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Stress and Heartburn
LEKA GAJULA, M.D. GASTROENTEROLGY
From butterflies in your stomach before a presentation to an ulcer that acts up whenever things get tough, gastrointestinal health seems to be secretly connected to our emotions. Gastroesophageal Reflux …

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Flawless Fusion – Distinctive Home Offers a
Blend of Style and Creativity
September 1, 2010 – 8:30 am | No Comment

The family room directly off the kitchen provides a cozy retreat from daily life. Custom furniture is by Hien Lam Upholstery. The lighting is from Brown and Liz Spradling. Zebra rug is from Creative Flooring and Conrad shades on the windows are provided by The Shade Shop.

When creative minds collaborate on well-planned projects, the combined efforts will likely produce a masterpiece. Such is the case at the home of Aimee and Wynne Snoots. Their home is the result of their own vision and enhanced by experts in architecture, custom building, design and décor. Each element is, of course, distinctive on its own, but when blended artistically and with regard for each individual component, the fusion is nothing short of flawless. Read the full story »

Doing It All
September 1, 2010 – 7:50 am | No Comment
Doing It All

If you want something done, ask the busiest person in the room to do it. An old adage for a young girl, yet it best describes recent Clements High School graduate, Kyle Krueger, who is …

County Scope September 2010
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County Scope September 2010

Johnson Development’s Imperial Project Selected as Site for Baseball Stadium
Imperial, a 700-acre master-planned community located in Sugar Land at the historic Imperial Sugar Company refinery, has been selected as the site for city’s new …

Around The Bend Articles September 2010
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Around The Bend Articles September 2010

HERO HONORED FOR SAVING A LIFE. Trenita Solomon was honored with a HEROES Award at a Texana Center Board of Trustees meeting for her courageous effort to save not one, but two lives at Texana …

Business Briefs September 2010
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Business Briefs September 2010

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is proud to announce a new affiliation with Jeffrey A. Jackson, M.D., and M. Faisal Khan, M.D., who have joined Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates.
“We are very pleased to have these …

How Fort Bend County Settlers Got the News
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How Fort Bend County Settlers Got the News

In these days of nonstop immediate news coverage, it might be refreshing to look at the news media of the past when the cycle was slower. Until the early 20th century, newspapers delivered the news.
When …

Yee Haw! It’s County Fair Time!
September 1, 2010 – 6:50 am | No Comment
Yee Haw! It’s County Fair Time!

The 74th Annual Fort Bend County Fair opens to the public on Friday, Sept. 24, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 2. Some new events—and some returning activities—mark the fair’s 74th anniversary. For the first time, …

“A Holly Jolly Christmas” for 2010 Sugar Plum Market
September 1, 2010 – 6:40 am | No Comment
“A Holly Jolly Christmas”  for 2010 Sugar Plum Market

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital returns as title sponsor
After two years in a successful partnership, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has generously agreed to return as the title sponsor of the Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Sugar …

Sugar Land’s Own Rising Singer/Songwriter
September 1, 2010 – 6:30 am | No Comment
Sugar Land’s Own Rising Singer/Songwriter

From her contagious smile to her powerful voice, Christen Sawyer is on her way to stardom
You may not have heard any of her songs yet, but she sure is making a splash on the Texas …

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Takes it from the Top
September 1, 2010 – 6:20 am | No Comment
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Takes it from the Top

Hector Agüero enhances quality of life in Fort Bend County
Mimicking his pre-teen friends in signing up for school band turned out to be a career defining move for Hector Agüero. That’s where his passion for …

Fourth Annual International Festival of Fort Bend Set for Oct. 17
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Fourth Annual International Festival of Fort Bend Set for Oct. 17

Sports is the theme of this year’s event
Think you have what it takes to play rugby? What about knocking one out of the park in a game of cricket? How about becoming the next video …

Fort Bend Cares Presents Grants to Local Organizations
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Fort Bend Cares Presents Grants to Local Organizations

Disadvantaged children and youth benefit
The showroom was crowded at  Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land for Fort Bend Cares event honoring sponsors as well as the presentation of the 2010 grants. For the sixth year, Fort Bend …

Texas Country Mainstay Brandon Rhyder to Take Stage in Rosenberg
September 1, 2010 – 5:50 am | No Comment
Texas Country Mainstay Brandon Rhyder to Take Stage in Rosenberg

Performance is set for Oct. 2 at Fort Bend County Fair
It’s Fort Bend County Fair time again, so mark your calendars now. The Fair takes place from Friday, Sept. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 2.
Closing out …

Fort Bend Museum to Honor Carmen Willey
September 1, 2010 – 5:40 am | No Comment
Fort Bend Museum to Honor Carmen Willey

Special exhibit set for Sept. 10 opening
The Fort Bend Museum will pay tribute to local artist Carmen Willey with a special exhibit opening Sept. 10. Willey, 92, helped form the first art league in Fort …

Area Beauties Have Strong Showing at Miss Texas Pageant
September 1, 2010 – 5:30 am | No Comment
Area Beauties Have Strong Showing at Miss Texas Pageant

Eight regional winners from Houston
and surrounding communities
Houston has always been known for its beautiful women, but never more so than this year when eight local beauties claimed regional titles in the contests leading up …

Fort Bend County Proud: Change of Command
September 1, 2010 – 5:20 am | No Comment
Fort Bend County Proud: Change of Command

Lt. Col. Todd A. Murphey in command of 310th Fighter Squadron
Former Fort Bend County resident Lt. Col. Todd A. Murphey made his old friends and classmates in the county proud when he assumed command of …

Indulge Your Senses at The Grand Soiree
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Indulge Your Senses at The Grand Soiree

Beginning Sept. 25 and continuing through the end of October, Hou­ston and Fort Bend County present the first annual Grand Soiree, a series of 10 events spotlighting Houston and Fort Bend’s finest in art, design, …

Sixth Annual Impact a Hero Weekend Hits New Record
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Sixth Annual Impact a Hero  Weekend Hits New Record

Events help support severly wounded veterans and their families
Impact A Hero Weekend set a new record with more than $750,000 in donations, sponsorships and participation.  Impact A Hero supports severely wounded veterans returning home from …

Popular Post Oak Grill Sugar Land Now Open in Lake Pointe
September 1, 2010 – 4:50 am | No Comment
Popular Post Oak Grill Sugar Land Now Open in Lake Pointe

Grill’s trademark flavor and ambience enhanced by lake views
The view from the patio is spectacular, especially when the sun sets over the lake. The dining room, dressed in a conservative burgundy and white, opens onto …

Guilt Free Shopping
September 1, 2010 – 4:40 am | No Comment
Guilt Free Shopping

Clean out your closet and shop resale
It’s no secret that women love to shop. Shopping is a stress reliever for many women, and there is no greater feeling than finding that gorgeous dress or those …

Oxalis: Clever Clovers Also Known as False Shamrocks
September 1, 2010 – 4:30 am | No Comment
Oxalis: Clever Clovers Also Known as False Shamrocks

Plant world’s “little engine that could”
Here’s a bit of luck for gardeners who’ve flipped for Oxalis, the small rounded lucky clover plants also known as wood sorrel or false shamrock.
Oxalis come in colors galore, with …

Retiring from Work Doesn’t Mean Retiring from Life
September 1, 2010 – 4:20 am | No Comment
Retiring from Work Doesn’t Mean Retiring from Life

Ways to stay mentally and physically fit throughout life
September is Healthy Aging Month. Established 15 years ago as the Baby Boomer generation began reaching age 50, Healthy Aging® is a national health initiative developed to …

Some Like it Cold – It’s not too late to get your veggie garden growing
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Some Like it Cold – It’s not too late to get your veggie garden growing

If you didn’t join the “grow your own” vegetables craze this spring, it’s not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot or pot to plate this fall, …

Fashion Finds & Stylish Essentials
September 1, 2010 – 3:50 am | No Comment
Fashion Finds & Stylish Essentials

The best replicas in fine jewelry for today’s sophisticated and successful woman. Handcrafted and designed by some of the finest Italian artisans using sterling silver, semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals.
natobiejewels.com
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Fabulous custom handbags made one-at-a-time by …

Wine Barrel Chandelier • Charlemagne Chandelier from Marsia Holzer • Little Bird from Herend • Laptop Sleeves from BUILT • Eames Molded Plastic Chair from Room & Board
September 1, 2010 – 3:40 am | No Comment
Wine Barrel Chandelier • Charlemagne Chandelier from Marsia Holzer • Little Bird from Herend • Laptop Sleeves from BUILT • Eames Molded Plastic Chair from Room & Board

Wine Barrel Chandelier
Handcrafted from reclaimed French oak wine barrel staves and hoops. Each fixture is unique, with cracks and variations in the wood to be expected. Waxed rust finish. restorationhardware.com
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Charlemagne Chandelier from Marsia Holzer
Made of bronzed …