The dark history behind Sugar Land: How convict leasing built the city and the...
SUGAR LAND, Texas – As part of Black History Month, we are taking a look at part of history that many of us were not taught in school. Some refer to it as the unsweet history that led to the creation of what is now Sugar Land. “There is...
Sugar Land Tech Manufacturer Pursuing $300M Expansion
Applied Optoelectronic (AOI) plans to invest $300 million into an expansion of its Sugar Land plant. AOI builds automated transceivers for data centers. AOI manufactures computer components as well, including lasers, components, modules and equipment. The Houston Business Journal reports the company recently held a...
Texas launches $13 million statewide spay, neuter, vaccination program
The funds will be distributed to municipal and county shelters, private animal shelters, 501(c) nonprofits, animal rescue entities, and veterinary clinics across Texas that apply for direct grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 per fiscal year. Houston animal shelters could soon have access to millions of dollars...
Woman detained after 25-year-old man shot, killed in Tomball-area neighborhood, HCSO says
Officials said the man reportedly arrived at the home with another woman early Thursday before a fight broke out, leading to gunfire.
Central and East Texas Face Valentine’s Day Severe Weather Risk as Jet Stream Trough...
DALLAS, TEXAS — Early signs are pointing toward a potential severe weather setup on Saturday, February 14, across central and east Texas, particularly along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor. Forecast guidance shows an approaching upper-air disturbance carving a trough into the southern United States, while...
10 businesses now open in the Katy-Fulshear area
Barnes & Noble has opened in the Greentree Shopping Center in Katy, following resident demand. (Courtesy Barnes & Noble) Learn more about businesses in the Katy and Fulshear area that have recently opened, as reported by Community Impact. This list is not comprehensive. The international restaurant chain serves...
Katy Taste Fest Returns to Typhoon Texas With Local Flavor, Family Fun, and a...
The Katy Taste Fest continues to grow as one of Katy’s most anticipated community events, bringing residents together around local food, live entertainment, and a shared purpose of giving back. The 2026 edition—often called Katy’s Best Food Festival—will take place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00...
Dirt Starts Flying As The Green At Katy Park Breaks Ground
Dirt is finally moving at The Green at Katy Park. Developer Read King has kicked off on-the-ground site work for the roughly 46-acre retail-and-green-space project planned for northwest Katy, with crews preparing lots and utilities for what is pitched as a walkable village of restaurants, shops and outdoor gathering...
Regions Bank Names Kafi Slaughter as Private Wealth Leader Serving Key Texas Markets
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 11, 2026-- Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Kafi Slaughter has joined the bank to serve as area wealth leader for Private Wealth Management , guiding clients through comprehensive planning, customized investment strategies, fiduciary services, personalized financial guidance, and...
Texas High School Wrestling Championships: Top Girls Wrestlers and Teams to Watch in 5A,...
With 14 championships on the line in each class, a loaded field prepares for key showdowns in Cypress

















