Houston Methodist Breast Cancer Survivor Says Routine Mammograms Saved Her Life

One out of every 18 Americans is a cancer survivor. In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month this June, Houston Methodist is highlighting the story of Queenie Freeman, a 61-year-old breast cancer survivor who rang the ceremonial bell this spring after her last radiation treatment at Houston...

Fort Bend ISD Students Earn National Recognition Through College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Nineteen Fort Bend ISD students were named winners of National Merit® Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, bringing the district’s total number of 2026 National Merit Scholarship winners to 40, so far. Winners include: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Ejonamen G. Iyoriobhe, University of Texas at...

Builders Begin Pre-sales in The George – Model Homes Under Construction

Pre-sales have started and model home construction is underway in The George, Johnson Development’s newest master-planned community. Inspired by the legacy of the historic George Ranch, the community is planned to offer a blend of natural beauty, modern living and authentic Fort Bend County heritage. Five...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend to Host MOU Signing Ceremony for Fort Bend County Child Sex Trafficking Care Coordination

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) hosted the official signing ceremony for the Fort Bend County Child Sex Trafficking (CST) Care Coordination Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Child Advocates of Fort Bend. Community leaders, partner agencies, and stakeholders...

It’s a 10th Birthday Bash! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Celebrates a Decade of Discovery With Confetti, Music, Circus Fun and Hands-on Play!

Join us for a “Goal Rush 10-Kicks Birthday Ceremony” inspired by world’s biggest soccer game! Saturday, May 30, at 11 am Sponsored by Caldwell & Steinbring Dentistry for Children Cheers to 10 years! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum...

Crawford High School Senior’s FIFA-Themed Artwork Flies High at Sugar Land Regional Airport

Crawford High School senior Sincere Williams created the original artwork featured on a banner celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to the Houston area. The banner will hang from a flagpole in front of the Sugar Land Regional Airport. Sugar Land Mayor Carol McCutcheon, airport leadership, school...

Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest Calls on Artists to Join a Celebration of Creativity

The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest is officially issuing its Call for Artists, inviting painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, ceramicists, mixed-media creators, and visual artists of all disciplines from across the region and beyond to participate in one of the Greater Houston area’s most...

Sienna’s Run for the Rosé Draws 1,000

Community to Donate $10,000 to Child Advocates Sienna is raising a glass to another successful Run for the Rosé 5K, with this year’s event drawing 1,000 participants and supporters and raising $10,000 for Child Advocates of Fort Bend. The chip-timed race was held April 11 at the Sawmill Lake Pavilion....

The George Foundation Announces Joe R. Zimmerman as New Trustee

The George Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe R. Zimmerman as its newest Trustee. Mr. Zimmerman will serve a 10-year term on the Foundation’s five-member Board of Trustees, succeeding Dr. Jim Condrey, who recently concluded a distinguished decade of service. Mr. Zimmerman brings a...

Reining Strength’s Best Derby Party to Date

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship claimed the winner’s circle at their Derby Day Party with the help of Run for the Roses Sponsor Houston Methodist! This year’s 12th annual fundraiser was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, raising over $385,000 and welcoming over 450 guests. Guests donned an...

40-Year-Old Survivor Urges Others to ‘BE FAST’ During Stroke Awareness Month

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers from a stroke. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Houston Methodist encourages the community to learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke. Past patient Sergio Lopez can speak firsthand about how it can save a life. Just days after celebrating his 40th...

Open Auditions and Spring Concert for the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas

Our Singing Boys – Making Every Note Count! The Fort Bend Boys Choir concludes their 44th concert season with a Spring Concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm. The concert will be at the First United Methodist Church-Missouri City, located at 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459. Tickets are...

Fort Bend County Libraries Honored During National Library Week ‘For its enduring legacy and its rising future’

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Office of the Fort Bend County Judge hosted a Proclamation Ceremony recognizing the Fort Bend County Libraries system during National Library Week. The weeklong observance, running from April 19 through April 25, is an annual, nationwide awareness campaign that underscores...

Houston Methodist Opens Comprehensive Care Center in Cinco Ranch

Houston Methodist has officially opened its new comprehensive care center (CCC) in Cinco Ranch, expanding access to coordinated, high‑quality care closer to home for patients in Katy, Fulshear and surrounding communities. The new 67,000‑square‑foot, three‑story facility is designed to simplify the...

Unleashing Courage and Compassion at the 2026 “Where the Wild Things Are” Gala

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) invites the community to embark on a night of wonder, courage, and storytelling at its 2026 “Where the Wild Things Are” Gala, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. Inspired by Maurice Sendak’s beloved classic, the evening will celebrate...