Kassidi and Kolton Kaminski.
It’s back to school already. Where did the summer go? It seems like just yesterday I had two toddlers, two car seats and a double stroller, and now, I have two high schoolers. As Kassidi completes her high school career as a senior this year, Kolton is just starting out as a freshman. How time flies!
Speaking of back to school, it’s time to get ready. If you need help getting organized for the new school year – I know I certainly do – check out our Back to School tips on page 12. And remember, Texas hosts a Tax-Free Weekend August 8th through 10th on most school supplies, so be ready with your lists, and shop ’til you drop!
While we’re talking shopping, there’s a new and exciting event in Brazos. It’s The Downtown Stomp that kicks off the Fort Bend County Fair. The Fair’s wine committee, Grapes on the Brazos, is hosting an evening of shopping and wine tasting in Historic Downtown Rosenberg – all to raise money for Fort Bend County students. The Downtown Stomp is Saturday, August 2nd, and all of the details are on page 36. Shopping, sipping, raising money for students – it’s a win win!
Another win win is the resurgence of the arts in Fort Bend recently, and I, for one, am excited. Over the past couple of years, we have been fortunate to attend concerts, plays and numerous art exhibits in our area. At one of these exhibits, I was introduced to the work of an amazing Richmond artist whose passion is not only art but preserving history, and I just had to feature him on our cover. Charlie Weiss’ collection A Moment in Time in Fort Bend captures the historic heart and soul of our community, and his work doesn’t stop there. From commissioned portraits to cultural icons, Charlie’s newest collection, Neon on 90, will debut this fall at the Fort Bend County Museum. I’ll be there, and I hope you’ll join me.
Best of luck to all of our students on the new school year! Stay focused, work hard and finish strong. Next summer will be here before you know it!
Absolutely! yours,
Patti Parish-Kaminski