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John Zerwas Committed to Community

Kind, caring, compassionate and humble. These are words frequently used to describe Representative John Zerwas, M.D. by his friends and colleagues....
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Hometown Heroes: Shelly Wendt & Scott Wieghat

By M.G. Angulo – In the eyes of longtime Needville residents Shelly Wendt and Scott Wieghat, children are the core of their volunteering...
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Peter Martin: The First African American Cowboy

A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY  |  By Joan Frances – Fort Bend County has prolific stories of people who made a historical impact on society...
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Up, Up and Away Gala Benefitting Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Up, Up and Away Gala Benefitting Child Advocates of Fort Bend May 4, 2019 • Sugar Land Marriott Town Square...
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New and Expectant Moms Invited to Community Baby Shower at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Ho...

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land invites new and expectant moms – along with their partners and babies – to the annual Community...
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July-August 2019 – Out & About in the Heart Brazos

Brews and ‘Cue was OakBend Hospital’s official kick-off dinner for their restaurant week. The event was hosted by Swinging Door. Delicious...
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Is Your Child Kindergarten Ready?

By Tim Kaminski, M.S. CCC/SLP – Making sure that your child is Kindergarten ready is an important step in the overall success of his or her ...
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Gingerbread: Quality Early Education in Fort Bend County

As summer begins to wind down, it is time turn our attention to a new school year. This year, the Gingerbread Family of Learning Centers celebrated...
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Needville Helping Neighbors

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area and left so much destruction that changed peoples’ lives forever. Being from a small town...
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Fort Bend County Fair Honorees Named

The Schulze Family will be recognized as the 2019 Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo Honorees. Actively supporting the fair for decades as sponsors,...
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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...