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A Christmas tree stands tall once again in Sugar Land.

Sarah is bringing her first-ever holiday tour to Sugar Land on December 18th.

After obtaining bodycam footage, the family of a man shot by a retired Sugar Land Police Department officer in August is now calling on Sugar Land City Council to conduct an investigation into the shooting independent of the police department.

The family of a man who was shot by his neighbor last August is calling for an independent investigation of the Sugar Land Police Department.

If you’re looking for some holiday cheer, “Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical” could be just what you’re looking for.

House hunting? Let’s say you have some specific criteria for your dream digs: You need a home with square footage rivaling a small department store, seven bedrooms and 9 bathrooms is ideal, an elaborate living room water feature/ bridge combo is an essential, an in-home club with its own bar, game room and dance floor is a must-have you can’t live without and it’s all gotta be located on one of the most desirable streets in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in area. Oh, and you just won’t settle for anything under $4.75 million.

The first in the family to graduate college, join the military and a local law enforcement agency is making history, again.

Rashmi and Ankur Trivedi are celebrating Diwali in a special way this year.

Buc-ee's has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sugar Land business owner Saarim Damani, claiming his “Buky’s” is nothing more than a knockoff.

A lot of people can say they have been Astros fans for a long time, but most of them have nothing on Betty Cordes.

A teenager said she’s lucky to be alive after a tree came crashing down on her Mercedes Benz as she was leaving her friend’s driveway.

Earlier this month, Morgan Lee was trying to make her way to Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital for the delivery of her third child.

The Fort Bend Independent School District said a shortage of certain foods and products is creating challenges for its food service.

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke had a successful first rehab appearance for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Thursday evening.

Stephen F. Austin High School in Sugar Land held a special ceremony on Friday to honor victims of the September 11 attacks, including one of their own. Naval Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Caballero was a 1998 graduate of the school. He was working at the Pentagon as an Electronics Technician at the time of the attacks.

At just 17 years of age, singer-songwriter Callista Clark is Nashville’s most talked-about new artist.

Legendary singer Dionne Warwick is coming to Sugar Land for the first-ever Dogepalooza Festival. The festival, which also features musicians Damon Elliott and Chloe Flower, will bring together fans of Dogecoin, a non-fungible token (NFT) type of cryptocurrency. The coin and the festival are named after the “Do Only Good Everyday” movement and the dog featured in popular memes.

There’s a lot of controversy over the use of the drug Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

The reward was $100,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the shooting death of an off-duty New Orleans police officer. Rania Mankarious is the CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston and says that kind of reward was a difference-maker in leading to the arrest of two men in those killings. But she adds that the bail reform system, which is changing because of a new law comes too late to correct one significant wrong. “We actually were searching for him back in March and Crime Stoppers apprehended him,” said Mankarious about one of the suspects. “Bond enforcement paid a reward on him and of course he’s back out on the streets and able to kill.”<b> </b> She says it will help when the new law goes into effect. “Basically what it says is that when you’re dealing with the most violent offenders, you can’t get a PR bond, a get out of jail free card. And that should be common sense for all but it’s not.” See the full interview on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall.

Marwin Gonzalez's comeback to the Houston Astros' organization begins Thursday night as a member of the Astros' Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Skeeters.

Fort Bend Independent School District announced Saturday that its mask mandate for students and staff has been lifted.

Whatever intel the El Paso Chihuahuas had on J.J. Matijevic didn’t matter on a 3-1 pitch in his first Triple-A game.

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is selling his Sugar Land home, which he has owned since his time with the Houston Rockets, <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2021-08-16/basketballs-tracy-mcgrady-is-selling-his-decked-out-texas-mansion" target="_blank">Los Angeles Times</a> reports.

The Needville Little League All-Star team will be honored before the Skeeters get going on their Monday doubleheader.

The DEA seizes 25 truckloads of prescription drugs and immediately suspends 3 of the licenses that Woodfield Pharmaceuticals and Distribution Holds

Students at Fort Bend ISD went back to school for in-person instruction on Wednesday.

About one in four homes sold in Texas in the last decade were sold in the Greater Houston area. Between 2011 and 2020, 811,105 homes were sold in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area, according to a <a href="https://www.texasrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/DecadeReport.pdf">report </a>released Thursday by Texas Realtors.

The family and friends of Ozair Kazi, the 28-year-old man who was shot by a retired Sugar Land police officer, are holding a news conference Friday.

A manhunt is underway after police said a man was shot to death by his fiancée’s nephew at a Sugar Land home Wednesday.

The Sugar Land Town Square is honoring local Olympian Simone Manual with a pop-up mural.

Alex Bregman is not in the lineup Monday night for the Sugar Land Skeeters, a day after he was taken out of a game with hamstring tightness.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Fort Bend County Health and Emergency Management officials are scheduled to provide an update on the County’s COVID-19 risk level and recommended precautions.

Police are investigating after they said a former Sugar Land police officer shot his neighbor who refused to leave his property Sunday night.

Rehab stints are no fun for star major league players like Alex Bregman, but this one has been made a little easier by the presence of a friend.

UPDATE: The woman has been identified, and is being reunited with her family.

The Houston Astros star Alex Bregman has donned a Sugar Land Skeeters jersey at Constellation Field this week while on a rehab assignment from his team, and he’s set to play again this weekend.

When Sunny Easen decided to part ways with his Suzuki motorcycle, he never imagined that putting it for sale on Facebook Marketplace would leave him feeling violated.

A beloved employee of Enchanted Forest Richmond is being mourned after a fiery crash in Sugar Land on Saturday.

I felt sure we’d make 100F over the weekend and we came close (Feels Like Temps were 103-105 and will be again today). For Saturday/Sunday Highs BUSH made 98/97, Hobby 97/96, Sugar Land 97/96--those were the hottest. Galveston came in at 90 both days with Wharton a cool 93 and 94. While we were sunny and hot, we were also sandy and hot. Just look at these dusty sunsets:

Today, Monday July 26, single tickets go on sale starting at 11 a.m.  for Houston Ballet's return to the live performance stage with a mixed rep September program that will involve all the company members and a return of The Nutcracker in late November.

When KPRC 2 Investigates discussed the rising crime rates from the inner city to the suburbs, we received a range of responses from several law enforcement agencies. The data shows that no part of the region is immune to crime, but where a person lives can determine what type of crime they will face.

Officials have confirmed Thursday a positive case of the West Nile Virus in Sugar Land, according to a press release.

Over the next two weekends, KPRC 2 is partnering with The Cody Stephen’s Foundation and several other sponsors to offer free, in-depth, heart screenings for teen athletes and non-athletes all over the Houston-Metro area.

The Texas Lego convention in Sugar Land is next weekend.

Sugar Land is staying true to its name as the sweet community is among the finalists of the “Nicest Places in America.”

A family is devastated after their 7-year-old dog was shot and killed.

A Harris County grand jury has declined to indict a Houston area doctor who was accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines in December.

Sugar Land Police Department are searching for someone who used someone else’s credit card to make more than $1,000 in purchases at stores in and around Sugar Land.

On Tuesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers questions about issues facing the county.

Sugar Land’s Simone Manuel is Tokyo bound!

A push to preserve a burial site on land purchased by a freed Black man after the Civil War has garnered the attention of Fort Bend County officials.

A man accused of stabbing his teenaged cousin during a Sugar Land graduation party on Sunday is now charged in the case.

Minute Maid Park is back to 100 percent capacity, and with that comes a lot of good, with a few words of caution.

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Since the team's inception in 2012, the Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball franchise has been part inspired creativity and part pray for luck on the part of the community on the southwest side of Houston. In many ways, it really was a "if you build it, they will come" labor of love for Sugar Land. LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. And it will give Astros fans a chance to get a glimpse of the future in their own city (or a suburb thereof, anyway). For eight years, the baseball-loving fans of Sugar Land supported their little independent league ball club.

Submitted PhotoBig city livin' is pretty great, but suburbs have a lot to offer too. Especially if it's a Houston suburb. Sugar Land was ranked one of the best small cities in America in a recent study from personal finance site WalletHub. The site looked at over 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 to compile the list. Sugar Land ended up in the top ten, ranking fifth.

How you can support: Help eradicate adult illiteracy in Fort Bend by donating supplies, making an online donation, or volunteering as a tutor or office assistant when the center reopens. Box 17748Phone: (832) 819-2005The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is dedicated to helping preserve, collect and communicate the citys rich history. How you can support: Help them equip a student by making a monetary contribution. https://bit.ly/2wQZAXp Posted by Fort Bend Education Foundation on Friday, April 3, 2020Since 1998, SLCAF has worked to promote the cultural, performing and visual arts in Sugar Land and preserve, renovate, and restore the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, according to its website. How you can support: You can help their efforts by sponsoring an auditorium chair, volunteering or making a donation.

SUGAR LAND, Texas More people are turning to bicycles to enjoy some fresh air now that coronavirus restrictions are starting to ease. The phone started ringing Tuesday morning, well before Society Cycle Works in Sugar Land opened its doors at noon. The best way to describe it is like a toilet paper syndrome, said Jennie Leverett, co-owner of Society Cycle Works. Every week we stock about 100 bikes and its gone every week within 24 hours, said the bike shop co-owner. People are definitely getting out more, said Kyrah Sytsma who was riding her bike on a Sugar Land trail with her husband and son Tuesday afternoon.

SUGAR LAND, Texas The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Royal Priesthood Parish has been feeding hundreds of families in need through the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, people in cars have lined up outside the church to collect food they desperately need. The lines have caused traffic in and around the shopping center where the parish is located. RCCG Royal Priesthood has leased space at The Ashford Lakes Shopping Center. RCCG Royal Priesthood is using the leased premises for purposes other than what is stated in their lease.

An unlikely casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, independent medical practices are experiencing severe financial strain, according to a Texas Medical Association survey of physicians released Wednesday. The survey analyzed responses from 1,548 Texas physicians and found that 68% of practicing physicians have had to cut work hours, while 62% have had their salaries reduced. From March 1 to May 2, more than 160,000 people in the health care and social assistance industry filed unemployment claims, a Tribune analysis shows. A $334 million lifeline proposed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which would have increased Medicaid payments to health providers, is still in limbo. The Texas Medical Association has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Houston turns Barnett Stadium into drive-thru testing siteAs Texas inched closer to lifting COVID-19 restrictions on some businesses, Houston area health officials on Monday ramped up testing with the plan to safely send people back to work. Among the boosts in regional testing included new drive-thru sites in Houston, Shenandoah and Sugar Land, where United Memorial Medical Center on Friday closed a testing site at the Smart Financial Centre. U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia said the testing site is located in her congressional district, which is predominantly Latino. The latest testing site at Barnett Stadium is not city-operated but is receiving financial backing from Houston through federal testing funds from the CARES Act. The testing site at Woodforest Stadium in Shenandoah was the first government-led testing site in Mongtomery County since health officials expressed concerns on their lack of testing supplies.

Sugar Land lab gets clearance from FDA to launch stem cell trial for COVID-19Sugar Land-based stem cell lab Hope Biosciences just received FDA approval for its second protocol to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy against COVID-19. Sugar Land-based stem cell lab Hope Biosciences just received FDA approval for its second protocol to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy against COVID-19. Sugar Land-based stem cell lab, Hope Biosciences, just received FDA approval for its second protocol to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy against COVID-19. The stem cell treatment could ultimately boost the immune system of potential high-risk patients, according to Hope Biosciences CEO Donna Chang. We can take a certified donor and make large quantities of stem cells.For the stem cell trials, Chang's team is the first in the nation to be FDA approved.

In late afternoon, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reported seven more deaths in one day the unincorporated areas of the county, bringing the combined city-county COVID-19 death total to 31. Abbott earlier in the day, saying "I share his concern about Harris County becoming the epicenter of this crisis in Texas." The Harris County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that the number of its employees with confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 32. Four inmates in the Harris County Jail have tested positive as of Wednesday with another 58 inmates in quarantine because they are experiencing virus symptoms and awaiting test results. In regards to the jail, the ACLU, 16 Harris County Misdemeanor Magistrate Judges and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez all filed suit in Travis County Court challenging Abbott's order prohibiting the release of any Harris County jail inmates which countermanded a plan by Hidalgo to release non-violent offenders after a review board vetted them.

4-year-old boy found dead in Sugar Land homePolice responded to a home on the 5200 block of Weatherstone Circle around 10:40 a.m. Police responded to a home on the 5200 block of Weatherstone Circle around 10:40 a.m. Photo: On Scene TV Photo: On Scene TV Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close 4-year-old boy found dead in Sugar Land home 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA 36-year-old Sugar Land woman was charged with murder in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son on Saturday. Sugar Land Police were called to the 5200 block of Weatherstone Circle in Gardens of Avalon around 10:40 a.m., after a man arrived home and found his wife, Ritika Rohatgi Agrawal, wandering around their house with cut wounds to her neck and wrist that appeared to be self-inflicted. Their 4-year-old son was found dead upstairs with his throat slit, police spokesman Doug Adolph said. STAY INFORMED: Get all the news you need to start your day, delivered to your inboxNo one else was in the home at the time. Agrawal was treated for her wounds at a local hospital, and then transported to Fort Bend County Jail.

The almost 40-year career of Los Angeles Azules has provided some of the most iconic songs of the cumbia genre. Los Angeles AzulesSmart Financial CentreSugar LandMarch 1, 2020Growing up in a Latino household, there are some things that were simply inevitable. EXPAND Jorge Mejia Avante played the accordion with masterful agility as Los Angeles Azules packed the house at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, Texas. From a suburb of Mexico City to the world, Los Angeles Azules continue to provide happiness thru cumbia. EXPAND Elias Mejia Avante aka "El Doc", served as band director while providing the bass line for cumbia superstars Los Angeles Azules.

Sugar Land man believed to have shot and killed wife and son before driving to Guadalupe CountyA woman and child were found dead Tuesday inside a Sugar Land home, police said. Their deaths are being investigated as a double homicide, possibly related to a man's suicide in Guadalupe County, authorities said. less A woman and child were found dead Tuesday inside a Sugar Land home, police said. Early Tuesday, at 6:30 a.m., Guadalupe County authorities informed Sugar Land police that they found Richard Logan's body outside a business, dead from what appeared to be suicide. Richard Logan reportedly shot himself at another location in the county, but Sugar Land police could not provide an exact spot.

Got what it takes to be an astronaut? NASA is hiring. For the handful of highly talented women and men we will hire to join our diverse astronaut corps, its an incredible time in human spaceflight to be an astronaut." NASA currently has 48 astronauts in the active astronaut corps. NASA expects to select the new class of astronaut candidates in mid-2021.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A house fire in a Fort Bend County neighborhood may be related to other incidents in the Sugar Land area on Monday night, authorities said.The home in the 4400 block of Parkwater Cove Ct. in the Creekstone Village neighborhood was heavily damaged by fire. Fort Bend fire investigators said they're looking into the cause, as well as what may have happened inside.At the same time, Sugar Land Police were investigating a couple of other locations that involved family members who lived in the burned home. One woman was injured and flown to a hospital. It wasn't yet clear where or how the woman was hurt.

A cappella group Pentatonix hits high note with Houston fans on holiday tourFans at the Pentatonix Christmas Tour performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on December 21, 2019. Fans at the Pentatonix Christmas Tour performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on December 21, 2019. Photo: Gary Fountain, Contributor Photo: Gary Fountain, Contributor Image 1 of / 47 Caption Close A cappella group Pentatonix hits high note with Houston fans on holiday tour 1 / 47 Back to GalleryThe unconventional a cappella group, Pentatonix has been known to beguile, even mystify some live music fans. On HoustonChronicle.com: Crystal Tamar, from Texas to T-Pain to the thrill of her own soundHundreds of Houston music fans reveled in the distinctive sound of Pentatonix at their Saturday evening showing at Smart Financial Center. The group has won three Grammys and known for their a cappella cover versions of Christmas classics.

Rapper-turned-entrepreneur 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, will be spending the next few days in the Houston area, but not for a concert.He'll be at area Spec's liquor stores for the release of his new luxury champagne Le Chemin du Roi and his Branson Cognac.His first stop was at the Spec's on 3335 Highway 6 South on Thursday afternoon.He posed for photos with fans, including superfan ABC13 reporter Deborah Wrigley.She talked to him about being a business mogul since he's not only involved in music, but has a clothing line and television shows in his repertoire.While he co-executive produced the Starz show "Power," he's set to produce the legal drama "For Life" for ABC.He told ABC13 the show will premiere on Feb. 11.He also shared some fun facts about who his famous friends are, which he revealed are Warren Buffett and Bette Midler.In the meantime, if you want to meet 50 Cent, it's not too late.He will stop at three more locations over the next few days to sign bottles and meet fans.Dec. 64 p.m. to 6 p.m.Spec's - 17414 Northwest FreewayJersey Village, TX 77040Dec. 72 p.m. to 4 p.m.Spec's - 1420 Loop 336 WestConroe, TX 77304Dec. 104 p.m. to 6 p.m.Spec's - 11990 WestheimerHouston, TX 77077

The stunning images, which capture the environmental diversity of a popular Sugar Land recreational area, were all winners in the Cullinan Park Conservancy 2019 photo contest. The winners were announced recently at the 3rd annual Picnic for the Park fundraising luncheon, which is sponsored by Memorial Hermann Sugar land Hospital. READ ALSO: The best Texas-sized spots across the state to spend the holidaysThe contest had four categories, including wildlife, landscape, flora and photographer's choice. More than 100 entries were submitted and judged, according to a news release by the Cullinan Park Conservancy. Click through the gallery to see more photos that show a Sugar Land as you've never seen it beforeThe conservancy hosts the photo contest each year to "highlight the diversity of the natural scenery" in the Joseph S. and Lucie H Cullinan Park that sits on 754 acres in Sugar Land.

Rapper-turned-entrepreneur 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, will be spending the next few days in the Houston area, but not for a concert.He'll be at area Spec's liquor stores for the release of his new luxury champagne Le Chemin du Roi and his Branson Cognac.On Thursday, he'll host a meet and greet from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sugar Land location at 3335 Highway 6 South.But if you can't make it out, 50 Cent will stop at three more locations over the next few days to sign bottles and meet fans.Dec. 64 p.m. to 6 p.m.Spec's - 17414 Northwest FreewayJersey Village, TX 77040Dec. 72 p.m. to 4 p.m.Spec's - 1420 Loop 336 WestConroe, TX 77304Dec. 104 p.m. to 6 p.m.Spec's - 11990 WestheimerHouston, TX 77077

Sugar Land police say he may be involved in a shooting that happened last week in #Greatwood. They considered the suspects armed and dangerous @abc13houston pic.twitter.com/0puU1PSemx Marla Carter (@MarlaABC13) November 25, 2019SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Sugar Land police hope newly released surveillance video will help catch two shooting suspects.The video shows a suspect walking in the parking lot at the Buc-ee's at 1243 Crabb River Rd. "She said another vehicle showed up, and that's when she saw a man with a gun start shooting. Matt Levan with Sugar Land police.The victims were sent to the hospital, where they both survived their injuries.Police say one suspect took off in a vehicle. "Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).

Police search for Sugar Land shooting suspect believed to have fled to Buc-ee's, caught an UberSugar Land police are looking for a man they said may have been involved in a shooting in Greatwood. Sugar Land police are looking for a man they said may have been involved in a shooting in Greatwood. Photo: Sugar Land Police Department Photo: Sugar Land Police Department Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Police search for Sugar Land shooting suspect believed to have fled to Buc-ee's, caught an Uber 1 / 13 Back to GallerySugar Land police are searching for a man they said may have been involved in a shooting that injured two people in the quiet neighborhood of Greatwood, according to investigators. RELATED: Two shot in quiet Sugar Land neighborhoodThe driver of the Nissan Altima attempted to flee in his vehicle, but police stopped the car in the 1400 block of Briarbend Drive. Anyone with information should call the Sugar Land Police Department at (281) 275-2540 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS (8477).

SUGAR LAND, Texas - The remains of 95 former slaves that were uncovered in Sugar Land more than a year ago will be reburied during a ceremony later this month. Wednesday, Fort Bend ISD officials said the remains will be reburied Nov. 17 in the same place they were found. She served on an advisory committee to Fort Bend ISD office since the unmarked graves were found. 2011 - Fort Bend ISD bought the land. - Fort Bend ISD bought the land.

Highlights from the 2018 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Rice University. If you can't make it there, you can experience Filipino culture, food and entertainment right here at home with the Houston Filipino Street Festival. When and where is it happening:Highlights from the 2018 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Rice University. Highlights from the 2018 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Rice University. Tickets for the Houston Filipino Street Festival at $12 online and $15 at the gate.

Highlights from the 2018 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Rice University. But if you can't make it there, you can experience Filipino culture, food and entertainment right here at home with the Houston Filipino Street Festival. Highlights from the 2018 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Rice University. Highlights from the 2018 Houston Filipino Street Festival at Rice University. Tickets for the Houston Filipino Street Festival at $12 online and $15 at the gate.

HOUSTON - Asps are making their adorable presence known in Texas, but be sure to look and never touch. Asps, known for their hairy appearance, have been reported all over Sugar Land. "They start showing up around the fall time," said William Hagdik, the assistant director of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation. The Texas... Posted by Sugar Land Parks and Recreation on Monday, October 28, 2019The furry asp can also sting you. Have you seen more Texas asps this year than others?

Houston, TX - Let's start with this morning: Freezing around the area and cold everywhere else! I used to call this month No-Nineties November as summer's grip finally loosens for good and we at least stay below that mark. Generally (there is always a 'generally'), that is still true as Bush/IAH has yet to record a 90-degree temperature in this month. We have hit 89F seven times on record, but No-Nineties still holds true. Rural areas have been most under attack, so my guess is that county and city mosquito spraying is really doing its job.

Houston, TX - Let's start with this morning: Freezing around the area and cold everywhere else! I used to call this month No-Nineties November as summer's grip finally loosens for good and we at least stay below that mark. Generally (there is always a 'generally'), that is still true as Bush/IAH has yet to record a 90-degree temperature in this month. We have hit 89F seven times on record, but No-Nineties still holds true. Rural areas have been most under attack, so my guess is that county and city mosquito spraying is really doing its job.

Nurses at the NICUs at Memorial Hermann hospitals in The Woodlands and Sugar Land dressed up preemies in Halloween costumes on Oct. 31, 2019. GALLERY: Adorable preemie babies dressed up in Halloween costumes at Memorial Hermann hospitals1 of 34 Baby's first Halloween: Nurses at Memorial Hermann NICU dress preemies up for Halloween 1 of 34 Nurses at Memorial Hermann NICU in Sugar Land and The Woodlands dressed up premature babies for Halloween. (Image courtesy of Memorial Hermann Hospital) Hide Caption 2 of 34 Nurses at Memorial Hermann NICU in Sugar Land and The Woodlands dressed up premature babies for Halloween. (Image courtesy of Memorial Hermann Hospital) Hide Caption 3 of 34 Nurses at Memorial Hermann NICU in Sugar Land and The Woodlands dressed up premature babies for Halloween. (Image courtesy of Memorial Hermann Hospital) Hide Caption 34 of 34 9 of 34 Loading... 10 of 34 Loading... 11 of 34 Loading... 12 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 13 of 34 Loading... 14 of 34 Loading... 15 of 34 Loading... 16 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 17 of 34 Loading... 18 of 34 Loading... 19 of 34 Loading... 20 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 21 of 34 Loading... 22 of 34 Loading... 23 of 34 Loading... 24 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 25 of 34 Loading... 26 of 34 Loading... 27 of 34 Loading... 28 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 29 of 34 Loading... 30 of 34 Loading... 31 of 34 Loading... 32 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 33 of 34 Loading... 34 of 34 Loading...

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Newborn babies celebrate their first Halloween at Memorial Hermann HospitalsThese might be the sweetest trick or treaters in Houston inside the NICUs at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land and The Woodlands. These might be the sweetest trick or treaters in Houston inside the NICUs at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Sugar Land and The Woodlands. Photo: Memorial Hermann Photo: Memorial Hermann Image 1 of / 43 Caption Close Cute alert! Newborn babies celebrate their first Halloween at Memorial Hermann Hospitals 1 / 43 Back to GalleryIt seems that everyone is getting into the Halloween spirt, even children who just came into the world. Memorial Hermann has outfitted youngsters in its Neo-natal Intensive Care Units (NICU) with Halloween costumes so they can share in the celebrations as well.

Burgerim, a mini-burger chain, will open a second Sugar Land location at 19922 Southwest Freeway during the first week of November. Diners can choose from different types of meats and toppings. In addition to mini burgers, the chain serves sandwiches, salads, sides, appetizers and desserts. The fast-casual restaurant has locations in California and Tennessee, as well as Asia and Europe. 832-847-4974. www.burgerim.com

Texan Bank will open a River Oaks location at 3736 Westheimer Road later this fall. The Houston-based community-focused bank, with branch locations in Sugar Land, Clear Lake and Friendswood, recently reached over $330 million in assets, according to a news release. River Oaks is the ideal first step in kicking off our planned expansion efforts, CEO Kenny Koncaba said in a release. www.texanbank.com

Elevated Wellness CBD opened a new location in Sugar Land at 19916 Southwest Freeway on Oct. 22. The store sells a variety of cannabidiol products including balms, oils and sprays. Elevated Wellness also carries CBD oil products for pets. The business has three other locations in the Greater Houston area. 832-451-6154. www.elevatedwellnesstx.com

Frogs, Snails and Fairy Tails, located at 350 Promenade Way, Ste. 450, Sugar Land, has been operating under soft opening hours since Sept. 14. The imagination-driven indoor play space and party center enables children and toddlers to dress up as fairies, princesses, knights, jesters and wizards to play around a mini town center decorated like fairy tale books. 346-368-2852. www.frogssnailsandfairytails.com

Cullinan ParkGet a break from the hustle and bustle of city living with an escape to these Sugar Land fishing oases. Heres a list of the best Sugar Land-area fishing spots. 2511 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478This 420-acre park nestled up against the Brazos River offers anglers a huge lake perfect for fishing. 15300 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479Encompassing 750 acres in Sugar Land, this park boasts frontage on Oyster Creek and Red Gully, as well as encompassing White Lake and Pumpkin Lake. 12414 Highway 6 S, Sugar Land, TX 77498Just down the road from Sugar Land, this park in Missouri City offers two floating fishing piers and a fish cleaning station.

Police in Sugar Land and West University are looking for two men accused of burglarizing homes.Surveillance video from earlier this month shows the same suspect in the same getaway car approaching the homes in broad daylight.Investigators believe the suspect knocks on the doors to make sure the owners are not there, then leaves to drive around and enter through back doors.West University police say after breaking a back door to get into a home on Chalice Street, the burglar ransacked the master bedroom and stole jewelry.If you have any information, contact Sugar Land or West University police.

Decadent: A Coffee and Dessert Bar, located at 350 Promenade Way, Ste. 500, Sugar Land, is now open. The shop hosted a grand opening celebration Oct. 12 and had previously been operating under soft opening hours since mid-August. Decadent offers from-scratch desserts, such as macarons, cakes and cookies, as well as specialty lattes, frappuccinos, smoothies, milkshakes and lemonade. 832-500-0511. www.decadentsugarland.com

A & U Family Medicine Practice is now open at 17034 University Blvd., Sugar Land, in the new Shops in Riverstone center. Dr. Hammad Zaidis practice, which opened Oct. 3, will treat children, adults and geriatric patients. The office will also have ultrasound capabilities. 281-271-7099.

Teriyaki Madness, a fast-casual Asian chain, opened Aug. 5 at 636 Hwy. 900, Sugar Land. The restaurant offers appetizers and teriyaki bowls customized with meat, vegetables, noodles and rice cooked in signature sauces. Teriyaki Madness has locations nationwide, including two others in the Greater Houston area. 281-240-0150. www.teriyakimadness.com

SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki hosted a grand opening celebration Aug. 9 for its new Sugar Land location, located at 3520 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. The business is known for its Korean-inspired soft serve served in fish-shaped cones. Customers can choose and mix flavors, such as matcha, chocolate, ube, black sesame and banana. There are several SomiSomi locations throughout California, Texas and Hawaii.

Sugar Land police are searching for a man they say was involved in the burglaries of three churches in the span of one night, officials wrote in a press release Wednesday. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Sugar Land police are searching for a man they say burglarized three churches in the span of one night on Sept. 14, 2019. Sugar Land police are searching for a man they say was involved in the burglaries of three churches in the span of one night, officials wrote in a press release Wednesday. Security footage from two of the churches Faith Lutheran and St. Theresa showed the man at each of the churches. Sugar Land Police Department Sugar Land police are searching for a man they say burglarized three churches in the span of one night on Sept. 14, 2019. Anyone with information about the burglaries or the suspect is asked to contact Sugar Land police at 281-275-2540 or leave a tip with Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477).

Caught on camera: Man suspected of burglarizing 3 Sugar Land churches is wanted by policeSugar Land police are actively searching for man who burglarized 3 local churches, surveillance footage shows what appears to be a black male in his mid to late 20s. Sugar Land police are actively searching for man who burglarized 3 local churches, surveillance footage shows what appears to be a black male in his mid to late 20s. Photo: Sugar Land Police Department Photo: Sugar Land Police Department Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Caught on camera: Man suspected of burglarizing 3 Sugar Land churches is wanted by police 1 / 5 Back to GallerySugar Land police are actively searching for man who burglarized 3 local churches Sugar Land Family Church, St. Theresas Catholic Church, and Faith Lutheran Church. ON CHRON.COM: Police: Sugar Land man escapes to Mexico prior to child sex abuse sentenceAccording to SLPD, the break-ins occurred the night of Sept. 14 and the morning of Sept. 15. If you have any information, Sugar Land police ask that you call their department at 281-275-2540, or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477).

A Netflix documentary set in Sugar Land will debut Oct. 16. Ghosts of Sugar Land tells the story of a group of Muslim Americans living in Sugar Land as they trace the disappearance of their friend who is suspected of joining ISIS. Referred to as Mark in the short film, the movie follows the social misfit who converted to Islam before entering college, according to a press release. The film won the Short Film Jury Award for Nonfiction at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, the release stated. View the trailer for Ghosts of Sugar Land hereThe film was directed and produced by Bassam Tariq, produced by Farihah Zaman, and executive produced by Charlotte Cook and Laura Poitras.

HoustonSugar LandI want to feel the energy! yelled RZA as he stood center stage at the Smart Financial Centre, dwarfed by a massive yellow Wu-Tang logo being projected overhead. The Wu-Tang Clan recently finished the Gods Of Rap tour which had the group performing across Europe with Public Enemy and De La Soul. They almost immediately went from that excursion to touring stateside for the 25 year celebration of their debut album. They still took the time out to perform in celebration of their debut album being released 25 years ago. In honor of the album the group performed every song, with RZA introducing group members as their verses came to the stage.

Scholars & Scoundrels Bar and Grill will open a location at 17101 W. Grand Parkway, Sugar Land, in late October or early November, owner Anthony Petronella said. The restaurant offers a variety of classic bar food, including appetizers, burgers and sides, as well as soups and salads, tacos, lunch plates and more. Petronella said the Sugar Land location will offer 20 beers on tap. The original Scholars & Scoundrels is located in Katy. 281-352-9765. www.scholarsandscoundrelskaty.com