Commissioner Vincent Morales Fort Bend County Precinct Remains focused on and Enthusiastic about Fort Bend’s Future

COVER STORY | By M.G. Angulo – A little more than seven years ago, the idea of running for political office was the furthest thought from Vincent Morales’ mind. He was running a successful landscaping business with his wife Regina, and the couple found their community work satisfying. “I had...

The Richmond State Supported Living Center Preserves Christmas magic through Project Noel

By M.G. Angulo | Photos by Alisa Murray Photography – Amid a now highly-commercialized holiday season, hope is found in Richmond. Hope for Christmas nostalgia. Hope for a continuation of classic community. Hope for finding joy in the beautiful but simple things in life. Just as it has been the case...

The All-Star Lineup at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

COVER STORY – Two of Fort Bend’s prominent surgeons join the area’s leading orthopedics and sports medicine practice. When long-time Fort Bend orthopedic surgeon Michael Kent, M.D., informed patients that he and colleague Thomas Rivers, M.D., were joining the staff at Houston Methodist...

AccessHealth’s Healthcare Model: Convenient, Quality and Trustworthy Services

COVER STORY  |  By M.G. Angulo Photos by Alisa Murray Photography – With scores of people concerned about healthcare coverage, AccessHealth, a private nonprofit community health center, stands as a staple in the Fort Bend and Waller county communities, providing those in need with quality and...

From humble beginnings to Fort Bend’s premier health care provider . . . Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Celebrates 20 years of Growth and Services

COVER STORY – When Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital opened in March 1998, no one could have predicted how the next 20 years would turn out. The emerging institution – known then as Methodist Health Center-Sugar Land – opened with just 22 beds and 160 employees. “The strategy at the time was...

Compassionate, Competent, Committed Care for Pets and Their Owners: FOSTER CREEK VETERINARY HOSPITAL

COVER STORY | By M.G. Angulo | Photos by Alisa Murray Photography – Dr. Michael Moore is a man who understands that pets are more than animals; they are members of the family. They are loved deeply during their lives, rejoiced over and mourned over when they pass, and this special bond is why he and...

2nd Annual absolutely! The Best Reader’s Choice of Brazos’ Favorites

In August, we invited readers to our website to take an online survey to tell us who their favorites are in Brazos in eight different categories: FOOD • SHOPPING  •  ENTERTAINMENT  •  PET SERVICES  •  HOME IMPROVEMENT  • CARE SERVICES  •  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES   •  AUTO...

AccessHealth Gets All A’s: Affordable, Accessible, Advanced Healthcare for Fort Bend

COVER STORY | By S. Barot | Photos by Alisa Murray Photography – As the nation waits with bated breath for a resolution on healthcare policy and millions of Americans continue to experience rising healthcare costs, AccessHealth in Fort Bend County is changing the game to affordable and accessible...

Back To School Basics

COVER STORY | By Kassidi McKayla Kaminski – The early morning alarm on the first day of school. Every parent knows that sound all too well and dreads its impending arrival (and trust me –  so do your kids). Between new schedules and kids of different ages, the transition from summer relaxation to...

Relearning Life After a Stroke

COVER STORY | Photos by Mary Favre – For patients at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, a comprehensive team approach to treatment and rehabilitation makes all the difference. Just ask Debbie Gibbs of Sugar Land, an active retiree who stayed busy with household tasks and caring for her family,...