I’ve tried to be nice….When I read about what the sheriff candidates say in the various forums they have attended, I have a hard time keeping from exploding. This week I just couldn’t help it. I have several comments after reading LeaAnne Klentzman’s story about the latest forum. • Billy Frank Teague promised to make [...]
By Sean Wolfson Sugar Land baseball icon Ray Hammond, 41, passed away early Sunday morning surrounded by family. Ray was very instrumental in the development of baseball players in this area at the youth level. He helped numerous players receive scholarships to play high school baseball. Ray was a family man of quality character and [...]
“This week I yield my space to rant and rave to LeaAnne Klentman” – Bev By LeaAnne Klentzman Jail house bully…..Recently the Star ran a story telling the public to blow the whistle on public corruption. Well, they did; on many fronts and at several different levels. Imagine our disgust when someone who spoke up [...]
FEATURE FILM REVIEW THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY Arrietty (Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional [...]
FEATURE FILM REVIEW KILL LIST Kill List is a mind-blowing genre concoction being called the “#1 Horror Film of the Year” (Bloody-Disgusting). A brilliant blend of family drama, hit man action-thriller and terrifying psychological horror film, Kill List tells the story of an ex-soldier turned contract killer who is plunged into the heart of human [...]
And they call themselves Christians…….Just like the national Republican Party which is busily shooting itself in the foot by running presidential candidates who can’t beat Obama, the local party is making the same mistake. It’s trying to eat its own, according to my sources. Much like Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are saying such nasty [...]
FEATURE FILM REVIEW W.E. Madonna’s W.E. is a beautifully crafted, passionate tale about the search for true love in the modern world, viewed through the prism of one of history’s most fabled romances. The year is 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess [...]
NEED TO DISCARD NON WORKING ELECTRONICS? Try “Best Buy”. Check in with Greeter at front door. DID YOU KNOW? Children will wake up easier if Smoke Alarm calls out their name instead of just making a loud noise. Look for “Voice Alarm” in the Hardware section of your local store. MISSOURI CITY NEW COMMUNITY CENTER? [...]
Me and the Chamber…..I was worried that no one could replace the retiring Louis Garvin as executive director (or chairman of the board or whatever they are calling themselves these days) of the Fort Bend Chamber. You see, Louis came along after a series of less than perfect chief executives. Don’t get me wrong. They [...]
FEATURE FILM REVIEW RED TAILS The year was 1944. The story of the Tuskegee Airmen is a classic American tale of courage, skill and perseverance. To help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program. Just as the young Tuskegee men [...]
