Sugar Land, Texas

Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will be closing several railroad crossings in order to complete a tie replacement project. All of the closures will occur from approximately 3 a.m. to 5p.m. on the listed days. Traffic will need to seek alternate routes, as it will not be allowed over the railroad crossing during the closures. The closures are as follows:

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land recently hired Baker Tilly to conduct a nationwide recruitment for a chief of police. The new chief will fill a vacancy left by Police Chief Eric Robins who retired on June 1 after 33 years of public service, including 30 with the Sugar Land Police Department.

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land’s Red, White and Boom Celebration is scheduled for Monday, July 4, from 6-10 p.m., at The Crown Festival Park, 18355 Southwest Freeway. Enjoy an evening full of patriotic family fun with activities for all ages and a main stage...

Sugar Land, TX – The Texas Water Development Board recently approved a $27.5 million loan from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for a Sugar Land flood control project west of Sugar Land Regional Airport. The financial assistance will allow for the planning, design and construction of flood mitigation. The loan’s...

Sugar Land, TX – The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) designated the Sugar Land Town Square plaza as a Great Public Space as part of the 2022 Great Places in Texas program. With this recognition, Sugar Land Town Square plaza joins a list of other local iconic public spaces such as Discovery Green and Buffalo Bayou that were recognized in the past.

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council took the first step to approve targeted tax cuts for homeowners on June 7 by voting to increase the homestead exemption from 12 to 13 percent, effective for the 2022 tax year. The decision, based on a staff recommendation, reduces the...

A striping contractor is scheduled to be in the northbound lanes of State Highway 6 from just north of U.S. Highway 59 to Kensington Drive Sunday at 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. the next morning. This will require intermittent lane closures as crews work through the night. This project is intended to ensure efficient traffic flow and keep motorists safe, a top priority identified by Sugar Land residents.

Sugar Land, TX — The city of Sugar Land plans to launch a Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal on June 14 – an initiative to provide open, easy access to city government and use smart solutions to improve services for our customers. The portal moves the plans, permits...

City offices will be closed for regular business on Monday (May 30) in observance of Memorial Day. Solid waste collection will take place as normal.

Sugar Land, TX — Sugar Land will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., to commemorate those who died in active military service. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will begin at 10 a.m....

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved approximately $824,000 to accelerate a portion of a drainage project in the Sugar Creek subdivision. The approved items include about 400 linear feet of drainage work from south of Wellington to just east of Charleston South. The work will include the removal and replacement of the existing roadway and the addition of a new waterline, storm sewers, fire hydrants, water valves and related items.

Intermittent lane closures can be expected on the Northbound 59 Frontage Road from Sweetwater Blvd. to Hwy 6 beginning May 24 until June 23. Landscape rehabilitation work will be taking place. Residents are asked to be mindful of work crews, expect traffic delays, and when possible, avoid the area to...

Sugar Land, TX - Sugar Land will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., to commemorate those who died in active military service. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will begin at 10 a.m. The...

Beginning Monday, May 9, 2022 through Friday, June 3, the intersection of Millwood Drive and Alderwood Drive in Greatwood Village will be closed to install a large junction box. Residents will have access to Alderwood via Briar Meadow Drive and Elm Trace Drive. Access to Millwood Drive will be through Honeysuckle Lane.

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $727,500 architectural contract to design the second phase of a public safety training facility located near Sugar Land Regional Airport. The project was included in a $90.76 million bond package approved by voters in 2019. The voter-approved projects...

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land Police Chief Eric Robins plans to retire on June 1. His 33 years of public service includes 30 at SLPD with four years as its police chief. “I’d like to thank Eric for his unwavering service to our community,” said City Manager Michael W. Goodrum. “His selfless commitment to public service has ensured we remain among the safest cities in nation.”

Sugar Land, TX – The city of Sugar Land recently unveiled Crush, the Alligator, a new sculpture bench installed in Lonnie Green Park. The seating sculpture is composed of repurposed scrap steel propane tanks and was designed as a climate conscious artwork that contains 99 percent post-consumer reused material. The artwork’s unique color and design were created to be the only one of its kind in the state of Texas.

Sugar Land, TX – The Art of Wining and Dining is set for Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sugar Land Town Square. The event is a perfect way to enjoy a Sunday with a taste of brunch and bubbly and celebrate the start of summer.

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved agreements for new recreational and adventure amenities at Brazos River Park. The agreements with Go Ape Tree Top Adventures and American Ramp Company will provide ziplines, climbing nets and a ropes course up in the tree canopy and a pump track with facilities for bikers of all ages and skill levels.

Sugar Land, TX – Sugar Land City Council recently approved a $250,000 design contract and a $1.6 million agreement with Fort Bend County for work associated with the widening of University Boulevard. The initial phase of the project will focus on design and last about 12 months. This work...