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Hello Sugar Land! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Sugar Land homeowners pay in city taxes?
  • Sugar Land man tied to $300,000 boat theft recovery
  • One disbarred immigration lawyer once practiced in Sugar Land

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sugar Land adopts 3.6% property tax increase, adding about $59 a year for median homeowner (houstonpublicmedia.org) — Sugar Land City Council just approved a 3.6% property tax rate increase for 2027, meaning the median homeowner will pay about $59 more per year, or roughly $5 a month. City leaders say the $541.5 million budget, including $138 million in capital projects, is needed to cover rising costs and fund public safety, infrastructure, parks, utilities, and other services.
   

• Boat theft investigation leads to $300,000 recovery, Sugar Land arrest (kgtx7news.com) — A 20-year-old Sugar Land resident has been arrested in connection with a major boat-theft investigation that helped authorities recover about $300,000 in stolen boats, trailers, and equipment. While the thefts occurred at a Galveston County marine business, the case highlights regional crime links and asks anyone with additional information to contact the Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force.
   

• US Courts Disbar 17 Nigerian Lawyers Over Fraud, Theft, Corruption (Full List) (ejesgist.com) — Among 17 U.S.-based Nigerian lawyers disbarred for fraud and misconduct, one previously practiced in both Houston and Sugar Land, underscoring the importance of vetting immigration and civil attorneys carefully. The article outlines years of disciplinary actions, client fund abuses, and court sanctions across multiple states and federal immigration tribunals.
   

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