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Hometown Heroes: Nery Salazar

By M.G. Angulo – When she was a child, Nery Salazar lived a life in Honduras that was in a word, undesirable. She did not have access to a good...
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2017 Toyota Prius

absolutely! AUTO REVIEW | By Steve Kursar – The 2017 Toyota Prius gets 54 miles per gallon. That’s not a typo. The new Prius really does...
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The Cattle Industry and Branding in Fort Bend County

A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY | By Joan Frances – When the early settlers of Fort Bend County began prospering in the area, growing cotton and...
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Meet Stephen C. Buffamante

By Joan Frances – Asenior at Lamar Consolidated High School, Stephen Buffamante has not had a conventional high school career. Growing up,...
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January 2017 Events

January 8th, 8 am Bike the Bend for Literacy Bike the Bend for Literacy features three lengths – 20 miles, 35 miles or 62 miles – throughout...
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Best in the West

Best in the West Benefiting The Arc of Fort Bend County November 19, 2016 • George Ranch...
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AccessHealth Appoints Chief Development Officer

After serving as director of marketing and development and development officer for AccessHealth, Cindy Reaves has been promoted to chief development...
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9th Annual Mad Hatter Steampunk Adventure

9th Annual Mad Hatter Steampunk Adventure Benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels October 28, 2016 • Safari Texas...
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Heart of Fort Bend Benefiting AccessHealth

Heart of Fort Bend Benefiting AccessHealth October 27, 2016 • Safari Texas...
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2017 Reading between the Wines Event Announces Honorary Chair Mary Gayle Brindley

Plans for the 2017 Reading between the Wines event are well on their way! This year’s featured author is best-selling author Candace Bushnell. Set...
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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...