One study shows that red light cameras do not decrease crashes or improve safety.
KHOU reports that “a new study finds red light cameras do not cut down on wrecks or make intersections safer, and in some cases, they may lead to more crashes.” “Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio looked at thousands of collisions...A family’s cat was killed by roaming dogs in Sugar Land.
Two dogs that were roaming freely mauled a family’s cat in the Sugar Mill area. The horrible incident was caught on the family’s surveillance camera. KHOU reports that “home surveillance video shows two dogs, believed to have been pet pit bulls who...Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Telfair.
The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located on University Boulevard near the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land in the Telfair subdivision. The mosquitoes were trapped earlier this week, and Sugar Land...Sugar Land City Council approves a Land Use Plan update.
Sugar Land City Council approved an update to the city’s Land Use Plan on Aug. 7 after a five-year public process led by a citizen Land Use Advisory Committee. The plan includes goals and policies that focus on ways the city can develop and redevelop to remain a...City Council appoints Ethics Review Board.
Sugar Land City Council recently appointed members to a newly created Independent Ethics Review Board. The board includes Chair Conrith Davis, Krista Stegemiller, Ann Malecha, Andrew Wolf, Bruce Hicks, Naushad Kermally and Rachel Varghese. Appointed as alternate...Thief seen on camera steals more than $94,000 during a home burglary.
Sugar Land police are looking for a man seen on video during a residential burglary in the 2700 block of Cotton Stock Drive on Aug. 5. The homeowner told police his son was the last person to leave the house at 12:43 p.m. When the boy returned at 2:19 p.m., he found...Sugar Land Facilitates Coordinated Effort to Honor Historical Remains.
Sugar Land City Council approved a memorandum of understanding today for the future relocation of skeletal remains to the city’s Old Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery, 6440 Easton Ave. The action is the first step toward a formal agreement with the Fort Bend Independent...Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in New Territory.
The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located in the 6000 block of Walkers Park South in the New Territory subdivision. The mosquitoes were trapped on July 31, and Sugar Land was notified today that at least one tested...Thieves steal catalytic converters from cars at First Colony Mall.
ABC13 reports that thieves are targeting SUVs, trucks and vans in Sugar Land for their catalytic converters. It is easier to steal the parts from vehicles that sit higher off the ground. “According to Sugar Land police, as many as seven vehicles were targeted by...Drainage Project Builds on Work that Protected Citizens During Harvey.
Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $1.7 million contract for drainage improvements in the Covington Woods subdivision. The project was identified in 2013 to address street flooding. It includes the following work along the side streets of Jess Pirtle...Sugar Land Continues to Address Top Resident Concern Through Innovation.
Sugar Land’s recent partnership with Waze, a Google company, to improve mobility via information sharing is the first collaboration of its kind in the Houston region. Waze is the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. The data-sharing...
New details have been discovered about remains found at a Fort Bend ISD construction site.
Months after remains were discovered at a construction site for a new Fort Bend ISD technical center, experts are revealing new details. The Houston Chronicle reports that “Archaeologists have determined that the remains found so far are of African-Americans,...
Sugar Land Police are looking for suspects who stole merchandise.
From Sugar Land Police Department: The Sugar Land Police Department needs your help identifying three female suspects who on 6/23/2018 at approximately 2:30 p.m. stole merchandise from Burlington located at 13521 University Blvd. The suspects concealed clothing under...
Sugar Land’s Court Clerk earns a highly regarded certification.
The Texas Court Clerks Association in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center and Texas State University awarded Sugar Land Municipal Court Administraetor Kendra Beverly with Certified Municipal Court Clerk Certification. She joins an elite group...
A tow truck crashed in Sugar Land during a police chase.
According to KPRC, “the chase started when the stolen tow truck was involved in a fatal crash and left the scene of the crash on Beechnut Street and Kirkwood Road. After a lengthy chase, the stolen tow truck crashed into a truck at the intersection of Highway 90...A Sugar Land resident is raising awareness about poverty and The Borgen Project.
Sugar Land resident, Meena Pyatt, is an intern for a nonprofit called The Borgen Project which is working to help reduce poverty. Meena explains what the non-profit does and what Sugar Land area residents can do to get involved. “Started from a grassroots...SLPD is now offering a non-emergency crime reporting tool.
From the City of Sugar Land: The Sugar Land Police Department recently launched an online tool enabling citizens to report certain non-emergency crimes. Emergencies should be immediately reported to 9-1-1; however, crimes such as criminal mischief or property damage,...Sugar Land Animal Services is offering special adoption fees.
The Sugar Land Animal Shelter is offering a special adoption rate of $40 for cats through Aug. 26. Any pets who have been at the shelter for more than 30 days are only $20. “We have more than 120 cats in the building!” said Animal Services Manager Kathryn Ketchum. “We...
A man threatens to shoot an employee while leaving Home Depot with merchandise.
Sugar Land police are looking for a gunman who took a cart-load of merchandise from Home Depot on June 25. Police were called at 11:47 a.m. after employees said a man exited the gardening area of the store with power tools. He pointed a handgun at a cashier and told...
