Celebrating a History of Excellence
by Amy Sharp For over 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has helped people make smarter decisions, instilling consumer confidence and advancing a trustworthy marketplace for all. This May, Fort Bend County’s own Jackson Air and Heat has been awarded the 2014 BBB Award of Excellence Distinction award…for the fourth time in a row! Brian […]
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Dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids”
by Amy Sharp Optimist International is a national organization committed to bringing out the best in kids, by providing hope and positive vision. Dr. Thomas Lomonte, D.D.S. of Stafford is proud to be an original charter member of our local Fort Bend Optimist Club. Dr. Lomonte says, “Since 1983, we have been reaching out to […]
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Sugar-Coated Success
by Steve Groughceres If you’ve never sunk your teeth into a sweet, puffy-while-crispy, flaky beignet, you’ve missed out on the perfect gourmet donut. These aren’t pre-made, iced and sprinkled rings that you bribe your coworkers with when you show up 20 minutes late. No, this is hand-cut, made-to-order, puffed art, topped with powdered sugar, and […]
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Why Supporting a Local Business Makes Classic Good Sense
by Sarah Warburton Speaking practically, when you choose a local business, you don’t have to travel as far to make your purchase and when you need service or warranty work done, you’ve got that hometown relationship already in place. But there are even bigger reasons to buy local. When you buy local, you make our […]
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Revolution, Right Now!
BY STEVEN DEVADANAM When Frenchman Victor Hugo penned Les Misérables, his epic novel based on the oppressed poor of the 1832 Paris Revolution, he probably wasn’t thinking of the Lone Star State. But to a Texan, some elements of this saga are strikingly familiar. A steely-eyed lawman who just won’t give up the hunt: sounds […]
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Fabulous Fashion for All Women
by Sarah Warburton Staying at the forefront of fashion takes only a single stop…our new favorite boutique, Fabulous You. Thanks to the good taste and hard work of Brenda Durand and Lisa Reese, it’s simple to be a style-setter. Lisa says, “At Fabulous You, we offer contemporary trends for a variety of sizes, figures, and […]
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