Sharecroppers, Skinny Dips & Small-Town Grit in the Bend
Born In The Bend
It’s about to get nostalgic here! We rewind to the good ol’ days of old Fort Bend with a special episode guest-hosted by Noell Myska, where she sits down with her dad Jimmy Myska and longtime family friend Steve Holmes. Jimmy and Steve share vivid stories of growing up in Beasley and Fulshear: from sharecropping roots, tractor work, and skinny-dipping at rice wells to gas-station hangouts and tight-knit church and school communities. They trace how Fort Bend has transformed from wide-open rice fields and a handful of high schools into a rapidly growing, bustling hub with new neighborhoods,...
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Alive After Five: Reimagining Richmond’s Future
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Richmond has a lot to look forward to with Lacie Chambers stepping in as the new Executive Director of Develop Richmond! In this episode, Lacie shares her clear plan for transforming Richmond into a more vibrant, economically active destination through curated retail, new food concepts, and infrastructure investments like upcoming sidewalk and streetscape improvements. She walks us through how intentional planning, business attraction, and community input are shaping a more connected “live, work, play” environment. Most importantly, Lacie puts a spotlight on supporting local businesses as...
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Inside The Sanctuary: Foster Care, Finding Permanence, and Forever Homes
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In this powerful episode, Jenny Fridge of The Sanctuary Foster Care Services shares her family’s personal journey into foster care and adoption, and the mission that now fuels her work. She pulls back the curtain on the realities of the foster system: the trauma children carry, the high burnout rate among foster families, and why support is the missing piece. We sit down with Jenny as she explains how the organization’s four pillars, which are in-home therapy, 24/7 crisis response, respite care, and community support, are redefining what foster and post-adoption care can look like.
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Holiday Event Roundup - It’s Christmas in the Bend!
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The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time for a Richmond Roundup of all things festive and fun happening in Fort Bend. From November harvest festivities to December Christmas gatherings, the next few weeks will be a busy time in the Fort Bend region. Bundle up, gather the kiddos and get ready to spread some holiday cheer at signature events like the Community Christmas Walk, Annual Gingerbread House Competition, and Miracle on Morton Street.
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Hypergrowth 101: How Lamar CISD is Building for the Future with Zach Lambert & Dr. Roosevelt Nivens
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If your child is attending school in the Lamar district, you may have heard about the 2025 Bond. Do you have questions? So do we! We called in a special guest host, Lamar School Board Member Zach Lambert (of Mercy Goods) to interview Lamar Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens. Zach and Roosevelt talk about all things Lamar, including their designation as a hypergrowth district, their dedication to providing elite education, and their plans to serve the 2000+ kids moving into the district every year.
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25 Years of Service: Fort Bend Junior Service League Celebrates Giving Back
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The Fort Bend community is full of generous people who love to give back, and this is double the case for our two guests, Lindsay Rolph and Kelsea Weatherford from the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL). The Fort Bend Junior Service League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the Fort Bend County community. As current and past presidents of the Fort Bend Junior Service League, Lindsay and Kelsea teach us the ins and outs of volunteering, as well as show us how we can get involved with FBJSL and attend their...
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Let’s Get LIT! Books & Cocktails Unite at Jax & 7th’s LIT bookbar with Jillian Reed
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Everyone loves an iconic duo, and Jillian Reed has created one of her own at LIT bookbar at Jax & 7th. Uniting cozy craft cocktails and bookshelves full of local authors, LIT bookbar brings everyone in the community together to drink, shop, and most importantly: connect! As the owner of LIT, Jillian walks us through the journey Richmond's new book bar has taken from market stands and pop ups to a brick and mortar hosting events, clubs, parties, and so much more. Looking for your next read? This is the episode for you!
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Charm, Community, & Character: Building a Better Richmond with Terri Vela
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Terri Vela, City Manager at City of Richmond Texas, joins the pod to discuss the coordination behind the scenes of Richmond’s charming city. From infrastructure to events, development to volunteering, no single day looks the same for Terri as she and her team work to build a better and more beautiful Richmond. Talking points include coordinating events like the arts festival and farmers market, strategic partnerships between government and nonprofit groups, and Terri’s future hopes for growth and construction in downtown Richmond.
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Mixed Media, Motherhood & Making Art Thrive with Sarah Beth Baca
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Sarah Beth Baca, local artist, author, community liaison and activist, talks about the seasons of her life and the impact art has had throughout. As a wife, mother, and full-time artist, Sarah has learned how to balance art with life and keep an open mind about the journey to making art a profitable and impactful career. From face-painting to expressionism, mixed media to oil and acrylic, Sarah has so many experiences, insights, and advice to share about finding passion in chaos, meeting the needs of your community, and staying curious about the creative opportunities ahead of you. ...
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From Snack Shack to Morton Street Icon, Meet Sandy McGee
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Sandy McGee, Restaurateur and Owner of Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Bar, serves up tasty tales and delicious insights on what it’s like to feed Fort Bend. From in-home catering to a little house in Rosenberg to a remodeled restaurant mecca in Historic Downtown Richmond, Sandy has seen it all and still has more cooking up for us to look forward to. Talking points include the highs and lows of the restaurant business, her family and their involvement in Sandy McGee’s, and the infamous broccoli cheese soup that inspires daily lunch lines of hungry patrons.
info_outlineRichmond has a lot to look forward to with Lacie Chambers stepping in as the new Executive Director of Develop Richmond! In this episode, Lacie shares her clear plan for transforming Richmond into a more vibrant, economically active destination through curated retail, new food concepts, and infrastructure investments like upcoming sidewalk and streetscape improvements. She walks us through how intentional planning, business attraction, and community input are shaping a more connected “live, work, play” environment. Most importantly, Lacie puts a spotlight on supporting local businesses as a foundation for attracting new industries and talent to Richmond. The momentum is real, and Richmond is only getting started.