EXCLAMATION POINTS!

Associate Publisher, KAY GARRETT

Spring has Sprung!

Spring showers, windy days, budding trees and flowers bursting with color sprang early this year, and I’m loving it! The fresh air and fragrant smells of Springtime renews my soul, inspires my spirit and brings the wonder of new beginnings into my life. I hope this Spring is an inspiration for your soul and a magical time for renewal as well. Springtime in Fort Bend County is always bursting with activities, and this year is no different. From galas to community fun events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Our cover featuring Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship (RSTH) is a heartwarming story about a lifelong advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. Co-founded by Tom and Peggy Hernandez and their daughter Heather Hernandez-Sedillo in 2014, RSTH was embraced by the community and has seen phenomenal growth each year. They credit their amazing donors and volunteer base for their success and the community for embracing them. For more information on how to get involved or volunteer, read more on page 6. Fort Bend County is so fortunate to have this nonprofit organization putting individuals with intellectual disabilities in the winner’s circle.

Our Medical Focus section is one not to be missed. There you will find articles from physicians to specialists throughout our community ready to help you with all of your medical needs.

Brazos is buzzing with great happenings this Spring! Mark your calendar now for the Wine Walk in Historic Downtown Rosenberg, or an evening out at the everpopular Fort Bend History Association’s Lone Star Stomp at the George Ranch Historical Park. And, of course, don’t miss the Derby Day Party benefiting Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship on Saturday, May 6th. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy this Spring. I hope to see you all out and about in Brazos!

I’m enjoying this early Spring weather, and I hope you are too! Wishing you a happy Spring, a fun Spring Break and a Blessed Easter!

Absolutely yours, Kay Garrett kay@absolutelyfocusmedia.com

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Vol. 11 No. 2 MARCH/APRIL 2023

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The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is excited to announce Dominique Sachse as the featured speaker at its “Reading Between the Wines” on Friday, March 31st at Safari Texas.

Co-chaired by Helen Bow and Kirin Wells, the event is sponsored by The Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation. The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County’s signature fundraiser benefits adult literacy education programs and services. Since 2013, the organization’s event has raised more than $1 million to invest in programs, including English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency/GED Exam Prep and United States Citizenship and Civics courses.

Sponsorship opportunities between $500 to $5,000 are available for “Reading Between the Wines.” The event features a restaurant stroll promoting the best menu items from local chefs and restaurants along with live music, a live auction, super silent auction plus a dessert auction.

A YouTube sensation since 2014, Sachse is currently nearing the 2 million subscriber mark. Sachse passionately creates content for women in their prime to live their best, most beautiful life. She recently retired from her evening news anchor post at KPRC-TV after 28 years to focus on promoting her new book Life Makeover - Embrace The Bold, Beautiful, and Blessed You.

For more information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities for “Reading Between the Wines,” visit the www.ftbendliteracy.org/reading-between-the-wines

Three thousand three hundred volunteer hours. Over 300 clients. Eighteen equine staff members – the official title for this organization’s valued horse team members – with only five staff instructors, one mental health specialist and 151 volunteer slots to fill each week. And that’s just one year in review – 2022 – for Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship. This small but mighty organization co-founded in 2014 by the Hernandez family has not only run for the roses toward their goal of serving children and adults in Fort Bend County and the Greater West Houston area with their passion for horses, service and individuals with special needs, they are putting their clients in the winner’s circle with help from one of man’s best friends: horses.