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Preparedness Drill in Sugar Land to Test Emergency Response

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land will conduct a multi-agency training exercise at Sugar Land Baptist Church, 16755 Southwest Freeway, today from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Responders from SLPD, the Sugar Land Fire-EMS Department and other regiona...

Preparedness Drill in Sugar Land to Test Emergency Response

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land will conduct a multi-agency training exercise at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd., today from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Responders from SLPD, the Sugar Land Fire-EMS Department and other regional...

Sugar Land Video Team Named Best in Texas

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land’s videography team recently won seven state awards, including three best of Texas finishes, for efforts to make local government more accessible and transparent.

Digital Communications Manager Jak...

Transparency, Process Improvement Initiatives Land National Award

Sugar Land, TX – The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recently awarded a 2021 Certification of Excellence in Performance Management to the city of Sugar Land.

As part of ICMA's efforts to advance the practice of pr...

Police Searching for Driver who Killed Pedestrian and Sped Away

Surveillance video posted at www.sugarlandtx.gov/Case216738 

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land detectives are looking for a driver who struck and killed a man on Dec. 20 at about 8:48 p.m.  

Austin Reese, 37, of Houston, was walking on...

2022 Utility Rates Set to Take Effect Jan. 1

Sugar Land, TX – Utility rate increases of about $10 per month for residential customers were approved by City Council in September and will begin Jan. 1.

Residents with 10,000 gallons of water usage and a winter average of 6,000 gallons will pay...

Sugar Land Celebrates Opening of T.E. Harman Center Improvements

Sugar Land, TX ¬– The city of Sugar Land recently held a celebration for T.E. Harman Center improvements made possible by donations from Dr. Antoinette Ripepi and her husband, Dr. Alan Cramer.

The donations were coordinated through the Su...

Sugar Land Hosting Winter Wonderland-Themed Christmas Tree Lighting Friday

Sugar Land, Texas – Gather in Sugar Land Town Square to celebrate the Christmas holiday on Friday, Dec. 3, from 5-8 p.m.!

The city welcomes families to enjoy some of the community’s most popular musical performances and theatrical acts ...

Sugar Land 101 Class Applications Available

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land is accepting applications for the next Sugar Land 101 class scheduled to begin in February 2022. 

Sugar Land 101 participants learn about the structure, function and purpose of Sugar Land city gove...

Citizen-Approved Drainage Project to Begin in Telfair

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $2.2 million contract for drainage improvements in Telfair.

The project was part of four general obligation bond propositions totaling $90.76 million decisively approved by Sugar Land v...

Sugar Land to Host Winter Wonderland-Themed Christmas Tree Lighting

Sugar Land, TX – Mark your calendars, and prepare to celebrate at Sugar Land Town Square on Dec. 3!

The city welcomes families to enjoy some of the community’s most popular musical performances and theatrical acts at this year&rsquo...

Deadline for Generator Rebate Program Extended

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved modifications to the Generator Rebate Program. Due to an increased demand for permanent standby generators, homeowners are waiting longer than anticipated for the installation of permane...

Sugar Land Council Members to Host Town Halls

Sugar Land, TX – Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and get updates on topics such as planning, public safety, engineering projects and neighborhood services during two Sugar Land town halls hosted by the city’s distr...

SL to Deliver Another Voter-Approved Drainage Project

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council approved a $1.9 million construction contract for drainage improvements in Greatwood.

The project was part of four general obligation bond propositions totaling $90.76 million decisively approved by Sugar ...

Sugar Land Prepares for Upcoming Holiday Events

Sugar Land, TX – With the holidays just around the corner, the city of Sugar Land has a festive and exciting event line-up planned.

The Imperial Park Recreation Center will be hosting its annual Halloween event, with this year’s event b...

Campise Joins SLFD-EMS Leadership Team

Sugar Land, TX – Fire Chief Doug Boeker recently hired Mark Campise to serve as assistant fire chief for emergency services.

Campise joined Sugar Land on Oct. 11 and oversees response and training for fire suppression and emergency medical servic...

Mosquitos Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located on University Boulevard in the Telfair subdivision. 

The mosquitoes were trapped this week, and Sugar Land was notified today that at ...

Gundermann Leaves Lasting Impact on Sugar Land Community

Sugar Land, TX – Longtime City Secretary Glenda Gundermann recently died after a prolonged illness.  

Gundermann was hired by the city in October 1983. She had previously worked for City of Cities Municipal Utility District, a government...

Sugar Land City Council Approves Proposed FY22 Budget, Capital Improvement Program

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council adopted a budget of $299 million for fiscal year 2022 and a tax rate of 34.65 cents to fund the annual budget and second phase of capital projects approved by voters in 2019.

The budget was approved after ...

Person Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Sugar Land, TX ¬– The city of Sugar Land has confirmed its second case of West Nile encephalitis virus in 2021. 

The Fort Bend County Health Department informed Dr. Joe Anzaldua, the city’s medical director and health a...

Police Searching for Two Gunmen Involved in Home Invasion

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land detectives are looking for two men who forced a woman at gunpoint inside her home in the 2000 block of Ralston Branch Way and stole cash and purses. 

The woman said she drove straight home from work in Houston on Sept. ...

City Council Approves Agreement for Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation’s New Expansion

Sugar Land, TX- Sugar Land City Council recently approved a tax abatement agreement with Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation, headquartered in Sugar Land, securing an additional $18 million in capital investment to its Sugar Land Business Park location and a...

Person Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land has confirmed its first case of West Nile encephalitis virus in 2021. 

The Fort Bend County Health Department informed Dr. Joe Anzaldua, the city’s medical director and health authority, ...

Applications Open for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Class of 2021-22

Sugar Land, TX – Applications for the 2021-2022 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) class are open through Sept. 22 at 11:59 p.m. 

The monthly meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with potential in-person meetings schedu...

September Food Truck Events Include Bikes and Brews, Family Game Night

Sugar Land, TX – Come party with us at the city of Sugar Land’s upcoming September Food Truck Series, including Bikes and Brews and Family Game Night. These events will feature games, activities and offer a variety of food and beverage trucks. 

Bi...

Sugar Land Launches Real-Time Flood Warning Tool to Keep Residents Safe

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land recently launched a web-based tool to provide residents and city engineers with real-time information on street flooding that will enable informed decisions to protect life and property. 

The Integ...

Serve City Government Through Service on Boards and Commissions

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land is looking for volunteers interested in giving their time, energy, and expertise to serve as members on the Animal Advisory Board and Independent Ethics Review Board.

The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on Sept...

Contract Authorized for Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $1.1 million contract for an Advanced Meter Infrastructure project.

The project was included in recommendations of a 14-member citizen-led committee that spent more than two years devel...

Come Party with us at Food Truck Fridays: Movie Series

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land’s Food Truck Friday Movie Series will feature family favorite films and offer a variety of food and beverage trucks on Friday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at Oyster Creek Park, 4033 Highway 6. 

Event dates...

Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus - Morrison Place and Austin Parkway

Sugar Land, TX ­– The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at mosquito traps located on in the 800 block of Morrison Place in the New Territory subdivision and the 3800 block of Austin Parkway near the Settler...

Phillip W. Savko Terminal Announced at Sugar Land Regional Airport

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently named the terminal at Sugar Land Regional Airport after former Director of Aviation Phillip W. Savko.

Prior to his death, Savko served 21 years as the city’s aviation director. One of hi...

Former City Manager Allen Bogard Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Sugar Land, TX – The Texas City Management Association recognized former City Manager Allen Bogard with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bogard’s 44 years of public service included 25 in Sugar Land, with 19 as its city manager and past ro...

Sugar Land Opposes FEMA Risk Rating 2.0

Avoid potential flood insurance premium increases - buy before Sept. 1

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved a resolution opposing FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 and any effort requiring the mandatory purchase of flood insurance for pr...

Disoriented Woman Found Walking Alone on Dulles Avenue

Update: August 1, 10 a.m. -  The woman has been identified, and is being reunited with family.

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land police need the public’s help to identify a 65-year-old Asian woman found at Dulles Avenue and Plantatio...

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - East RiverPark

Sugar Land, TX ­– The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located on East RiverPark in the RiverPark subdivision.

The mosquitoes were trapped this week, and Sugar Land was notified today tha...

Sugar Land Files Proposed FY22 Budget, Capital Improvement Program

Sugar Land, TX – City Manager Michael W. Goodrum recently submitted a proposed $298 million budget for fiscal year 2022, which begins Oct. 1.

The proposed budget includes $238.9 million for operations and $59.1 million for capital projects. It f...

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - Elkins Drive

Sugar Land, TX ­– The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located in the 4400 block of Elkins Drive. 

The mosquitoes were trapped this week, and Sugar Land was notified today that a...

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - East RiverPark

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located on East RiverPark in the RiverPark subdivision.

The mosquitoes were trapped last week, and Sugar Land was notified today that at least one test...

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus - Morrisons Place

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located on Morrisons Place in the New Territory subdivision. 

The mosquitoes were trapped earlier this week, and Sugar Land was notified today...

Sugar Land Named Most Business-Ready City in the Nation

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land recently landed the top spot in “The 15 Most Ambitious U.S. Cities” list – an award that recognizes the best business-savvy cities in the nation.

According to Verizon Business Ready, the h...

Sugar Land Responds to Community Needs with Expansion of Public Art

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently celebrated the completion of artwork on Brooks Street bridge that continues to expand the city’s commitment to public art.

According to artist Katy Antill, her mural called “Na...

Generator Rebate Pilot Program Supports Proactive Preparedness

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved an ordinance establishing a generator rebate pilot program -- a move intended to promote preparedness, resiliency and residential reinvestment.

Qualifying homeowners must apply for the re...

Celebrate Fourth of July in Sugar Land with a BOOM!

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land’s Red, White and Boom Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, from 7-10 p.m., at The Crown Festival Park, 18355 Southwest Freeway.

Enjoy an evening full of patriotic family fun with activities for all...

Sugar Land Leads the Way in Citizen Satisfaction

Sugar Land, TX - ETC Institute recently selected the city of Sugar Land for a “Leading the Way Award” for resident satisfaction with city services. 

“The award recognizes local governments that rank in the top 10 perc...

Residents Needed to Chart Future of Solid Waste, Recycling

Sugar Land, TX - The city of Sugar Land is creating a resident task force to develop recommendations for the future of solid waste and recycling in Sugar Land.

Applications for the task force may be submitted at https://Volunteer.SugarLandTX.gov through Ju...