The Sweet Life Gardener – Aloe Vera

Hey Sweet Lifers! About ten years ago, a neighbor asked me if I would like some aloe vera for my garden. I was barely wet under the ears with my gardening skills, and I planted the tiny little things under a tree out in what is now the Sweet Life Garden. Over the years those “little” aloe sprouts grew...

A Bouquet of Rosés For Mom

Salute to Moms the drunken cyclist By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com There was never so much as a drop of alcohol in my house growing up in the Midwest.  Sure, my father drank the occasional beer, but that was rare, and when he did, it was something regrettable like Red, White, and...

Summer Traveling for the Ages

By Tanya Sterling – It’s almost summer time and just about time to book your family’s vacation. Of course, families with children are comprised of various ages, including kids, teenagers and young adults. Let’s discuss how to  successfully travel and enjoy your time with the various age...

Houston Methodist Welcomes Neurologist Darine Kassar, M.D.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified neurologist, Darine Kassar, M.D. to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates. Kassar is the only neuromuscular physician in Fort Bend County. She treats conditions such as ALS, Guillain Barre syndrome, muscular dystrophy and...

absolutely! Elections

May 6th Election Lamar Consolidated ISD, Katy ISD and Needville ISD Many school districts in Fort Bend have candidates on the ballot for the upcoming May 6th election, including Lamar Consolidated ISD, Katy ISD and Needville ISD. Early voting begins April 24th at multiple locations throughout the county...

Fort Bend Women Make Fort Bend Strong!

Since 1987, every March has been Women’s History Month in the United States. This is a month dedicated to the contributions women have made to society, history and culture. All of us have one woman who should be honored – our mother. My mother celebrated her 84th birthday last month. She is the best...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Now Offering Incisionless Surgery to Treat Swallowing Issues

Patients with a disorder of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult now have a local option for advanced endoscopic surgery that can provide relief. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital surgeon Aman Ali, M.D., recently performed the first-ever peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure in Fort Bend...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land: Leading Medicine in Fort Bend and Beyond

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,000 affiliated physicians and 2,500 employees, Houston Methodist...

New Program Incentivizes Sugar Land Residents to Enhance Single-Family Homes

Sugar Land City Council recently approved Great Homes, a new residential reinvestment initiative that empowers Sugar Land homeowners to invest in their community by preserving, protecting and enhancing their neighborhoods. Great Homes includes the Great Homes Design program and the Great Homes Update...

Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates: Specialized Care and Therapies in One Convenient Location

For over 17 years, founder and CEO of Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates (FBRA), J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR, has specialized in the treatment of autoimmune diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons – diseases that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and potentially cause...