Four local artists took top honors during the inaugural SiennArt Festival at Sawmill Lake, which drew hundreds of art lovers early last month. Sudha Iyengar won first place in the juried art show, while Andy Gonzalez and Abdul Basit won second- and third-place honors, respectively. Brenda Hash was named Best in Show. The four were among nearly 50 artists from the region who … [Read more...] about Local artists secure top honors at Sienna art show
Culture
CAFB’s annual Christmas Home Tour begins Dec. 13
Tickets are available for an annual local event that celebrates the Christmas holiday while simultaneously giving back to the community. The 28th annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas Home Tour will take place Dec. 13-14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Attendees will tour private homes decked out for Christmas in Alkire Lake, Sugar Creek, Sweetwater and Sienna … [Read more...] about CAFB’s annual Christmas Home Tour begins Dec. 13
Sense of wonder – Skeeters, Hope For Three to partner for inaugural inclusive light show
Darla Farmer and Hope For Three Autism Advocates have often visited Constellation Field to watch the Sugar Land Skeeters play baseball. The hope is that they will continue to frequent the ballpark for years to come, but for a reason that transcends sports. Sugar Land-based Hope for Three, in conjunction with the Skeeters minor league franchise, will host the inaugural … [Read more...] about Sense of wonder – Skeeters, Hope For Three to partner for inaugural inclusive light show
All-faiths Thanksgiving service to unite community
When Rabbi Joshua Lobel arrived at Congregation Beth El in Missouri City in 2014, he had a vision of unity. “Inside, we all have the same feelings and emotions of gratitude (during Thanksgiving),” he said. In response to that concept, he created an annual event he said highlights the diversity of Fort Bend County while reminding people they’re all the same at their core. The … [Read more...] about All-faiths Thanksgiving service to unite community
Stafford business owner gives back to community
Noelle Munsey came across Kona Shaved Ice by chance while selling kettle corn at a farmer’s market in La Porte in 2017, when she and her daughter grabbed four refills of the tasty treat. A little more than a year later, she wonders how she ever went without it and its mission. The company operates in more than 48 states with more than 1,000 trucks and has donated more than $65 … [Read more...] about Stafford business owner gives back to community