Momma’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up …

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Willie and Waylon said, “Don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.” I disagree because I really don’t want my babies to grow up at all. I don’t care if the baby of our bunch is turning 264 months or – gulp – 22 years old today. He’s still my baby –...

Fort Bend ISD Announces Masks are Optional at Graduation Ceremonies

Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) announced today masks will be optional at all graduation ceremonies, including those that take place before June 5th, the date the governor’s executive order goes into effect. Anyone choosing to wear a mask has the option to do so and their choice is to be respected. Social distancing...

Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center to Welcome Clients Back Inside in June

As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases decline in Fort Bend County, Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond will soon open the door to safely invite clients back inside the facility. “We’re going to be very intentional in how we re-open to ensure that...

If You Don’t Want My Peaches, Don’t Shake My Tree

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It was from the mouth of Stacey Lee’s Aunt Ruby that I first heard this phrase in college.  Aunt Ruby didn’t play.  She was a motorcycle-riding badass who was at least in her late sixties – likely her seventies – dating a turtle farmer when I first met her. ...

Ringing in the Next Longhorn Nation

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I love my alma mater. At this point, The University of Texas is part of my DNA. I truly believe I bleed burnt orange. And when both of my children decided to pursue their higher education at The University, I was beyond proud – nothing would ever top this achievement...

Harvest Green Re-Opens Farmers Market May 15th

After a year-long hiatus, Harvest Green will reopen the community’s farmers market allowing the public to conveniently purchase farm-fresh produce and a multitude of locally sourced items on the third Saturday of each month beginning Saturday, May 15, 2021. The market takes place from 8 am to noon at 8939...

A Mother’s Day Minute

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It’s that time of year again – the most important holiday of the entire year – if you are a momma. And if you’re not, it is still the most important second only to the birth and death of our Lord and Savior – just accept it. Mother’s Day is the Super Bowl....

Mamie George Community Center Begins Evening Food Distribution in May

Beginning Wednesday, May 5th, working low-income families in Fort Bend County will have an easier time accessing food assistance. The Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond, operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, will begin distributing food one evening a week:...

Blue Jean Blues

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Remember when we were teenagers, and we purposely bought jeans a size too small? We would lie down on our beds to zip them up and then do squats to get them to “stretch.” And if we had trouble getting a particularly stubborn pair on, one of our girlfriends lent a hand...

Makin’ Do

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher One of the phrases that I often heard growing up was “make do.” If you didn’t have a particular thing you needed, you got creative and you “made do.” Spending summers in rural northern Louisiana from the age of six through my college years, I got to live this...

Driving Ms. Patti

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I read while Tim Kaminski drives. It’s one of the things that keeps us married – my uncanny ability to focus on something while completely disregarding his driving prowess – or lack thereof. Mr. Kaminski also fills up my email inbox while at red lights,...

Historic Richmond Association’s 4th Annual Art Walk & Motor Madness

Join the Historic Richmond Association (HRA) for Three Events on ONE DAY to be held in Historic Downtown Richmond, on Saturday, April 10th from 10 am to 5 pm, on Morton Street between 2nd and 5th St. Classical car enthusiasts will be able to participate in the Motor Madness Car show at City Hall, Morton at...

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Ten years ago on a sweltering Texas summer day, I met my hero. I had convinced Tim Kaminski that Archer City, Texas was on our way to the seemingly never-ending trek to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. And it was, somewhat, if you drove two and a half hours out of the way....

OakBend Medical Center Announces Restaurant Month

OakBend Medical Center has announced that instead of Restaurant Week this year, they will be celebrating for the month of April with 10 separate events. The events this year include: Brews & ‘Cues – April 8, 2021 OakBend Medical Center Crawfish Boil – April 10, 2021 Ebell House Dinner &...

Committed a.k.a. If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Commitment is a word – a way of life – that I grew up with. And today, I am nothing if not committed. I will wear that outfit that’s a tad too tight and perhaps in a too bright a shade of red, but once I get it on and accessorize with leopard print, I’m committed....