S. Scott West – GEM of Fort Bend

By Patti Parish-Kaminski –  Smart, aggressive, tenacious are characteristics often associated with attorneys. And, when you meet S. Scott West, you immediately recognize those traits.  But once you get to know this GEM of Fort Bend and his legacy of service, you recognize traits that are not normally...

Fort Bend Focus and absolutely! Brazos Magazines Host the GEMS of Fort Bend Generous, Enthusiastic Men Serving

For the past five years, Fort Bend Focus Magazine has hosted a stellar evening honoring the JEWELS of Fort Bend – the Joyous, Extraordinary Women Enriching Lives. From 2008 to 2012, twenty-five Fort Bend women were honored as JEWELS in an exclusive annual event that raised nearly $100,000 for six community...

Fort Bend Focus and absolutely! Brazos Magazines Kick Off the GEMS of Fort Bend

  Generous, Enthusiastic Men Serving Fort Bend Focus and absolutely! Brazos magazines recently kicked off a new initiative honoring three role models whose contributions to our community make them real GEMS – three Generous, Enthusiastic Men Serving. The three GEMS were introduced at a brunch at the...

Ready … Set … No?

By Caron Lopez –  Making your home a “Beautiful Home for the Holidays” Has your remodeling project taken on that queue each time – starting with motivation and then, ending up on a holiday wish list that did not materialize for another year? September is the jump start month to get those...

Meet Author Leilani Essary Hurles

The beginning of a difficult journey: All of my life, I set my goals. Get married, have kids, retire early, travel with my husband and enjoy life. I was moving right along, too. I got a college degree, married, had three children, taught school and coached swimming.  My dad, at age ninety, was having some...

Meet Narcotics Task Force Superstar: K-9 “Mike”

Some folks might say K-9 “Mike” is worth his weight in gold, but that valuation falls way short.  Since K-9 “Mike” has been a member of the Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force, he has helped bring in millions of dollars in seized cash and drugs, mostly along the U.S. 59 corridor. K-9 “Mike,” a...

Grand Windows & Interiors: A Charming Showroom with a Huge Selection

Grand Windows & Interiors welcomes you to visit their huge window fashion and design showroom, a charming French Quarter-like shop set with a wide variety of selections in several vignettes showcasing shutters, drapery, hardware, shades, blinds, bed ensembles, tile, granite and silestone. Let Grand...

The Kitchen & Bath Showroom: The People to Know, The Place to Go

Making home renovations and large purchases such as new countertops and new cabinets can be a confusing and time-staking endeavor.  You need guidance from people who have experience, and will take the time to help you filter through your many choices and help you make these important decisions. Mark Carter...

Texas Custom Patios: Creating Stylish Outdoor Living Spaces

Texas Custom Patios is the Houston area’s premier designer and builder of stylish outdoor living spaces. The company is a family-owned residential remodeling contractor specializing in designing and building custom projects to enhance outdoor living such as patio covers, outdoor kitchens, sunrooms,...

A Place to Call Home

Discover Tejas Lakes, Fort Bend County’s best kept secret west of the Brazos.  Tejas Lakes is a gated acreage community just eight minutes south of US 59.  Acreage lots are available starting in the 40s. If you are looking for wide open spaces and big blue sky, Tejas Lakes is for you.  Nestled in the...