
Sugar Land City Council approves drainage improvement projects.
These projects were approved by Sugar Land residents as a part of the 2019 General Obligation (GO) Bond Program.
Sugar Land speeds up winter storm recovery relief.
Sugar Land City Council recently approved an ordinance taking actions necessary to speed recovery relief for citizens.
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host a virtual event showcasing the vision for a new STEM School of Innovation.
This informative session will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce held the annual Chairman’s Gala on Friday, January 29.
This year’s theme for the Cyber Gala was The Power of Us!
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce CHAIRMAN’S GALA will be held virtually on Friday, January 29, 2021.
This year’s theme is The Power of Us.
City Council accepts donation for plaza development and patio improvements.
Sugar Land City Council accepted donations totaling $118,856.66 for the development of the Eagle Plaza at Sugar Land Memorial Park and outdoor patio improvements at the T.E. Harman Center.
The thirteenth annual State of the City Sugar Land Address will be held Friday, February 19, 2021.
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the thirteenth annual State of the City Sugar Land Address focusing on the City’s 2020 accomplishments.
A Sugar Land 4th grader was named the Lemonade Day Houston 2020 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year!
Sabrina Roesler, a 9-year-old fourth-grader from Sugar Land, has been named as the Lemonade Day Houston 2020 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.
Newly elected sheriff pledges to reform policing in Fort Bend County.
The African American Democrat defeated Republican Trever Nehls, brother of incumbent Sheriff Troy Nehls, in November.
Commissioner DeMerchant continues efforts to assist small businesses.
Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant motioned and the Court unanimously approved to allocate $2M of CARES Act funds to the City of Sugar Land.
Utility rate increases begin January 1.
City Council approved utility rate increases in September of 2020 to be effective January 1, 2021. Residents can expect to see the rate changes on bills issued after that date.
Sugar Land 101 Class applications are now available.
The city of Sugar Land is accepting applications through Dec. 22 for the next Sugar Land 101 class scheduled to be held virtually in January through March 2021.
City Council accepts a donation from Cullinan Park Conservancy.
Sugar Land City Council accepted a donation from the Cullinan Park Conservancy for $287,465.93 to be used for Cullinan Park phase two improvements.
Sugar Land Movie Series to Screen Festive Films at Drive-In Movie Experience
The City will celebrate the holidays with a six-week drive-in movie series at Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land from Nov. 27 through Jan. 2.
Sugar Land Police provide an update on three recent crimes.
The Sugar Land Police Department has been made aware of our communities concerns regarding several recent incidents.
Sugar Land rolls out ‘Tis the Season for Sweet Cash Holiday Shopping Incentives.
The program will continue the #AllInForSLTX campaign, designed to leverage public and private dollars and drive at least $200,000 into Sugar Land’s economy.
There has been a shooting in Sienna Plantation.
One person was shot at the 2500 block of Amethyst Isle Ln in Sienna Plantation.
Halloween Town is returning to Constellation Field October 31.
The city of Sugar Land is partnering with the Sugar Land Skeeters to host Halloween Town on Oct. 31, from 4-8 p.m., at Constellation Field.
Sugar Land Police are searching for carjacking suspect.
Sugar Land detectives are looking for a person of interest seen on surveillance video shortly before a woman’s vehicle was stolen at gunpoint in a parking lot.
Sugar Land adopts FY2021 budget and tax rate.
Sugar Land City Council adopted a $254.3 million budget for fiscal year 2021 and a tax rate of 33.65 cents per $100.
Sugar Land shoppers honor Frontline Workers through Sweet Cash Program.
The program provides gift cards and gratitude to workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
City Council, Charter Election early voting to begins soon.
Early voting will be held Oct. 13-30 for Sugar Land’s Nov. 3 City Council and charter election
Sugar Land recognizes Volunteers of the Year.
The city of Sugar Land recently named six 2019 Volunteers of the Year.
Serve City Government through service on Boards or Commissions.
Applications will open on Friday, Sept. 4 and must be submitted electronically by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18.
Healthcare Heroes Week will recognize hospital workers on front lines.
Sugar Land firefighters, police officers and other city employees will join the community Sept. 21-25 to celebrate front-line hospital workers during Healthcare Heroes Week.
NOW OPEN: Goldfish Swim School of Sugar Land
Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim franchise, has opened its new 10,000-square-foot Sugar Land location for water safety and swim lessons.
There will be no solid waste or recycling services on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Republic Services will not provide solid waste and recycling services on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Fort Bend County reduces tax rate for 2020.
Commissioners Court passed a motion on the County Tax Rate reduction.
Scam Alert from the Sugar Land Police Department
The Sugar Land Police Department would like to educate everyone on sham workers claiming to need access to a home to check water pressure.
Fort Bend Independent School District has announced plans for the upcoming school year.
Student instruction will begin online August 17, 2020.
Heavy rainfall is expected this weekend.
Forecasters continue to expect a weather system in the Gulf to make landfall along the upper Texas coast as a tropical storm this weekend.
Enjoy virtual community activities July 26 to July 31.
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 Abbott’s statewide mask mandate begins July 3.
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following order effective at 12:01 p.m. on July 3, 2020:
Fort Bend County’s mask order took effect on June 25.
The order supersedes Sugar Land’s mask order relating to businesses and commercial entities.
Fort Bend County Judge issues face covering order.
The face covering order will be in effect beginning June 25.
Sugar Land’s Red, White and Boom is going virtual due to COVID-19.
This year, Sugar Land’s virtual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m.
City playgrounds, pavilions, and more reopen.
Facilities have been re-opened in accordance with Governor Abbot’s COVID-19 announcement of Phase III to open Texas.
Enter the Cullinan Park Conservancy Photo Contest
The Cullinan Park Conservancy Photo Contest is open to any professional or amateur photographer, of any age.
A Coronavirus update from the city of Sugar Land.
An update from the city of Sugar Land – Nicole Solis, Assistant Director of Environmental and Neighborhood Services.
New county-run testing site opens in Precinct 4.
Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant is happy to announce the opening of a much needed, county- run testing site.
The Meal Bus collaborates with Fort Bend Senior Meals on Wheels.
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.
Sugar Land City Council Election, Charter Amendment Election are rescheduled to Nov. 3.
The May 2 Sugar Land City Council election has been moved to Nov. 3 due to public health concerns related to COVID-19.
YMCA will distribute Houston Food Bank Meals in Precinct 4.
Four Corners Community Center in Fort Bend County Precinct 4 has been working closely with YWCA in providing services to Precinct 4 Community.
Disaster declaration declared in Sugar Land.
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 receives a clean audit, highlighting the City’s fiscal strength.
Sugar Land received the highest level of assurance that can be given on a set of financial statements.
SLPD will be targeting impaired driving during Spring Break.
Sugar Land police will conduct a special drunk driving enforcement initiative from March 6-15.
Save the date for the International Art & Kite Festival on March 28.
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 son were found dead in Greatwood.
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.
There are new tax savings opportunities for Fort Bend County Municipal District 46.
The result was a 22% tax cut and a tax savings of 4 cents for each of its residents.
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...