More than 55 years ago, the School for Little Children, established by Sugar Land Methodist Church, couldn’t have known the legacy they were building right here in Sugar Land. Parents […]

Fun, active summer program for the kids? Check. Flexibility for busy parents? Check. Convenient Sugar Land location? Check. Affordable Pricing? Check. Safety as a priority? Check.   Safety America’s Summer […]

More than 18,000 Fort Bend children did not go hungry in 2025. East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry (EFBHNM) made sure of that, with its efficient food pantry, its huge […]

May – Women in Business Is your business woman-owned? Be on the cover of UpClose Magazine! Inquire about the May issue today! (Deadline April 10) June – Men in Business […]

UpClose Magazine has partnered with the Fort Bend Independent Newspaper to honor this milestone. We invite your business to be part of our special America@250 issue in July 2026. UpClose […]

“We all know the most effective way to prevent cavities is regular brushing and flossing,” says Dr. Faisal M. Khan, founder of local Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental. “But there are […]

Linda is a ball of electricity, dressed head-to-toe in gold and black, full of energy and strong convictions. Married for 30 years, she and her husband, Gaston, have lived in […]

When your family business has been around 30 years, you must have a stellar reputation. Just ask an Alan’s Plumbing customer – they will confirm that. And so will Google. […]

Health promotion and the prevention of avoidable hospitalizations are essential components of quality healthcare, especially for older adults and individuals managing chronic conditions. Two key pillars in achieving these goals […]

Enter the Mamie George Community Center at the right time and you’ll find a roomful of seniors pounding their drumsticks on exercise balls, following the energetic lead of Agestrong’s senior […]

Nittasha A. Naidu, CEO of Elsun MedStaff & HR Consulting, grew up right here in Fort Bend County … Sugar Land to be specific. An alumnus of First Colony Middle […]

Dr. Ahmadi, founder and owner of Avante Plastic Surgery, developed his innovative (and trademarked) technique called LipoTuck™, a combined tummy tuck and liposuction procedure, more than 20 years ago. A […]

You may recognize the Cordes name if you live in Sugar Land. Over the years, father and son have helped shape the city into what it is today. Roy Cordes, […]

“Don’t believe everything you hear,” says Dr. Srishti Mehta, founder of Indigo Orthodontics in Richmond. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there about starting treatment in orthodontics. At Indigo Orthodontics, […]

It’s back-to-school time! In between school supply and new shoe runs, don’t forget to schedule your child’s dental exam. Schedule it for summer and your child will miss just one […]