FBJSL AWARDS GRANT TO ESCAPE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. The Fort Bend Junior Service League awarded a $4,660 Community Assistance Fund Grant to ESCAPE Family Resource Center. Founded in 1983 by the Houston-area chapters of The …
American Lung Association report reveals that women are at greater rish than men
W omen are 37 percent more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men and now account for more than half …
WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU
There are many myths about diabetes that make it difficult for people to believe some of the hard facts — such as diabetes is a serious and potentially deadly …
AUSTIN HS SPANISH STUDENTS SCORE WELL - Several Spanish language students from Stephen F. Austin School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish Examinations were recognized by the Fort Bend …
Cadet commander was honored to place a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
By Cindy Ziervogel
Even though Samantha Guerrero always possessed the right mix of skills, attitude and background for military service and leadership, it took watching …
TURQUOISE DRAPE CHANDELIER
“Wow” is the only way to describe this show-stopping chandelier from the Marjorie Skouras Collection. Handcrafted of wrought iron and turquoise and
ANDREW DOW
Andrew Dow has been appointed executive vice president of Lowery Bank. A Texas Tech graduate, Dow first came to Fort Bend more than 35 years ago when he joined Rosenberg Bank & Trust. His …
Students from all over the county representing 8th through 12th grades entered artwork in the School Art Auction Program for the Fort Bend County Fair, each vying for the Grand Champion title. Bragging rights go …
SEWING SCHOOL 2: LESSONS IN MACHINE SEWING
In Sewing School 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing, authors Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle reveal the world of machine sewing with the same accessible appeal that kids responded …
By Denman Moody
Author, The Advanced Oenophile
Winter, or what we have of it in Houston, is the prime time to enjoy Port and Madeira. These are fortified wines. As the juice from the grapes is fermenting, instead …
This Nissan’sAround View Monitor has cameras on all four sides of the car and gives you a 360- degree view of your space.
The GM Sierra Pickupsits much lower yet retains truck level ground clearance and the wheels have abundant vertical travel in the wheel wells.
By Bill Anderson
with Cheryl Alexander
Whether you enjoy being close to the water, up in the mountains or part of vibrant city life, The Cliffs — an extraordinary collection of resort communities straddling North and South …
Portrait photographer Susan Becker makes her living through the lens, absorbed in her subjects. It’s all about lighting, contrast, composition. Balance. And it’s that same creative intuition that drove perhaps her most compelling project to date, the design of her art-filled New Orleans style shotgun house.
Sometimes you can teach an old dog a new trick. In this instance, I am the old dog. After years of working in museums and trying to light a fine work of art or an antique in the most flattering and least damaging way,
MAMIE GEORGE COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS ART CLASSES
The Mamie George Community Center located at 1111 Collins Road in Richmond offers free art classes for seniors three times a week including ARTreach Clay & Pottery, and Mosaics …
ELKINS HS STUDENT WINS 2013 WORLDWIDE STAR SEARCH AWARD - Elkins High School junior Ehweavworia “Aria” Enaohwo received the “Star of the Year 2013” award presented by Worldwide Star Search during the company’s 2013 Summer …
Socials, Parties, and Events in Fort Bend!
-Couture for the Cause Kickoff Party
-Sugar Land superstar finale
-Scene Around the Bend
FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER RECEIVES DONATION. Westin Homes is helping to make the dream of a year-round children’s museum in the community a reality. Jason Golan, president of Westin Homes, presented a $25,000 donation …
DR. SHANNON HOOD
Frost Elementary principal Dr. Shannon Hood was one of 50 Texas principals chosen to participate in a leadership program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. The trip was sponsored by Raise …
Mose and Mable Austin to receive lifetime service legends award on Oct. 26
By Judy Latta
Mose and Mable Austin have made helping others their personal mission. Nearly 25 years ago they founded a volunteer community service …
By Rebecca Maitland
Memories of the Vietnam War surfaced for veteran Lanny Martinson on Aug. 24 when his dog tags were returned 45 years after he lost them. Veterans from all over the country watched as …
By Kim Montgomery
Smiles illuminated the gathering room at Rio Bend, a Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston foster care community located in Fort Bend County, during the unveiling of the mural created by the …
Imperial Sugar Company Commissions Work As A Thank You For Boys Round Here Lyrics
It’s sweet to be Reginald Adams. He’s the co-founder of the Museum of Cultural Arts Houston (MOCAH) and a well-known artist selected …
SKULL WREATH
You Will Need:
• Glue Gun
• 13” Round Styrofoam Wreath
• Black Felt
• Large skull head from craft store. This one is made of foam, about 7’’x9’’.
• Fabric for bow.
Space the strips around the wreath and …
Color photography by Arthur Garcia of Select Studio
What better time to feature a magical vaudeville masquerade-themed wedding than in our October issue? Two creative soulmates, fashion stylist Leslie Rivas and fashion photographer Collin Kelly, tied …
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