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Sugar Land Police Officer spreading Christmas cheer

2025-12-18

"Good morning!"

"Have a good day!"

Those are just a few positive messages you can hear from Sugar Land Police Officer Micah Wilks.

During the busiest hours of the day, Officer Wilks greets drivers with a wave and a smile, spreading joy in the morning rush hour.

"They know him. They love him," said Alicia Alaniz, the Public Information Officer with the city of Sugar Land. "He's made it his mission to put a smile on residents' faces as they drive in and out of Greatwood."

In the video above, see Officer Alaniz keep traffic moving and spirits high.

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