Focus on Elections

May 6th Election Fort Bend ISD, City of Stafford and Stafford MSD Many cities and school districts in Fort Bend have candidates on the ballot for the upcoming May 6th election, including Fort Bend ISD, the City of Stafford and Stafford MSD. Early voting begins April 24th at multiple locations throughout the...

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend Economic Development Council Endorse Fort Bend ISD’s May 6th Bond

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Bend Economic Development Council have announced their endorsements of Fort Bend ISD’s (FBISD) bond that will be considered by the community in the May 6th, 2023 election. On February 16th, 2023, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call...

Testing for a Healthy Pregnancy from Sugar Land OB/GYN Associates

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in people’s lives.  To assure a healthy pregnancy, several tests are offered. First Trimester During the first trimester, weeks 1 to 13, patients undergo a physical exam including height, weight, blood pressure and a pelvic exam.  Laboratory tests include a...

Getting Brunch Right

By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com Easter is next weekend, and many people are likely already planning a brunch.  If you are like me, you know that brunch gives one license to start drinking before noon, and that’s a good thing. Unfortunately, for many people, their idea of day...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land: Leading Medicine in Fort Bend and Beyond

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,000 affiliated physicians and 2,500 employees, Houston Methodist...

Seven Pregnancy Myths and Truths About Pregnancy from OakBend Medical Center

Myth: I can now eat for two. Truth: For the first trimester, you only need an additional 300 calories a day, and during the second and third trimesters, you only need an extra 500 calories a day. Myth: It’s okay to have an occasional glass of wine. Truth: There is no safe amount or type of alcohol during...

Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates: Specialized Care and Therapies in One Convenient Location

For over 17 years, founder and CEO of Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates (FBRA), J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR, has specialized in the treatment of autoimmune diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons – diseases that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and potentially cause...

2023 Mercedes- Benz C-Class

absolutely AUTO REVIEW  | By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup of compact coupes and sedans presents a variety of vehicles ready to satisfy anyone looking to step up into the luxury class.  Whereas once there was only the boring C-Class four-door sedan available to tempt buyers to...

Fort Bend Business Coalition Welcomes Jeffery T. Alford, MD to Steering Committee

The Fort Bend Business Coalition (FBBC), an organization dedicated to promoting a pro-business environment throughout Fort Bend County, is pleased to welcome Jeffery T. Alford, MD as a member of the organization’s Steering Committee. A board-certified physician in Sugar Land with Sweetwater Medical...

Fort Bend Women Make Fort Bend Strong!

Since 1987, every March has been Women’s History Month in the United States.  This is a month dedicated to the contributions women have made to society, history and culture.  All of us have one woman who should be honored – our mother.  My mother celebrated her 84th birthday last month.  She is the...

I’ll Be the Judge of That

By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com Just about anyone who has lived in this region for longer than a minute knows that the month of March means Rodeo in Houston. Of course, there is much more to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo than just the rodeo events.  There are the concerts, the...

2023 Lexus ES

absolutely AUTO REVIEW | By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Lexus ES is a midsize four-door vehicle that is the best-selling sedan in the luxury carmaker’s lineup. Now, in its seventh generation, the Lexus ES has a dedicated following who continue to remain loyal to the model even as SUVs and crossovers gain...

New Program Incentivizes Sugar Land Residents to Enhance Single-Family Homes

Sugar Land City Council recently approved Great Homes, a new residential reinvestment initiative that empowers Sugar Land homeowners to invest in their community by preserving, protecting and enhancing their neighborhoods. Great Homes includes the Great Homes Design program and the Great Homes Update...

Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF)

The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF) announces the opening of ticket sales for the second annual Sugar Land Arts Festival (SLAF), presented by PrimeWay Federal Credit Union.  This year’s event will be held on April 1st thru 2nd, at the Smart Financial Centre Plaza, and now is a fantastic...

Living the Sweet Life: Fur Babies

Hey Sweet Lifers! If you ever thought you were the one to choose your fur babies, let me just tell you, they choose you. Recently, I went out to bring in my girls Sasha and Angela for the night, and each time I called their names, I heard a loud, “Meeeeeow!” in response to my call. Both of the girls came...