Momma Trauma

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher As I pen this in late April, we are T minus 22 days away from baby boy graduating from – gulp – college, and it’s getting real. I’m feeling a certain kind of way on the daily, and it is not necessarily a good thing. Just ask Mr. Kaminski. Sure, there are days that...

Hating on the Haters

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Hate is a very strong word. In fact, I absolutely hate it. I’ve actually been told by two-thirds of my immediate family members that they actually hate something about me, and interestingly enough, it’s been the exact same thing. I’d like to tell you that it’s...

Precious Peeps

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I love peeps. It’s a serious love affair. I can hardly wait for Easter to roll around for the shelves to stock up with the brightly colored, marshmallow, sugar-coated concoctions of my youth. You see, they don’t freeze well, so it’s truly a seasonal one and done....

Dolly, We Will Always Love You

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Well, we did it. Lisa Ann and I did Dollywood, and you bet we did Dolly proud. We sported matching t-shirts with Dolly-isms on the daily. There is truly a Dolly-ism for virtually every situation life might thrust your way, and best of all, they are printed on t-shirts!...

Citizen-Approved Drainage Project to Begin in Riverbend

Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $2.5 million drainage project to address street flooding in Riverbend. The drainage work was included in four general obligation bond propositions totaling $90.76 million decisively approved by Sugar Land voters on November 5th, 2019. The projects covering...

The Anniversary Do Over

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I will be the first to admit that I did not bring my A game this year for our anniversary. I attended. I showed up. I was present. But I was exhausted, had lost my voice, my feet were killing me, and I was the epitome of unprepared for our weekend getaway. Beautiful card...

Marital Milestones

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher This Saturday marks 28 years of matrimony to Mr. Kaminski. I would say that I have the wrinkles and the gray hair to prove it, but since I was a child bride, and I have really good people, I’m still holding up pretty well – at least I am in my own mind. This passing...

Dr. Thomas Randle Appointed as Trustee of The George Foundation

The Trustees of The George Foundation recently elected Dr. Thomas Randle to serve as Trustee for a ten-year term effective April 1, 2022. Dr. Randle replaces outgoing Trustee John Null, who was first appointed to the board in 2008 and served a total of 13 years including a special three-year term. Mr. Null...

The Shenanigans of St. Lisa’s Day

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Many places around the world celebrate today as St. Patrick’s Day. The Canadians, Australians, Japanese, of course, the Irish – many don green attire, eat corned beef and cabbage, even drink green beer. Apparently North America – not Ireland, interestingly enough...

It Takes a Village

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher A few years ago in a pre-pandemic world, I promised Mr. Kaminski that I was going to step back from my community involvement – at least in leadership roles. Sure, I would continue to support organizations important to our family and our community, serve on committees,...

“Destination Celebration” Spring Break Bash

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center cruises into Spring Break with an all-inclusive voyage like no other March 12th to 19th There’s a destination right around the corner that celebrates YOU! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston – is the...

Lowe’s Announces 5-Year, $100M Commitment to Community Impact Projects Across America

100 Signature Projects to be Selected Annually as Part of “Lowe’s Hometowns” Program Lowe’s today announced a five-year, $100 million investment in the communities it serves – the company’s largest-ever commitment of its kind – with a new community impact program called Lowe’s Hometowns....

Packing it Up: Texas Style

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’m an adventure girl. I’m always up for a quick getaway, and when I say quick, I mean as long as I have a minimum of two days to plan said wardrobe, accouterments and assignments, I’m in. But, as much as I love a quick jaunt to virtually anywhere, preparing for a...

Sugar Land Crime Rate Second Lowest on Record

Sugar Land’s crime rate for 2021 was the second lowest on record. The results were included in the Sugar Land Police Department’s 2021 Annual Report. Crimes included in the calculation are homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, theft, auto theft, and arson. More results from...

The Cattle Are Coming!

Spring Break March 15th – 19th at The George Ranch Historical Park Spring Break 2022 is all about cattle, horses, cowboys and fun at The George Ranch Historical Park. Explore more than 100 years of Texas history March 15th – 19th with a Chuckwagon Breakfast, calf roping demonstrations, steer roundups,...