Hats-N-Heels Derby Day Soiree
MAY 17
Hats-n-Heels Derby Day Soiree is the theme of the Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors’ Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. at BraeBurn Country Club. Scholarships will be awarded  to …

TRAVIS HS STUDENT WINS SHAKESPEARE COMPETITION – Travis High School theater student Robert Jamerson won first place in the English-Speaking Union’s regional Shakespeare Competition held at Main Street Theater in February. Robert represented the Houston …

 Terry High artist wins First Place in national Art of Dairy contest­
 
By Cindy Ziervogel
It’s not that Fariha Rashid, a senior at B. F. Terry High School, took herself too seriously; it’s just that of all …

The Skeeters bring a unique pitch with them
By Cindy Ziervogel
The Sugar Land Skeeters is the area’s new minor league baseball team and they’re causing a buzz with their no boredom allowed attitude.
Christopher Hill, Vice President …

Wessendorff Park to open by end of the year
The city of Richmond is moving forward to build a park adjacent to the Richmond Police Department, which will be named Wessendorff Park. The community park will …

Donations are needed to help vets with post-traumatic stress
When planes full of soldiers land at Bush Intercontinental Airport, there are large groups of people there to meet them, waving flags, saying “thank you,” hugging and …

For Sara Lyon, it’s appreciating times spent together, on the road or at home
By Melanie Saxton
When Sara Lyon reflects on the joys (and juggling) of being an Astros Wife, it’s always with appreciation. After all, …

A faith-based organization has sprung to life in the heart of Spring Branch

Explore the beauty of local green spaces at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
This garden at Mercer is part of the east side of the 325-acre park that includes 5 miles of walking trails. v (opposite …

Chef Jett Hurapan kicks up the culinary scene
Fort Bend County has attracted some of the country and region’s top restaurant operators to this booming pocket of Greater Houston. Two savvy Sugar Land couples are hoping …

Elkins HS Style Show
APRIL 14
The Elkins High School Class of 2012 will host their annual Style Show, Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 14, in the school’s Commons. This event will showcase students and faculty …

CLEMENTS HS STUDENT MAKES PERFECT SAT SCORE – Lilly Shen, an 11th-grade student at Clements High School, earned a perfect score of 2400 on her SAT test. She also made a perfect score of 240 …

But playing at home with the same guys since Little League is why he loves the game

Come to the Grand Opening Gala at Constellation Field on Saturday, April 14, and be a part of “History in the Making.”  One thousand people will arrive at this one-of-a-kind event and be among the …

Every mayor in the county to issue Proclamations; events will raise funds and hope
Fred Rogers once said, “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.” This quote is one that the …

Over the years, nearly 5,000 boys have made this choir a rare gem

GEORGE RANCH HS RECEIVES AWARD – The Touchdown Club of Houston awarded George Ranch High School a Special Achievement Award during its annual Sportsmanship Luncheon. Terry High School was third out of 14 finalists for …

By Melanie Saxton
Photos by Visage Photography
Rick Brinneman has been a car nut since he was 6 years old. At 15 he bought his first car with his own money. By the time he graduated high …

Twin City Boxing Center provides a safe refuge for kids 
There’s an old building on Third Street in historic downtown Richmond that could use some work, but the 15 or so kids inside do not even …

Owner Amy Bui Dichoso has owned and operated Bella Spatique in River Oaks for 10 years. She proudly debuts her second location in the Sugar Land area, Bella Spatique Too. It’s the new hot spot …

LAMAR CONSOLIDATED SENIOR  EARNS EDMUNDS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Lamar Consolidated High School senior Morgan Pierce received a $500 scholarship from The Edmunds Foundation.
Morgan qualified for the scholarship by writing an essay about Nanotechnology. She plans …

By Melanie Saxton
Only 12, this seventh-grader has played hundreds of gigs and is headed toward stardom
Alexis Lanea Stavinoha, known simply as Lexi, could sing better than she could talk at the age of two. “I …

By Cindy Ziervogel
National contest was “just another project” for doodler
Doodle queen Alessandra Jara holds a pretty special place in the doodle world.  The Reading Junior High eighth-grader was named a state finalist in the Doodle …

By Melanie Saxton
The Clemens crew can best be described in two words: Family unity. All six stay busy with work, school and extracurriculars. But they carve time out of hectic schedules to volunteer at the …

Fundraiser will benefit the As One Foundation honoring Devaughn Darling
Devard Darling, Austin High alum turned NFL player, is bringing a 5k family fun run/walk to Sugar Land on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 8 a.m. at …