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Good morning Sugar Land! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Sugar Land families pay in city fees?
  • How one Sugar Land complaint finally cleared that four-year parking lot eyesore
  • Is Sugar Land's newest shutdown reliever about to reach Houston?

Also on today's calendar: Block Party – Meyerland Floor & Decor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Sugar Land to increase fees for services (click2houston.com) — Sugar Land residents should prepare for higher city fees, including utilities, solid waste, and stormwater, after City Council approved a new schedule tied to rising service costs. Most fees will rise about 3.77%, with an average residential utility bill increasing roughly $3.06 per month and trash rates going up under the city's contract starting January 1, 2027.
   

2. Mystery Solved: Abandoned vehicle finally removed from Sugar Land parking lot after 4 years of neglect (click2houston.com) — A long-abandoned, spray-painted truck that sat for about four years in a Sugar Land parking lot on Highway 6 has finally been towed after a resident pushed for action. Working with city officials and the vehicle's linked business, advocates got it removed in just four days, and the company now plans to donate the truck to charity.
   

3. Astros Prospect Alex Santos II Finds New Life and Dominance in Bullpen (astrosfuture.com) — Astros pitching prospect Alex Santos II is suddenly dominating out of the bullpen for Houston's Triple-A club in Sugar Land, posting a microscopic ERA and eye-catching strikeout totals. His resurgence after years of injuries and inconsistency has put Sugar Land's minor-league mound in the spotlight and could soon earn him a call-up to Houston.
   

4. Howdy, Hanuman! In Texas, Statue of Union meets politics of division (tspantx.com) — Sugar Land's 90-foot Hanuman statue at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple has become a flashpoint in Texas debates over religion, immigration, and identity, drawing both admiration and sharp criticism. Local Hindu leaders say the legally permitted "Statue of Union" symbolizes unity and belonging, while some conservative activists and church members denounce it as un-American amid rising political tension.
   

5. Houston-area postpartum center closes as Paxton settles 'birth tourism' lawsuit (houstonpublicmedia.org) — A postpartum care center accused of promoting so-called "birth tourism" has been permanently shut down under a settlement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, affecting properties in Fort Bend County cities including Sugar Land. The agreement bars the owners from future birthing-related or immigration-coaching businesses, while they continue to deny the allegations amid a broader political fight over birthright citizenship.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I walk the Oyster Creek/Lost Creek trail in Sugar Land regularly.
    I've discovered numerous piles of what appears to be oatmeal deliberately placed along the trail, and I've watched squirrels eating it. I've… (Nextdoor Riverbend South)
  • Has been found and is back home
    My sweet baby cinnamon is missing he wears a blue collar I just want my sweet baby boy back please if you find him let me know he has never left home… (Nextdoor Greenbriar Addition)
  • Schlumberger Limited posted a job opening for RD&E Group Leader in Sugar Land. Apply here.
  • Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Customer Service Advisor, IC in Sugar Land. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sugar Land here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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