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The Sweet Life Gardener Garlic

Hey Sweet Lifers! I don’t think there’s anyone except my great Aunt Melda Lee who doesn’t like garlic. I shared a recipe with her years ago for...
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March – April 2023 Out & About in the Heart of Brazos

It’s rodeo time! The Lamar/Needville Go Texan Metro Committee’s 30th Annual Boot Scootin’ Ball was held at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds...
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Fort Bend County Fair’s Cindy Schmidt Honored

A huge honor for Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo’s Fair Manager, Cindy Schmidt, occurred as she received the 2023 Texas Association of Fair and...
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Will You Be My Wine for Valentine’s

Normally, I actually love fielding questions about wine, from “what is better, Cabernet or Pinot?” to “what’s the best cheap wine?” I...
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Swing from the Heart KCM Charity Golf Tournament

Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Swing from The Heart Golf Tournament, set to take place at Weston Lakes...
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Lamar CISD Celebrates Trustees During School Board Recognition Month

January has been declared as School Board Recognition Month by Governor Abbott and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Lamar CISD proudly...
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Show Your Love with a Naturally Sweet, Delicious Gift

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, saying “I love you” to a faraway relative or offering a kind gesture to a friend or...
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George Memorial Library to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fort Bend County Libraries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 4th, from 1 to 3 pm, at George Memorial Library, located...
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Wine Resolutions

This is the time of year for many to make resolutions. Whether to quit smoking, lose some weight or become more organized, most New Year’s...
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5 Ways To Manage Your Weight

For many people who wish to work toward a healthier weight, one of the greatest obstacles is figuring out where to begin. These tips from SlimFast...
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recent from EDITOR'S POV Holiday Cheer is Here!
Holiday Cheer is Here! The holiday season brings a unique energy, from bustling days of gift shopping to festivals and social events, to momentous family trips and heartwarming celebrations. In this flurry of activity, let’s remember to be thankful, grateful and blessed for our family and friends. Spending time with family...
recent from CALENDAR Happy Birthday America!
Happy Birthday America! Richmond Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 2nd  9 am – 5 pm George Ranch Historical Park Celebrate our great Nation at the George Ranch. Come and let Freedom Ring together! Step back in time and experience the history of an authentic American cattle ranch and learn about the local people who...
recent from NEWSWORTHY 2025 POLAR PALOOZA Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center turns down the temps and turns up the fun for chills, thrills and winter skills Now through January 4th
2025 POLAR PALOOZA Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center turns down the temps and turns up the fun for chills, thrills and winter skills  Now through January 4th The winter forecast is in, and it’s calling for flurries of fun, giggles galore, and zero need for snow boots! From now through January 4, Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center invites families to bundle up their curiosity and slide into Polar Palooza, a season packed with festive programming, cultural...
recent from FORT BEND STRONG School Has Started and You Have Homework!
School Has Started  and You Have Homework! It is September 2023. Many of you are enjoying peace and quiet at home – the kids are back in school! For seven to eight hours each school day, you have some time to do things you want to do for yourself. Parents still have to keep the kitchen pantry full, drive car pool and wash the family’s clothes,...
recent from FEATURES Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses
Lamar CISD Board Approves Namesakes for Six New Campuses At the December Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved six names for new campuses including elementary schools 35-38, middle school 7 and a future campus site. In the next phase, these elementary schools will be matched with the respective namesake. Namesakes selected include: Antonio...
recent from MEDICAL FOCUS Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar
Taking Steps Towards Relief: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Hosts Joint Pain Seminar Is joint pain holding you back from the activities you love? Whether it’s struggling to keep up with your morning routine, feeling stiffness in your knees after a long day, or wincing at every step on the stairs, joint pain can make life challenging. But relief is possible. Next month, Houston Methodist...