Health + Wellness

A Legacy of Lifesaving Hope

The In the Pink Northeast Luncheon Celebrates 25 Years of Project Mammogram Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Courtesy Northeast Hospital Foundation Each fall, hundreds from the community gather in a sea of pink to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and help ensure every woman has access to lifesaving breast health care. This year, the 17th Annual In the Pink Northeast Luncheon will be held Fri., Oct. 30, at the Humble Civic Center. The event, for which triple-negative...

Professional Services

We Asked ...

What’s One Tip You Can Share for Either Looking Good in a Photo or for Taking a Good Photo? Photography by Provided Hung L Truong Hung L Truong Photography LLC HungPhotography.net @HungPhotography6 Specializing in candid pictures. "To capture someone without knowing it, to get a genuine emotion on their faces."   Jen Pisani Jen Pisani Photography JenPisaniPhotography.com @JenPisaniPhotography Creating timeless portrait artwork that celebrates the people you love...

Style + Beauty

Fashion With Purpose

How One Family's Love Inspired a Custom Handbag Brand Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Breezy Pettit When Gena Smith and her husband, Mike, sat down for dinner in 2017, they weren't searching for their next business venture. They were searching for a way to better support their son, Jackson, who has Down Syndrome. With occupational therapy, physical therapy, reading intervention, and copious appointments, the costs of giving Jackson every opportunity to thrive continued to mount...

Entertainment

Taste of the Town

Lake Houston’s Favorite Culinary Fundraiser Returns Sept. 10 With Food, Fun, and Community Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Inspire ND/EMCL Some of the Lake Houston area's best restaurants and vendors are coming together for one flavorful evening—and every bite supports a meaningful cause. Taste of the Town Lake Houston returns Thurs., Sept. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center, where attendees can enjoy tastings from more than 35 local restaurants, bakeries...

Life + Culture

A Place to Belong

For 26 Years, The Village Centers Has Empowered Adults With IDD to Build Independence, Purpose, and Lasting Connections Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy The Village Centers What began with two determined mothers has grown into a lifeline for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Greater Houston. The Village Centers was founded in 2000 by Kimberly Brusatori and Linda Schuiten. As their children approached adulthood, they discovered there...

Health + Wellness

Elite Hospital Kingwood

More Than Emergency Care Article by Lauren Cash | Photography by Courtesy Elite Hospital Kingwood As students, teachers, and parents prepare for a new school year, August is also one of the most rewarding months for the team at Elite Hospital Kingwood. It's a time when the hospital has the opportunity to give back to the educators and students who help shape the community. Elite Hospital Kingwood proudly partners with Humble ISD, Splendora ISD, and New Caney ISD through school sponsorships...

Life + Culture

Together We RISE

Creating Purpose and Belonging for Adolescents and Adults With Disabilities Beyond Graduation Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Courtesy The RISE Community A customer pauses at a display of handcrafted jewelry, candles, and soaps. Across the table, the artisan who helped create the products proudly explains the detail that went into each piece. Throughout the day, customers stop to shop, ask questions, and offer encouragement. Moments like these are the essence of The RISE...

Sports + Recreation

Where Horses Help Hearts Heal

A Survivor Turns Her Journey Into Hope Through Horses Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Breezy Pettit On 60 acres in Porter, Coyote Creek Sporthorses feels worlds away from the pace of northeast Houston. A creek borders the property, coyotes call at night, and deer wander through the fields. What began nearly 20 years ago as Crown Breeze Sporthorses has evolved into Coyote Creek, a family-owned equestrian facility offering boarding, training, lessons, and breeding. Yet, the true heart...

Professional Services

More Than a Groom

At LoneStar Pet Grooming, Experience and a One-on-One Approach Help Every Dog Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy LoneStar Pet Grooming Some dogs bound through the front door with wagging tails. Others arrive nervous or anxious. At Lone Star Pet Grooming, every dog is met with patience. That philosophy is rooted in decades of experience. Before opening the salon in 2024, husband-and-wife owners Barbara and Keith Lupardus spent more than 40 years showing, breeding, and...

Education

Making an Impact

Two Local Educators Utilize Creative Methods to Inspire Youth Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Some educators teach lessons. Others create experiences that leave a lasting impact. At Splendora ISD, Christina Kinard and Jessica Brent are finding creative ways to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. While one is using a now-beloved elephant puppet to teach social-emotional skills to elementary students and the other is guiding high school students through the...