Houston Methodist’s Dr. Choudhury Discusses Flu Season and How to Protect Yourself

As flu season ramps up, Dr. Tiyashi Choudhury, a board-certified primary care physician at Houston Methodist West Hospital, is available to answer questions about the flu, including symptoms, vaccinations and how to keep oneself and others safe. There are several types of flu vaccines available: Standard...

Cross Creek West CURE-Ageous 5K Raises $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation

The second annual CURE-Ageous 5K Fun Run broke records this year, raising $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation. Approximately 350 runners, joggers and walkers cruised the streets of Cross Creek West Oct. 18, following a route through the community past the new model home park that featured homes decked in...

Lung Cancer Survivor Credits Early Detection for Saving Her Life After Surprise Diagnosis

When Anne Sexton rushed to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s emergency room for painful swelling in her face, she never imagined the visit would uncover a shocking discovery that would change her life. A CT scan revealed a tumor in the 68-year-old’s right lung, and the incidental finding ultimately...

Sparkling, Sipping and Creating a Legendary Legacy: Richmond’s Ostera Family

A staple in the Richmond, Texas business community for over 25 years, Vangie and Vince Ostera have created yet another unique venture that is providing customers with the ultimate environment to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, fresh food and an abundance of distinct retail options – all in a comfortable,...

Grab History by the Horns: George Ranch Frontier Days Saturday, November 15th

See Cowboys in Action, Rare Birds, Children’s Entrepreneur Market and more! Come see how the west was won during a great day of Fall family fun on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the 200-year-old George Ranch in Richmond, Texas. The largest living history event of the year at The George Ranch, Frontier...

Lamar CISD Voters Approve 2025 Bond Propositions

Lamar Consolidated ISD is pleased to announce that area voters approved three of the four bond propositions on the district’s 2025 bond. Preliminary election results – which will become official once formally canvassed – show that district residents approved the following propositions totaling...

Opinion Editorial: Missouri City Election Matters: For Missouri City and Fort Bend

By: James Thompson, Former Sugar Land Mayor and Municipal Committee Chairman, Fort Bend Business Coalition This November 4, 2025, Missouri City voters will go to the polls to elect the leadership for their city. This race is not only critical for the citizens of Missouri City; it is critical to the overall...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Patient Now Cancer-Free with Help of Fast Track Program

When 34-year-old Caitlyn Prescott found a lump in her breast, she knew she had to act quickly. For the past five years, Prescott had been proactively getting mammograms due to her family history and testing positive for the BRCA1 gene — a genetic mutation that significantly increases the risk of developing...

Lamar CISD Buys Property for New School at The George

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District has purchased 15 acres in The George for a new elementary school. The purchase closed August 15, 2025. This is one of two parcels within The George master plan that have been designated for a school. “A community where parents can walk their children to school...

Halloween at The Boo!Scovery Center

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center conjures up hair-raising fun with safe trick-or-treating and more! Now Through October 31! Ghouls just want to have fun! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston – magically transforms into the BOO!scovery...

Harvest Green Fall Community Garage Sale Sprouts October 11

The Harvest Green Fall community garage sale is sprouting up 8 am to noon on Saturday, October 11, offering “unbe-leaf-able” deals to bargain hunters. A field of finds gleaned from closets, garages and unpacked moving boxes will be available for purchase, including gently used baby clothes,...

Fort Bend ISD Welcomes Former Board Member Addie Heyliger Back to the Dais

Former Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) Board Member Addie Heyliger was sworn into office at the September 15, 2025 general board meeting to fill a Position 5 vacancy. Heyliger is a seasoned technology professional with more than 20 years of experience collaborating with senior business executives and technical teams....

George Memorial Library Presents 2025 Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival with “The Merchant of Venice” in October

Deception is the currency. Love is the jackpot. Justice is always a roll of the dice. For 2025, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival will feature The Merchant of Venice: Vegas Edition – where every secret is a wild card, revenge has a price, and the fate of the players hangs on...

Sienna Gingerbread Market Marks 20th Year October 18

Sienna kicks off the holiday shopping season with the annual Gingerbread Market 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, October 18, at the Sawmill Lake Club, located at 10323 Mount Logan in Missouri City. Back for a 20th year, the market will feature more than 60 artisans, crafters and local vendors. As in year’s...

Houston Methodist Hospitals Recognized by Vizient as Top Quality Care Performers in 2025

Seven Houston Methodist acute care hospitals are top performers in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Rankings by Vizient Inc., which provides a national hospital scorecard focused on patient safety and quality metrics. Six Houston Methodist hospitals ranked among the top 15 in their...