Kovasovic’s Meat Market: A Family Tradition Made in America

A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY  |  By Joan Frances – The foundation of Fort Bend County originated from ranching and farming. Three different breeds of Spanish cattle were herded into Texas around the 18th century. Ranches were established for the primary purpose of livestock farming and trading but also...

Richmond Heritage: The Darst-Yoder Home

By Joan Frances – Look around. History is everywhere. Nature displays its age through ominous trees, moss hanging to the ground. Rivers expose years of wear through polished rocks marking the edge of the water. Rolling hills reveal jagged peaks aged with discoloration. Early settlers came on foot,...

Fort Bend Education: The Future of America

By Joan Frances | Photos from Fort Bend County Texas: A Pictorial History – When the early settlers traveled to Fort Bend to begin a new life, the idea of education was not feasible. Farming, ranching and establishing roots for viable communities were priorities. School was considered an extravagance...

Kendleton Historical Roots of Fort Bend

By Joan Frances –  Fort Bend County encompasses approximately 886 square miles, over 562,560 acres of varied terrain from level to gently rolling. Cottonwood, ash, oak and pecan trees are native to the area. Land is prosperous with 11 square miles of small lakes, creeks and rivers. Three floatable,...

Rice Farming in Fort Bend

By Joan Frances | Photos from Fort Bend County Museum Association Residents of Fort Bend, especially the farmers, are fortunate. Combined with mild weather and rich soil, farmers profit from a wide variety of agriculture. Cotton, sorghum, corn and cattle to name a few provide more than $300 million in annual...

The Gold of the South

By Joan Frances –   Historically, cotton was discovered over 7,000 years ago and is one of the oldest fibers distributed throughout the world. It is a unique crop, both food and fiber, and it requires 180 to 200 days from planting to full maturity. Cotton is a fairly hot weather plant, requiring...

Morton Cemetery: A Legacy of the Past

  By Joan Frances | Photos from the Fort Bend County Museum – Complete with intrigue and mystery, the fascination with century old cemeteries has a devoted following. Hand-carved tombstones, blackened with age, told and untold stories of birth and death entice the observer to question the...

A Candlelight Christmas at the Moore Home

By Joan Frances |Photos by the Fort Bend County Museum – Over one hundred years ago when land was abundant and Fort Bend residents lived miles apart, holidays were celebrated with meticulous detail. Decorations were sewn, built or cut. Ornaments were popcorn strands and pine cones. Mistletoe and holly...

The Audacious, The Intrepid… The Old Three Hundred

By Joan Frances –  “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain Look around, his name is...

Fort Bend County Fair: Ten Days of Convivial Entertainment

  By Joan Frances- Fort Bend residents work hard to be comfortable. Productive businesses and beautiful neighborhoods are a clear indication of successful people. This community works well together throughout the year and equally enjoys time to relax and unwind. Movie theaters, sports arenas, parks and...