February 11 is “Safer Internet Day”
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 4th at Commissioners Court, Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant motioned for an action item that...Cullen and Bauer colleges will expand programs in Sugar Land and Katy.
From The Daily Cougar: Through the Bauer College at UH at Sugar Land 2 + 1 + 1 Program, starting in Fall 2020, students will be able to take two years of core courses at community college, one year of business classes that apply to all business majors in Sugar Land...Joint Capital Improvement Grant Program is now open for applications.
From the City of Sugar Land: Applications for the Sugar Land 4B Corporation Joint Capital Improvement Grant Program (JCIP) will be accepted through Feb. 28 at http://sugarlandecodev.com/CIP. The program provides an opportunity for community-based organizations to...
The Sugar Land Police Department is looking for two suspects.
From the Sugar Land Police Department t: The Sugar Land Police Department needs your help identifying two suspects who on 01/25/2020 at approximately 1300 hours stole merchandise from the Victoria Secret store located inside First Colony Mall in Sugar Land. Suspect #1...
Richmond Police say goodbye to their loyal K9 Jackie.
From Richmond Police Department: Saddened Hearts at Richmond PD! It is with heavy hearts that we must tell everyone that our loyal K-9, Jackie, passed away today, January 21, 2020. Jackie was diagnosed with cancer back in October of 2018. She remained a true and...
The Sugar Land Skeeters will have a new video board.
From the Sugar Land Skeeters: We have a HUGE announcement regarding Constellation Field in 2020! We will be installing a new state-of-the-art video board on our state of Texas display in center field. The new video board, provided by Daktronics, features a 17 percent...City of Sugar Land hosts Fourth Annual Business Appreciation Event.
From the City of Sugar Land: The city of Sugar Land, in partnership with the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation, hosted its fourth annual business appreciation event, the Leadership and Legacy Luncheon, on Dec. 10 at the Hyatt Sugar Land. The luncheon celebrates the...Planned Utility Increases will appear on January water bills .
From the City of Sugar Land: Rate increases approved by City Council in September will appear on January water bills — resulting in an increase to residents of approximately $5 per month, depending on water usage. The city’s utility system is self-supporting,...
Director of Aviation, Phillip Savko, leaves a lasting legacy.
From the City of Sugar Land: Long-time Director of Aviation Phillip W. Savko, 63, recently died after complications from a prolonged illness. Savko was a 21-year veteran of the Sugar Land Regional Airport. He led an unprecedented expansion of the facility that...A threat to Sugar Land’s Online Payment System has been identified.
From the City of Sugar Land: The city of Sugar Land recently learned that Click2Gov, the online payment system used by the city, has been compromised. This is the same issue that has impacted several cities across the state and the country. To ensure the safety and...
Sugar Land detectives located a murder suspect in Nevada.
From the City of Sugar Land: Sugar Land detectives located Treveon James Young, 24, of Houston, who is wanted for the murder of a convenience store clerk in Sugar Land on Aug. 31. Young was recently located at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada,...Sugar Land Celebrates 60th Anniversary at the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting!
From the City of Sugar Land: Santa and Mrs. Claus are bringing their holiday magic to Sugar Land Town Square for the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-8 p.m. The steps of City Hall will light up with holiday cheer and entertainment as...Sugar Land 101 class applications are available.
From the City of Sugar Land: The city of Sugar Land will accept applications through Dec. 5 for the next Sugar Land 101 class scheduled to begin in January 2020. Sugar Land 101 participants learn about city operations from Sugar Land’s top managers. The class also...A man burglarized three Sugar Land churches.
Details From the City of Sugar Land: Sugar Land police are looking for a man involved in burglaries at three local churches. The burglaries occurred at Sugar Land Family Church, 1110 Burney Road, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 705 St. Theresa Blvd., and Faith Lutheran...
‘We need prayers’ Rally will be held tonight for Austin High School football player.
ABC13.com reports that “a prayer rally will be held for a 15-year-old high school football player in Fort Bend County who was left paralyzed after a tackle during a game two weeks ago.” “Jordyn Hawkins plays running back for the Austin High School...Sugar Land fiscal year 2020 budget and tax rate are approved.
From the City of Sugar Land: Sugar Land City Council approved the fiscal year 2020 budget of $272.6 million and tax rate of 33.2 cents at their Sept. 17 meeting. The approved budget and capital improvement program (CIP) emphasize the implementation of priority...
Three have been arrested in clerk’s murder.
From the City of Sugar Land: Sugar Land police issued an arrest warrant for Treveon James Young, 24, of Houston, for the murder of Hamid Lakhani, 63, of Sugar Land. Detectives believe Young shot and killed Lakhani during a robbery at WB Food Mart, 13003 West Bellfort,...Sugar Land will honor fallen Hero.
From the City of Sugar Land: A public service is scheduled for Sugar Land Fire-EMS Assistant Chief Clay Fenwick, 57, who died on Friday after battling cancer for almost two years. Visitation will be held on Friday at Clayton Funeral Home Pearland, 5530 West Broadway,...Citizens are asked to help identify framework for future mobility needs.
From the City of Sugar Land: The city of Sugar Land is accepting applications for a Mobility Master Plan Citizen Task Force. The citizen-led task force of at least 18 members is intended to build on years of mobility planning and investments. Members will be selected...
