Happy Birthday America!

There’s so many ways to celebrate our nation’s birthday right in our own back yard.  So, pack up the kids, and enjoy some family fun July 4th style! Richmond July 4th at the Ranch Saturday, July 1st  9 am – 5 pm George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Wrangle up the family for a Texas style 4th...

Texas Sales Tax-Free Weekend

It’s time to do that back-to-school shopping with Texas Sales Tax-Free Weekend.  This year the annual sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 11th goes through midnight Sunday, August 13th. According to the Texas State Comptroller, the sales tax exemption applies only to qualifying items bought during the...

Gingerbread: Quality Early Education in Fort Bend County

With summer in full swing, it is not too early to turn our attention to a new school year. This year, the Gingerbread Family of Learning Centers celebrated their nine year anniversary of the Gingerbread Kids’ Academy in Richmond and the 42nd anniversary of The Gingerbread House Learning Center in...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Performs First New Heart Failure Monitoring Device Implant in Fort Bend County

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the first hospital in Fort Bend County to perform a successful implant of Barostim Baroreflex Activation Therapy™, an FDA-approved heart failure device to use neuromodulation. The device is implanted into the wall of the carotid artery, sending electrical...

Fun in the Sun Now Could Mean Problems Later

Summer is upon us and many of us are looking forward to enjoying some “fun in the sun.” Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress and spend time with loved ones. Without properly protecting your skin from the sun, you are inadvertently increasing your risk of skin...

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...

A Healthy Start to the School Year

As a new school year approaches, it is crucial to prioritize our health and well-being. Here are a few simple yet effective tips to ensure a healthy start to the school year. Eat a Nutritious Breakfast: Kick start your day with a balanced breakfast that includes whole grains, fruits and proteins. Stay...

A Full, Fresh Menu Fit for a Brunch Feast

Salute to Moms Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy brunch with your favorite people. These recipes for Easy Brunch Quiche, Savory Cheese Balls and Lemon Blueberry Trifle provide a full menu to feed your loved ones from start to finish and show Mom just how much you appreciate her all year long! A...

Israel, Birthdays and Re-Invigorated Faith!

Q: How to celebrate your wife’s 60th birthday? A: Take her to Israel for two weeks of long, hot, dirty, life-changing hikes all over the Promised Land! Nancy and I went together to Israel during our first term in Congress in 2009.  Since we were part of a group from Congress, our trip was heavy with...

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...