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Along the natural curve of Jones Creek, shaped by the landscape and designed for the way life unfolds, Evergrove is coming soon. Introducing a new kind of master-planned community in Fort Bend County, Texas. Serene green spaces interlace welcoming street-scapes, urban-inspired gathering places and modern homes. Conversation flows freely, and life never misses a beat, thanks to design- forward amenities.
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the only blood provider to Houston and its surrounding communities that serves 24 hours a day and seven days a week, has opened a new donor center in Sienna. • Grand opening May 29 • 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Ste. 300, Missouri City • www.giveblood.org 4 Lucky Strike The bowling alley, which rebranded from Bowlero Stafford, features 32 lanes and arcade games as well as various food options. • Opened May 15 • 4919 S. Main St., Stafford • www.luckystrikeent.com/location/lucky-strike-stafford 5 Hue Darling Candle Co. The Texas-based candle company opened a brick-and- mortar location in Township Square Shopping Plaza featuring hand poured candles and original artwork for purchase as well as candle-making classes. • Opened May 21 • 3334 FM 1092, Ste. 440, Missouri City • https://huedarlingcandleco.com 6 Firehouse Subs The counter-service restaurant offers a variety of both hot specialty sub sandwiches as well as salads. • Opened May 25 • 10040 Hwy. 6, Ste. 400, Missouri City • www.firehousesubs.com
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The dental clinic offers services including preventative and restorative care, emergency dentistry and laser frenectomies. • Opened May 26 • 9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Ste. 350, Missouri City • www.toothbudspd.com
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• Opened in April • 11445 Fountain Lake Drive, Stafford • www.pranzolounge.com
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1 Pranzo Lounge & Grill The authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu features main dishes such as tandoori lamb chops, chicken and beef kofta and chicken tawook.
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2 Gulf Coast Blood Sienna donor center The Houston-based community blood center, which is
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offers menu items such as brisket tacos, strawberry- banana pancakes and a cowboy scramble. • Opening June 15 • 10040 Hwy. 6, Unit 500, Missouri City • www.thetoastedyolk.com 9 Singas Famous Pizza The eatery serves handmade pizzas, pasta dishes and sandwiches crafted with fresh ingredients. • Opening in mid-June • 18802 University Blvd., Ste. 140, Sugar Land • www.singaspizzas.com 10 Rise Homeschool Classes The business is expanding its hands-on academic classes for homeschool students to Missouri City. • Opening this fall
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14 7 Brew The national coffee chain offers more than 20,000 drink combinations of lattes, cold brews, energy drinks, teas and lemonade. The new location is operated by Texas Coffee Partners, a franchise led by CEO and President Eric Wollenhaupt, which has previously opened multiple locations in Texas. • Opened May 18 • 10026 Hwy. 6, Missouri City • https://7brew.com
17 Third Space Boulders The bouldering and climbing gym will be suitable for all ages and experience levels. The gym, which will offer climbing classes, will also feature strength training and cardio equipment. • Opening in fall 2026 • 2220 Eldridge Road, Ste. 800, Sugar Land • www.thirdspaceboulders.com
• 19506 Vicksburg Blvd., Missouri City • www.risehomeschoolclasses.com
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11 Johnston and Murphy The premium American footwear and clothing brand’s First Colony Mall location is expected to cost $583,000 for build-out with construction estimated to begin in June. Completion is expected in July. • 16535 Southwest Freeway, Space 360, Sugar Land • www.johnstonmurphy.com 12 24 Hour Pickleball The pickleball facility is expected to cost $300,000 for construction, which is estimated to begin in November 2027. Completion is expected in August 2028. • 5804 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land
18 Talyard Brewing Co The family-owned brewery soft-opened its outdoor pavilion May 22. The restaurant, which launched an app June 1, also rolled out a new menu focused on elevated shareables, fresh salads, handhelds and pizzas. • 1033 Imperial Blvd., Sugar Land • www.talyardbrewing.com 19 Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center The center celebrated its 10th anniversary with a birthday bash in May.
• 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land • www.sugarland.hmns.org
15 Galaxy All-Abilities Park Commissioner Andy Meyers will cut the ribbon June 13 on the $1.6 million space-themed all-abilities park.
• 151 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land • www.fortbendcountytx.gov
16 Historic Sugar Land Auditorium Fort Bend County completed the purchase of the historic auditorium, which was built in 1918. • 226 Lakeview Drive, Sugar Land • www.slcaf.org/sugar-land-auditorium
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Missouri City to consider calling November bond
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The bond package could include several key project proposals for mobility/street reconstruction, utilities, parks, facilities and public safety with several levels of impact, Director of Public Works Mustafa Albassam said.
Missouri City voters could see a special bond election on November ballots after City Council directed staff May 18 to move forward with developing a potential five-year capital improvement bond program.
The balanced community investment program proposes a more comprehensive long-term strategy with moderate financial impact addressing city needs such as: • Transportation and mobility • Parks and recreation • Public safety and facility expansion The core infrastructure program proposes a conservative approach with lower financial impact by encompassing critical infrastructure and essential needs to address the highest priority needs, including: • Street rehabilitation/reconstruction • Critical utility infrastructure • Safety-related transportation improvements The comprehensive and transformational program would represent a long-term investment to position the city for future growth, including: • Major transportation improvements • Parks and recreational facilities • Public safety and facility expansion • Economic development supporting infrastructure
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Looking ahead
City Council is set to create a Citizen Bond Advisory Committee for input.
To place an item on the Nov. 3 ballot, City Council will need to call a special election by Aug. 17.
REGENCY AT SIENNA | SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Coming soon | Anticipated starting price from the upper $400,000s
Bond next steps
1 May 18: City Council approves exploration of bond program 2 May-June: Council appoints Citizen Bond Advisory Committee 3 June-July: Committee reviews projects and finalizes recommendations
4 July 20: Committee presents recommendations to council 5 Aug. 17: City Council calls special election 6 Nov. 3: Election Day SOURCE: CITY OF MISSOURI CITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Tri Pointe Homes is bringing five distinctive new home collections to Evergrove, a planned community coming soon to Richmond, Texas. Set along Jones Creek, these modern farmhouse-style homes offer thoughtful design, spacious yards and room to live comfortably every day. Beyond home, scenic trails, a fitness center, zero-entry pool, playground and dog park create more ways to connect, recharge and enjoy life close to nature. Your new home and fresh possibilities are just around the bend. Evergrove is coming soon to Richmond, TX, with new homes by Tri Pointe Homes anticipated from the $400s.
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The prices of our homes, included features, plans, specifications, promotions/incentives, neighborhood build-out and available locations are subject to change without notice. Stated dimensions, square footage and acreage are approximate and should not be used as a representation of any home’s or homesite’s precise or actual size, location or orientation. There is no guarantee that any particular homesite or home will be available. A Broker/Agent must register their client in person on client’s first visit at each community for a Broker/ Agent to receive a commission or referral fee, if available. Not all features and options are available in all homes. Unless otherwise expressly stated, homes do not come with hardscape, landscape, or other decorator items. Any photographs or renderings used herein reflect artists’ conceptions and are for illustrative purposes only. Community maps, illustrations, plans and/or amenities reflect our current vision and are subject to change without notice. Photographs or renderings of people do not depict or indicate any preference regarding race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin. Our name and the logos contained herein are registered trademarks of Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. © 2026 Tri Pointe Homes Texas, Inc. All rights reserved.
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BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ & AUBREY HOWELL
Missouri City updates thoroughfare plan Missouri City City Council approved the sec- ond reading of an ordinance to update the city’s major thoroughfare plan for the Sienna area at a May 18 meeting. The specifics The plan includes short-, medium- and
long-term conceptual segments for future thoroughfare segments in the Sienna area, City Engineer Vincenzo Corazza said. Looking ahead Following its approval, Corazza said next steps for potential implementation include feasibility studies, obtaining funding, right-of-way and land acquisition, as well as design and construction. However, city officials can revisit the plan at any time as it is a living document.
1 Missouri City Municipal Court announces 3 new initiatives Sugar Land-Missouri City news 3 stories we’re following online Missouri City’s Municipal Court has launched three new initiatives including text message reminders, email document delivery and streamlined case processing for select cases, Municipal Court Director Stacy Froeschner announced in a May 28 Facebook video.
2 Sugar Land expands public comment to workshop items
At a May 19 meeting, Sugar Land City Council voted to expand public comment opportunities to include non-action workshop items. The change comes after City Council requested an amendment at the March 2026 spring retreat to provide opportunities to “build strong community engagement and feedback mechanisms as outlined in the city’s 2025-27 strategic plan,” city officials said in an email.
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The thoroughfare plan, which is a part of the mobility master plan, serves as a visionary document for the city’s major thoroughfare development, per agenda documents. The plan was last updated in 2023. Did you know?
At a May 4 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to increase firefighter pay by 5.5%, including a 3% overall increase and a 2.5% step plan. The ordinance increases the pay plan for firefighters from $64,104 to $66,027, while firefighter specialists' pay will increase to $88,798, up from $86,211.
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Sugar Land launches hand-painted traffic boxes As part of its “Beauty of Life” campaign, the city of Sugar Land Civic Arts Division is organizing its first hand-painted traffic boxes series, officials announced in a May 1 news release. Sha Davis, Sugar Land’s civic arts manager, said that although the city has done other traffic box art projects in the past, those were all vinyl wrapped. The overview A selection committee chose four artists and the high-pedestrian traffic locations which include: • Micah Salinas at Eldridge Park • John Alva at Eldridge Road at West Airport Boulevard • Brynee Henry at Brooks and Gunther streets • Maya Imani Watson at Gillingham Lane and Jess Pirtle Boulevard Each of the artists was given freedom by the city
Visit Community Impact for local election results There were several county races that advanced to May runoffs after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primary election. Fort Bend County races included the Democratic races for Fort Bend County judge, county clerk and county treasurer as well as both par- ties races for Precinct 4 commissioner.
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on what to paint, with their prompt being whatever makes life beautiful to them, Davis said. On the horizon The “Beauty of Life” campaign will introduce more exhibitions for the rest of the year to go along with its arts and wellness movement. Everything is leading up to a “culmination piece,” which Davis said the SLCAD is currently working on.
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BY AUBREY HOWELL
NOAA o cials predict less active hurricane season in 2026
With hurricane season underway through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- istration o cials are predicting the rst below-aver- age Atlantic hurricane season since 2015. What you need to know The latest NOAA forecasts are expecting residents along the Atlantic Ocean to see a less active hurri- cane season than normal, with a 55% chance of a below-normal season, NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said at a May 21 news conference. Jacobs said this is due to an expected El Nino as well as slightly warmer ocean temperatures in the Atlantic and weaker trade winds, which support fewer tropical storms and hurricane development. According to predictions, NOAA o cials are forecasting a range of eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean with winds of 39 mph or higher, including: • Three to six hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher
• One to three major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher What’s new? The NOAA’s National Hurricane Center is set to implement an improved version of the tropical cyclone graphic this season to include watches and warnings for inland areas, o cials said. Staying prepared Although the season is predicted to be below average, National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said it’s important to remember it only takes one storm to make it a bad season. “Although El Nino’s impact in the Atlantic Basin can often suppress hurricane development, there is still uncertainty in how each season will unfold,” Graham said. “Preparing now for hurricane season— and not waiting for a storm to threaten—is essential for staying ahead of any storm.”
2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration o cials are predicting a below-average hurricane season for 2026.
Above normal: 10% Near normal: 35% Below normal: 55%
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$2.7M for online spirit store coming to FBISD Fort Bend ISD residents will soon have an online place to purchase districtwide apparel and promotional items on demand. The overview At a May 11 meeting, Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees voted to enter into a $2.7 million agreement with local marketing agency STS Brand to develop, operate and manage the district’s online spirit store. The 24/7 centralized retailer will serve as Fort Bend ISD’s main hub for access to dis- trict merchandise, per agenda documents. The district could generate $270,000 in commissions to offset expenditures. Next steps The three-year contract will begin June 1 and will last through May 31, 2031.
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Fort Bend ISD sees slowing enrollment
25% of those students enrolling in the last five years, officials said during a May 11 board meeting. Enrollment the last two years has been under what was projected due to several factors, including: • Fewer new houses being built this year • Less students moving into new homes • Smallest kindergarten class in 18 years Looking ahead In the next 10 years, the projected estimate of student enrollment—and most likely outcome—is over 68,600.
Fort Bend ISD’s enrollment is nearing stabilization in its demographic lifecycle as areas within the dis- trict are both growing and declining, officials said. The overview Over the past 10 years, Fort Bend ISD has seen an increased enrollment of 5,035 students with only
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Average FBISD tax bill expected to decrease The average Fort Bend ISD homeowner’s yearly tax bill is projected to decrease in the 2026-27 school year, district officials confirmed. The details Chief Financial Officer Bryan Guinn told the board May 11 that the combined tax rate for the 2026-27 school year is predicted to go down $0.06 to $1 per $100 valuation. By factoring in the tax rate decrease and the average Fort Bend ISD home value at $433,827, the yearly tax bill is expected to be $84 less than that
Tax rate comparison FBISD’s proposed 2026-27 tax rate ranked against other districts’ rates from 2025-26. Houston ISD
Fort Bend ISD news 3 stories we’re following online
1 Fort Bend ISD approves $4.2M agree- ment for virtual high school provider At a May 11 meeting, Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees voted to enter into a $4.2 million agreement with educational software company Edmentum to supply instructional and programming services for the district’s upcoming virtual high school. 2 Where Fort Bend ISD area kids can get free meals this summer Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition Department staff will serve free breakfast and lunch for children, aged 18 or younger, and adults with disabilities up to 21 years old throughout the summer. 3 FBISD could create officer wellness program through grant At a May 11 meeting, Fort Bend ISD trustees approved the submission of an application for funds from the Criminal Justice Grant Program to implement an officer wellness program.
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Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center celebrates 10 years
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, a special project of the Children’s Museum Hous- ton, celebrated its 10th anniversary of serving families in Sugar Land. Henry Yau, who serves as vice president of public relations for the Children’s Museum Houston, said the museum ran a market run with a satellite location in Sugar Land Town Square during the summers of 2007 and 2008, which was met with great success and solid- i ed the decision to fundraiser to expand to Fort Bend County. The movement was advocated for by Charlene Pate, a Sugar Land resident and lifetime board member, who saw the need to expand in the Fort Bend County area as the child population grew exponentially. “What began as a bold vision a decade ago has grown into a vibrant community treasure shaped by the laughter, imagination and curiosity of the children and families we serve every day,” CEO Rayanne Darensbourg said. What they offer The center, which is located at the historic Imperial Sugar re nery site, serves families with children from birth to age 12 and features three permanent galleries including: • Kidtropolis USA, where kids can learn how to run a city featuring real life Fort Bend County business building such as Fort Bend Christian Academy and H E B • How does it work gallery, where kids can learn
The center has served nearly 900,000 visitors since its debut in Fort Bend County.
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physics and STEM-related items • Tot*Spot for children up to age 3
The museum also features two rotating galler- ies—cultural and what’s new—which are changed every 18 months, Yau said. Beyond its galleries, the museum also o ers changing weekly events to ensure children can stay engaged, Yau said. “This is something the community wanted and it’s very important for families in Fort Bend to support children,” Yau said. “Children really the future … it’s very important because these are the next engineers, the next scientists and the next problem solvers and it’s very important that we support that in our own community out in Fort Bend.”
The center o ers three permanent galleries as well as two additional galleries that change every 18 months.
The grand opening was held Memorial Day weekend in 2016.
Get involved Interested parties can purchase an annual membership which includes unlimited access to the Children’s Museum Houston and the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center as well as special member events. The center also o ers daily admission rates.
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Transportation
BY AUBREY HOWELL
Fort Bend County greenlights TxDOT authority for Grand Parkway expansion
Grand Parkway expansion The new expansion in Fort Bend County aims to improve commute times for residents in Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg and beyond.
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Grand Parkway is set to see more expansions through Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. What happened? At a May 14 meeting, Fort Bend County com- missioners voted to give the Texas Department of Transportation primacy on Segments C1 and C2 , as well as the unbuilt portion of Segment D of the Grand Parkway project. The vote allows TxDOT to be the primary contact responsible for construction and operation on the 26-mile extension from south Sugar Land to Hwy. 288 near Rosharon, Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers said in a May 19 Facebook post. The expansion, which is a part of the proposed 180-mile highway that circles the Greater Houston area, comes at no cost to the county.
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
In their own words Interim County Judge Daniel Wong said the expansion is vital to the continued growth of the county, which is expected to reach over 1 million residents by 2030. “One of the most important services we can pro- vide for Fort Bend County families is our focus on improving the infrastructure of the county,” Wong said in a May 18 news release. “I look forward to continuing this work and making the journey from A to B as quick, enjoyable and safe as possible.” Looking ahead Fort Bend County will retain primacy of the seg- ment between Westpark Tollway and Hwy. 90A, and expects to begin construction on additional lanes later this year, Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy said in a May 18 news release.
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BY AUBREY HOWELL
See 3 Sugar Land and Missouri City transportation updates
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1 Austin Parkway reconstruction Phase 2 Project: The second phase of the reconstruction project aims to improve pavement quality and drainage improvements on Austin Parkway between Sweetwater and Commonwealth boulevards. Update: Sugar Land City Council is set to review the design contract with Bowman Consulting Group at a June 2 meeting after press time. • Timeline: June 2026-February 2027 (design) • Cost: $536,656 (design) • Funding source: Fort Bend County
2 Sugar Land Trail Phase 2 Project: The 10-foot-wide concrete trail aims to support safer travel along Lexington Boulevard from Oxbow Drive to Hwy. 6 as well as along Austin Parkway between Lexington and Commonwealth boulevards. Update: At a May 5 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a design contract with Consor North America Inc. for the Sugar Land Trail Phase 2. • Timeline: June 2026-June 2027 (design) • Cost: $791,576 (design) • Funding source: Fort Bend County
3 Missouri City street reconstruction Project: In April 2025, Missouri City City Council approved a contract with Aranda Brothers Construction for the reconstruction of seven failing streets located west of McLain Boulevard. Streets include West Hampton Circle, West Hutchinson Circle, Palmway Street, Oceanview Street, Poolview Street, Parkview Street and Flagler Street. Update: The project is still under construction. • Timeline: July 2025-Summer 2026 • Cost: $3.05 million • Funding source: November 2021 bond
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Events
All Elite Wrestling Dynamite & Collision The wrestling organization will bring pro wrestling stars to Smart Financial Centre this summer.
Branch Library to teach kids about animals, wildlife conservation and give them the chance to meet all kinds of exotic animals. • June 24, 3-4 p.m. • Free tickets (available starting one hour before showtime) • 550 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land • www.fortbendlibraries.gov The American Sound The Sugar Land Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra is performing a concert celebrating 250 years of American music. Afterwards, stick around for a free ice cream social. • June 28, 4 p.m. • Free seating available with general and premium seating available for an additional cost • 16755 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land • www.sugarlandbaptist.org/american-sound
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FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties The city of Sugar Land will host several World Cup viewing parties for fans to watch the FIFA matches complete with international food vendors, cultural performances and family-friendly activities. • Dates and times vary • 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land • Free but registration is required • www.visitsugarlandtx.com The After Party Enjoy art, food from B.B. Italian Bistro & Bar, an open bar and a DJ at Art Museum TX. • Dates and times vary • $75 per ticket • 16165 City Walk, Sugar Land • www.artmuseumtx.org Sugar Land Youth Soccer Clinic The two-day soccer camp hosted by Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Imperial Soccer Club and GFI Academy is open to kids ages 5-12. • June 15-16, 8-11 a.m. • $100 per camper
• June 17, 5:30 p.m. • $18-$260 per ticket
• 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land • www.smartfinancialcentre.net
Friends of the Sugar Land 95 Juneteenth Celebration
Attendees will place flags on the graves of the Sugar Land 95, watch a Juneteenth documentary and visit the
Sugar Land 95 exhibit. • June 19, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. • Free • 12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land • www.sugarland95.org
In Between: TJ Monterde & KZ Tandingan The Filipino singers are putting on a live performance in Sugar Land this summer. • June 20, 7 p.m. • $107-$316 per ticket
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FourthFest Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks, food trucks, games, live music and a drone show at Houston City College’s Missouri City campus.
• 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land • www.smartfinancialcentre.net
• July 4, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1600 Texas Parkway, Missouri City • www.missouricitytx.gov/997/fourthfest
Family Program: Wild Animals! Wild Things Zoofari will be at the Sugar Land
• 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land • www.visitsugarlandtx.com
BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ
Red, White & Boom The Fourth of July celebration will feature fireworks, live music, inflatables and World Cup-themed activities. Residents may claim up to four complimentary tickets. • July 4, 6-10 p.m. • $14 (per ticket) • 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land • www.sugarlandtx.gov/915/Red-White-Boom 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience The tribute band will provide a live performance inspired by the Eagles at the Stafford Centre. • July 10, 8 p.m. • $48–$95 (per ticket)
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• 10505 Cash Road, Stafford • www.staffordcentre.com
Flashback Funk Fest The festival will offer music by Morris Day & The Time, Zapp, Con Funk Shun and The S.O.S Band. • July 11, 7 p.m. • $60-$248 (per ticket)
Juneteenth Celebration The 24th annual celebration will feature a family night out on June 19 followed by a parade and concert in the park on June 20. • June 19, 6 p.m. & June 20, 6-11 p.m.
• Free (admission) • 1340 Independence Blvd., Missouri City • www.missouricityjuneteenthcelebration.com
• 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land • www.smartfinancialcentre.net
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Health care Health Care Edition
BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ
2026
Readers, welcome to Community Impact’s annual Health Care Edition. This annual guide explores the many factors shaping the health care landscape across the Sugar Land and Missouri City area. Readers can learn more about the health care facilities taking shape across the area as well as see updates from four area hospitals. This edition also looks at what lawmakers are doing amid rising health care costs across the state.
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Fort Bend County is undergoing its rst air quality study to determine how air pollution varies across the county. What residents need to know Fort Bend County Health and Human Services have partnered with The University of Texas at Austin and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health to conduct a three-week study to measure the county’s air quality at a neighborhood level. The $100,000 study aims to support county public health initiatives by providing a baseline assessment to guide future air quality solutions, o cials said in an April 7 news release. Fort Bend County undergoing 1st air quality study
How it works Daniel Sung, a Ph.D. student at The University of Texas at Austin, said the study is a mixture of stationary and mobile monitoring over a three-week period, which was completed this spring. The van contained a computer monitor and a Vocus mass spectrometer, a real-time monitoring system, capable of measuring more than 1,000 air pollutants, per the release. O cials will look at variables such as time of day, day of the week, temperature as well as both indoor/ outdoor air pollution while tracking pollutants, including ozone, ne particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, among others. The background Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe, local health authority and Fort Bend County health and human services director, said the study came after a resident shared air quality concerns as the county continues to grow. “We need to understand how air pollution varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, and by using advanced mobile air monitoring equipment to identify pollution hotspots, we are gathering high
Air pollution and your health
What is air pollution? Air pollution is a mix of hazardous substances from both human-made sources like vehicle emissions and natural gas heating as well as natural sources such as wild re smoke. How does air pollution a ect your health? Air pollution exposure is associated with oxidative stress and in ammation in human cells, which may lay a foundation for chronic diseases and cancer. Who is a ected by air pollution? Air pollution a ects everyone’s health, but certain groups may be harmed more. Almost nine out of 10 people who live in urban areas worldwide are a ected by air pollution.
SOURCE: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES COMMUNITY IMPACT
resolution data that’s necessary to make informed, data-driven decisions,” Gale-Lowe said. Next steps Data analysis is underway with a nal report expected in mid-2026.
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