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...

FBISD Grab and Go Meals will Continue for Summer

Fort Bend ISD’s Grab and Go Meals will continue for the summer, beginning this month and ending July 29. Meal pickup is available on Monday and Thursday of each week, where families will receive bundled meals for Monday through Wednesday on Monday and meals for Thursday through Saturday on Thursday. Please...

Repeat Offender

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It’s happened again, and I honestly have no idea how it happened.  And I mean I really have no idea how it happened, not like when I said these very words to Mother when I was 16 about a dented fender or getting a C in Algebra.  I really mean it this time.  Well,...

10th Annual Run to Attack Poverty Scheduled for June 19th

Attack Poverty, a local nonprofit organization committed to strengthening under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs, invites you to join them on Saturday, June 19th, for its 10th annual “Run to Attack Poverty.” “This event is a great way for the...

Fort Bend County Fair Farmers’ Market Debuts

It’s a ripe occasion with a new Farmers’ Market debuting this June thanks to the Fort Bend County Fair Association. Local growers will be offering up fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and canned goods. Vendors will be set up in the front parking lot of the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds from 8 am to Noon...

First Congregate to Reopen June 7th

After more than a year of serving our Congregate participants in their homes, we are thrilled to announce the first of our centers will reopen Monday, June 7th!  The Bud O’Shieles Community Center, located at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg, will welcome seniors back with activities, including bingo, art...