Moore House: The Epitome of the South

By Joan Frances –  The history of Fort Bend is learned through museums and records, and fortunately for our area, beautiful vintage homes. These historical homes are reminders of days past that capture the true essence of what life was like over one hundred years ago, built to last a lifetime. Located...

Brazos Bend State Park A Nature Lover’s Paradise

By Joan Frances “Our task must be to free ourselves…by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.”  –  Albert Einstein When our founding fathers were granted land from Mexico in 1827, Abner Harris and partner William Barrett acquired a...

The Village of Fulshear: A Town of Heritage and Charm

By Joan Frances – Photos courtesy Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance. – Texans can be proud of so many things. The climate and land around us, mild winters and long summers and of course, our heritage. Our city leaders strive to keep our heritage alive with historical parks, markers and museums....

The Railroad Industry: The Apogee of American Growth

By Joan Frances The evolution of society warrants a constant evaluation of how to improve and make life better. History centers on progress and advancement. One of the most powerful forces in America during the industrial revolution that changed the way people worked and traveled was the development of the...

George Ranch Acres of Historical Past

By Joan Frances – A popular quote from Dale Carnegie states: “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” This statement applies to anyone with a history of hardships and pain. The early pioneers suffered great losses as they attempted to make a new life for their families. From floods to drought,...

Welcome to Needville A Country Casual Town

By Joan Frances –  Texas history is defined by the early settlers. Stephen F. Austin became legendary because of the accomplishments of the “Old 300.” In 1821, an empressario contract was granted to him by Spain to settle three hundred families in Spanish Texas. When Austin headed out to find land...

A Rich History in Richmond

By Joan Frances – Living in this world today, we take so much for granted. We wake to electricity and fresh water, stoves, microwaves and shopping at our fingertips. Chores are making beds and feeding the dog a can of food. We open the refrigerator to an array of ready made meals to satisfy the...

Time still in Rosenberg

By Joan Frances  Look around. “It’s” everywhere – from the one hundred-year-old tree dripping with moss to the dilapidated homes and buildings that carry the intrigue of “age.”  History is everywhere. Twenty-eight miles south of Houston and about sixty miles from Galveston, a road trip can...

“The River of the Arms of God”

Imagine you are a settler traveling to Texas. The year is 1821, and you and your family are braving the weather and terrain in a covered wagon. In the south, the seasons are milder, and the winters are less harsh; what a good decision to find a home here. Water is the first priority. It does not take long to...