am on Saturday, May 28th. The project is Imperial Market’s first retailer to open in its much-awaited...

Mother’s Day Embraced Around the World

COMMUNITY CULTURE | By Zeenat Kassam Mitha – The modern-day origins of Mother’s Day in the United States began approximately 150 years ago, when a homemaker, Anna Jarvis, planned a day to create awareness of poor health conditions in society. She knew the best advocates would be mothers and called...

Cook Up a Mother’s Day to Remember

Spring Vegetable and Chevre Tart 1 Package (2 sheets) puff pastry 1 Cup chevre, divided 1 Large beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced 8 Ounces thin green beans 2 Beets, thinly sliced 4 Mini zucchinis, thinly sliced 1 Egg white, beaten until slightly foamy Heat oven to 350 F. On well-greased baking sheet, arrange...

Caring for the Community: Chris Bronsell

Chris Bronsell has spent more than 20 years serving the citizens of Fort Bend County. Just when you think he’d be ready to sit back and slow down, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy is signing up for more. Not only is he anxious to devote more time to his Precinct 1 community, Bronsell is bringing...

Watermelon Treats for Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, say “I love you” to the special women in your life with a treat that is as satisfying as it is sweet – watermelon! Rich in nutrients and flavor, watermelon can be carved for a creative, edible display and is delicious at breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between. Here are three...

Sugar Land Petopia: Sharing Happiness By Sarah Black

By Sarah Black – Last year, Sugar Land Petopia, the adoption division of the City of Sugar Land’s Animal Services, helped almost 800 animals find happiness in their forever homes. Committed to minimizing every animal’s time in the shelter and getting them into loving homes as quickly as possible,...

Jared A. Libin Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Brentwood College Prep junior Jared A. Libin earned his Eagle Scout rank on February 6th and received his honor at their Troop Court of Honor on March 21st. Libin joined the scouting program in first grade as a Tiger Cub with Pack 1882 at the age of six, and on becoming a Boy Scout, joined Troop 1631 in...

What I Learned From My Mom

By Jennifer Elliott – My mom passed away a little over a year ago. She was my best friend, and I knew the first year would be hard, but I didn’t realize what an understatement that would be. I couldn’t have written this six months ago.  I started it several times but was too stuck in the emotions...

Hometown Heroes: Tony Griffin

By Joan Frances – Children are the future of this world. For some of these children, life can be arduous. They can be easily swayed into trying drugs or committing crimes. Juveniles who file through the court system need guidance in order to get back on track. They need someone who will mentor them and...

When Your Child Is Lost: Creating a Road Map to Safety

Kids’ Corner | By Patrick Biron – All too often, kids get lost even in their own neighborhood. It is easy for a child to begin in a comfort zone, then slowly work his way out by following distractions – a bug around the corner, a cat past a fence or a slide down a hill. Once they realize they are...

Beat the Heat with Pet Safety Tips

Sunny, warm days bring the welcome opportunity to change up your routine and spend more time outdoors with your beloved pets. However, soaring temperatures bring risks from heat and sun exposure, making your furry friends rely on you to help keep them healthy and safe. Make these warm-weather adjustments to...