The Season We're In
Every summer I tell myself I'm going to slow down and soak it all in. Then August arrives, school supplies replace beach towels, the calendar fills up, and I'm left wondering where the season went.
Before the busyness returned, Mike and I took Caleb (13) and Ella (10) to Destin for a week. It wasn't about doing anything extraordinary. It was simply about being together. We laughed, watched sunsets, spent hours on the beach, and unplugged in a way we probably don't do often enough.
Now we're back to soccer practices, theater rehearsals, horse lessons, tumbling, and all the wonderful chaos that comes with raising two kids. As much as I wish I could slow time down, I love watching them discover who they're becoming.
This month's issue reminded me that sometimes our children lead us to places we never expected.
When I was a child, I was involved in a traumatic horse and carriage accident. For most of my life, horses represented fear. Then Ella fell in love with them.
Like most parents, I wanted to support something she loved, so I started spending time at the barn with her. At first, I kept my distance. Over time, I became comfortable grooming the horses, walking beside them, and simply being in their presence. I'm still not about to climb on one, and that's okay. Every visit helps me heal a little more.
That's one of the reasons our story on Coyote Creek Sporthorses resonated so deeply with me. Tracy Thomas has created something remarkable for individuals and families affected by cancer, and after experiencing the quiet comfort horses can bring, I understand why her work is making such a difference.
You'll also meet educators preparing students for life beyond the classroom, learn about The RISE Community and the opportunities it's creating for young adults with disabilities, meet the caring team at LoneStar Pet Grooming, and see how Elite Hospital Kingwood continues investing in local students and families. I also think you'll enjoy getting to know Trey and Katie Kennedy beyond their platforms.
These stories deserve to be shared. If one resonates with you, I'd love to hear about it. Tag @eastmontgomerycitylifestyle or join the conversation when we share the editorials on social media. Those conversations are one of my favorite parts of what we do.
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1: Greater EMC Chamber at the grand opening celebration of the new station 125 at Kings Manor. 2: Cheri Grebe, family, and community members sign commemorative hoses at the new fire station. 3: West Fork High School Color Guard students sharpen their skills and build teamwork during summer camp. 4: Community members pose before New Caney Elementary School’s iconic mural as the historic campus closes. 5: New Caney Elementary looks forward to welcoming students into the brand-new replacement campus for the 2026-2027 school year. 6: Former students, retired employees, current staff, families, and community members gathered to celebrate the legacy of New Caney Elementary. 7: Young athletes develop skills and confidence at New Caney High School’s youth football camp.
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WHERE HORSES HELP HEARTS HEAL
A SURVIVOR TURNS HER JOURNEY INTO HOPE THROUGH HORSES
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 of the property is found in the quiet moments between a horse and a person carrying something heavy.
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For Tracy Thomas, that mission is deeply personal. A breast cancer survivor, Tracy remembers going through treatment surrounded by support but feeling isolated in
ways only another survivor could understand. After her own cancer journey, she wanted to create a place where people affected by cancer could come without cost, judgment, or expectations.
Through Coyote Creek’s nonprofit therapy program, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, children, and loved ones affected by cancer can experience equine-assisted emotional healing. The program focuses on emotional wellness. Sessions take place on the ground, making the work less about riding and more about connection.
Many participants have never been around horses. Then they place a hand on a thousand-pound animal and something changes. Tracy has watched people break down in tears while brushing a horse, only to have the horse gently lower its head and lean closer.
“I always say I didn’t do anything,” Tracy says. “The horse did.”
Tracy often designs activities around each participant’s story. In one session, a woman grieving her sister wrote memories on blocks and placed them in a bucket while working with a horse named Bella. During the exercise, Bella reached into the bucket and tossed out a single block. The woman immediately recognized it as the memory she’d been unable to release.
For Tracy, moments like that are why the program exists.
What moved Marketing Director Tatiana Sweeney most was learning why Thomas created the nonprofit.
“Once I learned what Tracy was doing and why she was doing it, my first thought was, ‘What can I do to help?’” Tatiana says.
Tatiana has helped expand community awareness through marketing, signage, and website improvements. She believes one of the most important messages is that horses can impact anyone.
“You don’t have to get on a horse to appreciate it,” Tracy shares.
That philosophy extends throughout Coyote Creek. Head trainer Emma Baki grew up riding at the barn and eventually returned after college. She has helped grow the lesson program to nearly 80 students.
“Riding is about 10% of what you do with horses,” Emma says. “The rest is horsemanship.”
Emma wants riders to see horses as partners, not equipment.
Looking ahead, Coyote Creek plans to expand with an event venue for weddings, celebrations, and community gatherings. Yet, the mission that came first remains unchanged.
For those facing cancer, supporting a loved one through treatment, or learning how to move forward afterward, Coyote Creek offers something rare: a place to arrive exactly as they are.
It’s a mission that Greg Hord, one of the founding owners, also takes to heart.
“Greg is the heart of Coyote Creek,” says Tracy. “Without him, none of this would be possible.”
Sometimes healing begins with a brush in one hand and a horse leaning close enough to say, without words, you are not alone.
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Two Local Educators Utilize Creative Methods to Inspire Youth
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 process of launching real-world business ventures, both share a common goal—to help young people develop the confidence, communication skills, and resilience needed to succeed. The lessons taught by Jessica and Christina are helping shape the next generation.
JESSICA BRENT
When Jessica Brent became a school counselor, she knew she wanted to do more than help students navigate challenges—she wanted to connect with them in a meaningful way.
A former science teacher, Jessica loved showing students how science exists in everyday life. But what she enjoyed most was helping them on an emotional level. That passion ultimately led her to become an elementary school counselor, where she now serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
In late 2024, Jessica had been speaking with the school’s assistant principal, discussing ways they could build their own SEL (social-emotional learning) program, and she recalled a professional conference she had recently attended. The conference had been focused on reaching younger learners, and Jessica had attended a session about using puppets to engage children. The conversation soon evolved into something much bigger: a weekly social-emotional learning video series starring an elephant puppet they decided to name MASEL.
films every episode herself, often spending several hours of personal time each weekend producing fresh content. Her husband, she says, helps tremendously with the editing.
The effort has paid off. Students eagerly anticipate each new episode, often stopping by Jessica’s office to say hello to MASEL. The beloved puppet has become a unifying presence across campus, creating what she describes as a culture of tenderness and connection.
“There’s a lot of love toward this puppet,” she says. “I have kids coming into my office all the time, wanting to say hi to her, give her a little kiss on the trunk—even the fifth graders. She’s beloved to them, as well. To see this softness across campus, everybody coming together to love this singular thing, is really sweet.”
Beyond just the tenderness, MASEL’s teaching impact has been measurable. Jessica notes that counselor referrals and behavioral referrals both dropped significantly during the program’s first full year.
The name was born from the phrase “Moment of Awareness SocialEmotional Learning,” while the elephant mascot symbolized the weight of emotions and the importance of addressing “the elephant in the room.”
In January 2025, Mondays With MASEL officially launched.
Every Monday, students watch a short video introducing a social-emotional topic such as gratitude, patience, bullying prevention, and communication. Jessica writes and
For Jessica, the success of Mondays With MASEL is about more than a puppet show—it’s about helping children learn how to communicate, regulate emotions, and navigate life’s challenges, she says.
“I truly love what I do,” she says.
And through MASEL, that passion is reaching an entire campus—one Monday at a time.
Jessica and her husband are also sharing MASEL’s lessons globally via a YouTube channel they launched. CONTINUED >
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Courtesy Jessica Brent
CHRISTINA KINARD
For Christina Kinard, education is about far more than textbooks and test scores. As the entrepreneurial educator at Splendora ISD, she is helping students develop the confidence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities they need to succeed long after graduation.
A 2010 graduate of Splendora High School, Christina returned to her hometown to make a difference in the lives of local students. Now in her 10th year as an educator, she teaches accounting and entrepreneurship at Splendora High School, bringing real-world business experience to the classroom after previously working as a sales tax administrator.
Christina oversees the district’s entrepreneurship program through Uncharted Learning’s INCubatoredu entrepreneurship course, where students learn how to identify everyday problems and develop innovative solutions. The process begins
owners volunteer their time to guide students, providing invaluable insight and feedback. At the end, they present their business model “all the way down to an asking amount.” One team is then funded money, and the winning team goes on to pitch their idea in a more nationwide competition. Last school year, the winner of the national pitch in Chicago was funded $17,000 to continue their start up.
Under Christina’s leadership, students have developed a variety of creative ventures, including a job-search platform designed specifically for teens and young adults, a battery-powered tracking device to help locate misplaced items, and a family-focused app that gamifies household chores for children.
While entrepreneurship is at the heart of the program, Christina believes its greatest value extends beyond business creation.
with what she calls a “bug me list,” encouraging students to pay attention to frustrations they encounter in daily life and brainstorm ways to solve them. From there, students build businesses from the ground up that address those solutions. They conduct research, interview potential customers, develop financial plans, create prototypes, and present their ideas to community mentors and investors. Throughout the year, local business
“These students are learning how to communicate, solve problems, write professional emails, present ideas, and adapt when things don’t go as planned,” she says.
As a mother of two, Kinard is passionate about modeling perseverance and resilience. Through her guidance, students gain more than entrepreneurial knowledge—they learn life skills that will serve them wherever their future paths may lead.
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Courtesy Christina Kinard
ARTICLE BY JESSICA LAWRENCE | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THE RISE COMMUNITY
TOGETHER WE RISE
CREATING PURPOSE AND BELONGING BEYOND GRADUATION FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
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 Community. Founded by two mothers who have navigated the challenges of bringing up children in spaces that are not always equipped for disabilities, this nonprofit came to fruition as a network for youth embarking into adulthood.
Emily Picou and Christine Biddle both have children with a high range of support needs. As their children have begun to inch toward adulthood, the next steps became uncertain.
"When my daughter graduated from high school, all I could think was, 'Now what? What are we going to be filling our days with?'" Emily says.
Her daughter, Aubrey, had been homeschooled from fifth grade onward, and her future loomed ahead like an empty slate. The
realization was sobering. For years, Emily's focus had been on supporting her daughter as they navigated therapies, education, and the mundane chores of daily life. Like many parents of children with disabilities, she had expended so much energy meeting the needs of the moment that little time remained to consider what adulthood might hold.
Seeking answers, Emily enrolled in an employment training program designed for parents of individuals with disabilities. She found herself surrounded by families whose children were decades older than her own.
"I was the youngest parent there," she says. "That's when I realized there wasn't really a plan, so I needed to forge one."
Emily had discovered a gap that many families encounter as their children age out of school-based services and structured activities. At the same time, Christine Biddle was grappling with many of the same questions. A board-certified behavior analyst and mother of a daughter on the autism spectrum, she understood the complexities firsthand.
“THESE ARE GENUINELY BEAUTIFUL, HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS, AND WHEN YOU HEAR THE STORY BEHIND THEM, IT’S EVEN MORE MEANINGFUL.”
The two mothers began with experiments around a kitchen table, making candles, soap, jewelry, and baked goods with their children. From there, the vision has steadily garnered community support.
In 2024, Emily and Christine founded The RISE Community, a nonprofit whose name stands for Radically Inclusive Supportive Endeavors. It’s built around the three inherent values of connection, belonging, and purpose.
The RISE Community enhances the lives of adolescents and adults with disabilities through its artisan program, where participants
create handcrafted products while developing pre-vocational and life skills. You may now find their jewelry, candles, soaps, and ceramics at a pop-up shop near you. They have been met with enthusiasm among the greater Lake Houston community.
"These are genuinely beautiful, high-quality products, and when you hear the story behind them, it’s even more meaningful," Christine says.
While the organization is still in its infancy, it has no shortage of potential. Emily explains that an artisan bakery, a coffee shop, and an art studio may be in the cards for the future. They’ve also added a Moms Who RISE group to support parents.
"We want to have high expectations with accommodations," Christine says. "They can contribute, and they have a purpose.”
Community support remains essential to the growth of RISE. Volunteers are needed to assist with programming and to teach a greater range of creative skills. The growing nonprofit also welcomes donations, community partnerships, and individuals interested in serving on advisory or leadership boards.
For Emily and Christine, success is found in the confidence being instilled and opportunities created for individuals to engage with each other. What began as two mothers searching for a path forward for their children has evolved into a thriving community where young adults and their families can find lasting relationships.
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Elite Hospital Kingwood
More Than Emergency Care
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, CPR training courses, teacher appreciation events, and career-focused programs. These partnerships allow the hospital to invest in the people who help guide and inspire the next generation.
The hospital is also expanding its commitment to education through a new partnership with Lone Star College-Kingwood. Beginning this fall, it will provide scholarships and emergency financial assistance to students enrolled in the nursing program, helping remove financial barriers and support future healthcare professionals as they pursue their education and ultimately serve communities like these.
Many community members may not realize that Elite Hospital Kingwood features a dedicated pediatric suite designed specifically for children. The experienced team understands that medical emergencies can be frightening for young patients and their families, which is why the hospital focuses on creating a calm, personalized experience for every child who
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walks through its doors. It also welcomes local children's groups for hospital tours, giving children the opportunity to become familiar with the facility before they ever need emergency care. This “see us before you need us” approach helps to reduce anxiety and build confidence during unexpected situations.
Since opening in 2018, Elite Hospital Kingwood has remained committed to providing exceptional emergency care to the communities it serves. Founded on the belief that every patient deserves the same level of care they would want for their own families, the mission has always been centered on compassion, quality, and community. Elite Hospital Kingwood is proud to call this community home, and even prouder to serve the families who make it such a special place to live, work, and grow.
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At LoneStar Pet Grooming, Experience and a One-on-One Approach Help Every Dog
MORE THAN A GROOM
ARTICLE BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY LONESTAR PET GROOMING
Some dogs bound through the front door with wagging tails. Others arrive nervous or anxious.
At LoneStar 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 caring for dogs. Retirement didn't lessen their passion—it simply inspired a new way to share it with their community.
"We really love these dogs," Barbara says. "And the people are like our friends and family."
That love shapes everything inside the salon. Dogs aren't shuffled from station to station or left waiting in kennels for hours. Instead, appointments are carefully scheduled so each pet receives individualized attention in a private grooming room designed to minimize distractions and create a more relaxed experience.
Leigh Nelson is the lead groomer. Leigh’s passion for grooming and continuing education helps him care for everyone from family pets to show dogs while staying current on grooming techniques, skin and coat health, and canine behavior. Groomer Arielle Frye
also recently joined the team, bringing experience that includes a Certificate of Mastering All Breed Professional Grooming from the Concord School of Grooming. She is also AKC S.A.F.E. Certified.
LoneStar offers baths, breed-specific trims, puppy introductions, creative grooming, and show grooming. But the team's expertise extends beyond appearance—they often spot skin irritations, unusual weight loss, or other physical changes that were hidden beneath a thick coat, helping owners identify potential health concerns early.
Keeping dogs healthy is a priority for Barbara and Keith, and they plan to soon expand the salon by offering professional shampoos, conditioners, and grooming tools, giving pet owners the products they need to maintain healthy coats between appointments.
For the LoneStar team, grooming is about much more than appearance. It's about building trust—with the dogs on the table and the people who love them. After a lifetime devoted to the canine world, they believe every appointment is another opportunity to make both a little happier.
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TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE
Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
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“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
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AUGUST 2026
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
AUGUST 1ST, 7TH, 8TH
Park After Dark at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures. Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures - New Caney
Experience Big Rivers like never before during Park After Dark! Enjoy extended evening hours filled with thrilling water attractions, exciting rides, and special entertainment under the night sky. Gather your friends and family for a memorable summer night of adventure, laughter, and fun at one of New Caney’s favorite destinations.
AUGUST 2ND, 16TH
New Caney Community Market - shop local treasures and produce.
Valley Ranch Town Center - New Caney | 11:00 AM
Discover the New Caney Community Market, where more than 60 local vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, homemade treats, artisan crafts, unique gifts, and delicious food truck favorites. Spend the afternoon exploring local businesses, finding one-of-a-kind items, and enjoying a welcoming community atmosphere with family and friends.
AUGUST 6TH
New Caney ISD kicks off the 2026–2027 school year.
New Caney ISD
Students, teachers, and families return to classrooms as New Caney ISD kicks off the 2026–2027 school year. It’s a time for fresh starts, new friendships, exciting opportunities, and a year filled with learning and growth. The district confirms the first day of school is Aug. 6, 2026.
AUGUST 8TH
Showcase Your Jeep at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures.
Big Rivers Waterpark & AdventuresNew Caney | 11:00 AM
Jeep enthusiasts won’t want to miss Jeep Day at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures! Show off your ride, meet fellow Jeep owners, and enjoy a day packed with community, excitement, and outdoor fun. Whether you’re displaying your vehicle or simply admiring the unique builds, it’s the perfect event for Jeep lovers of all ages.
AUGUST 15TH
Flooded With Love Benefit Concert featuring Sundance Head.
Bull Sallas Park - New Caney | 5:00 PM Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 3rd Annual Flooded With Love Benefit Concert. The evening features live performances by Sundance Head, Jason Cassidy, and Jenna Paulette. This special event brings our community together to support disaster relief efforts and help families rebuild after hardship. Gather your friends and family and join in for a night filled with love, generosity, and community impact.
AUGUST 29TH
Join the CityWide Impact Classic & Custom Car Show for family fun.
Bull Sallas Park - New Caney | 9:00 AM
The CityWide Impact Classic & Custom Car Show brings together automotive enthusiasts, families, and community supporters for a day of classic cars, custom builds, food vendors, kids’ activities, and live entertainment. Guests can explore an impressive collection of vehicles while supporting the Toys for Tots drive and CityWide Impact’s mission to serve Montgomery County families. It’s a fun-filled event with a meaningful purpose.
CINNAMON MONKEY BREAD IS A FUN DESSERT FOR CHILDREN TO MAKE AND SHARE!
ARTICLE BY PAULI REEP
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There is little more satisfying to your sweet tooth than ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls. Here is an easy and fun way to make this tearable, shareable treat!
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INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 (12 oz.) cans of buttermilk biscuits
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously coat the inside of a bundt pan with cooking spray or butter. Melt the butter in a pot or bowl. Mix the sugars and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
Open one can of biscuits, separate, and cut each into four sections. Next, roll each quarter into a ball and then put each one into the sugar mixture to coat. Place the balls in the bundt pan in a single layer and drizzle a little melted butter evenly over the top. Repeat with the other two cans of biscuits. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture over the top and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Be sure to let cool for a minute or two before turning the bread onto a plate and carefully removing the pan. If you leave the monkey bread in the pan much longer, it will stick and be hard to remove.
I sometimes make icing, a few tablespoons of milk, to about 1/2 cup of powdered sugar with a splash of vanilla.
Drizzle over the top while warm and enjoy!
