New Chief's Reorganization Yields Cost-Savings and Enhanced Services
By Chief Dannie Smith, Sugar Land Fire Department
An article in Texas Fire Chief Magazine explained the Sugar Land Fire Department's expansion of services within current resources to meet needs in a way that achieves long-term savings
Who will lead nation out of darkness? Texas can
By Roger Anderson, Ron Oligney and Rick Smalley
The Texas Energy Center in Sugar Land has been created with assistance from the Texas Legislature to continue the state's energy leadership into the 21st century, as it has been for the 20th century.
Airport Responds to Corporate Traffic Rise
By Phillip Savko, Aviation Director
Sugar Land Regional Airport's role as a regional hub for corporate aviation is discussed in Government West magazine.
"Metro's Suburbs Make Name for Themselves"
By Haya El Nasser, USA Today
An article in USA Today cites Sugar Land as an example of a suburban city that is now part of the official name of a large metro area. The change won't affect distribution of federal funds, but national status is at stake.
"Sugar Land Airport Continues to Grow"
An article in The Southern Aviator discussed two major capital improvement projects -- a new terminal and general aviation center -- that capitalize on corporate aviation growth at Sugar Land Regional Airport.
"Advancements in Court Technology"
By Janell Kucera, Sugar Land Municipal Court Administrator
An article in The Scribe discussed how advancements in court technology have impacted the daily operations of Sugar Land Municipal Court.
"GOP leader's Texas sweet spot: Rep. Tom DeLay is to Sugar Land as Pelosi is to S.F."
Carolyn Lochhead, San Francisco Chronicle
An article in the San Francisco Chronicle on House Majority Leader Tom DeLay revealed some surprising similarities between Sugar Land and the bay area city. Carolyn Lochhead’s front-page story on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, examined the stark differences between the cities and found some surprising similarities.
"Sugar Land's School Zone Flasher System"
By Tommy Haynes, Public Works Director
Using the school zone flasher/pager system, traffic operations personnel are able to download flasher instructions from a central location, eliminating many hours spent manually setting the equipment in the field.
"Alternate Power Source Keeps Traffic Lights Operational in Sugar Land"
by Tommy Haynes, Public Works director
Articles in IMSA Journal and the Public Works Magazine in July 2001 demonstrated Sugar Land's implementation of a system that has dramatically improved mobility and safety throughout the City. In order to restore operation of traffic signals during extended power outages, Sugar Land’s traffic signal control panels have been retrofitted to quickly accept an alternate power source that allows the use of a portable generator unit.
"Sugar Land's Community Garden: A Lesson Learned"
by Janell Kucera, Municipal Court Administrator
Articles in Public Management, Texas Town & City, The Scribe and other trade magazines featured an innovative program that emphasizes accountability and responsibility. Some juveniles issued citations are assigned to Sugar Land's community garden to pay off their debt.
"A Diamond in the Rough"
By Joe Chesser, Parks and Recreation Interim Director
Articles in Parks and Recreation Magazine and Texas Recreation and Parks Magazine demonstrated how Sugar Land transformed a barren pit into a signature park facility, one that hosts citywide events like Sugar Land's annual Red, White & Bluefest.
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