CITY & COUNTY
Gadberry Construction was awarded the contract after being identified by the city’s architectural firm as the lowest responsible bidder. (courtesy city of Sugar Land)
Sugar Land City Council approves $1.1M Brazos River Park contract
This is a close up of a person holding a clipboard and a pen who is wearing a white coat and a stethoscope.
Harris County, city of Houston officials ask CDC for additional monkeypox vaccines
The project comes after a 2016 traffic engineering study revealed the need for improved traffic circulation due to the high number of accidents in the area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Right-of-way purchase approved for Soldiers Field Drive extension and intersection improvements
FBCSO deputies with their new rank as sergeant include Charles Willeby, Raybon William Hastedt IV, Brooks Cash, Jesus Quiroz, Colin Godmintz, Justin Harris, David Rivera and Joshua Wright. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office promotes 8 deputies
City Council officially approved the changes to the city’s code of ordinances, which will go into effect when the signs are posted. The city of Sugar Land is in the process of changing out those signs.  (courtesy Unsplash)
Sugar Land officials approve speed limit changes
This is a picture of a home in Katy with a for rent sign by an investment firm in front.
Increasing investor purchases of single-family homes contributing to rise in rentals across Houston
Fire Station No. 7 in Sugar Land is getting $663,841 in renovations to its building and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system after mold was found in 2021. (Courtesy Pexel)
Sugar Land fire station to see $663K in mold renovations
The project will cover the construction of Owens Road and the future development of 540 acres west of the airport. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land Regional Airport drainage project secures $27.5M in funding
The tax cut sits at 12% and would be increased to 13%, going into effect for the 2022 tax year. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land approved homestead exemption increase
On June 14, the city of Sugar Land will be launching a new self-service portal for its residents, according to a press release on May 31. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land to launch resident portal
Precinct 4 runs through the center of Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Dexter McCoy wins Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner Democratic runoff
Sugar Land City Council approved the exchange of 0.8687 acres between the city of Sugar Land to Fort Bend ISD. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD exchange land
Part of a drainage project in the Sugar Creek subdivision is getting expedited after Sugar Land City Council approved $824,000 for the section at their May 17 meeting. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sugar Land's Sugar Creek drainage project expedited
Sugar Land City Council approved a $727,500 contract with Martinez Architects for the company to design Phase 2 of a new public safety training facility. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Sugar Land City Council approves architectural contract for $10M public safety training facility
According to a presentation given during the meeting, ​​the project aims to increase traffic capacity along the roadway. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Sugar Land officials move University Boulevard project forward
The airport’s master plan identified five airport-owned sites that could be used for nonaviation purposes. An ongoing study aims to identify the best use of each site. (Courtesy Sugar Land Regional Airport)
Sugar Land Regional Airport eyes future development
Election day is May 7. (Courtesy Pexels)
Q&A: Get to know who is running for Sugar Land City Council ahead of May election
Early voting will take place April 25-May 3. (Courtesy Pexels)
See who is running for Sugar Land City Council in May 7 election
The Solid Waste Task Force presented recommendations for the future of solid waste disposal and recycling in Sugar Land during the City Council meeting March 15. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Sugar Land officials assess future of solid waste practices