City & County
Updated 7:07 am Dec. 9, 2018 CST
City & County
4:39 pm Dec.
Fort Bend ISD high school honors late president with celebration
George Bush High School in Richmond capped off a weeklong celebration of the life and legacy of former President George… >
City & County
Updated 10:34 am Dec. 7, 2018 CST
SLIDESHOW: George H.W. Bush funeral train passes through Spring, Magnolia on way to final resting place
The No. 4141 George Bush Locomotive carried the remains of former President George H.W. Bush along the Union Pacific Corp.… >
Economy
2:58 pm Dec.
Greater Houston Partnership projects Houston to create 71,000 jobs in 2019
The Greater Houston area is projected to create 71,000 jobs in 2019, according to the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual Houston… >
Public Safety
1:41 pm Dec.
Houston area to see severe weather, potential flooding Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8
The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain for the Houston area beginning Friday, Dec. 7, with the potential for flash… >
Now Open
1:18 pm Dec.
139Made now open in Sugar Land
139Made opened in Sugar Land Town Center on Dec. 4 at 16093 City Walk, Sugar Land. It offers creative Christian… >
Panelists: Startup innovation, data optimization should be at forefront of Houston’s health, oil and gas industries
The health care and oil and gas industries must do a better job of innovating in Houston’s startup landscape, as… >
Coming Soon
3:33 pm Dec.
U’Maki Sushi Burrito coming to Sugar Land in May 2019
U’Maki Sushi Burrito is slated to open next May in the University Commons at 13445 University Blvd., Sugar Land, according… >
Events
Updated 3:08 pm Dec. 6, 2018 CST
Tomball German Christmas Market, Menorah lighting: 11 ways to get into the holiday spirit in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Dec. 7-9
Here are a few ways to get into the holiday spirit in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Dec. 7-9.
Transportation
9:40 am Dec.
West Airport Boulevard road work to affect Sugar Land drivers
Road work on West Airport Boulevard began this week, and eastbound traffic between Industrial Boulevard and Dairy Ashford Road is… >
City & County
Updated 1:38 pm Dec. 5, 2018 CST
UPDATE: Missouri City City Council postpones rezoning vote for new child care site
Updated 1:33 p.m., Dec. 5: A land use workshop for residents to learn more about the project is scheduled for… >
Closings
9:50 am Dec.
NOLA Poboys to close later this month in Sugar Land
NOLA Poboys at 13513 University Blvd., Ste. 300, Sugar Land, will close this month. The New Orleans-inspired menu features po’boys,… >
Arts & Entertainment
Updated 2:17 pm Dec. 3, 2018 CST
5 places to see holiday lights in the Greater Houston area this winter
Here are a few places and events happening in the Greater Houston area where residents can see holiday lights to… >
City & County
Updated 3:41 pm Dec. 5, 2018 CST
Missouri City expands surface water reuse program; second phase aims to double the amount of water treated
*Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include correct information about where Fort Bend County receives its drinking water. Drinking… >
Education
7:00 am Dec.
Special education, school safety top of mind when it comes to education for 86th legislative session
As state lawmakers prepare for the upcoming 86th legislative session to begin Jan. 8, local and statewide entities are prioritizing… >
Who is the new reporter in Sugar Land and Missouri City?
You may have noticed a new name as you read through the paper this month. Christine Hall joined the Sugar… >
Transportation
8:00 am Dec.
Disobeying road barriers can be costly in different ways during a flash flood
While the catchy phrase “Turn Around Don’t Drown” may draw laughs for those who have not experienced flash floods in… >
Business
10:00 am Dec.
Texas Doggie Daycare promotes play in open space at Missouri City location
Before opening Texas Doggie Daycare in Missouri City in October 2017, owner Greg Boerner ran a software company for restaurants… >
Check out these events happening in Sugar Land and Missouri City this month
Find more or submit events at communityimpact.com/slm-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print… >
Transportation
5:00 pm Nov.
6 transportation updates to know in Sugar Land and Missouri City
COMPLETED PROJECTS Sugarland-Howell Road widening: Sugarland-Howell Road was widened from a two-lane asphalt road to a three-lane concrete road with storm… >
Dining
3:00 pm Nov.
Bagel Express serves Sugar Land for over two decades
When Barry Shapiro started Bagel Express, he said it was “bashert,” meaning “meant to be” in Yiddish. He built out… >