Austin High School (vs. Travis) Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Mercer Stadium
Bush High School (vs. Kempner) Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Mercer Stadium
Clements High School (vs. Austin) Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Mercer Stadium
Dulles High School (vs. Kempner) Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Mercer Stadium
Elkins High School (vs. Bush) Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Hall Stadium
Hightower High School (vs. Clements) Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Hall Stadium
Kempner High School (vs. Austin) Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Mercer Stadium
Marshall High School (vs. Tomball Memorial) Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Hall Stadium
Ridge Point High School (vs. Northbrook) Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Hall Stadium
Travis High School (vs. Terry) Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Mercer Stadium
Willowridge High School (vs. Ridge Point) Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Hall Stadium
Although fairly common, secondary infertility is rarely spoken about. After one or more successful births, many families find themselves unable to conceive. Courageous Fort Bend couples share their stories of overcoming the stigma associated with this perplexing diagnosis.
Written by Meagan Clanahan | Select photography by Taryn Burnett
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) – Secondary Infertility infertility is a secret emotional and physical battle that millions of couples wage every year. It is the inability to get pregnant or maintain a pregnancy following the conception of other biological children. There can be numerous causes. “This is one of the most challenging problems that we face in our practice,” says Sugar Land ob/gyn, Dr. Lorelei Capocyan.
While discussions of primary infertility have become more commonplace, couples going through secondary infertility may feel more hesitant to speak out for fear of judgment. “We also have to be very compassionate with these women due to the psychological impact of the problem,” says Dr. Capocyan.
Jennifer and Jeff Dye had no trouble conceiving their son Andrew but suffered from secondary infertility before being blessed with their younger son, Thomas
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Foster High School (vs. El Campo) Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at Traylor Stadium
George Ranch (vs. Bay City) Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Traylor Stadium
Lamar Consolidated (vs. Brazosport) Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Traylor Stadium
Terry High School (vs. Brazosport) Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Traylor Stadium
How one non-profit is bringing health and hope to thirsty people around the world.
Written by Susanna Donald | Select photography courtesy of Living Water International
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) - It all began in 1990, when a group of 36 people from Sugar Creek Baptist Church went on a mission trip to Mombasa, Kenya, and saw firsthand how desperately the people needed clean water.
The team tried to drill a well, but they were unsuccessful. A group of three men - Harry Westmoreland, Gary Evans, and Gary Loveless - returned to Kenya, but there was still no water. When it seemed the project was destined to fail, Westmoreland made one final attempt, this time equipping Kenyan nationals to drill. The water that erupted from that borehole signaled the birth of Living Water International.
Living Water International is a non-profit organization based in Stafford that works to bring clean water to poverty-stricken countries and share the message of Christ
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Jessica Shockley shares how the disease has taught her to live in the moment
Written by Jessica Shockley | Photography by Sarah Crum Photography
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) - In 2002, just three weeks before my wedding, I was told that I may have multiple sclerosis (MS). A week before the wedding, doctors confirmed it. MS is a disease whose course is unknown, and it affects each individual it plagues differently.
At the age of 26, my life changed forever. at year was one of the hardest of our lives. My husband and I had no idea what to expect. It is a testament to God that we made it through. I had visions of wheelchairs, canes, and walkers. The plans we had made for our lives would have to change. Th ere was anger and sadness. There was fear, and years of plaguing myself with self-guilt as the disease began to run its course.
Jessica Shockley's family helps her cope with her multiple sclerosis
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Cool down this summer with fresh, crisp salads from these Fort Bend restaurants.
Written by Tonya Ellis
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) – Nothing’s bett er for dinner on a hot, summer day than a cool, crisp salad. Fort Bend restaurants take salads beyond the ordinary lett uce and veggies and make them sensational. We found seven you will definitely want to try.
Add chicken to The Cheesecake Factory's fresh vegetable salad for a filling and well-balanced meal
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Dulles fourth-grader Sawyer Pennington launches toy drive for hospitalized children
Written by Jennifer Heath | Select photography by Rhonda Kuykendall
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) – When 10-year-old Sawyer Pennington visited Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, she noticed something unusual about all the games and toys in the children’s area of the hospital: They were all items the pediatric patients had to use and then give back. There was nothing the children could keep for themselves while they were being treated. Sawyer decided to change that.
Sawyer Pennington holds some of the toys she purchased for pediatric patients at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
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Bernice Dickey shares her story of returning to a joyfilled life after experiencing an overwhelming loss
Written by Bernice Dickey | Photography by Amanda Cortez
SUGAR LAND, Texas (SLM) - On Jan. 31, 2002, I woke up a wife and mother of two beautiful little girls. That evening, I was a widow and a single parent of one infant daughter. A car accident killed my husband my 10-year-old daughter and left my 1-year-old, Miriam, with second- and third-degree burns. I learned about this terrible tragedy by watching the 6 o’clock evening news.
Bernice Dickey learned about the tragic car accident that killed her husband and daughter from watching the 6 o'clock news
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