Category: News

Student instruction will begin online August 17, 2020.

Forecasters continue to expect a weather system in the Gulf to make landfall along the upper Texas coast as a tropical storm this weekend.

During the last week of July, the Parks and Recreation Department will host a virtual daily Summer Series to coincide with National Park and Recreation Month. 

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following order effective at 12:01 p.m. on July 3, 2020:

The order supersedes Sugar Land’s mask order relating to businesses and commercial entities.

Facilities have been re-opened in accordance with Governor Abbot’s COVID-19 announcement of Phase III to open Texas.

The Cullinan Park Conservancy Photo Contest is open to any professional or amateur photographer, of any age.

An update from the city of Sugar Land – Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental and Neighborhood Services.

Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant is happy to announce the opening of a much needed, county- run testing site.

The Meal Bus is now able to deliver meals safely to the senior residents of Fort Bend County on behalf of Fort Bend Senior Meals on Wheels.

The May 2 Sugar Land City Council election has been moved to Nov. 3 due to public health concerns related to COVID-19.

Four Corners Community Center in Fort Bend County Precinct 4 has been working closely with YWCA in providing services to Precinct 4 Community. 

To protect the public and help limit the spread of COVID-19 in the greater Houston region, the city of Sugar Land has declared a disaster declaration.

Sugar Land received the highest level of assurance that can be given on a set of financial statements.

Sugar Land police will conduct a special drunk driving enforcement initiative from March 6-15.  

Families can enjoy a destination of adventure at Sugar Land’s International Art & Kite Festival on March 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A mother and her son were discovered shot to death inside their Sugar Land home just hours after the father was found dead from an apparent suicide.

The result was a 22% tax cut and a tax savings of 4 cents for each of its residents.

From the Office of Commissioner Ken DeMerchant:

February 11, 2020, is Safer Internet Day. It marks a day to promote awareness of internet safety.

On February 4^th at Commissioners Court, Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant motioned for an action item that will provide continued Cyber Security and enhance the County’s’ technology services.

Commissioner Ken DeMerchant stated, “As a Software Engineer I know the daily threats from the cyber world, from hacking to phishing, and election machine security we must safeguard the County of these threats. The agenda item is the first step of my pilot program to find innovative ideas to expand the County’s security.”

In commemoration of Safer Internet Day, DeMerchant also shares an important message about digital responsibility. “Internet safety should not be taken lightly in today’s globally interconnected world.”

While the internet provides global connectivity and knowledge available at our fingertips with an enormous amount of information that can be vital to many, it can also be a dangerous tool. Children and young adults can become exposed to negative experiences impacting themselves and others.

Internet risks on children are many but some of the more prevalent are:

• Digital footprint- Children leave a digital footprint that can affect them and others around them
• Inappropriate Content- Children exposed to unreliable and inappropriate content
• Advertising- Pop ups and spam material influencing habits
• Bullying/ Abusive contact- Cyberbullying and comments as well as being approached by unknown predators
• Disinformation- Inaccurate or false information

For students who live in Sugar Land the program can cut down on travel times for commuters.