Fort Bend ISD Continues to Strongly Encourage Masks for Students and Staff

In the wake of the Texas Supreme Court ruling this weekend regarding Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates, Fort Bend ISD continues to strongly urge all students and staff to wear masks whether individuals are vaccinated or not, especially students under the age of 12 and staff...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Ranked Among Top Hospitals in Texas in Annual U.S. News & World Report Survey

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading hospitals in the Houston area and in the state. This year, Houston Methodist Sugar Land ranked No. 6 in Houston, and No. 8 in Texas. The hospital also had its first nationally ranked specialty with diabetes...

Why Be A Mackerel When You Can Be A Mermaid?

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I suppose I’ve always marched to my own drum. I’m not certain it’s an overtly welcome trait amongst my people, but that’s just how I roll, and my tribe seems to have accepted it, or either I’ve worn them down. It’s made for some interesting choices throughout...

The Show Must Go On

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I must confess I haven’t really enjoyed the hand I’ve been dealt these past few weeks. For the most part, I’m pretty good at playing the cards I’m holding – making lemonade out of lemons, so to speak – and forging ahead bluffing my way through this thing...

The Battle of the Bulge

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’ve been on a diet for five weeks now, and this gig is not for the faint of heart. Fortunately for Mr. Kaminski, I’ve been solo holed up out West for a good portion of that time by myself. Frankly, not having him around has helped the process. He’s like an infant;...

Meeting Blessings Halfway

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I often hear so many friends remark how blessed they are, and I, too, have often used those words. It’s that moment of gratitude of being present in the moment of thankfulness and recognizing the gifts that are bestowed upon us. We feel compelled to share those...

FBJSL Event Beneficiary Application Deadline Extended to August 1st

The annual Sugar Plum Market hosted by Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) will be extending this year’s shopping dates to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this treasured Fort Bend County tradition. The 2021 Market will take place Thursday, November 4th through Saturday, November 6th with a special...

Delta Variant Contributes to Local COVID-19 Case Spike

We’re seeing an alarming spike in the number of COVID-19 cases across the Houston area, with the steepest increase happening over the weekend. The increased hospitalizations add stress to many of our hospitals that are nearing capacity. A week ago yesterday, Houston Methodist had a little over 100 COVID-19...

Making History – One Hatchet at a Time

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher With the renovation and re-grand opening of the Fort Bend Museum, I decided to take a look at our local tribute to history to examine some of the more interesting artifacts that have been collected through the years. And let’s just say history did not disappoint. First...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® List

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. The annual list was published by Fortune. IBM Watson Health has identified the top hospitals from a rigorous evaluation of 2,675 short-term, acute care, non-federal hospitals in the U.S. The annual...

Choosing Wisely

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Small town celebrations are my jam. Growing up, I really experienced the best of both worlds. Now I’m not saying your girl didn’t appreciate a good Neiman’s run, but I spent just as much time in rural Louisiana and in central Texas at the ranch as I did in Houston....

Celebrating the F Words: Family, Faith, Friends and Freedom!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Last year on July 4th I wrote about my Rona Routine, and it was full of limitations – where I could or couldn’t go, mask-wearing, hand-washing, an abundance of hand sanitizer, plastic gloves – you remember the drill. As we celebrated the very foundation that our...

Southern Summers

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It is widely acknowledged that Southern women are tough.  Call it genetics, life experience – certainly lessons learned from our matriarchs.  But perhaps the one thing that has made us tough generation after generation can be summed up in two words:  Southern...

Updated Summer Schedule: New Operating Hours and Activities Summer 2021

With the goal of catering to families for the summer and continuing to bring to life the history of Fort Bend County through interactive, educational programs, the George Ranch Historical Park has expanded its operating hours to the public and will offer new programs. June 1st thru August 7th, the park will...

Hail – More Like Hell – to the Queen

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I am delighted to say that my reign is over. I no longer wear the crown. I have abdicated the throne. I have released my loyal subjects – all three of them. I renounce my authority. By the grace of God, I am no longer the Queen of Quarantine. This royal business was a...