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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
16655 SW Frwy Sugar Land, TX
We have been serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties since 1998, we provide a wide range of advanced services – including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, neurosurgery and much more – right here at our Sugar Land Hospitals campus.
281-274-7000
www.methodistsugarlandhospital.com
Travers & Travers
20501 Katy Fwy #124, Katy TX
281-492-2166
www.katylawyer.com
Providing superior legal representation in divorce and family law matters,
Travers & Travers, itself a family, strives to give each client positive results.
For more information contact [email protected]
Primrose School at Waterside Estates
1810 Lewisville Dr. Richmond, TX
Our accredited Balanced Learning® curriculum enables each child to thrive and grow through
learning, play, self-esteem and character development-all in a safe, nurturing environment.
281-342-2900
www.primrosewatersideestates.com
Young Leaders Campus
Sugar Land, TX
Birthdays at YLC are awesome! We take the hassle out of birthdays with our full service parties for kids up to age 10.
Themes include Super Hero Training, Diva Designer, Slime Party, Pirate Adventure Circus — Center Ring, and more.
www.ylcampus.com
Texas Direct Auto
12053 SW Freeway, Stafford, TX
With $500 Million in annual sales, Texas Direct Auto is the Largest Independent
Dealership in the Nation and is the largest eBay Motor’s Dealership in the world.
281-410-6103
www.texasdirectauto.com
9/18
Safari Texas Ranch
11627 FM 1464
Richmond
Principal Management Group of Houston invites you to join them for their FREE board seminar Association Essentials 101 featuring Marc Markel as the presenter. You will learn how to work successfully with volunteers, how to attract new members to the Board, understand the responsibilities and job descriptions of each officer and board member, how to use your professional manager as your most valued professional consultant and resource; the most effective meeting practices to make your Board more efficient and business like, and how to understand and communicate the value and assets of your multi-million dollar not-for-profit corporation. RSVP because space is limited by Aug. 31 to Linda Bartel at 713-329-7144 or [email protected].
9/18
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Main Pavilion Conference Room AD
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This is a support group for those diagnosed with breast cancer. They help women and men at any stage of diagnosis and treatment understand that breast cancer affects them both emotionally and spiritually, not just physically. Their mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment, and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone. For more information, call 281-274-7164 or email [email protected].
9/17 - 9/18
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer Center
16675 Southwest Freeway
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Baum, Dr. Boon, Dr. Makhlouf and Dr. Ogletree for FREE Prostate Cancer Screenings. Limited appointments available. Call 281-274-7500 to schedule your screening. Prostate-specific antigen blood tests and digital rectal exams (DRE) will be given.
9/15
Sugar Land Skeeter’s Constellation Field
1 Stadium Drive
Sugar Land
6:30 p.m.
“Go to Bat to Benefit Sugar Land Rotary Charities!” Mark your calendars and save the date so you can come to Sugar Land Rotary’s Fall Classic “Party at the Ballpark.” By participating in the “Party at the Ballpark,” you will be able to give back to the community while you enjoy various food stations and beverage options, meet Skeeters’ Mascots Moe and Swatson, tour the fabulous Constellation Field, participate in a Live Auction and Bid Board, and enjoy 50s, 60s & 70s music and dancing. The Fall Classic Party will also feature exciting drawing for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, courtesy of Classic Chevrolet. The Chevrolet Sonic is a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Every $100 ticket includes one event ticket, as well as a raffle ticket. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any Sugar Land Rotarian. If you would like attend and purchase a ticket, be an event sponsor or have live or bid board auction items to donate, please go to www.rotaryfallclassic.com for details.
9/15 - 9/16
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Rd.
Stafford
Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.
The festival is a showcase for award winning products such as hot sauce, salsa, marinades, rubs, wing sauce, pickled products, jams/jellies, dips and more. We have vendors coming from all over the country including, California, Seattle, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Texas of course, and Australia! We also have bands (blues, rock, zydeco, etc.), children’s booths (including free face painting) and Arts & Crafts/Misc Retail Vendors. Browse, sample and buy flavorful gourmet products that are mild to hot. You’ll find products that satisfy your palate… collectables… and, of course, for the brave of heart (or just crazy) super hots - XXX hot! There’s always plenty of cold beverages and food concessions. Admission is $8.00 and Free Parking. The festival benefits the Snowdrop Foundation who raise money for pediatric cancer patients. Admission: $8, children under 12 free. Parking: Free. Contact Carol Borge at 281-558-3518 or email [email protected]. http://www.houstonhotsauce.com
9/7
The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City
3571 Hwy 6
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Join us for THEMED games, activities, pizza, crafts, and a movie! Parents call it a break from the kids. Kids call it a break from their parents. Our Parents’ Survival Nights let you enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or enjoy a meal without your pint-sized food critics in tow. Meanwhile, your children get some quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place with trained instructors. Call us at (281) 277-5470 to make a reservation! Advanced reservations required. Children must be 3 - 12 years of age and bathroom independent.
9/7 - 9/8
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Road
Stafford
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild presents a stunning patchwork and quilting experience. The show features 200+ quilts (judged and non-judged) on display. Viewers can meet guest artist Irena Bluhm and honored guild member Joan Nilsen. There will be special exhibits: the Quilts of Valor, the “Name That Tune” Challenge, and the Fairy Godmother Challenge. Miniature quilts will be on display for bidding or outright purchase. For the first time there will be a scrapbook challenge. Shoppers will enjoy the merchants mall. “Interactive exhibits” beckon viewer participation, such as the Christmas tree ornament exchange. Place an ornament on our tree and take one in its place. The show is open to the public. Admission: $8 for both days; $6 if arriving by bus; $6 for groups of 10 or more. This would be a great opportunity as an outing for seniors or stitchery groups … or anyone who enjoys handwork. Free convenient parking. For more information about the show - visiting or exhibiting - visit the website http://www.cpqg.org/.
8/30
Sweetwater Estate Home of Tammy and Billy Brown
15 Grand Manor
Sugar Land
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
We cordially invite you to celebrate a successful first year in advocating for autism awareness with Honorary Chairperson Pat Somers. Catered by renowned Chef Rey. Ticket cost is a $40 donation and may be purchased by contacting Hope for Three Volunteer, Maxine Nguyen 1-800-317-0787 or [email protected]. For additional information and immediate ticket purchase, please visit www.HopeforThree.org/lite-lunch-dazzling-desserts/. We hope you will join us for a fun-filled and informative afternoon and help in our mission to give families and their children hope for a brighter future.
8/27
Sweetwater Country Club
WANTED: Golfers ‘Fore’ Student Success - Back to School Scramble Benefiting the Fort Bend Education Foundation! Plan now to play in the twelfth annual Fort Bend Education Foundation Back to School Scramble golf tournament. Schlumberger and Sweetwater Country Club are presenting the “Back to School Scramble” chaired by Ron Bailey and Rod Nelson. Lunch provided by Chick-fil-A. Your entry fee includes lunch, golf and cart, beverages, reception after the tournament and special gifts. Foursome teams are $1,000.00 and individual entries are $275. Over $260,000 was awarded in grants to teachers and schools for the 2012-2013 school year. All proceeds from the “Back to School Scramble” benefit the Fort Bend Education Foundation. For information about the “Back to School Scramble” call Brenna Smelley at (281) 634-1113. More information is available on our website at: www.fortbendisd.com/foundation/
8/25
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
Auditions will be held on August 25. We are looking for a few good people to help fill out our ranks. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Ashley Madura Clift at [email protected]. WE are looking for Bassoon II, Percussion – auxiliary and timpani, Strings – especially violins, violas, and basses, and two horn players.
8/25
Clements High School
4200 Elkins Drive
Sugar Land
9 a.m. registration; 9:30 a.m. program begins
An estimated 500 people are expected to participate in TEDxSugarLand’s inaugural event. TEDxSugarland is a not-for-profit event, organized entirely by local volunteers. TEDxSugarland, where x = independently organized TED event is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSugarland will feature TEDTalks video and live speakers to spark deep discussion and connection within the audience. The theme expresses the evolutionary age of wonderment bringing about change through mystery, magic, mind and matter. TEDxSugarland speakers are a diverse group of artists, doctors, teachers, students, technologists, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. The day’s entertainment is choreographed by the renowned Sugar Land based DJ Scoop, and includes the United Nations International Choir, Panchari Arts, Clements High School dance performance led by 2012 valedictorian Abhay, and the Clements Orchestra. TEDxSugarland has also planned a special surprise piece that will bring together artists, entertainers, and musicians in a quality celebration that will be both contemplative and represent the best in performance arts. The goal of TEDxSugarland is to provide an inspiring forum to share ideas and encourage discovery, expansion, growth, evolution, advocacy and community. Our intent is to bring together individuals who are working on cutting edge research and technology and artists and educators exploring new ways of creating an impact in their fields. For more information or to schedule interviews, contact: Kim Evans at [email protected] (713) 377-1900. Visit www.TEDxSugarLand.com.
8/25
The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City
571 Hwy 6
Sugar Land
715 - 11:15 p.m.
Join us for THEMED games, activities, pizza, crafts, and a movie! Parents call it a break from the kids. Kids call it a break from their parents. Our Parents’ Survival Nights let you enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or enjoy a meal without your pint-sized food critics in tow. Meanwhile, your children get some quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place with trained instructors. Call us at (281) 277-5470 to make a reservation! Advanced reservations required. Children must be 3 - 12 years of age and bathroom independent.
8/23
Safari Texas Ranch
11627 FM 1464
Richmond
Come honor the new teachers of Lamar Consolidated ISD at the annual new teacher roundup.
8/23 - 8/25
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds
4310 Hwy 36 S
Rosenberg
Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday (Half Price Day) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shop, Sell & Save! Enjoy bargains of 50-90% off retail on quality baby gear, clothing, books, toys, maternity wear and much more. Consign (sell) your child’s new and gently used items and make 65-70% of the sold price. You price and prepare your items and we do the rest. Exclusive presale for volunteers, consignors, teachers, first-time parents and grandparents. This sale benefits, in part, Fort Bend Women’s Center. Visit www.sugarland.jbfsale.com .
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8/20
University Branch Library
14010 University Blvd.
Sugar Land
7 p.m.
Football season has started! If you were the coach, what would you do? What players would you select? The growing popularity of Fantasy Football has enabled diehard football fanatics to select their very own dream teams and participate in an interactive virtual competition in a pseudo-football league with other participants around the world via the Internet. Sean Huddy, an avid Fantasy Football fan, will provide basic tips on how to create and manage a Fantasy Football team, and how to compete against other teams. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are encouraged. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “University Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-5100, or by visiting the library.
8/18
Imperial Park Recreation Center
234 Mattlage Way
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come end the summer with a bang! Bring the whole family to enjoy inflatables, foam pits, carnival games/foods, amazing quad jumpers, kiddie swing rides, multiple sport challenges, entertainment, a rock wall, and so much more! First 100 IPRC members get a free t-shirt. Call 281-275-2885 for more information on the FREE event!
8/18
Fort Bend Family Health Center
Richmond
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Each year, in honor of National Health Center Week, Fort Bend Family Health Center (FBFHC) hosts its annual Back-to-School Health Fair. During the fair, families will be able to receive information about the health center as well as other services available to them throughout the county. Children 18 years old or younger can receive FREE immunizations (if a copy of the child’s shot record is shown), FREE dental and visions screenings, FREE scoliosis screenings, and FREE back packs filled with school supplies. This year’s health fair theme is A Community Operation. Local businesses have partnered with FBFHC for the fairs including Kevin Patton State Farm, All Star Storage, First Victoria Bank, Fluor Daniel, and Texas Children’s Health Plan. All members of the community are invited to participate. Anyone interested in donating or receiving general information about the fairs can contact Kelli Metzenthin at 281.633.3144.
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District will begin the 2012-13 school year with a new image.
“A logo is the key visual component of an organization’s overall brand and identity,” said Mike Rockwood, Lamar CISD’s Executive Director for Community Relations. “We wanted the Lamar CISD logo to portray both who we are and where we are going.”
Currently, there are multiple District logos in use. The purpose of the new logo/design is to create a uniform brand and “look” for the District, Rockwood said. (more…)
It’s the dawn of a new era at Sugar Creek Baptist Church. After much planning, praying, and discussion, the church body on August 12 voted to expand the walls into the community and commit to a multi-site church structure. Although the concept of one church in multiple locations might be a new to some, over 5,000 churches in the US are today using this as their way to reach additional members of their community for Christ.
Over 5 years ago, Pastor Mark Hartman felt the need to begin gathering additional information on this concept and traveled with the team leaders to a convention that covered the topic of multi-site. Because the church wasn’t at the point of needing to act on the knowledge they gained, ministry at Sugar Creek continued as usual.
A booming Texas economy in the heat of a down economic market has brought more and more people to Fort Bend county. The congregation has steadily grown and the church leadership began to take note. Studies were done to see exactly how many people the present church campus could hold on a Sunday morning, and armed with that information – Pastor Mark knew that the time to consider moving forward with the thought of multi-site was approaching. (more…)
NEW! The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center needs volunteers! Whether you want to work with clients or behind the scenes, days or evenings, every week or just occasionally…..You Can Help!! Volunteer training dates are September 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21 from 6 – 9 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Meggi Stewart at #281-232-2375 or [email protected]. The mission of the Pregnancy Resource Medical center is to prevent abortion by offering women the information, emotional support, spiritual encouragement, and practical help that will empower them to choose life for their child and sexual integrity for themselves.
8/17
The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City
3571 Hwy 6
5 - 7 p.m.
This is a community event, free of charge! Bring your neighbors, cousins, and friends! All who come will enjoy Games, Snacks, Crafts and Family Fun! Enroll for our 2012-2013 Season at the Back to School Bash and receive a Passport to Savings (valued at over $300) with TLG coupons, discounts and freebies!
More Than 200 Show Up to Chamber-Produced Event Supporting Rosenberg Businesses
The Rosenberg Development Corporation’s annual Business Appreciation Reception drew more than 200 representatives from area businesses Thursday to the Rosenberg Civic Center.
For the third consecutive year, the RDC partnered with the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance to produce the event. The event is intended to help show appreciation to Rosenberg businesses, provide business owners with information and resources to grow their business, and answer questions for budding business owners about the process of starting a new business.
The 2012 event included free samples of some of the finest food in Rosenberg from restaurants such as Another Time Soda Fountain, Buena Vista, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cernoch’s Country Kitchen, Freebirds World Burritos, Gringo’s Mexican Restaurant, Olive Garden, Panera Bread and Pepperoni’s New York Style Pizza and free soft beverages from Silver Eagle Distributors. (more…)
As teenagers reach adolescents they may not understand what changes are happening with in their bodies. As parents, it’s important to talk with your children about these changes as well as other effects they may encounter growing up. Fort Bend ISD’s Volunteers and Partnerships Office is joining Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and the University of Houston Victoria School of Nursing in presenting a free community conference, “Care 2 Chat.”
“Fort Bend ISD is proud to partner with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and the University of Houston-Sugar Land in presenting the Care 2 Chat Community Connect Conference,” said Pamela Shaw, FBISD Volunteers and Partnerships Coordinator. “By joining the hospital and university in this exciting event, we are able to extend our offerings beyond our school district and provide a greater venue of sessions and vendors from which the community can benefit.” (more…)
NEW! We are looking for an experienced Bus Driver who holds a current C.D.L. Must be energetic and love kids! Competitive pay and great hours! Please apply at Ivy Kids at 19919 Lakemont Bend Lane, Richmond Tx 77407 or call 832-595-1900.
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NEW! We are currently looking for an experienced Cook for a child care center. Must have experience in a child care facility. Must be able to pass a texas background and FBI check. Competitive pay and great benifits. Please apply at Ivy Kids 19919 Lakemont Bend Lane, Richmond TX 77407 or call 832-595-1900.
Sugar Land’s new responsive signal system is the first in the region that enables traffic signals to automatically respond to real-time traffic conditions.
“Smart” technology enables the system to intuitively adjust traffic signals along State Highway 6, Williams Trace, Sweetwater and U.S. Highway 90A. Sensors installed along these critical corridors gather traffic volumes and transmit the data to signals that are pre-programmed with timing plans that accommodate various traffic conditions.
The system is monitored at the City’s Traffic Management Center, where additional signal updates can be made if needed. (more…)
NEW! Now Hiring! If you are looking for a full-time position as a Collection Representative with great bonus opportunity, 401K plan, and benefits, contact us! Job requirements include, but are not limited to: Inbound/outbound calls. If you’re interested please call Jeremy at 832-476-1740 Ext 321 or you can email me at [email protected].
The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees voted at its meeting on Monday night to approve the appointment of Mr. Michael McKie, who currently serves as one of the District’s Assistant Superintendents, to perform the superintendent’s duties for Fort Bend ISD on an interim basis pending the District’s search for a new superintendent.
“We are pleased that Mr. McKie has agreed to take on the role of acting superintendent,’ said Mr. Jim Rice, Fort Bend ISD’s Board President. “We are confident in Mr. McKie’s ability to lead the District during this period of transition.”
McKie spent the majority of his career in Fort Bend ISD, where he rose through the ranks as an assistant principal, associate principal, principal and assistant superintendent for high schools. As an Assistant Superintendent, he provides executive leadership for principals and works collaboratively with all departments to ensure compliance of educational objectives while using innovative strategies to improve student achievement for all Fort Bend ISD students. He also serves on the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region 13 Music Executive Committee, the Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Council and the Fort Bend County Women’s Center Board. (more…)
NEW! Bring your career to the nation’s leader in full-service retirement communities. Eagle’s Trace is an Erickson Living Community located in west Houston. We’re all about enriching the lives of our residents while doing the same for our employees. Come make the most of your talents and be your innovative best. There are no limits to what you can accomplish here. We share our gifts to create a community that celebrates life. Come share your gifts with us and help celebrate the lives of our residents! Compensation includes medical, life, dental insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance and more. Visit us at www.erickson.com/careers.
Recent rain in the area has increased the number of nuisance mosquitoes and raised concern for transmission of West Nile Virus. Though there has been positive-testing mosquito samples, there have been no positive human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Fort Bend County so far this year.
West Nile Virus is a potentially serious illness that spreads when infected mosquitoes bite humans and other animals. Symptoms include high fever, headaches, neck stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. Severe symptoms include unusually intense headaches or confusion. If these symptoms develop seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms will appear 3-14 days after a person has been bitten by an infected mosquito. It is important to note that only 1 in 150 people will develop severe symptoms, and about 80% of people infected will show no symptoms at all. (more…)
Avery Canahuati lost her battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at only five-months-old and the Sugar land Skeeters are continuing her memory by raising money for disease awareness.
On August 13, the Skeeters will be honoring the baby with “A Day for Avery” at Constellation Field. They ask everyone wear purple in solidarity with the players, who will be wearing special jerseys in Avery’s memory. (more…)
Award-winning American-French restaurant relocates to Town Square in September
Planned Community Developers, Ltd. (PCD) welcomes Aura Brasserie Moderne to Sugar Land Town Square this fall. Chef Frédéric Perrier will use French techniques and serve an extensive menu featuring American-French cuisine. Fort Bend residents, husband and wife team Frédéric and Michelle Perrier have produced high-quality food with top-notch customer service at their Missouri City restaurant for five years.
Chef Perrier, a native of France, has over 35 years of culinary experience – from international apprenticeships and executive chef positions in Manhattan and Houston, to guest chef visits to the James Beard House, where he was named a “Rising Star in American Cuisine.” His food has earned Aura a spot among Houston’s Top Ten New Restaurants (Houston Chronicle) and has a Zagat Guide Rating of 29/30 for food and service. (more…)
Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates is proud to welcome Larry Tran, M.D., to their practice.
“We are very delighted to have Dr. Tran join our group,” said Eddie Patton Jr., M.D., with Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates. “He shares the values-based, personal approach to quality patient care that makes Methodist unique and this relationship such a great fit. Our patients will benefit from his personal nature and passion for neurology.”
“It’s an honor to join the outstanding staff at Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates,” said Dr. Tran, a board certified neurologist with fellowship training in neurophysiology from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. “My mission is to deliver quality care in a patient oriented environment. I also strive to achieve open communication with my patients in an effort to work as a team to develop treatment plans, all the while keeping them updated on the latest advances in treatment and care.” (more…)
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has partnered with the Fort Bend Youth Football League (FBYFL) to keep its athletes healthy on and off the field. The three-year sponsorship – already underway – names the hospital the league’s exclusive healthcare provider and offers multiple benefits to more than 3,000 youngsters who take part in FBYFL’s football and cheerleading programs.
“The welfare of each of our athletes is a priority,” said Reuben Muhammad, Executive Director for FBYFL. “This new partnership will advance our program in the area of sports medicine coverage and continuing education for our coaches, athletes and parents.”
As part of the sponsorship, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land will provide weekly injury assessment clinics and game day medical coverage at all league games, as well as training to help prevent injuries before they happen. This includes coaches’ clinics throughout the year and workshops for the athletes and their families geared toward various sports-related topics. (more…)
NEW! Primrose School at Waterside Estates is looking for a Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join us for the 2012-2013 academic school year. Primrose Schools is an accredited private preschool and we have been around for over 30 years. Applicant must love children and have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. We are open M-F. Previous childcare or teaching experience is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and training. If you think you are ready to kick off the school year with a fun class of children please email your resume to [email protected].
Back-to-school time also means a return to after-school programs. This year, students at four Lamar CISD elementary schools won’t have to leave school for after-school.
This is the first year for L.E.A.P., the Lamar Educational Adventure Program. The program will offer a safe and secure environment to students at Austin, Hubenak, McNeill and Thomas elementary schools whose parents can’t pick them up at the 2:40 p.m. dismissal time, or who prefer that their children not go home alone. (more…)
Lights…camera…snap your favorite City picture and enter it into the “Show Me Missouri City Parks Photo Contest”.
The community competition is designed to highlight the year-round beauty and fun that can be found in our beautiful parks, in our recreation center and on our scenic nature trails. The contest is open through Aug. 31 at midnight to all amateur photographers—both residents and non-residents. All photographs submitted must be unpublished and there is a limit of three entries per person. A parent or guardian must sign an entry form for submissions from individuals who are 17 and younger.
First and second place winners will be chosen by Oct. 1 and notified by phone. All winning photos will become the property of the City and be displayed in the “Show Me Missouri City” newsletter, in the Parks & Recreation Newsletter and on the Parks’ Facebook page. (more…)
The Sugar Land Development Corporation and Sugar Land City Council approved on Aug. 7 a Letter of Intent with ACE Sugar Land, LLC, for the development of a future concert and performing arts facility.
The agreement defines the terms of a public/private partnership for a 6,500-seat concert and performing arts facility in Sugar Land. The venue’s proposed location is a 21-acre site near the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard, an area that will include a larger mixed-use development within an area of Telfair identified for commercial, office and entertainment purposes. No time line has been set for completion of the project.
The Letter of Intent establishes funding to begin programming and schematic design, with a focus on creating a signature facility that will be financially feasible and operationally self-sustainable. (more…)
A caregiver is someone who has taken on the very selfless role of caring for a loved one. Many times the caregiver has the great responsibility of making sure their loved one’s basic needs are met which requires work and dedication.
By taking care of his or her own needs, the caregiver will be able to better care for those who depend on them. Powerful Tools for Caregivers® is an educational program hosted by Methodist Sugar Land Hospital with co-sponsorship from United Methodist Church. The primary focus of the course is to help and educate family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions.
The free seminar consists of six classes, each of which focuses on different tools that will help guide the caregiver through the caregiving journey. You will learn about setting goals, staying motivated and dealing with feelings of anger, guilt and depression, giving you the increased confidence and ability to cope with the demands of caregiving. (more…)
The First Colony Swim Team, located in Sugar Land, Texas, is looking for assistant swim coaches to join our staff in the fall. Applicants must have swimming knowledge, enjoy working with kids, and be at least 18-yrs-old. Practice times range from 4:00- 7:30 M-F, depending on the group, with some weekend opportunities available. Candidates will need to become certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches’ Safety and must be able to pass a background check (We will arrange and pay). If you are looking to become a part of our staff, please send your resume and references. For more information about our club, visit our website at www.firstcolonyswimming.com or call 281-969-8759.
Full-time emergency positions with tentative schedule. Must have experience working with clients or customers in some capacity, and experience working with clients in a veterinary practice is preferable. We are a veterinary specialty & emergency center located in Sugar Land looking for professionals who love animals as much as they love people. We need client service people who can blend these qualities together to provide compassionate care for the pets and people who need us in a time of crisis. Salary commensurate with experience and training. Benefits available for full time employees include: medical insurance, paid time off, long investment options, and discounted pet care and supplies. Visit our website at www.slvetspecialists.com. Please forward your resume (.doc or .pdf format), cover letter, 3 references and work schedule availability.
While you’re trying to beat the heat, committee members, decorators, Child Advocates of Fort Bend staff and Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation are gearing up for the 21st Annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA Christmas Home Tour. “Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation has had a long standing relationship with this agency and with our Home Tour and we are so excited that they came forward to kick off the sponsor drive again this year,” according to Ruthanne Mefford, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director.
Proceeds from the Christmas Home Tour help Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in this community. Through its two programs, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), the agency touches the lives of more than 400 young victims each month. (more…)
Youngsters enrolled in the Bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) Summer School program at Settlers Way Elementary School celebrated Independence Day with a school-wide parade on July 3 to show their patriotism for our great country. Students and teachers dressed in festive costumes – with the Statute of Liberty being a favorite among many – and paraded around the campus before a crowd of parents, school administrators and other supporters.
Settlers Way Elementary School is one of three Fort Bend ISD campuses to offer a Bilingual/ESL Summer School program. Drabek and Jones Elementary Schools also host the program for bilingual and ESL students entering kindergarten and first grade, newcomers (whose native country is other than the United States) and rising stars (bilingual students entering grades 4-6 who need accelerated language support). The eight-week program ends August 2.
Several Fort Bend ISD secondary school students devoted time this summer to developing their leadership skills by participating in the LEAD (Leadership Empowerment to Achieve Dreams) Youth Leadership Camp, hosted by FBISD’s Special Programs Department. The camp was offered at four Title I campuses – Willowridge High School, and Hodges Bend, McAuliffe and Missouri City Middle Schools – to develop, train and motivate FBISD student leaders to effectively use their influence to create positive changes within themselves, as well as in their schools and communities.
Participants were selected based on recommendations from their teachers, counselors and school administrators. They will serve as leaders in the Peer Mediation Programs that will be offered at their campuses this school year.
During the camp, Title I and Check and Connect social workers representing the District’s Immigrant and Homeless programs joined staff members of First and Goal, Inc. in guiding students through a series of activities designed to help unlock their leadership potentials. (more…)
Do you wonder if God is real? Is your list of questions concerning life, faith and the universe getting longer every day? Ever felt like discussing these issues with people who have similar thoughts?SugarLandMethodist will offer the Alpha course for 12 weeks beginning Sunday, September 9th. Alpha presents the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Sessions will begin with a complimentary meal, followed by a short talk and discussion time. During the discussion, everyone is welcome to contribute his or her opinion and no question is considered hostile or too simple. Questions might include, “Is there a God?” “Why am I here?” “Why does God allow suffering?” “What about other religions?” (more…)
Bobby Shen, a senior at Dulles High School, helped form Team USA at the 53rd International Mathematical Olympiad, held July 4-16 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The six-member team representing various states throughout the US competed among 548 students at the annual competition, which challenges pre-college students to solve six math problems covering a wide range of mathematical components. Participants may be asked to determine composite positive integers, prove that the lengths of all sides of polygons in a dissection are also rational numbers, and so forth.
After competing in various rounds at the competition, Team USA placed third overall with a score of 194. Shen, the only member from Texas, earned 39 points, which was the third-best score among students competing in the contest. Students with a score of at least 28 points received a gold medal. Those who earned 21-27 points received silver, and students earning 14-20 points were presented with bronze medals. Combined, Team USA members earned five gold medals and one silver. (more…)
The City of Sugar Land will accept applications through Oct. 31 for the next Sugar Land 101 class scheduled to begin in January 2013.
Sugar Land 101 participants learn about City operations from Sugar Land’s top managers. The class also includes two citywide tours, including a behind the scenes look at City facilities.
Participant Laura Richard plans to use her knowledge “to be an ambassador for the City,” and spring 2012 alumni Dan Simeone says of his experience that he will “always consider it time well spent!” (more…)
A Missouri City couple has flip-flopped the popular money doesn’t grow on trees idiom, putting their dollars at the root of a plan to help cultivate a more affluent tree populous in the city they’ve called home for 23 years.
Tom and Regina “Reggie” Nichols, who live inQuailValley, have generously offered to match the donations ofMissouri Cityresidents who take part in the city’s Memorial Tree Program—a program that for a $100 donation will get a 6-10 foot tree planted in memory of a friend or loved one at one of Missouri City’s parks. The Nicholses have offered to match donations up to 50 trees—or up to $5000.
“We love parks, and the chance to contribute in this way,” the couple, outdoor enthusiasts, said. “We thought if 100 trees, total, could be added to the City through this program, it would be really cool and could really make a difference.” (more…)
On Saturday, July 21st, Mosaic Community Covenant Church hosted their Annual Health Fair Awareness in Sugar Land, Texas. A variety of community programs gathered to promote general health by providing screenings and educational materials. The goal of the Health Fair was to provide an increase health awareness through education and prevention as well as to inform our community of the many health-related programs, services, food, and providers located in our surrounding community.
Mosaic Church Health Fair was free to the public of all ages. The goal of the Health Fair was to help all who participated to achieve their highest level of wellness by visiting face to face with community healthcare providers, vendors and organizations.
“Health is not just the absence of disease… it is the complete physical, mental and social well-being.” (Helvie, 1998). For a child to effectively learn, he or she must be in good health. Only when students are healthy will schools be able to fully meet their goals regarding a child’s academic success and personal fulfillment! (more…)
The summer months have been an ideal time for students to learn new and exciting things through the Bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) Summer School program at Drabek Elementary School. Throughout the eight-week session, the students have taken part in numerous enrichment activities to improve their language and social skills.
On one occasion, the students welcomed firefighters from the North East Fort Bend County Volunteer Fire Department for a fire safety presentation. Students were given the opportunity to explore safety equipment, ask questions of the firefighters, and receive a tour of an actual fire truck. (more…)
Keisha Guzman, RN, is Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s first DAISY Award winner, a national honor that recognizes the contributions of extraordinary nurses.
Guzman was chosen for her efforts to ensure that a stroke patient was transported safely and settled into his home following his discharge from the hospital.
When the patient’s spouse expressed concern about the difficulty of getting her husband home, Guzman made a decision to help. At the end of her work shift, with her two children in the car, she followed the couple to their house and provided assistance. Guzman even went to the pharmacy to have the patient’s prescriptions filled so the wife could stay with her husband. (more…)
It’s been said, “All men will have an enlarged prostate if they live long enough.” Also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, this condition is not cancer and doesn’t raise your risk of prostate cancer, but it can be quite uncomfortable. Fortunately, help is available.
“The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that surrounds the urethra (the tube urine passes through) between the bladder and the penis,” says Lawrence Baum, M.D., board certified urologist on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “As men age, the prostate gland slowly grows bigger and puts pressure on the urethra, which may slow urine flow.” BPH rarely causes symptoms in men younger than 40, but about 50% of men in their 60s and most men in their 70s and 80s have some symptoms. (more…)
Sugar Land based Home Health Agency is seeking RNs for field Case Management and CNAs for home visits in Sugar Land and surrounding areas. Ideal candidates are professional, competent, compassionate, and have enthusiasm for providing quality care to our clients. Requirements: minimum of one year of related professional experience; current license/certification to practice in Texas; computer literacy and ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language. Home health experience is preferred. Proficiency in the use of Kinnser software is a plus. Please e-mail resume to [email protected] or fax to 281-207-1347. Please, no phone calls, recruiters, or staffing agencies.
St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool is currently accepting applications for its new Transition class, which begins Sept. 4. The school’s most recent offering is designed to be a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children who aren’t quite ready or old enough for kindergarten.
“St. Bartholomew’s offers the only Catholic preschool in Katy, and we strongly believe in the value of quality education and Catholic faith formation in the early years,” says St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church pastor Fr. John Kha Tran. “We had parishioners come to us whose children needed this transition year before Kindergarten, and we are very happy to respond to that need.”
Curriculum for the class includes Frog Street Pre-K, a comprehensive program that integrates instruction across a variety of developmental domains and early learning disciplines. In addition, St. Bart’s extends learning to its students in Spanish, religion, music, motor lab and cooking classes each week. (more…)
Best Western Sugar Land Inn is looking for a part time facilities maintenance representative. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills while having knowledge in pool care, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance experience. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service skills are a plus. Candidate must have a commitment to providing the highest level of customer service for an award winning hotel. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Position available immediately. Send resume to [email protected] or stop by for an application.
Five Percent Fee to be Assessed. Based on key fiscal management guidelines outlined inMissouri City’s Fiscal Year 2013 General Fund Budget, a 5 percent solid waste franchise fee will be assessed to all commercial and residential customers later this year. The fee will appear on the statement they receive from their billing entity.
“When we initially started discussions in 2007 about a solid waste contract program, we determined that after the program was firmly established, we would add a franchise fee for all residential and commercial customers in the City, similar to other cities,” said Assistant City ManagerBill Atkinson. (more…)
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has elected Jim Rice of Fort Bend ISD to the TASB Board of Directors, filling the interim 4G position.
Rice, elected to his local board in 2010, currently serves as president and previously served as secretary. He has been a resident of Sugar Land since 1981 and is president of Rice & Gardner Consultants, an engineering and construction management firm. An active member of the Boy Scouts of America, Rice serves on the Sam Houston Area Council Board of Directors. He also has extensive experience working directly with youth in the Boy Scouts and church, and all three of his sons are Eagle Scouts. In addition, he has served on the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2005 and currently serves a second term as vice-chair of the Chamber’s education division. Rice also is a 2005 graduate of the Fort Bend Chamber’s Leadership Forum Class. (more…)
With over 100 vendors, there are over 100 reasons to shop the 12th Annual Sugar Plum Market Friday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Fort Bend Junior Service League and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, this year’s “Peace, Love, Sugar Plum” Market promises shoppers a wide variety of merchandise.
Along with many popular returning merchants, among them Fabulous You and Simply Sassy Paper, there will be 50 new merchants. Fabulous You co-owners Lisa Reese and Brenda Durand, who recently opened a local retail location, are looking forward to showing shoppers the latest designs in apparel, handbags, shoes and boots. “We love the partnership with FBJSL because so many great organizations receive funding and our business is able to reach new clients. Also, the Sugar Plum Market is so much fun! We are always on the lookout for great dresses and fun tops especially for the Market,” Reese said. (more…)
Benefiting the Fort Bend County Women’s Center. Let’s Rock and Roll!!!! That’s right! It’s time again for Music Fest 2012. This year’s event, presented by Chevron, features 80’s stud Rick Springfield. Music Fest will be held on Saturday, October 6th at the Stafford Centre at 8 p.m. The Pre-Event Sponsor Party kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
Remember these songs by Rick Springfield - “Life in a Northern Town”, “I’m Not in Love” or “Jessie’s Girl”? They could be heard blasting from every roller rink, boombox and 8-track in town. In fine Music Fest tradition, Springfield is sure to keep everyone on their feet!
““Once again it is an honor to be chairing this event. It is always fun and exciting to see Music Fest fans enjoying themselves and reminiscing about days of old,” commented Ron Norsworthy, Music Fest chairman. “Fans who come will have an awesome time hanging out and enjoying the show.” (more…)
Sugar Land’s Constellation Field is expected to easily surpass the City’s conservative revenue projections as sellout crowds contribute to Atlantic League attendance records.
Funded with a portion of sales tax revenues that may only be used for economic development purposes, the $36 million 7,500-seat stadium is a year-round community amenity that will include baseball, concerts, community events and more. The stadium is also an economic asset expected to support the regional economy through direct revenue from the stadium, as well as hotels, restaurants and other retail establishments. (more…)
Speech Pathologist needed for pediatric clinic in Sugar Land, TX. Mon-Thurs work week. $35-42 per hour. Full benefits. Full and Part time available. Fax resume to 281-265-2454.
The First Colony Swim Team is looking for assistant swim coaches to join our staff in the fall. Applicants must have swimming knowledge, enjoy working with kids, and be at least 18-yrs-old. Practice times range from 4:00- 7:30 M-F, depending on the group, with some weekend opportunities available. Candidates will need to become certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches’ Safety and must be able to pass a background check (We will arrange and pay). If you are looking to become a part of our staff, please send your resume and references. Send resume to [email protected].
Busy cardiology outpatient practice. MUST be willing to travel between two office locations weekly: Sugar Land and Medical Center Must be energetic with a friendly attitude, possess exceptional people skills and a willingness to learn. 9-5 schedule. No weekends or evenings! Good Benefits. Position open immediately! Seeking Registered Nurse: 4 year college degree required Recent graduates from nursing school welcome to apply but must have all necessary nursing accreditation. Cardiology experience preferred, but not required. Email resume to [email protected].
You will be providing group counseling to primarily geriatric patients on an out patient basis. You are expected to come up with topics of discussion for some issues such as Depression, Grief and Loss Issues, Abandonment, Anger, Coping, and Life Enjoyment, just to name a few. Group size is 10-14 residents. You will encourage group participation, and create open calming activities for enjoyment & therapy goals. 3 to 5days a week, 1hr ea. Some Dementia & 1st stage Alzheimer patients. Outpatient facility is in Rosenberg. Must be licensed in the state of TEXAS, looking for LPC’s only. Send resumes to Cedric at [email protected].
At its regular July meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees approved Doug Waddill as the principal at Huggins Elementary. He has a bachelor’s degree in Music from Harding University and his master’s degree in Administrative and Supervision from the University of Houston.
He has seven years of teaching experience in Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD, one year of administrative experience in the private sector and three years of administrative experience in Brenham ISD. Most recently, Waddill has served as the assistant principal at Velasquez Elementary, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.
Several Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members from Hightower High School’s Medical Science Academy earned an unprecedented number of championship medals after competing in HOSA National Competitive Events at the HOSA 2012 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
The competition is designed to motivate HOSA members to study, work hard and achieve a high standard of excellence in various leadership and skill disciplines. Students compete in various events, including medical spelling, home health aide, clinical specialty, biomedical debate, health education and forensic medicine. More than 7,000 students competed in this year’s events. (more…)
Shelly Puckett, librarian at Meadows Elementary School, is planning another exciting year in reading for students at her school. In addition to hosting bi-annual book fairs, author visits, and literacy programs, she will continue to sponsor the school’s Texas Readers Club and “Boys Only” Book Club.
“I am passionate about doing all I can to inspire young ones to read,” said Puckett. “My goal is to make the library a literacy driving force at Meadows and not just a supplemental resource.”
Puckett will continue to encourage students to utilize online resources, such as Tumblebooks, at home to hone their reading skills. She also plans to host author visits to introduce students to actual writers who can also inspire them to become lifelong readers. (more…)
Eric Saldanha of Travis High School placed fifth in the nation at the 2012 Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest, held June 10-14 at the University of Maryland, College Park. He qualified for the national contest by placing first at the Texas History Day competition. At Nationals, Saldanha was one of only two students from Texas to compete in the Senior Individual Website category, where he entered his original website project titled Perestroika: Deadly Reform for an Unstable State. He competed against students representing all 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, Department of Defense Schools in Europe, and international schools in East Asia. Contest participants were asked to address the contest theme of “Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.” Saldanha’s sponsoring teacher was Matt Lyons.
Each year, FBISD students have the opportunity to develop projects and compete in the National History Day contest. Research is conducted on a topic of the student’s choosing connected to the national theme. Project formats include documentaries, exhibits, performances, research papers and websites. For students who are interested in competing in the 2013 contest, the theme is “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, and Events.”
Kid Fit USA is looking for a part time - full time instructor. Hours are mornings and afternoons with competitive pay. Instructors will be working with Children ages 2 1/2 - 5th grade. Previous experience or a degree is a plus. please send resumes to [email protected].
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Parents/guardians may make payments on existing student meal accounts beginning Aug. 23; All FBISD students will receive applications for the federally-funded “Free and Reduced-Price” School Meal Programs on the first day of school, Aug. 27.
To help provide students with the nutrition they need to be successful in school, Fort Bend ISD’s Child Nutrition Department offers breakfast and lunch meals to students each school day.
Students can buy breakfast for $1.25 (elementary and secondary) and lunch for $2.25 (elementary) and $2.50 (secondary). Children who qualify for the Reduced-Price School Meal program may buy lunch for 40 cents and breakfast for only 30 cents. (All FBISD students will receive a Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application for 2012-2013 on August 27, the first day of school, to take home to their parents/guardians. Completed applications, one per household, should be returned to: the child’s school office or the Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition Department, 555 Julie Rivers Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478.) (more…)
The road to revitalization is under way for two majorMissouri Citybridges.
The existingEl DoradoBridgeover Stafford Run, located at Quail Valley Golf Course, is currently being removed due to its aging structure. A new bridge will be completely reconstructed during the next eight months, and the new platform will feature planter boxes, decorative lighting and pavers, providing a smooth golf cart ride for putters and a scenic walkway for residents and visitors.
And, a few miles away, contractors are preparing to install a hike/bike trail under theCartwrightBridgeat Oyster Creek to connect Phase 1 of Oyster Creek trail to Phase 2. The enhancement will provide a direct link for citizens and visitors exercising and enjoying the natural scenery of the area. (more…)
Wow! Wonderful! Awesome! Impressive! Those were just a few of the words used to describe Missouri City’s new Recreation and Tennis Center at the facility’s Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting ceremony held on Saturday, July 14.
The crowd on hand had plenty to do! There were dozens of activities and guests:
*Enjoyed tours of the center conducted by Staff and Parks’ Board Members
*Watched athletes compete in Wheelchair Basketball and a karate competition
*Listened to a live radio show hosted by SportsTalk 790 AM (more…)
Extending its citizen outreach partnership programs, the Missouri City Police Department will open the doors of its first community Mini-Station at1703-A Texas Pkwy.on Saturday, Aug. 4.
A grand-opening ceremony will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and all residents are invited to attend.
The 1,250-square-foot station is located down the street from City Hall and in the same shopping center as neighborhood landmarks Shipley Donuts and Walter’s Barber Shop. It will help police officers achieve multiple crime-prevention goals such as: (more…)
Fort Bend ISD has a policy to ensure that each homeless youth has access to the same free public education and related services as every other school-aged student who attends a school in FBISD.
FBISD’s Special Programs Department and campuses work together to improve the educational outcomes for homeless students by addressing areas of enrollment, transportation, academic, social and psychological needs. (more…)
Existing ticket holders may renew their seats starting August 6; all others, beginning August 20.
Season football tickets for Austin, Bush, Clements, Dulles, Elkins, Hightower, Kempner, Marshall, Ridge Point, Travis and Willowridge High Schools will be issued in the form of a pass for each seat. The pass will be retained by the purchaser for the season and will be good at Mercer or Hall Stadiums for all Home and Visitor games for that school. As before, the season pass will entitle you to your assigned seat at HOME games. When you are a VISITOR, the pass will act as GENERAL ADMISSION to the game, with no assigned seating. After season ticket sales are over, the remaining chair back seats will be available on a “first come, first served” basis. All tickets sold during the football season will be GENERAL ADMISSION tickets. Tickets sold at our stadiums will cost $8.00 each. For the 2012 Football season, parking will be free of charge.
New restaurant scheduled to open its first Sugar Land location in November
Planned Community Developers, Ltd. (PCD) will soon welcome Salata to its growing list of restaurants in Sugar Land Town Square. Salata, a create-your-own salad bar, will offer diners the opportunity to customize salads and wraps with a wide variety of fresh ingredients to choose from. The eatery will also offer a Greek yogurt bar and accompaniments for breakfast or afternoon snacks.
“When scouting for potential locations in the area, we were drawn to the energy found at Sugar Land Town Square,” said Berge Simonian, owner of Salata. “The ample parking and co-tenancy in the development won us over. We look forward to bringing a healthy lunch option to Town Square diners.” (more…)
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Fort Bend County is accepting applications for the fall 2012 Master Gardener Training Class. The 5-week condensed class will begin the morning of Tuesday, October 2, 2012, and will meet each Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through October 30th. Topics range from design planning, diseases, insects, soil, water conservation, tree production/transplanting, perennials and roses, Earth-Kind® practices, and more.
Master Gardeners are members of the local community who want to become volunteer Extension Educators and who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and are able to communicate with diverse groups of people. The deadline to register is Friday, September 14, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Class size is limited. The tuition is $200 per individual and $353 per couple (share a manual). Requirements to attain the rank of a Certified Texas Master Gardener are the successful completion of the 5-week training course and 50 hours of volunteer service through Texas AgriLife Extension Service programs. (more…)
Fort Bend ISD has been awarded the 2012 Gold Leadership Circle Award from the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle program. The “Gold” designation is the highest award level and highlights annually those entities that are setting the bar with their transparency efforts.
“Our goal in the business and finance department is to provide up-to-date information on the District’s financial status for our taxpayers and constituents in an easily accessible format,” said Chief Financial Officer Tracy Hoke. “We sincerely appreciate this award and welcome any feedback on our site.” (more…)
Sports participation offers a host of benefits for children, including weight management, social skill development and team-building skills. But there are downsides as well. Every year, millions of young athletes end up in the emergency room or doctor’s office with a sports-related injury.
From sprains and strains to shin splints and Little League elbow, a variety of conditions can bring sports participation to a halt.
Acute injuries occur suddenly, often after a collision or other trauma. Examples include sprains, fractures, torn ligaments, eye injuries, concussions and spinal cord injuries. Contact sports such as football or basketball may spring to mind but baseball players may also suffer acute injuries from high-speed balls, mid-field collisions and improper sliding. (more…)
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For the sixth consecutive year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been named the nation’s top hospital for cancer care, according to the “Best Hospitals” survey published annually by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
Also nationally ranked are MD Anderson specialty services, including ear, nose and throat (#5); gynecology (#6) and urology (#23). Other specialties, which earned “High Performing” rankings in the national survey, were gastroenterology, geriatrics, nephrology and orthopedics.
In a separate survey of pediatric hospitals conducted earlier this year, MD Anderson’s Children’s Cancer Hospital was ranked number 15 in the nation.
In the last 11 years, MD Anderson has been ranked number one in cancer care nine times. Since the survey launched in 1990, it has been listed as one of the top two hospitals for cancer care in the nation. (more…)
The heat wave is not the only cause for concern for area families…parents have expressed the need for help in finding speech therapy services for their kiddos. The biggest headache has proven to be the dreaded 6 MONTH WAITING LIST. More of our little ones need services, but many area clinics just don’t have enough therapists to meet the demand. And this means waiting up to 6 months to begin treatment.
“As a speech-language pathologist and mommy of a child receiving speech therapy services, I understand the importance of receiving care right away. Waiting for treatment can make all the difference in the ability to communicate and succeed academically and socially,” noted Dana Johnson, Vice President of Operations and Speech-Language Pathologist. “So, we just had to do something to help.” Speech Therapy Unlimited, PLLC is offering a helping hand by hiring an impressive family of therapists and also partnering with area agencies to provide speech therapy for all who need it…and best of all, services are being provided without the wait. (more…)
Recently, the seven YMCA youth outreach summer camp sites across Fort Bend County converged on Mustang Park, Fresno, TX for their annual mid-summer “Campapolusa” field day and picnic. Over three hundred and fifty Fort Bend County area youth participated in a variety of activities and competitions. “The event is a great way for the kids to experience fellowship, fun and food, as well as building their leadership and teamwork skills,” stated Kem Redic, YMCA Community Outreach Director.
The YMCA “Campapolusa” event was created in 2009 by YMCA volunteers and staff in an effort to broaden the life experiences of the youth in YMCA summer outreach programs and to instill a sense of pride for the community that they represent. During the one day event, participants represent their Y sites through a variety of individual and team competitions. The youth participated In a variety of competitive activities including, running races, sack races, ball games, dunking booth, obstacle course, and talent show. The event day culminated with a barbequed picnic lunch served up by the YMCA volunteers and staff. (more…)
Sugar Land City Council recently approved an additional $1 million to accelerate sidewalk repairs throughout the City.
The repairs address a backlog of sidewalk failures, many of which resulted from last year’s record drought. The total allocated will be $2 million for sidewalk repairs in 2012.
“Earlier this year, City staff identified and prioritized repairs for approximately 220,000 linear feet of sidewalk throughout the City that fall below the City’s standards,” said Director of Public Works Mike Goodrum. “We’ve outlined a plan to get caught up on these important sidewalk repairs.”
Contracts for the sidewalk repairs are scheduled for approval on July 17 and Aug. 21, with the repairs continuing through next year. (more…)
HCA affiliated The Woman’s Hospital of Texas Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Linda Russell announced that 47-year-old Andrea Harrow, MSN, RN, has been promoted to the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Harrow comes to The Woman’s Hospital from HCA affiliated West Houston Medical Center where she served as CNO and has functioned in several other leadership roles including Vice-President and CNO of Nursing at Valley Baptist Medical Center, Director of Accreditation and Professional Practice at Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Director of Performance Improvement/ Risk Management at Cleveland Regional Medical.
“I am looking forward to joining the team at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas,” Harrow said. “It is a privilege to serve the women and infants of this community especially during a time when they are most vulnerable and when clinical expertise and compassion can make all the difference.”
“Andrea’s reputation for clinical expertise and leadership precede her,” said Linda Russell. “This is a vital role that we are confident Andrea will fill with her extensive clinical and managerial experience. Her role will continue the more than 35-year quality care and outcomes reputation of The Woman’s Hospital of Texas.”
While she served as CNO for West Houston Medical Center she was responsible for all inpatient nursing departments and directly supervised the Quality Department. Also under Harrow’s leadership, the hospital was recently named by The Joint Commission as one of the top performing hospitals in using evidence-based care processes to improve patient outcomes. Under her leadership West Houston Medical Center was also designated as a Pathway to Excellence® organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) demonstrating a commitment to creating a work environment where nurses can flourish and improve not only nurse satisfaction but also patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Harrow holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She is a certified green belt in Six Sigma, a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, Texas Organization of Nurse Executives and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Harrow transitioned into her new role in June succeeding 54-year-old Molly McComas, who announced this year that she would retire. McComas served as the Chief Nursing Officer for The Woman’s Hospital of Texas for the past 18 years.
About the Woman’s Hospital of Texas
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is an acute care hospital located near the Texas Medical Center. The hospital was established in 1976 by a group of doctors who recognized the need for a facility focused solely on the care of women and infants. In keeping with this vision, Woman’s offers a full range of women’s services, including breakthrough developments in minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology as well as an antepartum unit, 36 labor and delivery rooms, a medical surgical unit and 124-bed Levels II and III Neonatal Intensive Care nurseries. Since its inception, Woman’s has welcomed nearly 200,000 babies into the world and delivers more babies in Harris County than any other hospital. Well equipped to handle everything from preemies weighing less than 1,500 grams to high-order multiples, the hospital garners recognition for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as well as its impressive outcomes for its tiniest patients. Visit our website at www.womanshospital.com
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A crowd of over 400 enjoyed the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance and Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce co-hosted “State of the City” luncheon on Monday, July 9 at Safari Texas.
The luncheon, featuring an address by Rosenberg Mayor, Vincent M. Morales Jr., opened with an invocation by Rev. Deborah Pirhoda of Rosenberg’s First Assembly of God Church. The Rosenberg Police Department Color Guard posted the colors, while Ryan Ballard and Brooks Green, members of Boy Scouts Troop 1880, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Edward Crowell III, Executive Director of Imperial Arts, performed the National Anthem. The Marvin Gaspard Trio provided musical entertainment courtesy of Imperial Arts of Rosenberg. (more…)
Planned Community Developers (PCD) is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of Whiteflash Inc. and ICAP Energy LLC to Sugar Land Town Square. Contributing to the diversity of businesses already seen in Sugar Land Town Square offices, these leases, totaling over 8,000 in square feet, add to the ever-growing occupancy levels at Sugar Land Town Square.
Whiteflash Inc.
Whiteflash Inc., a retailer and manufacturer of fine jewelry, will be located at 2150 Town Square Place, Suite 330 and occupy 4,355 square feet of office space. The space will include a showroom that will be open to the public weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm, beginning in August. There, customers will be able to view their selection of diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry, as well as design their own custom jewelry.
“The showroom will enable us to evolve an important area of our business by providing an intimate venue for our jewelry designer partners,” said Debi Wexler, CEO of Whiteflash. “The project as a whole will enable us to take the business to a new level.” (more…)
Alligators have inhabited Texas’ marshes, swamps, rivers, ponds and lakes for many centuries - this includes the Sugar Land area.
They are an important part of Texas’ natural history, as well as an integral component of freshwater ecosystems. As Texas residents expand their homes and businesses, encounters between these normally shy reptiles and people are increasing.
Once endangered, alligators were taken off the endangered species list in 1978; however, they are still protected by law. Alligators are found in 10 different states, and here in Texas, they are found in 120 of 254 counties, including Fort Bend. (more…)
Congratulations to 15-yr-old Simone Manuel, an upcoming Junior at Austin High School, who was selected to represent USA Swimming at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Hawaii this August. Twenty 18 & Under females were selected based off their results at the 2012 Olympic Trials. Simone was the fastest high school swimmer in the 50 free and the 2nd fastest high school swimmer in the 100 free at Olympic Trials. Both of her swims rank her in the top 100 in the world! The USA will face the best 18 & Under talent from Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. FCST is a year-round USA Gold Medal Swim Club in Sugar Land, Texas. For more information on the team and registration you may visit their website at: www.firstcolonyswimming.com.
Cindy Cormier, a fifth-grade teacher at Schiff Elementary School, has been selected as a finalist for Region 4 Elementary Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching for 16 years, with four of those at Schiff.
Cormier was influenced greatly by her supportive parents and by wonderful teachers and professors during her education. She believes her most significant contribution as a teacher is to the individual growth of each of her students. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Jackson State University, her Master of Education in Elementary Education from the University of St. Thomas, and is currently working on her Doctorate in Urban Education from Texas A&M University.
The Region 4 Elementary Teacher of the Year will be announced in August
Lamar CISD is becoming more “social,” improving the District’s ability to communicate by introducing new methods of providing information.
The District has updated the look of its website and launched several new social media sites.
Lamar CISD now has a Facebook page, which is being updated on a regular basis. The District’s Twitter feed is also operational and is being used to spread information about the District. The website, Facebook and Twitter will all be used for general news, upcoming events and emergency updates. (more…)
Sugar Land City Council recently adopted updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, a document that charts a vision for the future and guides policy decisions affecting the future growth and development of Sugar Land.
Unanimous approval of Ordinance No. 1851 on July 3 updated the plan’s first five chapters, including
. informational updates to Chapters 1-4 based on 2010 U.S. Census data and recent development activity; and (more…)
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has immediate openings for P/T Customer Service Representatives to work mornings, evenings & weekends in a fun filled family environment. Prior customer service experience is a plus but not mandatory. Training provided. Please email your resume [email protected]
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At a recent Fort Bend YMCA board meeting and reception held at the Fort Bend YMCA in Missouri City, current and past YMCA volunteers joined the staff in recognizing Captain and Mrs. Leonard H. Earle for their support of the YMCA. During the ceremony, Eric Schenkelberg, Fort Bend YMCA Group Executive announced that the YMCA was recognizing the Earle Family with a dedication of the new pool covered pavilion and child watch playground shade structure at the Missouri City facility. The improvements were funded through a gift from Mrs. Charlotte Earle and the late Captain Earle, who passed away in 2007. On behalf of the Earle Family, Doug Earle, former Fort Bend Y Executive and son of Captain and Mrs. Earle, accepted a brass dedication plaque that will be displayed at the outdoor pool complex of the YMCA.
Before the official dedication, Gary Nichols, retired Sr. VP of the YMCA of Greater Houston, provided some background on Captain and Mrs. Earle to the crowd. According to Nichols, both Leonard and Charlotte grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the age of 16, Leonard Earle became a seaman in the Merchant Marines. By age 24, Captain Earle obtained his Master Mariner’s License and became the youngest captain in the Standard Oil Fleet. Later in his career, Captain Earle moved his family to Houston, Texas where he held the position of the Port Captain for Houston. Mr. Nichols went on to explain that both Captain and Mrs. Earle were very active volunteers and community supporters and instilled this same trait of Christian service to their three children. Mr. Nichols ended his comments by stating, “The Earle Family have been a blessing to all whose lives they have touched and helping us all to achieve our greatest potential as children of God.” (more…)
This year’s International Festival & Vendor Fair will be held at Aliana’s new model home village
Ifest Live 2012, presented by and benefiting the Fort Bend ISD Education Foundation, is an international festival and vendor fair celebrating the tremendous diversity of cultures in Fort Bend county and its school district by highlighting its many unique tradition and decors. The festival will offer a feast for the senses as local vendors representing different countries display their food, crafts and costumes. During this international tour, guests will be entertained by talented artists and students from FBISD and a host of regional dance and music schools. The event will be November 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aliana’s new model home village. (more…)
Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation to Present 21st Annual CASA Christmas Home Tour
While you’re trying to beat the heat, committee members, decorators, Child Advocates of Fort Bend staff and Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation are gearing up for the 21st Annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend CASA Christmas Home Tour. “Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation has had a long standing relationship with this agency and with our Home Tour and we are so excited that they came forward to kick off the sponsor drive again this year,” according to Ruthanne Mefford, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Executive Director. (more…)
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