Jennifer Kettenring has three boys, Hayden, Hudson and Holden...and all three are patients of Dr. David S. Bright at Bright Orthodontics. “Dr. Bright is just the kind of guy I want my boys to be around,” says Jennifer. “We like his office, we like him, and we like his values.”

Car people know: When it comes to making a statement, it’s all about the classics. Can you imagine Ferris Bueller “borrowing” anything but a 1961 Ferrari? Or Steve McQueen car-chasing in anything but the green 1968 Bullitt Mustang? How about ZZ Top stepping out of anything but the 1933 Ford Coupe? And who can forget Vin Diesel shredding the road in his 900-hp, 1970 Dodge Charger at the end of The Fast and the Furious?

Former Houston Astro, Kevin Bass was an all-star outfielder who could do it all – hit, run and field. But 14 years in the big leagues took a toll on his body, and he realized it was time to do something about his aching shoulder.

When Brigadier General Donald Wagner of the U.S. Air Force was considering purchasing some investment rental property in Sugar Land, thorough home inspections were at the top of his list. “One of the houses I was interested in was built in 1985,” says General Wagner, “so I wanted to make sure I knew exactly what I might be purchasing.” The General’s real estate agent recommended several options...and he called them all.

Ever wonder how that one mom in the carpool line doesn’t have that “I just rolled out of bed!” look? How about the girl that rushes into work claiming to have “missed her alarm”...yet she still looks stunning? Certified Expert of Permanent Makeup Deborah Akers has the answer!

When Steve and Melissa May decided to re-do their two upstairs bathrooms, life issues got in the way. He wanted geologically interesting stone, she preferred glass, art and keepsakes. They tried pulling the pieces together themselves from the gazillion options, but it was just too boggling. The one thing they knew...they both love the water. Melissa says, “I purchased two tile murals on Ebay...we had to start somewhere. These became the anchors for each design–one riverine and the other oceanic.”

2015 has been a great year for this family-owned business. Celebrations are in order for owners, Caron and Candelario Lopez. Hunter Douglas has selected Grand Windows & Interiors to be a Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer. Come visit their new showcase of the latest and greatest Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, and shutters available in a multitude of hues, textures, finishes and lift mechanisms including smart motorization.

Last year Officer Mark Somer discovered that he had a potentially dangerous blood clot. He says, “I went to my family doctor and saw several specialists but I ran into dead ends. No one could help...and I became frustrated. Finally my hematology doctor recommended Local Vascular Surgeon, Ulises Baltazar MD, RVT, FACS.”

When a Richmond area resident wanted to replace his sandstone pool coping with travertine, he checked out the credentials of nearby local pool company Bratton Pools. “Their office was near our home,” says the homeowner, “so I looked them up on the BBB and Yelp. They checked out great and I called them up to come out to my house.”