The Purse Predicament

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher So, what are y’all doing today? Me? How sweet of you to ask. It’s now 10 am, and I’m in the seventh hour of my day already. Unusual, you query? You bet. Let me tell you how this went down. It’s been said the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I get that...

10 Ways to Keep Your Colon Healthy

Worried about developing colorectal cancer, one of the most common cancers in men and women? The good news is that colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early, and in many cases, it is even preventable by establishing key healthy habits. Take an Active Approach According to Lisa Haubert, M.D.,...

Springing – Or Stumbling – Forward

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I do not spring forward well. I’m a pro at falling back, but this springing thing does not work for me. It’s kind of like if you ever see me running. Please know that someone or something is chasing me, and it’s a life-or-death situation. So not only am I sluggish...

Stop Rolling Downhill Like a Snowball Headed for Hell

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher As we meander – or stumble at times – through this thing called life, one of the most poignant things I’ve noticed is that music plays a significant role in our journey. Music is somewhat like your shadow. You may not always notice it or actually see it, but it’s...

41st Annual Exchange Club of Missouri City’s St. Patrick’s Day Charity Golf Tournament

Join the Exchange Club of Missouri City when they host their 41st Charity Golf Tournament at Quail Valley’s premiere El Dorado Golf Course on March 19th. Teams consist of five players and are handicapped to a maximum of 18. Registration fee includes lunch and a catfish dinner buffet, free snacks and drinks...

Fort Bend County Approves EpiCenter Project

Multipurpose conference and convention center coming along I-69 in the geographic center of the county. On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to start the development of the Fort Bend County EpiCenter project. The 230,000 square foot facility will be...

Sugar Land Speeds Winter Storm Recovery Relief

Sugar Land City Council recently approved an ordinance taking actions necessary to speed recovery relief for citizens. “Residents of Sugar Land have endured conditions no one should have to experience during the winter storm,” said Mayor Joe R. Zimmerman. “Many have sustained damage to their homes and...

Real Queens Fix Each Other’s Crowns

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Growing up, I was surrounded by matriarchs. Sure, we had male figures in our family, but the queens ruled unabashedly and quite proudly. They were a benevolent bunch and frankly forces to be reckoned with. I like to think that the apple didn’t fall very far from the...

IRS Extends April 15th Deadline for Winter Storm Victims

Given the extreme weather conditions experienced throughout Texas this past week, the IRS has announced that individuals in the areas affected by the winter storm will be given an extension to file various individual and business tax returns. Below, you can find summarized information on how this will affect...

Fort Bend’s First Bad Boys

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I had the privilege of spending some time at the Davis Mansion at the George Ranch with a dear friend Adrienne Barker. Adrienne has gone west and is now in charge of wrangling events at Fort Bend’s iconic George Ranch Historical Park, so I thought it was the perfect...

Hope Biosciences Stem Cell Research Foundation Secures Authorization For “Long Haulers” Covid Study

Non-profit research organization Hope Biosciences Stem Cell Research Foundation (HBSCRF) gained Federal Drug Administration (FDA) authorization Friday for the nation’s first stem cell study of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome. The ten-patient study will evaluate the effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell therapy on...

Another Night Out Goes Virtual!

Parks Youth Ranch invites high school juniors and seniors to the 6th Annual Another Night Out! ANO is an awareness event about the hardships and struggles of homeless youth. Event participants will participate in a virtual homeless immersion event and demonstration on February 26, 2021 from 8 pm – 2...

Boil Water Notices

As of 11:30 am on Thursday, February 18, 2021, the following cities and districts in the area should boil their water at least two minutes prior to using. The City of Pearland Quail Valley Utility Districts: Thunderbird Utility District #1 Palmer Plantation MUD #1 Palmer Plantation MUD #2 Harris...

Sienna Women’s League Presents Grants to Fort Bend County Charities

Sienna Women’s League (SWL) presented three grants totaling $30,000 to three Fort Bend County non-profit organizations on Thursday, February 11th at Club Sienna in Sienna. SWL also recognized its corporate and individual sponsors. SWL’s planned fundraising event – High Hats, High Heels & High Tea...

The Last Straw

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It has finally happened.  That last nerve of mine that has been poked, proded and provoked over the course of the past 12 months has finally snapped – kind of like our water pipes this week.  It’s not so much that the wicked winter wonderland did it; it was the...