2008 ISSUE - Sugar Land Newcomer Guide

2008 / 2009 OFFICIAL NEWCOMER GUIDE

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Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace welcomes Newcomers to our City

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For 35 years, Steve has been specializing in building luxury custom homes. He describes himself as a “scratch builder”.

“We start from scratch, first trying to understand the expectations of our client, then locating a piece of property that suits their needs and assisting them in designing and building the home of their dreams.” Steve’s passion is being in on the design phase of a new home and contributing to the creation of a better product. “It’s important for us to constantly work to best utilize the property and its elements. Working with our clients to bring their visions to reality is an exciting and fun process for all of us.” Attention to detail, and superior quality are the keys to Steve Fuqua’s success in the luxury custom home market.

Whether first time clients or repeat customers, it’s the integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and quality craftsmanship that customers have come to rely on by selecting Steve Fuqua Homes to make their dreams a reality. It is the personal referrals from satisfied clients that have led to Steve Fuqua Homes being a leading builder in the custom home market in Fort Bend County. Responses from clients reflect this: “We express our gratitude for the wonderful product you have bestowed upon us.” “We thoroughly enjoyed the entire process, working with you and your team from site selection through completion.”

Dan Roth joined Fuqua’s team 28 years ago as a superintendent, bringing with him many years of experience in the building industry, starting by framing houses in Spring, Texas and ultimately as a partner building custom homes in the Memorial

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founder of Steve Fuqua Homes, has been building luxury custom homes in the Sugar Land area since 1978. Realizing the huge potential for homebuilding in Fort Bend County and with Gerald Hines leading the way purchasing land in the area and establishing the First Colony Master Planned Community in Sugar Land, Steve did not hesitate to purchase lots and begin a custom home building company.

Steve Fuqua Homes - 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 190, Sugar Land, Texas [email protected] • 281-980-1010 • 281-980-5281 (fax) 281-705-0280 (cell) • www.stevefuquahomes.com

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area of Houston. Dan’s dedication and expertise in creating exceptionally high quality luxury custom homes led to Steve making him partner and vice president 13 years ago.

As a team, Steve and Dan have earned numerous awards including 2002 and 2003’s Best Custom Home of the Year by the Greater Houston Builders Association and 1999 and 2001’s Custom Home Builder of the Year by the Fort Bend Association of Realtors. Steve and Dan’s commitment to excellence in building luxury custom homes has proven to be a winning combination.

Personal attention to each client and a strong commitment to serve each client’s individual needs has led to hundreds of satisfied customers who are willing and eager to share their experiences with others. Spectacular examples of Steve Fuqua Homes can be seen in Sweetwater, Riverstone, Avalon, Sienna, and Memorial, selling from $500,000 to $4,000,000.

Look for Steve Fuqua Homes in the new developments: Alkire Lake, Lake Pointe, Lakes of Williams Ranch, The Orchard, Sienna, Soverign Shore and Sweetwater.

Steve and Dan invite you to visit them on the web at: www.stevefuquahomes.com. “Let us make your dream home a reality.”

Steve Fuqua Homes - 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 190, Sugar Land, Texas [email protected] • 281-980-1010 • 281-980-5281 (fax) 281-705-0280 (cell) • www.stevefuquahomes.com

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Sugar Land Mayor welcomes you ........................................................................................................10The sweet history of Sugar Land ..........................................................................................................12History of politics in Fort Bend County .................................................................................................14Where can I find a library .....................................................................................................................18Sugar Land Hospital Directory ..............................................................................................................20Enjoy the blast from the past in nearby Rosenberg ..............................................................................22The city of Richmond offers glimpse to the past ..................................................................................23Sugar Land Area Restaurants ...............................................................................................................24Sugar Land Parks .................................................................................................................................28Enjoy our colorful history at one of

the many museums in the county ........................................................................................................32Christmas the old-fashioned way in Fort Bend ....................................................................................38Little League organizations encourages

sportmanship that lasts a lifetime ........................................................................................................42Get to know your Chamber of Commerce .............................................................................................44Sugar Land Fire Station tours available ................................................................................................46Keep Sugar Land Beautiful ...................................................................................................................48Blood Donation Center ..........................................................................................................................48Church Directory ...................................................................................................................................50Info on the Arts/Entertainment .............................................................................................................52Sugar Land - Sweet Land of Diversity ..................................................................................................54Sugar Land - Temples ...........................................................................................................................55Sugar Land Shops ................................................................................................................................56Does your family have an emergency preparedness plan ....................................................................58How do I get..........................................................................................................................................60The Sugar Land Airport .........................................................................................................................61Electricity... Your power to choose ........................................................................................................62Non-Profit Organizations - Clubs & Association ...................................................................................64Golf and Country Clubs .........................................................................................................................69FBISD Serves Sugar Land Youngsters ..................................................................................................70Public School Academies......................................................................................................................71Sugar Land Area Private Schools ..........................................................................................................72Frequently Call Numbers ......................................................................................................................74

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Welcome to Sugar Land!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for coming to one of “America’s Best” communities. We are a community that has a rich and diverse history and one that continues to prosper in so many ways.

We stand ready to assist you as you come to live, work and raise a family in Sugar Land.

But don’t simply take my word for it, as we are

an award-winning community with a nationally recognized quality of life. Sugar Land is one of the nation’s “Best Places to Live,” “Best Places to Raise a Family” and one of “America’s Best Places for Youth,” to name just a few of our national accolades.

It’s no secret that we’re one of the country’s most diverse cities, a fact often cited in the recognitions we receive for creating one the nation’s most inclusive environments. Just last year, the Anti Defamation League named Sugar Land the nation’s first “Community of Respect,” an accolade that recognized our success in creating a community where everyone can live, work and grow in a culture that appreciates values and celebrates individual differences.

One of Sugar Land’s core values is to promote a common vision, while welcoming a rich and diverse understanding and interaction. Our diversity is our strength, and together, we have successfully created a respectful and inclusive environment that provides support and the opportunity necessary for each member of the community to prosper and achieve.

We were named America’s Fifth Safest City, a distinction based on an analysis of FBI crime statistics. With an already low crime rate, the Sugar Land Police Department’s commitment to quality officers, training, technology and innovation resulted in a 20 percent decrease in crime during the past two years.

In addition to some of the state’s top performing public and private schools, the University of Houston System at Sugar Land continues to expand its presence in Sugar Land with the goal of providing associate, bachelor, and graduate-level programs.

Recreational opportunities abound from the finest golf courses to community soccer and baseball fields. Sugar Land residents enjoy 18 neighborhood and community parks on 771 acres of parkland offering greenbelts, picnic areas, volleyball courts, playing fields, golf, tennis and swimming.

Adding to the City’s many recreational and cultural amenities is Sugar Land Town Square, which has created a heart of the City where citizens work, live, shop and gather. Large and small cultural events and activities are held in Town Square’s plaza almost every weekend. Simply put, Town Square has created a sense of place and a source of community pride.

We have a strong, expanding economy, as evidenced by a number of major corporate relocations, and you don’t have to leave Sugar Land to benefit from the best of the world-renowned hospitals and medical care.

Sugar Land’s accomplishments are the product of a tenacious community spirit that seizes opportunity and melds it with a commitment to quality and service to others. We are a City with a vision of what we want to become and a plan to achieve our goals. We have an active, involved citizenry that is passionate about Sugar Land’s continued success. Their hard work makes all of our accomplishments possible. And while it’s impossible to measure the extent of their contributions, I feel strongly that the gifts given to the community are rewards in and of themselves.

There are few things in life more satisfying than being able to put our talents and expertise to work for the betterment of our neighbors and community. Yet with the talent, tolerance and an unbridled will to succeed, Sugar Land will continue to remain as one of the nation’s strongest communities. We truly are … “America’s Best” community.

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The sweet history of Sugar Land

For many years the city of Sugar Land was known as the “sweetest town in Texas” and while the towering antiquated sugar mill that once was the heartbeat of the little community is now vacant in a burgeoning and thriving

metropolitan city, there is no disputing that Sugar Land is what it is due to the sugar industry.

Sugar Land, although it wasn’t officially Sugar Land until some years after land granted to Samuel M. Williams in 1828 was sold to his brother and a plantation was built. Williams’ brother, Nathaniel, purchased the land in 1838 and with a third brother, Mathew, operated Oakland plantation growing cotton, corn and sugarcane. In 1853, Benjamin Terry and William J. Kyle purchased the plantation. Terry is known for organizing Terry’s Texas Rangers during the Civil War and for naming the town. Upon the deaths of Terry and Kyle, Colonel E. H. Cunningham bought the 12,500 acre plantation soon after the Civil War and developed the town around his sugar refining plant. In the early 1900’s the refinery was sold and named Imperial Sugar. Around the turn of the century, most of the sugar cane crops were destroyed by a harsh winter. Now refineries import cane through the Port of Galveston. Sugar Land remained a company town until incorporated in 1959. Today Sugar Land has a diversified economic base. The city’s growth parallels the huge growth of Houston and Harris County with a strong commercial base and thriving master communities.

Once the heart of the city was located at 90-A and Brooks Street. There sat a tiny strip center, directly across from the “sugar factory” as everyone in town called it. In the center was a barber shop, a mercantile, a grocery store and a drug store with a coffee shop. The majority of the town’s residents worked for the sugar factory and the company owned the strip center and stores, which served all of the needs of the workers and

their families. In fact, locals say, company vouchers were used to buy goods and services at the center.

The noon whistle of the sugar factory sent workers home to nearby dwellings, also furnished by the company, for a hot lunch. Housewives of that era, most traditional homemakers, would have lunch ready. Then, the women would do household chores waiting for “quitting time” where supper would be waiting, old-timers reflected. Laundry was hung out to dry but when a different series of “whistle sounds” came from the factory, the ladies would scurry outdoors to bring in the laundry and round up young children playing outdoors. The whistle sounds meant a prisoner had escaped from the nearby state prison farm and the families would get inside and lock the doors, probably the only time the doors were locked in this simple, safe little company town.

Trains have always been the sound of Sugar Land. These rails are on the route of the oldest railroad in Texas. It went right through the middle of town, by the sugar refinery, and west of town, through the heart of what used to be known as the Imperial State Prison Farm.

Driving down 90A or Brooks Street today, the old “company houses” can be seen. Many have been totally refurbished but still show the simplicity of the original architecture. As a company town from the 1910’s until 1959, Sugar Land was virtually self-contained. Imperial Sugar Company not only provided housing for the workers, the company encouraged construction of schools, built a hospital for the workers well-being, and, as previously noted, provided businesses to meet the workers needs. Many of the original homes built by the Imperial Sugar Company remain today in The Hill area and Mayfield Park of Sugar Land and have been passed down through generations of family members.

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Family values drives Charlton’s Body repair to the top

Chuck Charlton, owner of the Charlton’s Body Repair, has accomplished success thru his family owned business dating back three generations since the late 1950’s and is very grateful for all of his loyal customers.

“My biggest motivation is being able to help people that really appreciate it, they show me what it’s all about,” said Charlton.

For Chuck, his greatest achievement is being able to know his customers on a personal level and being able to assist them in their car needs.

“My life long dream has been to help people. I like to see a finished product that customers are satisfied with. I’m driven by my honesty. If you don’t need it,

we won’t do it,” says Chuck.Specializing in collision repair,

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“Our main priority is to humbly serve Stafford and Fort Bend County, with quality service. We have good relationships with all insurance companies and handle all insurance claims. We’ll take care of you at Charlton’s Body Repair,” he said.

Through the history of the Charlton family line they as a team of workers have learned the vitality of hard work and sincere integrity. Three of Chuck’s family members work alongside him in the business; his mother, aunt and sister, Pam Heathcock.

Chuck Charlton and his wife Marla K. Charlton

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History of politics in Fort Bend County

The Fort Bend County Courthouse, built in 1908, is one of the historic

places of visit. The exterior features a silver dome and cornices of

copper while the interiors display mosaic tile floors and three-story

rotunda. The courthouse still is the center of Fort Bend County’s

judicial branch and is used to house the judges, have grand jury

meetings and hold trials, both civil and criminal.

Fort Bend County was once a stronghold for the Democratic Party. In fact, so few Republicans resided in Fort Bend County at one time that in 1960, the county’s Republican chair at the time once received a letter with the nickname “Mr. Republican” in lieu of his name.

However, as master-planned communities in the eastern and northern portions of the county began to develop, the Houston area’s historically strong Republican base on the west side of Houston began to expand into Fort Bend County, and beginning in 1978, Republicans began to win several offices within the county.

Among the first Republicans elected was the fiscally conservative Ron Paul to the U.S. House of Representatives, who became known for his staunch opposition to the general platforms of both major parties earning the nickname “Dr. No” in the process.

Another key Republican elected during this time was future Congressman and House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who was elected to represent the county’s only seat in the Texas House of Representatives. By 1982, several county-level positions were taken over by Republicans. In 1984, DeLay succeeded Paul in Congress after the latter ran for an unsuccessful U.S. Senate campaign; the seat was won by the Republican primary winner, Phil Gramm.

The 1994 takeover of the Commissioners’ Court by a Republican County Judge for the first time since Reconstruction solidified Fort Bend County’s perceived reputation as a Republican stronghold.

Today, every elected countywide office in Fort Bend County is held by Republicans, who also control a majority of precinct-based positions (County Commissioners, Constables, Justices of the Peace, etc.). No Democrat has carried Fort Bend County in the presidential election since 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas won his second term.

But things may be changing if the recent primary election is any indication of things to come. Democrats voted in record numbers. If the momentum continues, as many say it will, in the November General Election, the face of Fort Bend County could be changing, politically speaking.

For the last few years, despite Fort Bend being a Republican stronghold, Democrats continue to show strength in a handful of areas within the county. In 2004, George W. Bush won 57 percent of the vote compared to 42 percent for John Kerry, compared to 60 percent for Bush and 39 percent for Al Gore (as well as 2% for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader) in 2000, and Bill Clinton lost the county by only 12 percent in 1992 (to incumbent George Bush, whom Clinton defeated nationally) and 1996 (when Clinton defeated Bob Dole in the national election). Also, in 2006, Democrat Nick Lampson defeated Republican write-in candidate Shelley Sekula-Gibbs for the congressional seat in Texas’ 22nd congressional district that was vacated by Tom DeLay after he resigned from Congress. While Lampson won all four counties that cover the district (Fort Bend, Harris, Brazoria and Galveston), Fort Bend gave Lampson his smallest winning margin of the four

counties, at 6.4% percent, compared to 6.92% for Harris County, 7.23% for Brazoria County, and more than 45 percent in Galveston County (whose Democratic base is considered the most active in the state outside of Austin).

County politics in Fort Bend County, as with all counties in Texas, are centered around a Commissioners’ Court composed of four popularly elected County Commissioners, one representing each precinct drawn on the basis of population, and a county judge elected to represent the entire county. Other county officials include a Sheriff, District Attorney, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, District Clerk, County Treasurer, and County Attorney.

Among the four Commissioners’ Court precincts, Democrats are strongest in Precinct 2, which covers much of Missouri City and eastern areas of Stafford and is home to most of the county’s black residents — a traditionally Democratic voting bloc. This is considered the prime Democratic stronghold in the district, as all of its elected officials are Democrats. The other three precincts are heavily Republican. Precinct 1 covers the southern portions of the county and the cities of Richmond and Rosenberg, as well as areas of Sugar Land south of the Brazos River, while Precinct 3 is situated in the northern part of the county, which includes its share of the Katy area and all of north Sugar Land, and Precinct 4 consists of the heavily Republican southern areas of Sugar Land and Missouri City, as well as several western portions of Sugar Land’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.


DO YOU KNOW YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

Commissioners’ CourtName Party First Elected Communities Represented Judge Bob Hebert Republican 2002 Countywide Pct.1 Tom Stavinoha Republican 2000 Arcola, Beasley, Fairchilds, Fresno, Greatwood, Needville, Orchard, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sienna Plantation Pct 2 Grady Prestage Democrat 1990 Eastern Stafford, most of Missouri City east of FM 1092 Pct. 3 Andy Meyers Republican 1996 Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Mission Bend, Pecan Grove, Simonton, north Sugar Land Pct. 4 James Patterson Republican 1998 Missouri City west of FM 1092, New Territory, Western and Southern areas of Sugar Land (including the planned development of First Colony)

United States CongressSenate Class 1 Kay Bailey Hutchison—Republican—elected in 1993—senior Senator Senate Class 2 John Cornyn—Republican—first elected in 2002—junior Senator

United States RepresentativesDistrict 9 Al Green—Democrat—first elected in 2004—area represented includes—Mission Bend, Eastern portion of Stafford, Northern and Eastern portions of Missouri City, county’s entire share of Houston District 14 Ron Paul—Republican—first elected in 1996 (also served 1976-1977 and 1979-1985)—areas served far Northern and Western areas District 22 Nick Lampson—Democrat—first elected in 2006 (also served 1997-2005)—represents Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Western and Southern portions of Missouri City and surrounding counties.

Texas LegislatureTexas Senate13—Rodney Ellis—Democrat—first elected in 1990—serves Northern portions of Missouri City, Stafford, county’s share of Houston 17—Kyle Janek—Republican—first elected in 2002—serves Sugar Land and Southern Missouri City 18—Glenn Hegar—Republican—first elected in 2006—serves Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy

Texas House of Representatives26—Charlie Howard—Republican—first elected in 1994—represents Sugar Land 27—Dora Olivo—Democrat—first elected in 1996—represents Rosenberg, most of Missouri City, county’s portion of Houston 28—John Zerwas—Republican—first elected in 2006—represents far Northern and Western areas of the county

Voting information for forthcoming elections:

May 10, 2008 - Uniform Election Date Last Day to Register to Vote: April 10, 2008First Day of Early Voting: April 28, 2008Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received not postmarked)May 2, 2008 Last Day of Early Voting: May 6, 2008 November 4, 2008 - Uniform Election **First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for cities and schools ONLY) (filing deadline for other political subdivisions may vary) July 27, 2008 Last Day to Order General Election: August 26, 2008 **Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY) August 26, 2008

First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: September 5, 2008 Last Day to Register to Vote: October 6, 2008 First Day of Early Voting: October 20, 2008

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: October 28, 2008 (must be received, not postmarked) Last Day of Early Voting: October 31, 2008

For additional information on voting in Fort Bend County, contact the Fort Bend County Elections office.



During the 1950s, Imperial Sugar wanted to expand the town by building more houses. This led to the creation of a new subdivision of Venetian Estates. The subdivision featured water front homesites fronting Oyster Creek and other man-made lakes.

As the company town expanded, so did the interest of establishing a municipal government. It resulted in Sugar Land becoming a general law city in 1959 by voters. T. E. Harman became the first mayor of Sugar Land.

In the early 1960s, a new subdivision development introduced contemporary affordable housing in Sugar Land for the first time called Covington Woods. However, the subdivision was practically in the country with no signs of the dozens of businesses that today line Eldridge Road.

The Imperial Cattle Ranch sold about 1,200 acres to a developer to create what became Sugar Creek in 1968. As a master-planned community, Sugar Creek introduced country club living with two golf courses and country club, swimming pools, and security.

Encouraged by the success of Sugar Creek, First Colony, a new master-planned community encompassing 10,000 acres set out to create a new standard in development in Sugar Land. Development began in 1977 by Sugarland Properties Inc. and would follow the next 30 years. The master-planned community offered homebuyers formal landscaping, neighborhoods segmented by price range, extensive greenbelts, a golf course and country club, lakes and boulevards, neighborhood amenities and shopping.

Around the same time of First Colony, another master-planned community development started in northern portion of Sugar Land called Sugar Mill. Sugar Mill offered traditional, lakefront, and estate lots.

Sugar Land began attracting the attention of major corporations throughout the 1980s, and many chose to make the city their home. Fluor, Schlumberger, Unocal and others offered their employees the opportunity to work within minutes of their home. This resulted in a 40/60 ratio of residential to commercial tax base within the city.

In 1981, a special city election was held for the purpose of establishing a home rule municipal government. Voters

approved the adoption of a home rule charter. The type of municipal government provided by this Charter was known as “mayor-council government,” and all powers of the City were invested in a Council composed of a mayor and five councilmen.

A special city election was held Aug. 9, 1986, to submit the proposed changes to the electorate for consideration. By a majority of the voters, amendments to the Charter were approved which provided for a change in the City’s form of government from that of “mayor-council” (strong mayor) to that of a “council-manager” form of government which provides that the city manager be the chief administrative officer of the city. Approval of this amendment provided for the mayor to become a voting member of Council, in addition to performing duties as presiding officer of the Council.

Sugar Land annexed the master-planned Sugar Creek community in 1986 with the community being almost built-out. This was the first of several large annexations that will follow later on. Also, that same year, the city extended its extraterritorial jurisdiction across the Brazos River to what would later cover the 2,050 acre (8.3 km2) master-planned community of Greatwood.

In 1986, Sugar Land organized the largest celebration in its history— The Texas Sesquicentennial Celebration, celebrating 150 years of Texan independence from Mexican rule.

An Amendment on May 5, 1990, changed the composition of the City Council to a Mayor, four council members to be elected by single-member districts and two council members by at-large position. Throughout much of the 1990s, Sugar Land was considered one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation and the majority of Sugar Landers are white-collar, and college-educated working in Houston’s renowned energy industry. An abundance of commercial growth, with numerous low-rise office buildings, banks and high-class restaurants popping up, can be seen along both U.S. Highway 59 and Texas Highway 6, two of the six main traffic arteries in the city.

Sugar Land tremendously increased its tax base with the opening of First Colony Mall in 1996. The over one million square foot mall was the first in Fort Bend County and

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located at the busiest intersection of the city: U.S. Highway 59 and Texas Highway 6. The mall was named after the 10,000 acre master-planned First Colony community and is located in the community as well.

On a late November night at 11:59 p.m. in 1997, Sugar Land annexed the remaining Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) of the 10,000 acre First Colony master-planned community, bringing the population to almost reaching 60,000. This was Sugar Land’s largest annexation to date.

Later in 1998, a new 428 acre master-planned community of Avalon offered lake-side living with estate and lakefront home sites, similar to that of the built-out Sugar Lakes master-planned community, which was developed by the same developer.

Sugar Land boasted the highest growth among Texas’ largest cities per the U.S. Census 2000 with a population of 63,328 and a 2004 estimate at 73,721. In 2003, Sugar Land became a “principle” city as the title changed to Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. Sugar Land replaced Galveston as the second most important city in the metropolitan area, after Houston, as the title used to be Houston–Galveston–Brazoria.

The new millennium also saw the need of higher education facility expansion located within the city. In 2002, the University of Houston System at Fort Bend, a multi-institution teaching center for the four universities within the University of Houston System, moved to its new 250 acre campus located off of University Blvd and U.S. Highway 59 intersection. The city of Sugar Land helped fund the Albert and Mamie George Building and as a result, the multi-institution teaching center was renamed to the University of Houston System at Sugar Land.

Sugar Land approved a general land plan for a new master-planned community south of Commonwealth and First Colony and east of Avalon, named Riverstone (formerly referred to as Sugar Land Ranch) in 2002. Riverstone contains 2,800 acres with a wooded 2,300 acres located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Sugar Land. The community will feature a golf course, country club, and a 500 acre park along the Brazos River.

In 2003, the Imperial Sugar Company refinery plant and

distribution center was put out of operation, but its effect on the local economy was minimal, if at all, since Sugar Land today has much more of a reputation as an affluent Houston suburb than the blue-collar, agriculture-dependent town it once was a generation ago.

The Texas Department of Transportation sold 2,018 acres of prison land in the western portion Sugar Land to Newland Communities, a developer, by bid in 2003. Thereafter, the developer announced to build a new master-planned community in this prime location with homes to deliver in early 2006. In July 2004, Sugar Land annexed all 2,018 acres of this land into the city limits to control the quality of development, extending the city limits westward. This was unusual since Sugar Land only annexed built-out areas in the past, not prior to development.

On December 1, 2005 at 12:01 a.m., Sugar Land annexed the recently built-out master-planned community of Avalon and four sections of Brazos Landing subdivision into the city limits adding approximately 4,000 residents. Sugar Land is currently negotiating with the communities of Greatwood, New Territory, and River Park, along with the subdivisions of Tara Colony and Tara Plantation to annex in the near future. This annexation will be the largest, surpassing the annexation of First Colony back in 1992 and 1997, which will bring the city proper’s population to approximately 120,000.

The Town Square, in First Colony, is now officially the center of Sugar Land. However, for most of the original inhabitants and the generations that have ties to the sugar factory, the heartbeat of the city remains in the little area that once was the city. On a quiet day, with the breeze blowing, you can almost visualize the simple and proud heritage of the hardworking families that remains the core of the city from which today’s Sugar Land evolved.


Sugar Land Branch Library 550 EldridgeSugar Land281-277-8934Located in Sugar Land, Texas, at the corner of Eldridge and 7th Street.

• Technology ClassesThe staff of the Fort Bend County library system conducts entry-

level classes on computer software, on a variable basis. Examples include “Microsoft Word Survival Basics” and “Mouse Practice for Scaredy-cats.” Classes are not available at all library locations. For the current classes available, check under Computer/Tech type programs on the calendar.

• Computer Lab Sugar Land Branch Library has a computer lab with 10 student

computers and 1 instructor’s computer, for training purposes. When the lab is not being used for training, it is open to the public. Free computer classes at various levels and on various topics are taught on a regular basis by library staff.

• Displays and ExhibitsSugar Land Branch Library has three permanent displays in the

building.

The Freedom Shrine, donated by the Sugar Land Exchange Club, includes replications of important American historical documents, including such items as the Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the United States, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, the Monroe Doctrine, the 19th Amendment, and many more. These documents are displayed in the Conference Room.

The Sugar Land History Wall, located in the branch’s Meeting Room, is a four-panel display that provides information on the city’s history: “In the Beginning,” “Company Town,” “The City of Sugar Land,” and “People of Sugar Land.” Three cases along the entrance to the Meeting room display themes: Sugar Land’s goals, aerial photos to discover where you live, and planning for tomorrow, indicating what’s in the city’s future.

The Butterfly Garden, donated by the Sugar Land Garden Club, is located in the center atrium area of the library. The plantings have an emphasis on native plants, and were chosen both to attract butterflies and to provide year-round color and interest. The Garden may be viewed from several areas inside the library as well as from the street.

Most of the branches also feature changing displays and exhibits in their display cases. Check the calendar for the current displays.

• Literacy and English as a Second LanguageLiteracy is important to community growth and an adaptable,

diverse workforce. Partnering with the Literacy Council of Fort

Bend County, Sugar Land Branch Library provides facilities for persons wishing to learn to read or to learn English as a second language. Please call 281-341-2652 for more details.

First Colony Branch Library 2121 Austin ParkwaySugar Land281-265-4444Located in Sugar Land, Texas, at the corner of Austin Parkway and Grants Lake.

George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview DriveRichmond281-342-4455 Located in Richmond, Texas, at the corner of Golfview and FM 762 (Thompson Rd.)

George Memorial Library (GML), the main library in the system, has the largest collection of materials in the Fort Bend County Libraries system approximately 700,000. GML has a particular focus on large-print books, parenting, Spanish-language books, teen materials, literacy materials, and text books from LCISD and FBISD.

GML also houses the Genealogy and Local History Department on the second floor of the building; the department’s resources focus on the southeastern United States and includes materials relating to the history of the South, federal censuses, genealogy, and the Civil War. The Joe Grillo Science Center is located in the Children’s Department on the first floor.

The George Memorial Library in Richmond is the main library in the

county. Branch libraries in Sugar Land are also available and offer a

wide variety of services, free classes and wonderful displays.

Where can I find a library?


The Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater, located at the back of the library, was named for the late, beloved county judge, Jodie E. Stavinoha. It is the venue for various cultural- arts performances provided free to the Fort Bend Community. Its longest-running event is the annual Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival, presented by Houston Community College - Southwest and cosponsored by the library the Friends of Fort Bend County Libraries. The amphitheater is also used for concerts and special events.

• WiFi Access George Memorial Library provides free WiFi access to the public

throughout the building. Contact the Adult Reference Department at George Memorial for more information and connection instructions to use your personal laptop at the library.

• Computer Lab George Memorial Library houses a new computer lab with 18

computers and an instructor’s computer, as well as a large screen to show computer/Internet screens, video tapes and satellite downlinks. When the lab is not being used for training purposes, it is open to the public. Patrons may reserve some of the computers at this branch.

HISTORY OF GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

George Memorial Library is the central library of the Fort Bend County Libraries system, and houses the administrative offices for the entire system. This building opened in 1986, when the main library moved from its original location in Rosenberg, Texas, by Polly Ryon hospital.

Then County Judge Jodie E. Stavinoha, who worked closely with The George Foundation, was very instrumental in bringing the new building to fruition. Because the county had, at that time, no cultural arts center, the planners wanted the library building to include a gallery on the bottom level for exhibitions and an amphitheater for performing arts events, to provide the community with free, cultural arts programming opportunities. The plaza adjacent to the amphitheater has a fountain as a focal piece; in 1991, a water sculpture designed and created by local kinetic artist Jaroslav Belik was donated by former library director Lillian Stavinoha Humpola in memory of her late husband, Cyril Humpola.

The amphitheater was named the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater for the judge in 1997, and the gallery was named the Bohachevsky Gallery, in honor of long-time county librarian Roman Bohachevsky, when he retired in 2000.

Fort Bend County Law Library 401 Jackson, Rm 302Richmond281-341-3718Located in Richmond, Texas, on the third floor of the old courthouse.

Fort Bend County Law Library has a good working collection of basic legal materials, for in-library use only. Most of the library’s print collection consists of reference sources on Texas statutes and case law; federal case law and statutes; a wide selection of Texas practice guides and forms manuals; and other research materials, including American Law Reports, legal encyclopedias, and state and federal case-law digests. In addition to the library’s print collection, a number of legal research resources are available online and on CD-ROM.

Go to http://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/


Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital17500 W Grand Pkwy S

281-725-5000

The hospital includes heart and vascular services, maternity services, a sports medicine center, emergency center, operating rooms and private rooms. The only Level IV trauma center in Sugar Land, the emergency center is equipped to stabilize and transfer major trauma patients, including Life Flight helicopter access to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.

The facility offers 12 beds, including four “fast track” beds for minor injuries or conditions that require no or minimal diagnostic testing, two rooms for triage and medical screening, coverage 24/7 by board-certified emergency physicians, a child life specialist to provide emotional support for children, full-body scanning equipment (CT scan) and portable radiology equipment for diagnosis and treatment.

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital16655 Southwest Freeway

713-790-3333

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital opened in 1998 with 51 beds and offers state-of-the-art technology, the latest advances in diagnoses and treatment and physicians from the community and the Texas Medical Center. Services includes outpatient surgery, inpatient procedures, complete laboratory and diagnostic testing capabilities, 24/7 emergency services, intensive care unit/clinical decision and treatment unit (ICU/CDTU), labor and delivery and more. The hospital uses nearly 100 different nuclear medicine imaging procedures to diagnose a variety of conditions including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and blood cell disorders.

Oak Bend Medical Center4906 Sandhill Dr.281-491-7100

Oak Bend’s signature services include treating patients with cancer, heart disease, stroke and women’s health. The center’s radiation treatment center is operated by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center faculty and staff. Oak Bend offers the latest technologies in non-invasive cardiac and vascular diagnosis and its special women’s services include an imaging center, birth center and Level II nursery.

St. Luke’s Sugar Land HospitalU.S. Hwy 59 & Hwy 6 in Lake Pointe Town Center

832-355-1000

Will open a 100-bed hospital in Sugar Land this summer. The 200,000-square-foot hospital will include eight operating rooms, 60 private rooms with acute care beds, 20 private rooms for women’s services, neonatal intensive care services, a 16-bed intensive care unit and comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services. The hospital and adjacent medical office building are being built on 12 acres at Lake Pointe Town Center at U.S. 59 and Hwy. 6.

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Urgent Care Center1211 Hwy. 6 S, Suite 40

281-494-7773

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Urgent Care Center you can receive immediate medical treatment. Open 365 days, the Urgent Center is targeted to getting you back on your feet speedily. Most private and managed care insurance plans are accepted.

St. Michael’s Emergency Center Sugar Land16061 Southwest Freeway @ Hwy. 6

281-201-6076

St. Michael’s opened in March 2007 and provides emergency services 24/7. The facility contains 10 treatment rooms and has six emergency physicians. The emergency center has full labs and provides CT scans and X-rays.

Sugar Land Minor Emergency Center4415 Hwy. 6 S @ Frost Pass

281-494-9000 open 7 days a week

Sugar Land Minor Emergency Center provides most services found in an emergency department including x-rays, laboratory, stitches and temporary casting of broken bones. The center is affiliated with a broad range of medical and surgical specialists who are immediately available for a variety of conditions. Personnel will send a report to the patient’s doctor of the findings and treatment. The providers are also excellent at detecting whether a patient may have a medical emergency. Services include minor emergencies, flu vaccinations, occupational health, sports physicals, drug screens.

Sugar Land Cancer Center15500 Southwest Freeway

281-274-8200

April 2003 marked the opening of the $8.6 million Sugar Land Cancer Center, which is located next to the Sugar Land Medical Center. The comprehensive multi disciplinary cancer center was the first outpatient radiation center built in Fort Bend County. It offers radiation therapy and has research-based diagnostic abilities for treating more than 150 cancers.

Sugar Land Hospital Directory


Texas Children’s Patient Care CenterWilliams Trace @ U.S. 59

281-494-7010

This center is staffed by specialists from Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine to give families more convenient access to non-emergency care provided by specialists trained to treat children and adolescents close to home. It proves services in the areas of cardiology, dermatology, diabetes, diagnostic imaging, occupational therapy, pediatric surgery, speech pathology, ultra sound, etc.

Texas Oncology Cancer Center1350 First Colony Boulevard

281-277-5200

The medical services of this center, which opened in Sugar Land in October 2003, include oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, a full-service pharmacy and participation in clinical trials of the latest new therapies. Patients also have a wide range of support services to help them with the emotional, psychological, nutritional and financial challenges they may have. Diagnostic technologies used at the center include computed tomography (CT) imaging. They also offer modulated radiation therapy. The center is part of the nation’s largest independent oncology practice and part of the US Oncology network, headquartered in Houston.

Sugar Land Diagnostic Center15300 Southwest Freeway

281-274-6600

The Sugar Land Diagnostic Center is located in the Sugar Land Medical Center building and on the same campus as the Sugar Land Cancer Center. Diagnostic testing, imaging and lab services are provided. The center is a department of West Houston Medical Center. Same day testing is available on a work-in basis.

Sugar Land Surgical Hospital1211 Hwy. 6 @ First Colony Boulevard

281-243-1000

This hospital performs surgeries and procedures for the ear, nose and throat; general surgery, gynecology; pain management; orthopedics, pediatric surgery; plastic surgery and podiatry. There are more than 50 physicians on staff and the surgical hospital is affiliated with United Surgical Partners International, a company that partners with local physicians. The facility has four operating rooms and two endoscopy rooms.

Triumph Hospital Southwest1550 First Colony Boulevard

281-275-6000

This hospital specializes in providing services to medically complex patients for whom short-term hospital care is no longer appropriate or cost effective for ongoing care. The hospital is an 85-bed facility with 14 beds in its intensive care unit. It offers diagnostic services for laboratory, endoscopy and radiology, including a CT on-site. An in-house physician is available 24/7. It also has an outpatient wound care program that provides advanced therapies. Triumph HealthCare is privately owned and headquartered in Houston.

Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center11555 University Boulevard @ Hwy. 6 S

713-442-9100

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Houston’s largest community-based physician group, opened a new facility in Fort Bend County in 2005. The 75,000 square-foot medical facility offers a wide range of primary care and specialty care doctors, as well as an expanded pharmacy with drive-thru services and enhanced diagnostic services such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), mammography and X-ray. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, open on Saturday for pediatric visits. Closed Sunday.


Enjoy a blast from the past in nearby Rosenberg

Take a walk down memory lane in Rosenberg: The old downtown area of Rosenberg has come to life for a second time with the revitalization of historic buildings that offer visitors the opportunity to shop for antiques, browse a bookstore, enjoy a leisurely meal and last, but

not least, experience a blast from the past and go to an old fashioned soda shop for a malted milkshake or a double scoop of ice cream.

Take a ride to Rosenberg for the Annual Summer Jam Car Show/Craft Show. All cars, trucks, motorcycles, antique tractors are invited. $20 entry fee. Cash awards for the top 3 Car Clubs with the most entrants. Or just plan to go and view these fantastic vehicles from our past. For more information, contact Raymond Horelica, Jr. at 281.633.1637 or visit the website at www.summerjamcarshow.blogspot.com.

Family 4th CelebrationSponsored by the Rosenberg Convention and Visitors Bureau. This

free annual event includes a concert by Fort Bend County’s premier entertainers, The Triumphs, and the Best Fireworks Display West of the Brazos!

HOT Summer ConcertsSponsored by the Rosenberg Convention and Visitors Bureau, music

fills the streets of Historic Downtown Rosenberg each Friday evening in July.

Christmas in RosenbergSponsored by the Rosenberg Convention and Visitors Bureau,

Even the smaller members of the family can see relics of the past at the annual Rosenberg Antique Car Show.


guests celebrate their Christmas on the Brazos the first Saturday each December. This free event includes children’s activities, food, craft, and gift vendors, live entertainment, visits to Santa and Mrs. Claus and much, much more.

Rosenberg City ParksRosenberg’s municipal parklands feature a variety of recreational

facilities and includes pavilions, picnicking, playgrounds, birding, swimming, tennis, softball, and other sports. The city’s largest municipal park, Seabourne Creek Park is a 164 acre ecologically rich passive park offering bird watching, a 700 foot boardwalk through the park’s wetland, hiking and biking trails, a 4 acre lake with fishing piers, the R. W. Lindsey Gazebo, parking, and restrooms. Located one-half mile west of U.S. 59 on Highway 36, the park is open daily dawn to dusk. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted in the city’s municipal parks.

CAST Theatrical CompanyLocated above Vogelsang Antiques at 1911 Avenue G in the

Historic Downtown District, the CAST Theatrical Company welcomes 62 guests every Friday and Saturday night to the best in live repertory theater performances. Admission fee.

One of the popular events in Rosenberg that attracts visitors is the

annual antique car show in the historic downtown area.

Historical DowntownA trip to Rosenberg just wouldn’t be complete without a stroll

through the revitalized downtown area. One of the most popular places is Another Time Soda Fountain & Cafe at 800 Third Street where the offering is all American. Old fashioned meals in a hometown atmosphere allows patrons to step into the past and enjoy sandwiches, burgers, salads, and shakes.

For a glimpse of this unique historical building.

The city of Richmond offers glimpse to the past

A family outing wouldn’t be complete without a short drive to the city of Richmond, county seat of Fort Bend County and only 12 miles from Sugar Land.

Richmond has a rich and colorful history and the city and various organizations have gone to great lengths to preserve this history for generations to come.

The creation of the Richmond Historic District was the first step in revitalizing the old downtown area of the city, as well as the many other historical buildings in town. As a first step in creating a Richmond Historic District, the Fort Bend Museum Association and the City of Richmond traded properties in 1995. Following the trade of the 1896 Fort Bend County Jail from the Museum to the City of Richmond, and the trade of the 1880’s McFarlane Home from the City to the Museum, several efforts to develop a historic district began in 1996.

Instead of opting for a new modern law enforcement facility, the city decided to use the antique jail building and with some revi-

talization turned it into the Richmond Police Department. While serving the needs of the city, the modernization of the building did not impact the historical architecture that made this antique building unique. Rumors of ghosts haunting the building, near the area where prisoners were executed by hanging, still abound.

The City and the Museum continued the successful partnership to develop a historic district through preservation planning, park development, and promotion of business in the area.

The old downtown historic district encompasses a six-square block district bordered on the north by Morton Cemetery, the south by Houston Street, the west by Seventh Street and the east by the Brazos River.

Some of the structures included in the Richmond Historic Dis-trict are the Richmond Police Department, The Fort Bend Mu-seum Complex, the Fort Bend County Courthouse, Decker Park, and the downtown business district.



Amici Cuisine: Italian 16089 City Walk(281) 242- 2800www.amicitownsquare.comDaily 11a.m. - 11p.m.Catering Services, Children’s Menu, Online Menu, Patio, Takeout Available, Free Valet

Baker Street Pub & GrillCuisine: American 15970 City Walk (281) 494- 0774www.sherlockspubco.comOpen Daily 11a.m. - 2a.m.Wi-fi is Available

Becks PrimeCuisine: American 1822 Highway 6(281) 242- 6300www.becksprime.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 10 p.m.Fri- Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.

BenihanaCuisine: Japanese Steakhouse 2579 Town Center Blvd. N(281) 565- 8888www.benihana.comSun 12p.m. - 9p.m.Mon-Thur 11:30a.m. - 2p.m. 5p.m. - 9p.m.Fri 11:30a.m. - 2p.m. 5p.m. - 10p.m.Sat 12p.m. - 10p.m.

Berryhill Tamales & TacosCuisine: Mexican 13703 Southwest Fwy(281) 313- 8226www.berryhilltamales.comSun-Thur 9a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 9a.m. - 11p.m.Catering Services, Delivery Available, Online Menu, Patio seating

BJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseCuisine: American 2231 Highway 6(281) 242- 0400www.bjsbrewhouse.comSun-Wed 1 a.m. - 12a.m.Thur-Sat 11a.m. - 1a.m.Full bar, Happy hour specials, Catering, Take-out, Delivery, Curbside services

Black Walnut CafeCuisine: American16535 Southwest Fwy(281) 565- 7800Mon-Thur 10:27a.m. - 10:03p.m.Fri 10:27a.m. - 10:30p.m.Sat 7:57a.m. - 10:33p.m.Sun 7:57a.m. - 9:03p.m.

Blimpie Subs & SaladsCuisine: Deli, Sandwiches, & wraps 13875 Southwest Fwy(281) 242- 3322www.blimpie.comMon-Fri 10a.m.- 7p.m.Sat 10a.m. - 6p.m.Sun 11a.m. - 4p.m.

Boston MarketCuisine: American2410 Highway 6(281) 277- 1666www.bostonmarket.comOpen Daily 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Bravos Mexican RestaurantCuisine: Mexican 4514 Highway 6 (281) 494- 3340Monday 11:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.Tuesday-Thursday 11:00a.m. - 10:00p.m.Friday 11:00a.m. - 11:00p.m.Saturday 8:00a.m. - 11:00p.m.Sunday 8:00a.m. - 10:00p.m.

Brookstreet Barbecue Cuisine: American3229 Highway 6(281) 313- 4000www.brookstreetbbq.comClosed on SundayMon-Thur 11a.m. - 9p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 9:30p.m.Catering Services are provided

Burning PearCuisine: American16090 City Walk (281) 275- 5925www.theburningpear.comMon-Fri 6a.m. - 10:30p.m.Sat-Sun 7a.m. - 10:30p.m.Breakfast/Brunch, Children’s Menu, Patio, Private Room Available, Takeout Available

Cafe AdobeCuisine: Mexican2329 S Highway 6(281) 277- 1700www.restauranteur.comWeekdays 11a.m. - 10p.m.Weekends 11a.m.- 11p.m.Has Private Dining, Patio dining and Catering services

Cafe East Chinese RestaurantCuisine: Chinese 4645 Highway 6 (281) 491- 8181Mon-Wed 11:30a.m. - 9:30p.m.Thur-Fri 11:30a.m. - 10p.m.Sat-Sun 11:30a.m. - 9:30p.m.

Cafe Express Cuisine: Mediterranean 15930 City Walk (281) 980- 9222 www.cafe-express.comOpen Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Cafe Goo Goo YenCuisine: Chinese 1730 Williams Trace Blvd # L(281) 277- 8383 www.cafegoogooyen.comMon-Fri 11 a.m.-10p.m.Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.Free Delivery

Cafe IndiaCuisine: Indian2319 Williams Trace Blvd(281) 565- 5881Open Daily 11a.m. - 3p.m. 5:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.

Carrabba’s Italian GrillCuisine: Italian 2335 Highway 6 (281) 980- 4433 www.carabbas.comSun 11a.m. - 9p.m.Mon-Thur 4:30p.m. - 10p.m.Fri 4:30p.m. - 11p.m.Sat 3p.m. - 11p.m.Catering Services, Children’s Menu, Online Menu, Open Kitchen, Takeout Available

Cheesecake FactoryCuisine: American#2000 First Colony Mall, 16535 SW Fwy(281) 313- 9500www.thecheesecakefactory.comSun 10a.m. - 11p.m.Mon-Thur 11a.m. - 11a.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 12:30a.m.

Chili’s Grill and BarCuisine: American 15355 Southwest Fwy (281) 242- 5444www.chilis.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 11p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 12 a.m.

Chipotle Mexican GrillCuisine: Mexican2280 Lone Star Dr(281) 980- 6622www.chipotle.comOpen Daily 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Cici’s PizzaCuisine: American4127 Highway 6(281) 265- 0099www.cicispizza.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m.-11p.m.

Coco’s CafeCuisine: Taiwanese4565- Highway 6 # F(281) 491- 7868Open Daily 11a.m. - 9p.m.

Corelli’s Italian CafeCuisine: Italian3229 Highway 6(281) 491- 8900www.corellis.comClosed SundayMon-Wed 11a.m. - 9:30p.m.; Thurs 11a.m. - 9p.m.; Fri 11a.m. - 10p.m.; Sat 5p.m. - 10p.m.

Dimassi Mediterranean BuffetCuisine: Mediterranean 4654 Highway 6(281) 277- 2184www.dimasssisbuffet.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 9p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Double Dave’s PizzaworksCuisine: Italian 4506 Highway 6(281) 980-3283www.doubledaves.comSun-Fri 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.Sat 10a.m.- 11p.m.

Dynasty BuffetCuisine: Chinese13849 Southwest Fwy(281) 980- 3333Sun- 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Mon-Sat 11 a.m. - 10p.m.

Sugar Land AreaRestaurants


Earl of SandwichCuisine: Deli1930 S Highway 6(281) 240- 1762Sun 7a.m. - 8 p.m.Mon-Sat 7a.m. - 9p.m.

Favorite PizzaCuisine: American13416 Greenway Dr (281) 242- 2277Mon-Thur 4p.m. - 10p.m.Fri 11a.m. - 11:15p.m.Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.Sun 12a.m. - 10p.m.

Fernando’s Latin CuisineCuisine: Southern American14135 Southwest Fwy(281) 494- 9087www.fernandosrestaurants.comWeekdays 11a.m. - 2p.m., 5p.m. - 10p.m.Sat 5p.m. - 10p.m.; Sun 5:30p.m. - 10p.m.

Fish City GrillCuisine: American15980- City Walk (281)494- 3474 www.fishcitgrill.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m - 11p.m.Children’s Menu, Online Menu, Open Kitchen, Patio, Takeout Available

Fortune GardenCuisine: Chinese 11920 S Highway 6 (832) 328 1549Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 10p.m.Sat-Sun 12a.m. - 10:30p.m.

Hunan Empress Restaurant Cuisine: Chinese 15425 Southwest Fwy(281) 491- 0666Daily 11a.m. - 10p.m.Carry &Take out services available

IHOPCuisine: American16530 Southwest Fwy(281) 494- 4334www.ihop.comOpen Daily 12a.m. - 12a.m.

Inchin’s Bamboo Garden Cuisine: Indian - Chinese14025 Southwest Fwy # 501 (281) 265- 3400www.bamboo-gardens.comMon-Thur 11:30 a.m. - 10:30p.m.Fri 1130 a.m. - 11:30p.m.Sat 12 p.m.-11:30p.m., Sun 12p.m.-11p.m.

Jabour’s Steaks & SeafoodCuisine: American, French14019 Southwest Fwy(281) 980-2130Closed on SundayMon-Fri Lunch 11a.m. - 2p.m.Dinner 5p.m. - 10p.m.Sat Dinner 5p.m. - 10p.m.

Jade Garden Chinese Cuisine:Cuisine: Chinese 4555 Highway 6 (281) 265- 8868www.jadecafe2565.comOpen Daily 11a.m. -9:30p.m.

Japaneiro’s Sushi Bistro & Latin GrillCuisine: Japanese, Latin American 2186 Texas Dr(281) 242- 1121www.japaneiro.comMon-Wed 11a.m. - 10.p.m. Thu 11a.m. - 12a.m. Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 2a.m. Sun 11a.m. - 9p.m.

Jason’s DeliCuisine: American15275- Southwest Fwy (281) 565- 3737 www.jasondeli.comOpen Daily 10a.m. - 10p.m.Catering Services, Delivery

Joe’s Crab ShackCuisine: American 19740 Southwest Fwy(281) 344- 2100www.joescrabshack.comSun 11a.m. - 10p.m.Mon-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.

Johnny RocketsCuisine: American16019 City Walk(281) 565- 0908www.johnnyrockets.com Sun-Thur 11a.m. - 9p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.

Kona GrillCuisine: Blend of Asian16535 Southwest Fwy(281) 242- 7000www.konagrill.comSun-Thurs 11a.m. - 11p.m.Fri- Sat 11a.m. - 12a.m.

La MadeleineCuisine: French2675 Town Center Blvd N.(281) 494- 4400www.lamadeleine.comSun-Thur 6:30a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 6:30a.m. - 11p.m.

Leonardo’s Italian BistroCuisine: Italian 15295 Southwest Fwy(281) 565- 2949www.leonardosbistro.comClosed on SundayMon-Fri 11a.m. - 10p.m.Sat- 4:30p.m. - 11p.m.

Live Oak GrillCuisine: American12935 Diary Ashford Rd(281) 491- 5253Mon-Thur 11a.m. - 9p.m.Fri 11a.m - 10p.m. • Sat 11a.m. - 9:30p.m.Sun 11a.m. - 8:30p.m.

Los Tios Mexican RestaurantCuisine: Mexican 3308 Highway 6(281) 980-1313www.restaurants.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri- Sat 11a.m.- 11a.m.

Luby’sCuisine: American3434 Highway 6(281) 980- 1696www.lubys.comOpen Daily 11a.m. - 8p.m.

Madras Pavilion Inc.Cuisine: Indian 16260 Kensington Blvd. (281) 491- 3672www.madraspavilion.usLunch: Mon-Fri-11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dinner Mon-Thur: 5:30p.m. to 9 p.m.;5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays;Sat-Sun11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.Lunch, Online Menu, Online Reservations, Private Room Available, Takeout Available

Murphy’s DeliCuisine: American2581 N Town Center Blvd(281) 313-6600 www.murphysdeli.comClosed SundayMon-Fri 10a.m. - 7p.m.Sat 10a.m. - 5p.m.

New York PizzeriaCuisine: Italian 403 Highway 6 # C(281) 494- 1114www.nypizzeria.comOpen Daily 11a.m. - 9p.m.You can dine-in, carry out, or get it delivered

Orient ExpressCuisine: Chinese4779 Sweetwater Blvd.(281) 313- 8800Open Daily 11a.m. - 9:30p.m.Take out and Delivery only

Outback SteakhouseCuisine: Australian 15253 Southwest Fwy(281) 980-4329www.outbacksteakhouse.comSun- 11a.m. - 930p.m.Mon-Fri 4p.m. - 10p.m.Sat- 3p.m.- 11p.m.Offers call-ahead seating and curbside take-away

Panda ExpressCuisine: Chinese 1401 Highway 6 (281) 277- 0856www.pandaexpress.comSun-Thur 11a.m.- 9p.m.Fri- Sat 11a.m.- 9:30p.m.Drive-Thru Services

Panda GardenCuisine: Chinese 1043 Eldridge Road (281) 242- 7728Sun 11:30a.m. - 10p.m.Mon-Thur 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.Fri- 11a.m. - 10:30 p.m.Sat- 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Pappa La Rosa Flying PizzaCuisine: American16227 Lexington Blvd(281) 313- 3500www.pappalarosa.comClosed Monday’sTue-Thu 11a.m. - 9p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.Sun 11a.m. - 9p.m.

Pappasito’s CantinaCuisine: Mexican13750 Southwest Fwy(281) 565- 9797www.pappasitos.comSun-Thurs 11a.m. - 10 p.m.Fri - Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.Full-Service Catering

Pei Wei Asian DinerCuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese 16101 Kensington Dr.(281)240- 1931www.peiwei.comSun-Thurs 10:30a.m.- 9p.m. Fri- Sat 10:30 a.m.- 10p.m.All day dining, Cafeteria style, and a Children Menu

Perry’s Grill & Steak HouseCuisine: American2115 Town Square (281) 565- 2727www.perrysrestaurants.comSun- 11a.m. - 9p.m.Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 10p.m.Sat- 12p.m.- 11p.m.



PF Chang’s China BistroCuisine: Chinese, Japanese 2120 Lone Star Dr(281) 313- 8650www.pfchangs.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 11p.m.Fri- Sat 11a.m. - 12p.m.Child Friendly, Family Style Portions, Online Menu, Patio, Takeout Available

Pico De Gallo Mexican RestaurantCuisine: Mexican 3121 Highway 6(281) 265- 6665www.picodegallomexicanfood.comSunday–Thursday 1 a.m. - 9p.m.Friday–Saturday, 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Popeye’s Chicken & BiscuitsCuisine: American1134 Eldridge Rd(281) 491- 7377www.popeyes.comOpen Daily 10:30a.m. - 10p.m.

Post Oak Grill Sugar LandCuisine: American4524 Highway 6(281) 491- 2901www.postoakgrillsugarland.comMon-Thu 11a.m. - 9p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 10p.m.

SbarroCuisine: Italian16535 Southwest Fwy(281) 265- 4447 www.sbarro.comMon-Sat 10a.m. - 9p.m.Sun 10a.m. - 7 p.m.

Shiva Indian RestaurantCuisine: Indian16556 Southwest Fwy(281) 494- 2981www.shivarestaurant.comSun-Thurs 1:30-10:00 p.m.Sat 12 a.m.- 11 p.m. Catering Services, Online Menu, Takeout AvailableServes Dinner, Lunch

Sicily Pizza and PastaCuisine: Italian4565- Highway 6(281) 240- 5555 www.sicilypizzasugarland.comOpen Daily 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Skeeter’s Mesquite GrillCuisine: American15295 Southwest Fwy(281) 980- 0066Sun 11a.m. - 9p.m.Mon-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.

Souper SaladCuisine: American2715 Town Center Blvd. N(281) 980- 5200www.soupersalad.comSun 11a.m. - 8:30p.m.Mon-Thurs 10:30 a.m. - 9p.m.Fri-Sat 10:30a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sweet MesquiteCuisine: American4849 Sweetwater Blvd.(281) 313- 3100www.restaurants.comSun 11a.m. - 9p.m.Mon-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.Catering Services provided

Tacone Flavor GrillCuisine: American2228 Texas Dr(281) 313- 2300www.tacone.comSun 12p.m. - 8p.m.Mon-Sat 11a.m. - 9p.m.

Texan GrillCuisine: American1313-4 Dairy Ashford Rd(281) 491- 1131 www.texan-grill.orgClosed on SundayMon-Fri 8a.m. - 7p.m.Sat 11a.m. - 4p.mTGI Friday’s

Cuisine: American2515 Town Center Blvd. N(281) 494- 8400www.fridays.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 12midnightFri- Sat 11a.m. - 2a.m.

Thai BasilCuisine: Thai4526 Highway 6(281) 265- 8300www.thaibasiltexas.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 9:30p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 10p.m.*Lunch Special- Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 3p.m.*Dine-In, Take-Out, and Catering Available

Thai Cottage IICuisine: Thai 4723 Sweetwater Blvd N.(281) 313- 0707Mon - Thurs 11a.m. - 3 p.m. 5p.m. - 930p.m.Fri - Sat 11a.m. - 3p.m.; 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.Sun 11a.m. - 3p.m.; 5 p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Thai SiamCuisine: Thai11581 S Highway 6, #6(281) 277 2001www.thai-siam.comLunch HoursMon-Fri 11a.m. - 3p.m.Sat 11:30a.m. - 3p.m.Sun- 3:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.Dinner HoursMon-Thur 5p.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 5:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.

Tortuga Coastal CantinaCuisine: Mexican3385 Highway 6(281) 265-1222www.mexicanrestaurant.comMon-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m.- 11p.m.Sun 11a.m. - 10p.m.

Udipi CafeCuisine: Indian Vegetarian3559 Highway 6(281) 313- 2700Sun-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.Closed Monday’s Lunch Buffet

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Ragin CajunCuisine: American16100 Kensington Dr(281) 277- 0704www.ragin-cajun.comSun- 11a.m.- 9p.m.Mon-Thurs 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m.- 11p.m.Patio Seating, Children’s Menu

Red Lobster Cuisine: American232-3 Highway 6(281) 313- 2525www.redlobstor.comSun-Thur 11a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m.

Ruby TuesdayCuisine: American16549 Southwest Fwy(281) 313- 7800www.rubytuesday.comMon-Fri 11a.m. - 10p.m.Sat-Sun 11a.m. - 11p.m.

Sabai Thai CafeCuisine: Thai2705 Town Center Blvd. N(281) 325- 1007www.sabaithaicafe.comClosed SundayMon-Sat 11a.m. - 3 p.m. • 5p.m.- 8p.m.

Saltgrass Steak HouseCuisine: American19720 Southwest Fwy(281) 232- 3502www.saltgrass.comSun 11a.m. - 10p.m.Mon-Thur 1:00a.m. - 10p.m.Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 11p.m

Sasu Sushi Bar & GrillCuisine: Japanese 5854 New Territory Blvd (281) 313- 0075 www.sasusushi.net Closed on SundayMon-Thu 11a.m. -2p.m., 4p.m. -9p.m.; Fri-Sat 11a.m. - 2p.m., 4p.m. - 10p.m.

Sugar Land Area Restaurants


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Sugar Land Parks

Recreational opportunities abound from the finest golf courses to community soccer and baseball fields. Sugar Land residents enjoy 18 neighborhood and community parks on 771.5 acres of parkland offering greenbelts, picnic areas, volleyball courts, playing fields, golf, tennis

and swimming. With the many community commons to enjoy and greenbelts to

explore, there are acres and acres of undeveloped parkland. The city is developing 400 acres of park land along the Brazos River corridor next to the new University of Houston campus. And a Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan has been adopted which will guide the City in developing the system for the next 20 years.

Events and ActivitiesThe Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department is Sugar Land’s

headquarters for fun, providing year-round recreational activities, classes and special events for all ages including:

• Easter Egg Hunt• Red, White & Bluefest• Halloween Fun Night• Concerts In The Park• Skate Late• Town Square Holiday Tree Lighting

Brazos River Park 15300 University Blvd.The Brazos River flows through Sugar Land along a 9 mile corridor.

The City has acquired approximately 1200 acres of land along the banks of the river. Ultimately, the City hopes to own almost 3600 acres for parks, open space, and conservation along the corridor.

The Brazos River Park will be developed over many years. Multiple access points along the river will be developed and will be identified as a sub-park within the larger Brazos River Park. The park sites will provide access to trails, play areas, and the river as well as providing restrooms, and picnic facilities. The sub-parks will be connected along the corridor by trails and canoe access.

City Park 225 Seventh Street This 21-acre community park is at the corner of Wood Street and

7th Street, adjacent to the Sugar Land Middle School. Park facilities include a pool, five lighted baseball fields (1 t-ball, 3 little league-for boys, 1 pony for boys, 1 football practice area), a lighted and covered skate park pavilion with bleachers, benches and bike racks, four lighted tennis courts, a playground, batting cages, drinking fountain, grills, benches, picnic tables, restrooms, a sand volleyball area, horseshoe pits, covered picnic shelter, concession stands and meeting room. The pool is 25 yards long, ranges 3-12 feet in depth and has two 1-meter diving boards. Hike & Bike Trail continues through the park linking the Sugar Mill subdivision and the Hill subdivision to Sugar Land Middle School, Lakeview Elementary School and Lonnie Green Park.

Duhacsek Park 17034 Old Richmond RoadThis 50 acre park site was donated to the City by the late Mr. Walter

and Virginia Duhacsek.This homestead is filled with huge hand-grafted pecan trees. It

holds the third largest pecan tree in Texas. This facility is available for reservations for groups up to 40 people. Located at the intersection of Voss Road and Old Richmond Road. The facility consists of 20 parking spaces, 1 picnic table and 2 restrooms.

This park is being developed to accommodate activities of youth groups such as, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the YMCA for day camp activities. It will also be an ideal setting for company or church picnics. It has large open spaces for group gatherings as well as wooded areas for nature walks.

Eldridge Park 2511 Eldridge RoadThis 43-acre community park is located on Eldridge Road near the

West Airport intersection. The park facilities include a community meeting room for 65 people, picnic pavilion, restrooms, grills, benches,


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State Park, outside of Richmond, offers plenty of wildlife, picnicking

and camping, as well as hiking trails.

picnic tables, .40 miles of trails, fishing pier, concession stand, playground, 10 soccer fields, five-acre pond and 500 car parking lot. The pond is stocked with an assortment of fish.

The park is the home of the Sugar Land Soccer Club and also hosts the Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer organization. Most of the soccer fields are reserved for league play; however, two fields are available for open play.

First Colony Park 3232 Austin Parkway This 22-acre park is the site of a 3,000 square foot conference center.

This park contains seven lighted and two unlighted baseball fields, several batting cages, two concession stands, a playground, drinking fountains, grills, benches, 368 parking spaces, restrooms, picnic tables and picnic pavilion.

The park is the home of the First Colony Little League the Greater Sugar Land Pony Colt League.

The Conference Center can be reserved for private function. It can accommodate up to 125 guests.

For information call the Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885.

Imperial Park 230 Matlage Way Located behind the Sugar Land Community Center and the Sugar

Land Parks and Recreation Department at the corner of Matlage Way and Guenther. This 44 acre park is the home of the Sugar Land Girls Softball Association. The park facilities include parking, nine softball fields, batting cages, playground, picnic area, drinking fountains and restrooms. Future improvements include a walking/jogging trail and picnic pavilions. The park is also accessible from U.S. Hwy. 90 across the street from the Imperial Sugar complex.

Design is underway to add trails and pavilions to Imperial Park, in accordance with the Imperial Park Master Plan. The new eight-foot concrete trail will circle the perimeter of the development portion of the park and will be approximately one mile long, featuring a pedestrian bridge and two pavilions. All the Imperial improvements will be completed by late 2009.

Grand Opening for NEW Imperial Park Disc Golf Course. Disc golf is similar to traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a disc, or Frisbee. The nine-hole course located in the southern, undeveloped portion of the park and will wind through existing trees. Golfers must bring their own discs.

Lost Creek Park 3703 Lost Creek Blvd. (77479)This 21-acre park includes seven soccer fields (6 youth- 4 lighted,

1 adult- not lighted, 2 practice fields) for youth and adults, a large play structure for children from 2 to 12, a meeting room which can accommodate 40 people, a covered picnic pavilion with a concession stand, restrooms, and parking for over 300 vehicles. The three-mile Oyster Creek Trail is accessible from Lost Creek Park. A .9 mile lighted loop trail circles the park site.

A BMX track offering youngsters and teens another way to stay active outdoors can be found at Lost Creek Park.

Lost Creek Park is the home of the Eclipse Soccer Club. Most of the soccer fields are restricted to reserved use, however, 3 fields are available

for open play. These fields are located in the power-line easement area at the entry to the park.

Oyster Creek Park / Trail 4033 State Highway 6 South This three-mile hike and bike trail is accessible from Lexington Blvd.,

Dulles Ave., and Hwy 6. In addition to the Greenbelt trail, a water feature with rock lined falls and a pond is constructed near the Hwy 6 entrance, adjacent to Oyster Creek. Emergency call boxes exist along Oyster Creek Trail. This facility includes: 78 parking spaces, 5 picnic tables, drinking fountain, grills, benches and the Liberty Garden (rose garden).

Restroom facilities are available. A stage/amphitheater covering accentuates Parks and Recreation’s Concert Series, Red White & Bluefest and other special events.

The stage area of the park can be reserved for private functions.

Sugar Land Memorial Park 15300 University Blvd.The City of Sugar Land is happy to announce that the first phase

of Sugar Land Memorial Park, 150 acres, is open. The park hours are sunrise to sunset. The 420-acre park is located along the Brazos River between U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard with the park entry at the intersection of Commonwealth and University Boulevards. Included in the first phase are two and a half miles of 8-foot wide granite gravel walking/jogging/biking trails, a picnic pavilion, restroom building, parking areas, canoe launch into the Brazos River, playground, open space for sports activities and a lake. The two functioning windmills at the park operate pumps that help maintain the level of water in the man-made lake. Presently there are no fish in the lake, but the City does plan to stock the lake sometime in the future, for updates contact our office.

The pavilion is temporarily available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact our office for scheduling the this facility as rental fees will be assessed once policies and procedures have been approved.

Please contact Kimberly Terrell, Parks Development Manager, for further information about the park. For more call the Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885.



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Some of the offerings include: Fort Bend Museum:The Fort Bend Museum portrays Fort Bend County history from

Austin’s Colony in 1822 to 1945. At the Fort Bend Museum journey through time and experience life on the Brazos River and the Fort Bend story through dioramas and displays. The museum offers some special events throughout the year in addition to regular tours. The Fiestas Patrias Festival is one of those events. The annual event is held at the

Fort Bend County Museum, 500 Houston Street in Richmond. This event held each September features authentic Mexican music, traditional folkloric dancing, car show, children’s activities, bingo, jalapeño and watermelon contest, Carranza puppet show, and Fiestas Patrias Queen contest. Noon - 6:00 p.m. No admission fee.

Railroad museum:Exhibits include artifacts representing each of the eight railroads that

traversed Fort Bend County, items from Tower 17, railroad occupations, signaling, artifacts relevant to the 1879 Quebec railcar, express company items, and railroad advertising.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday 1PM to 5PM Special Tours / Activities by AppointmentAdmission: $5.00 for adults $4.00 for senior citizens (55+) $3.00 for children ages 1 – 14. For additional information, call (281) 633-2846

Railroad museum special events: May 11, 2008 Mother’s Day Special--Bring your mother in for her

special day at the museum. Mothers accompanied by her child, children or grandchildren will be admitted free and give a special mother’s day corsage.

Enjoy our colorful history at one of the many museums in the county

T he history of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County is colorful and there are a number

of interesting museums and museum-sponsored events to enjoy year round.

The George Observatory lets youngsters and oldsters enjoy the stars

and planets. Visitors from around the world tour the observatory and

all the activities available.

The George Observatory, near Richmond, offers many sights and

sounds of space and the night-time skies for visitors.



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May 17, 2008, time TBA, Museum Grounds Armed Forces Day Brick Dedication Ceremony—Visitors are invited to help honor those that have served and are serving in our armed forces by purchasing a memorial paving stone with the name of someone you want to remember or honor. Order your brick for $100 by the first of May to have it included in the ceremony. To order your brick come by the museum at 1921 Avenue F and fill out your order form.

BOOberg Halloween CarnivalSponsored by the Rosenberg Railroad Museum and the City of

Rosenberg, the event is held each October on the Museum grounds at 1921 Avenue F and features a haunted house, carnival games, costume contests, Scarecrow Contest, food, refreshments, and more. Noon - 4:00 p.m. No admission fee.

Rosenberg’s historically significant buildings include:1888 Charles Harvey Waddell House, 1202 Avenue G, home of

founder of Fort Bend Telephone Company.

1910 Teague-Waddell House, 1810 Avenue U, featuring ornate columns and classical revival details, sits on what was once known as Rosenberg’s “silk stocking row.”

1824 Trone-Ray-Lane House, 1314 Third Street, located on an 1824 Stephen F. Austin land grant and was built as a wedding gift.

1920s Robonowitz Building, 2012 Avenue G, built by Russian immigrants.

1912 First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, had the first electric lights in town and held baptism services in the Brazos River until the 1930s.

Rosenberg CemeteryThe historic Rosenberg Cemetery, formerly known as the Woodmen

of the World Cemetery located at Magnolia Street and Avenue D, was established by Rosenberg Camp No. 535. The names of the city’s early settlers and leaders can be found among grave markers dating to the 1890’s.

George Ranch Historical Park Texian Market Days. Whether you are a new Texan, visitor to our

great state, or your Lone Star lineage is as old as the hills, you’re sure to find a rousing good time as the ranch celebrates more than 160 years of Texas’ unique heritage & culture. Visitors will enjoy the sights, sounds & tastes of Texas past and present. Hundreds of volunteer re-enactors will bring the chapters of Texas’ history alive with innovative & hands-on programs. Arts & crafts vendors will share their wares, and food vendors will tempt you with a range of menu items. In addition,

Little ones enjoy a day of roping at the George Ranch Historical Park.

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Decker Park includes a 1901 railroad depot, a log-cabin replica of the original Fort Bend, the McNabb House, c. 1850, (Carrie Nation’s daughter’s home) and a 1896 county jail. Also features a modern gazebo. Located in the 500 block of Preston, Richmond.

The Richmond Pecan Festival is an annual Fort Bend County event featuring The Pecan Bake-Off, baked goods, Pecan Raffle, everything you ever wanted to know about pecans, by the Fort Bend County Pecan Growers, and the Texas Pecan Growers. Quality arts and crafts, a huge antique car show, games and ac-tivities for kids & teens. A great time to visit Downtown shops, restaurants and the new George Building. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Downtown Morton St., Richmond. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-232-2155. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.


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Snowfest Festival Missouri City A parade, games,

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Rosenberg’s Holiday Magic Historic Downtown Rosenberg Follow the Christmas star to the streets of downtown Historic

Rosenberg the first Saturday of each December and you will step back to the Christmas Season of 1883 --the year the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company rolled into Rosenberg. Capture the Holiday Spirit and delight in the sights and sounds of Christmas 1883 including a live nativity, entertainment, letters to Santa, food and craft vendors, Christ-mas light parade, visits with St. Nick, Railroad Museum tours, children’s carnival, real snow and so much more! Free admission. Event informa-tion 832-595-3520.

Winter Wonderland Richmond State School Drive around the campus to see beautifully lit up Disney characters to

brighten your spirit. Free admission. 281-344-4524 Miracle on Morton StreetDowntown RichmondAre you ready for an old fashioned, small town Christmas like you

remember when you were growing up or have heard about from your grandparents? Would you like your children or grandchildren to enjoy a family oriented Christmas celebration that includes a visit with Santa, a children’s activity area, church and school choirs? The city of Richmond has all this and more! And best of all, it’s FREE!

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Some of the local holiday offerings include:

Campfire Christmas George Ranch Historical Park A traditional, holiday ranch-style feast, live entertainment, around a

roomy campfire, hayrides and tours of a beautiful decorated Victorian home at the George Ranch create the perfect holiday atmosphere. For more information on the 2008 event call 281-342-0218

CASA Christmas Home Tour Sugar Land This wonderful Sugar

Land tradition, which benefits Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, showcases stunning homes in the area. Dur-ing December the CASA Christmas Home Tour features interior design-ers and florists who have decorated these homes for the holidays. Over $ 100,000 was raised 1997 for the Child Advocates of Fort Bend County programs.

Moore Home Candlelight Tour John M. Moore Home in Richmond After undergoing extensive renovations, the John M. Moore Home in

Richmond has special holiday Candlelight tours in December. Visitors will see the home lit by votive candles and hurricane lamps, with trimmed trees, decked halls and festive holiday finery, created and decorated by the Fort Bend Museum’s docent organization. 281-342-6478

The holidays simply would not be complete without at least one trip to any of the holiday celebrations held throughout the county. Listen to carolers and drink warm cider while awaiting Santa Claus’ arrival.


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In Sugar Land the main focus isn’t just on building and buying homes it’s also on the kids and keeping them active. With over 15 little league associations and organizations in the

area, your child can choose from 7 different sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming and tennis.

Age ranges for these groups start approximately at 5 years old through 18 and are inexpensive. The main vision and goal of the coaches and athletic directors training the children is to first and foremost to instill qualities in them that they can carry on with them in the future.

Establishing a set of values through

sportsmanship, fair play, and discipline are just a few of the priceless benefits your child will gain by being apart of a youth athletic team in Sugar Land. What’s very unique about Sugar Land’s little league athletics is, all children are given a chance despite any physical disabilities he/she might have. Children are constantly encouraged on the field or court to keep on keeping on through handwork, perseverance and the joy of teamwork.

Emphasis is not placed too heavily on the competitive side of the sport but rather, the enjoyment of working together to reach team goals and aspirations. Practice sessions are geared towards improving the team and aiding the individuals in areas they might

need extra help on. The main thing all little league sports are

focused and built around is unity. Parents and family friends can be apart of the sport as a volunteer, referee, coach, umpire, or a member of the Board of the League. Through this system children build a greater respect for authority and are more likely to succeed beyond the field/court.

The process to register and/or join an athletic little league sport is fast and easy in Sugar Land, you can choose to do it online, by phone, or in person. Payments can be paid with either cash, check or charge. Please check the sporting organization’s website for their next open registration dates and deadlines.

Little League organizations encourage sportsmanship that lasts a lifetime

First Colony Little League3232 Austin Parkway281- 277 -4139Spring Registration ClosedAges 7-12www.fcll.netEmail: [email protected] Season Starts March 29Regular Season Ends May 15

Greater Sugar Land Pony/Colt Baseball 3232 Austin Parkway281- 437- 8210Pony (Ages 13-14) $150 Colt (Ages 15-18) $175www.gslpony.comEmail: [email protected] Season Starts March 29Regular Season Ends May 15

West Sugar Land Little LeaguePO Box 1143, Sugar Land, TX 77487281- 313 -5019Ages (5-6) $100 Ages (7-16) $125www.wslll.comEmail: [email protected] Season Starts March 29Regular Season Emds May 15

Sugar Land Little League BaseballPO Box 2039, Sugar Land, TX 77487281- 242- 0709$125 per playerAges 5-12www.slll.orgEmail: [email protected] Season Starts March 29Regular Season Ends May 15 First Colony Youth Basketball Association P.O. Box 17804, Sugar Land, TX 77496 281--587-5365 Ages (5-7) $120, Age (8-14) $130 Boys and Girls 5-14 www.fcyba.com Email: [email protected] Regular Season Starts Mid-November Regular Season Ends Mid-March Sugar Land Cowboy Football PO Box 412, Sugar Land, TX 77487 832-287-6608 $200 per player Ages 5-12 www.sugarlandcowboys.org Email: [email protected] Regular Season Starts First week of August Regular Season Ends First week of November First Colony Broncos 281-980-6121 Ages 5-12 www.eteamz.com/firstcolonybroncos Various Locations; visit site [email protected] Regular Season Starts First week of August Regular Season Ends First week of November

Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer 800-828-PLAY (7529) ext 915 Online: $75 Phone-In $85 Boys & Girls 4-18 www.ffps.org Various Locations; Visit site [email protected] Regular Season Starts Late August Regular Season Ends Late November Eclipse Soccer Club 4638 Riverstone Blvd, Suite 200 Missouri City, TX 77459 281- 261-5600 Boys & Girls Ages (4-6) $110, (7-8) $120, (9-10) $125, (11-14) $135, (15-19) $145 www.eclipsesoccerclub.com Email: [email protected] Late August Late November

New Territory Fusion Soccer Club PMB #301/ 5826 New Territory Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Spring Registration Closed Boys & Girls 6-18 www.newterritorysoccer.org [email protected] Regular Season Starts Late August Regular Season Ends Late November

Fort Bend National Jr. Tennis League435 B-1 FM1092, #306 Stafford, TX 77477 281-980-4219 $110 per player Boys & Girls 7-18 www.fortbendtennis.com Email: [email protected]

Sugar Land Soccer Club411 S. Belknap, Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-265-4010 Spring Registration Closed Boys & Girls 6-18 www.sugarlandsoccer.org Email: [email protected] Regular Season Starts Late August Regular Season Ends Late November Sugar Land Girls Softball Association 7720 Highway 90A,Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-494-1085 Spring Registration Closed Ages 5-16 www.eteamz.active.com/slgsa Email: [email protected]

First Colony Swim Team P.O. Box 16220, Sugar Land, TX 77496 281-265-4593 $125 per swimmer 8 & under by tryout / 9 to adult www.swimfcst.com/swimfcst/ Email: [email protected]

Sugar Land Sharks Swim TeamPO Box 771Sugar Land, TX 77487-0771 832-265-0597 $95 per swimmer/ $90 for any additional swimmer in the household Ages 6-18 www.sugarlandsharks.org [email protected]


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The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is a business organization of area business leaders who work together to

create a healthy economy and serve as the voice and advocate for small and large businesses.

The Chamber serves as a direct link to keep you informed, and involved as an active resident in the Fort Bend community. As a wide contributor to Fort Bend’s economic wealth, well-being of the community, and the tourism market, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is solely committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life in our community.

Programs conducted by the Chamber include Network Nites, a networking venue where Chamber members develop multiple new business contacts in an informal relaxed setting while enjoying food from a local Fort Bend restaurant or caterer. The Chamber also assist their members with groundbreaking or grand opening celebrations by supplying the new or newly expanded business with a ribbon cutting ceremony, photographs and press releases are distributed to the local media and also publishing the event in the Chamber’s own Fort Bend Forward Newsletter.

Small mid-size companies have joined the Chamber for the immediate exposure it offers and also for the available networking opportunities. Larger corporations join for the legislative and

public policy advocacy that is incorporated with the membership of the Chamber. Funded by membership investments, the Fort Bend Chamber’s ability to offer opportunities, small business assistance and community well being lies responsibly on its vast, diverse membership commitment.

The Chamber provides multiple benefits and services to every business and organization with an investment in the future of Fort Bend County as a Chamber of Commerce member; such as referral services and advertising/marketing services.

The main vision of this organization is to promote Fort Bend area businesses so that the county can reach its full potential in capital and also by being a more comfortable place to work and live.

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Thousands of people tour Sugar Land Fire Stations every year. Sugar Land Firefighters welcome visitors and offer programs for life-safety education and fun.

What:Learn basic life-safety skills. See fire apparatus, rescue and emergency medical equipment. Talk to firefighters. Tour the station. Who: Schools. Scout Troops. Families. Church Groups. Civic Associations. How: Call the Community Preparedness Division at (281) 275-2859. Let us know if you have any special requests. Please try to schedule at least two weeks in advance. Requests for late September, October, and early November, should be made months in advance.

In addition to the tours, the Sugar Land Fire Department offers free smoke alarms and home safety inspections.

Free smoke alarmsIn an average year, approximately 4,000 Americans will die in a fire,

and another 21,000 will be injured in a fire. The majority of fire deaths occur in a person’s own home (80 percent). A working smoke alarm provides early warning of a fire. Your chances for survival are two times better when smoke alarms are present than when they are not. Because the Sugar Land Fire Department is committed to life safety, they provide and install smoke alarms free of charge to any home (one- and two-family dwellings) within the city’s fire jurisdiction. There are four main ways that they provide and install free smoke alarms: Individual requests – any person living within the Sugar Land Fire Department’s fire jurisdiction may call the Public Education Program Office and request this service. To make an appointment, call (281) 275-2859.

Free home fire safety inspections – during the course of a home inspection, smoke alarms may be installed as needed. Also, smoke alarm batteries are replaced as needed. To make an appointment, call (281) 275-2859 or

Smoke alarm drives – Scout troops, church groups, civic associations, etc. may arrange a smoke alarm drive in a designated area. Firefighters assist with a door-to-door neighborhood drive, installing smoke alarms and batteries as needed. A neighborhood drive can be scheduled through the Public Education Program Office by calling (281) 275-2859. Allow 2 to 3 months planning time.

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Fort Bend County Property Tax Dept.: 281-341-3710 (ask for property tax); Fax: 281-341-9267

Central Appraisal District: 281-344-8623 (to apply for homestead exemptions)

Fort Bend County Auto Registration and Title Transfers Offices: Office Hours: Richmond, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Mondays 7 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Needville hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily.• Richmond Office: 500 Liberty Suite #101 Telephone: 281-341-3709 - Ask for Automobile• Missouri City Office: 310 OrchardTelephone: 281-261-2886 Automobile Dept.• Sugar Land Office: 12550 Emily CourtTelephone: 281-242-4311 Automobile Dept.

Fort Bend County Tax Office 500 Liberty Street Suite 101, Richmond (281) 341-3741

Fort Bend Association of Realtors(281) 343-9300 Contact the Fort Bend Association of Realtors for information on a realtor in the Fort Bend County area.

Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector12550 Emily Court, Sugar Land Substation(281) 242-4311

Driver’s License Dept. of Public Safety5505 Avenue N (FM 2218 off U.S. 59) Rosenberg, TX(281) 232-4334

Fort Bend County Courthouse309 South Fourth, Richmond (281) 342-3411

Fort Bend Central Appraisal District2801 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg(281) 344-8623

Water ServiceCity of Sugar Land Treasury Management

2700 Town Center Blvd. North (281) 275-2750

U.S. Post OfficeSugar Land Main Post Office225 Matlage Way(800) 275-8777 U.S. Post OfficeFirst Colony Branch, 3130 Grants Lake Blvd.(800) 275-8777

Social SecuritySocial Security Administration7324 S.W. Freeway, Suite 500, Houston, TX(800) 772-1213

Voter RegistrationAsk for a voter registration card at Sugar Land City Hall, a U.S. Post Office or a county office. Return the form to the Voter Registrar. Questions should be addressed to the Elections/Voter Registration Office at (281) 341-8670.

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Sugar Land offers the opportunity for its residents to help others get healthy by giving the gift of life. A permanent facility dedicated to collecting blood donations is located at 4949 Sweetwater Boulevard in the Sweetwater Plaza Shopping Center near the Kroger grocery store. Unlike the old coach facility, this one is a large comfortable center complete with numerous television sets, a play area for children, and a well stocked refrigerator for after donation drinks and snacks. The Center has

about 20-30 donors daily with 60-80 showing up on Sundays. Of the 15 permanent centers located around the Houston area, Sugar Land is number three in terms of donations, only behind the main headquarters in the Medical Center vicinity and the Memorial City facility. Drop-ins are welcome anytime, or you can make an appointment. For more information about the Center or the Commit For Life program, call 281-313-1122 or visit the website at www.giveblood.org.

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T housand of volunteers annually work to Keep Sugar Land Beautiful (KSLB). If you happen to have a green thumb, or even if you don’t, KSLB invites you to volunteer for different projects through-out the year, and to learn about develop-

ing that green thumb. KSLB is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful.

This group works with area residents to take re-sponsibility for caring for our local environment. Education and outreach programs focus on litter pre-vention, recycling, waste minimization and beautifi-cation. Classes on tree care, planting and composting

are also presented throughout the year. KSLB sponsors award-winning volun-teer programs to motivate community residents to improve their neighborhoods by creating more enjoyable and environmentally friendly living areas.

Events sponsored by KSLB throughout the year include, Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off, Make A Difference Day, the Mobile Battery, Oil, Paint, and Antifreeze (BOPA) Collection, and the annual Christmas Tree Recycling. The organization is a recipient of the Governor’s Community Achievement Award which recognizes efforts to include youth, local businesses, civic groups and gov-ernment in environmental awareness activities. Along with the recognition, the award also provides a monetary grant of $130,000 that will be used to beautify the northwest corner of the intersection of Highway 59 and Dairy Ashford.

Examples of KSLB projects include Liberty Garden located in Oyster Creek Park, tree plantings at Eldridge and Imperial Parks, and the Wildflower Demon-stration Garden in Oyster Creek Park. KSLB joined with other Keep America Beautiful affiliates across the country to create Liberty Gardens in their commu-nities, after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The garden is intended to


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KSLB also maintains a website to inform residents of different recycling op-portunities in Sugar Land. Don’t just throw-away your old cell phone. Drop it off in one of the EcoPhones recycling boxes at Kroger-Sweetwater, Ben & Jer-rys in Sugar Land Town Square or Starbucks-Town Center. KSLB is partnering with EcoPhones, a Texas based company, on this program. EcoPhones will break down each phone, recycling as many components as possible – and they will responsibly dispose of the hazardous materials contained in each phone. If you are a Sugar Land resident and in need of one or more recycling bins, please call 281-275-2450.

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Apostolic ChurchPhone: 281 575 9355Address: 10540 Synott RdSugar Land

Christ United MethodistPastored By: Morris MatthisPhone: 281 980 6888Address: 3300 Austin ParkwaySugar Landwww.cumcsl.org

Church of Christ/ Sugar LandPastored By: Roy BeatyContact Name: Louella NimrodPhone: 281 561 0881Address: 1559 Voss RdSugar Land

Congregation Beth ElRabbi Seth MstanderPhone: 281 499 5066Address: 3900 Raoul Wallenberg Lane, Missouri Citywww.cbefortbendtx.org

Cornerstone Assembly of GodPastored by Mark QuickPhone: 281 491 3614Address: 2515 Eldridge RdSugar Landwww.cornerstonesugarland.com

Cornerstone Community Bible ChurchPastored By: Brent BurckartPhone: 281 313 8555Address: 4771 Sweetwater #137 Sugar Landwww.cornerstonecbc.org

Cross Bridge Community ChurchPastored By: Chuck LandPhone: 281 313 8300Address: 8410 Highway 90A #130Sugar Landwww.crossbridge.cc

Eagle Heights ChurchPastored By: Pastor RandyPhone: 281 494 4673Address: 3614 Stratford Town Lnwww.eagleheightschurch.org

Faith Lutheran ChurchPastored By: Ken Sinclair Phone: 281 242 7729Address: 800 Brooks StreetSugar Landwww.flcsl.org

First Baptist/ Sugar LandPastored By: Dr. Scott RamboContact Name: Alex BaezPhone: 281 494 3046Address: 802 Brooks StreetSugar Landwww.thebridgefellowship.com

First Colony Bible ChapelPastored By: Jeff BloomPhone: 281 265 3411Address: 3610 Austin Parkway/ Sugar Landwww.firstcolonybible.org

First Colony Church of ChristPastored By: Ronnie NormanPhone: 281 980 7070Address: 2140 First Colony Blvd.Sugar Landwww.firstcolonychurch.org

First Colony Christian Church and Community CenterPhone: 281 980 4141 Address: 4141 Sweetwater Blvd Sugar Landwww.fcccdoc.org

First Hispanic Baptist MissionPhone: 281 242 2535Address: 420 Wood StSugar Land

First Presbyterian ChurchPastored By: Kevin S. KeatonPhone: 281 240 3195Address: 502 Eldridge Rd.Sugar Landwww.fpcsl.org

First United Methodist Sugar LandPastored By: Martin NicholasPhone: 281 491 6041Address: 431 Eldridge Rd.Sugar Landwww.sugarlandmethodist.org

Fishers of Men Lutheran ChurchPastored By: Jerry McNamaraPhone: 281 242 7711Address: 2011 Austin ParkwaySugar Land www.fishersofmen.org

Fort Bend Community ChurchPastored By: Brian LamContact Name: Tak PoonPhone: 281 499 2131Address: 7707 Hwy 6 South Missouri Citywww.fbcchome.org

Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste Orthodox Christian ChurchLed By: The Reverend Father Ilie Iluian AniteiPhone: 281 240 4845Address: 340 Eldridge Rd.Sugar Landwww.fortymartyrs.org

Freedom ChurchPastored by Brain EggenbergerPhone: 281 565 4407Address: 3301 S Town Center BlvdSugar Landwww.freedomchurchintl.com

Gateway Community ChurchPastored By: Andy RamosPhone: 281 242 3100Address: 12835 Alston Rd.Sugar Landwww.gatewaysugarland.org


Holy Cross EpiscopalPastored By: Scott ThompsomPhone: 281 633 2000Address: 5653 West River Park Dr Sugar Landwww.holycrosschurch.com

Jehovah’s WitnessesPhone: 281 568 7446Address: 9811Howell Road Sugar Land www.watchtower.org

Oak Lake Baptist ChurchPastored By: Jess HillPhone: 281 568 7220Address: 15555 West Airport Blvd.Sugar Landwww.oaklakebaptist.org

Parkway United Methodist ChurchPastored By: Paul Clines Phone: 281 494 5050Address: 5801 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Landwww.parkwayumc.org

Providence Christian ChurchPastored By: David BrundagePhone: 281 495 8151Address: 8727 Gaines Rd.Sugar Landwww.providencechristianchurch.com

Providence Presbyterian ChurchPastored By: Allen McCallPhone: 281 980 2522Address: 3510 Austin ParkwaySugar Landwww.providencepresbyterian.org

Quail Valley ChruchPastored By: Curry JuneauPhone: 281 499 0594Address: 2303 FM 1092Stafford

Seven Oaks Church of ChristPastored By: Jim DelonyPhone: 281 242 7106 Address: 1200 Seventh Street Sugar Land

St. Laurence Catholic ParishPastored By: Father Drew Wood Contact Name: Laura LainePhone: 281 980 9812Address: 30100 Sweetwater Blvd.Sugar Landwww.stlaurence.comSt. Martins Lutheran ChurchPastored By: Rev. Stephen KellyPhone: 281 980 0695Address: 1123 Burney Rdwww.stmartinslc.org

St. Theresa ChurchPastored By: Rev. Stephen B. ReynoldsPhone: 281 494 1156Address: 115 7th St, Sugar Landwww.sttheresasugarland.org

St. Thomas AquinasPastored By: Father Joseph KallandanPhone: 281 240 6721Email: [email protected]: 12627 West Bellfort Avenue, Sugar Landwww.stthomasaquinas.info

Sugar Creek BaptistPastored By: Dr. Mark HartmanPhone: 281 242 2858Address: 13333 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Landwww.sugarcreek.net

Sugar Grove Church of ChristPastored By: Mark HowellPhone: 281 530 9651Address: 11600 West Airport/ Meadows Place www.sugargrove.org

Sugar Land Bible ChurchPastored By: Mark ChoatePhone: 281 491 7773Address: 401 Matlage Waywww.slbc.org

Sugar Land Family ChurchPastored By: Nathan KellerPhone: 281 313 1110Address: 1110 Burney Rd.Sugar Landwww.slfconline.com

The Bridge FellowshipPastored By: Scott RamboPhone: 281 494 3036Address: 802 Brooks Street/ Sugar Landwww.thebridgefellowship.org

The Epi CenterPastored By: E.Z. JonesPhone: 281 491 0000Address: 13867 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land www.epicenter-church.com

The Fort Bend ChurchPastored By: Byron C. StevensonPhone: 281 980 8322Address: Bush High School6707 FM 1464 Richmondwww.thebend.org

Trinity Baptist ChurchPastored By: Eddie R. AlleyPhone: 281 980 8822Address: 4411 Wickford CircleSugar Land www.trinitybaptistfb.org

Triumph Church Sugar LandPastored By: Bishop Randy ClarkPhone: 281 975 1504Address: 1201 Lakeview DriveSugar Landwww.triumphchurch.com

Williams Trace Baptist ChurchPastored By: Dr. Phil LinebergerPhone: 281 980 4431Address: 16755 Southwest Fwywww.wtbc.org

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Info on the Arts / EntertainmentFORT BEND BOYS CHOIR OF TEXAS281-240-3800 • www.fbbctx.org

In a relatively short time the Fort Bend Boys Choir has become one of the premier ensembles of boy choristers in the nation. In its history, the choir has made numerous high profile appearances at professional venues throughout the nation and world. The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas, Inc. was founded in 1982 with 45 initial members by William R. Adams, artistic director. The organization has now grown into five performing ensembles with 200 choristers. The members are selected from the local area by audition and enter either the training, town or tour choir. Member-ship is open to boys whose voices have not yet changed.

The choir was organized to give boys with special musical abilities and interests an opportunity to perform more challenging choral literature from classical selections to folk music. The group combines the freshness and enthusiasm of childhood with artistic maturity, something that can only be achieved through serious work. Boyish energy is channeled into dedication to excel, team effort and hard work. For other children, the boys serve as models of purposeful work and high achievement. For adults, there are inspirational reminders of human Tour Choir:

May 17, 7 p.m. - Spring Concert ~ Williams Trace Baptist Church, Sugar LandMay 31, 9. a.m. – noon – recording session ~ Foundry United Methodist Church, HoustonJune 9-23 – Minnesota Concert TourAug. 5-10 – Summer Vocal Camp Zengit GütenproperDec. 6, 7-8 p.m. – concert, San Luis Resort, Galveston

Town ChoirMay 10 – Schlitterbahn Soundwaves Music Festival, New BraunfelsMay 17, 7 p.m. - Spring Concert ~ Williams Trace Baptist Church

Training ChoirMay 3, East Texas Children’s Choral Festival, HuntsvilleMay 17, 7 p.m. - Spring Concert ~ Williams Trace Baptist Church, Sugar land

FORT BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAP. O. Box 16861, Sugar Land, TX 77496281-276-9642 • www.fbso.org

Founded in 1992, the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 16 years of performing symphonic music for the Fort Bend community. The full-size orchestra, complete with brass, woodwind, percussion and strings section, consists of approximately 60 talented and dedicated musicians primarily from the Fort Bend area. The FBSO has distinguished itself through its focus on presenting an unusually broad range of music by exceptionally skilled professionals, students and amateurs, as well as through its emphasis on developing a broad-based audience. The Sym-phony is proud of its providing an additional venue for students. This organization is supported in part by a generous donation from The National Endowment for the Arts, and in part from the continued patronage of individual donors.

FORT BEND THEATER2815 N. Main, Stafford, TX 77477281-208-3333 • www.fottbendtheater.org

Fort Bend Community Theatre was founded in 1989 in Sugar Land by Frank and Karen Letts, based on the following mission statement: “Our purpose is to promote the arts and education of the arts in our community. Our goal is to provide children and families the opportunity to partici-pate in the arts as we accomplish our goal.” Productions were originally staged in a local church, but as support grew, so did the need for an exclusive location.

In 1991, Fort Bend Community Theatre relocated to Westwood Mall. Productions increased to ten a year, alternating between children’s shows and family fare. Acting classes began, and Tarra

Fort Bend is the home for entertainment when it comes to performing arts, dramas, showcasing local bands, stringed and vocal

symphonies, and operas. The Stafford Centre is a state-of-the-art

1,105 seat theatre tailored for professional dance, concert, competitions, business meetings and performing arts of all types. The Stafford Centre is also equipped with 25,000 square foot Convention Center with quality meeting and exposition space. The facility accommodates the needs of small and large meetings as well as exhibits, galas, training programs and much more. With five different ballrooms, and five different meeting rooms the convention center can host several meetings at once or a combination of meetings for the same event.

Sugar Land’s Town Square is also a renown popular source for different kinds of entertainment as well. Local bands and musical artists hold live concerts and are featured frequently throughout the year.

Town Square also hosts a variety of events and activities each month to satisfy all ages. Whether it’s dancing under the stars or viewing a movie under the moon, Town Square is the place to be for a great night out with the family and friends.

What’s quite unique about Sugar Land’s Town Square is that you can shop ‘til you drop! It’s a place where you walk everywhere and find anything from jewelry and accessories to upscale clothing and shoes. With a combination of successful retailers, businesses, a first class Marriott hotel and an elegant conference center, Sugar Land’s Town Square brings together a pedestrian-oriented main-street retailing venue right to you at a convenient location.


McCain joined the Letts’ to further the education of children, teens, and adults in the pursuit of excellence in the dramatic arts.

By 1994, Fort Bend Theatre broadened its season to include daytime shows, and by 1996, enriching educational shows designed to travel to local schools were added. With the closure of Westwood Mall in 1998, Fort Bend Theatre returned to its roots in Fort Bend County, and lo-cated at 2815 N. Main, Stafford.

The Rules of Comedy: Now through- May 17; Fridays and Satur-days, 8 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m..

Gooney Bird Greene, June 10 - 29, Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10 a.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 3 p.m.

Pinocchio, July 6 - 26, Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 3 p.m.

Family Musical, Aug. 1, 2, 3 at Stafford Centre, Friday - Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.. Children’s Shows: Saturdays & Sundays 3 p.m.; tickets $7, group discounts available

FORT BEND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION500 Houston Street, Richmond, TX 77469281-342-6478 • www.fortbendmuseum.org

The Fort Bend Museum portrays Fort Bend County history from Austin’s Colony in 1822 to 1945. The Fort Bend Museum Complex in-cludes the museum, the Long Smith Cottage, the 1883 John M. Moore Home, and the McFarlane House. At the Fort Bend Museum journey through time and experience life on the Brazos River and the Fort Bend story through dioramas and displays. Special annual events include the Lone Star Stomp, Fiestas Patrias Celebration, Texian Market Days and Candlelight Tours of Moore Home.

Open: Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10-5; Sundays 1-5. Closed Mondays. Adults $5; seniors $4 (62+), children $3 (5 to 15),

children 4 and younger, free. Group rates available; members receive free admission.

THE GEORGE OBSERVATORY Brazos State Park

The George Observatory, located in Brazos Bend State Park, is a satel-lite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The observa-tory houses a Challenger Learning Center for Space Science Education, which takes participants on simulated space missions, complete with a mission control center and a spacecraft simulator.

A meteorite exhibit features fragments of several famous meteorites, including a piece of the Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico carbonaceous chondrite meteorite. It is the most primitive type of meteorite known.

There are also three domed telescopes at the George Observatory with the largest being the 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope, one of the largest in the nation open to the public. Telescopes at the observatory allow both amateur and professional astronomers to conduct research, while visitors can gain firsthand knowledge of the night sky. Depending on the time of the month and the season of the year, visitors are able to observe a variety of phenomena, such as Saturn’s rings, cloud belts on Ju-piter, a partial or total eclipse of the Moon, a bright meteor or fireball that lights up the ground, the Milky Way or a close pairing of two planets.

The George Observatory is open on Saturdays from 3 to 10 p.m., $4 per person. It is also available by reservation on Friday nights for groups of 30 or more. Friday hours are 7:30 – 10 p.m.; $10 per person (in-cludes park entry fee), group maximum 100. For reservations call 281-242-3055. On weekdays, school groups can attend astronomy classes by reservation (713-639-4735). These classes feature a special tour of the re-search telescope and a view through a solar telescope, allowing visitors to see sunspots, flares and the ever-changing gas prominences of the Sun.

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The City of Sugar Land treasures its diversity, and that diversity, in turn, rewards the city by making it one of the best places to

live in the nation. In 2006, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Sugar Land third on its list of the 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. In 2007, CQ Press ranked Sugar Land fifth on its list of safest cities in the United States. Also in 2007, the City officially became the first city in the country to be named a Community of Respect® by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The national distinction recognizes Sugar Land’s tradition of embracing diversity, promoting togetherness and refuting intolerance.

Founded as a sugar plantation in the 1800s, and incorporated as a city in 1959, Sugar Land is the largest city and economic center of Fort Bend County. The city is the third-largest in population and second-largest in economic activities of the Houston area. According to the Fort Bend Economic Development Council (EDC), Fort Bend County is a minority-majority county which means no one ethnicity is greater than 50% of the total. The rest of the United States is projected to also have a minority-majority make-up by 2050. While ethnically diverse, the people of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County are unified by common goals, including family, community, home ownership and love of education.

As diverse as its people are, so too is the business community of Sugar Land. In close proximity to Houston, the city has strong ties to the oil and gas industry, to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center (located in Houston) and the health care industry, and to major educational facilities. Fluor Corporation, which provides oilfield engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services; Schlumberger, which is the world’s largest oilfield services corporation; Nalco, which develops and provides specialty chemical services and applications for oil exploration, production and refining; and other smaller independent oil and gas related businesses are all located within the city.

Recently, Sugar Land also became corporate headquarters to Minute Maid, a division of Atlanta-based Coca-Cola. The city is also home to

educational institutions, including a junior college and a campus of the University of Houston. Several hospitals, clinics and physicians practices have also expanded throughout the county and city providing a strong health care industry presence. The Methodist Hospital, one of the top 100 hospitals in the country, is currently expanding to be a 700 bed general hospital in Sugar Land. St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital, all from the Houston Medical Center, now have facilities or practices in Sugar Land.

Sugar Land is also home to the most master-planned communities in Fort Bend County, which is home to the largest number of master-planned communities in the nation. These communities include First Colony, Sugar Creek, Sugar Mill, Sugar Lakes, New Territory, Tel-Fair, Greatwood, and many others. For more information about Sugar Land go to www.sugarland.guv, or to the website of the Fort Bend Economic Development Council at [email protected]. The EDC can also be contacted by phone at (281) 242-0000 or (866) 500-5668.

Sugar Land – Sweet Land of Diversity


Sugar Land – Temples The MandirThe first traditional Hindu Mandir of its kind in North America is

located just outside Sugar Land at 1150 Brand Lane in Stafford. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a temple of intricate design and workmanship, with 5 towering white stone pinnacles, 12 smooth domes and 136 glittering marble pillars. Over 33,000 pieces of Turkish limestone and Italian marble were hand-carved and assembled in just 16 months. The Mandir opened to the community after the Murti-Pratishtha ceremony was performed by His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in July 2004.

Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a socio-spiritual Hindu organization. It was revealed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830), and today, Pramukh Swami Maharaj is its leader. Founded on the pillars of practical spirituality, the BAPS reaches out to address the spiritual, moral and social challenges and issues we face in our world. Its strength lies in the purity of its nature and purpose. BAPS strives to care for the world by caring for societies, families and individuals.

Today, a million or more Swaminarayan followers begin their day with puja and meditation, lead upright, honest lives and donate regular hours in serving others. No Alcoholism, No Addictions, No Adultery, No Meat, No Impurity of body and mind are their five lifetime vows. Such pure morality and spirituality forms the foundation of the humanitarian services performed by the BAPS.

Currently, more than 55,000 men and women around the world actively provide volunteer services, including medical, educational, environmental and social service assistance. Centers also provide cultural, educational and spiritual experiences for its followers. For more information on the BAPS Mandir go to www.swaminarayan.org or visit this truly beautiful and unique Center in Stafford.

Vietnam Buddhist CenterAs you drive north on Eldridge Road toward the border between

Fort Bend and Harris Counties, you will suddenly encounter an exquisite white stone female statue rising 72-feet high above your car. The statue is that of the Loving Mother Quan Âm, and it took two years to create her. She is a significant entity in the Buddhist faith and in the spiritual life of the Vietnamese, Tibetan, Chinese, Korean and Japanese people. When she see her, you will know that you have arrived at the Vietnam Buddhist Center located at 10002 Synott Road in Sugar Land.

The Center is the dream of a handful of Vietnamese Buddhist youths, who after hearing a sermon from the Venerable Thich Nguy_n Hanh in 1989, invited him to come to Houston to guide them in the practice of the Buddhist faith. In 1990 he came to begin building the Center, which at that time consisted of a twelve-acre plus tract of land and a leaking tent. Today the Center is known as a place for religious observance, culture, and the proliferation of Buddhist teachings; a Center of Education for the Vietnamese Culture in harmony with others; and an important visitor destination. The Center also serves as a retreat facility for Buddhist Sangha and lay people during the summer retreat season.

Four monks and three seminarians in training, who are attending high school and practicing to become ordained monks, live at the facility. Almost 300 children are learning the teachings of Buddha as well as the Vietnamese Language at the Center. A weekly Vietnamese radio program about the teachings of Buddha is presented by one of the Center’s monks on the Saigon-Houston Radio, station AM 900. To find out more about the center visit the website at www.vnbc.org, or better yet drive over to the Center for a serene, awe inspiring experience.


Sugar Land ShopsUpscale Boutiques Sugar Land Town Square is located in downtown Sugar Land. The

center provides more than 40 upscale shops, featuring men’s and women’s fashions, restaurants, gifts and collectibles, salons, furniture and home accessories, eyewear and financial services, for the discerning crowd. Shops include A Dog’s Life! Luxury Dog Boutique, JoAnn’s, Sharper Image, Ann Taylor Loft, and Z Gallerie. You can find a good exotic cigar or meerschaum pipe at Cigar-Cigar, and may even be able to relax and enjoy it in the backroom, while the rest of the family shops on.

Lake Pointe Town Center, on the other side of Highway 59 from Town Square, includes the organic Whole Foods Market, salons and spa, and a specialty running store. This center is still being developed with new tenants moving in every day.

Regional MallsFirst Colony Mall is down the street from Town Square and has more

than 150 shops and three national retail anchors - Macy’s, JC Penney’s and two Dillard’s locations. Chocolates, diamonds, clothing, phones, home furnishings, shoes, and books can all be purchased at the mall. A Piece of Texas, Build-A-Bear-Workshop, Chico’s, James Avery, Picture People, Victoria’s Secret and Zales are among the numerous shops. A food court, including Chick-fil-A, McDonalds, Sbarro, and Cinnabon constantly serve up fast-food fare. In addition to shopping, the mall also invites walkers to enjoy the air-conditioned facility starting at 7:30 a.m. Several mother’s day out exercise classes meet there to stretch and exercise with their babies before their shopping excursions. Security is provided 24/7. For information about the mall call 281- 265-6123.

Katy Mills Mall, another regional mall akin to an outlet mall, is located about 30 minutes from Sugar Land, off of Interstate 10. For information about the mall, call 281-644-5000.

Vintage AntiquesRichmond and Rosenberg antique districts - While Sugar Land

never had a downtown to speak of until Town Center was recently built, Richmond and Rosenberg have preserved their original downtown areas. Stores from the late 1800s and early 1900s are brimming over with everything antique. From button collections, including glass and scene buttons, to porcelain dolls, to china and silver, and Duncan Phyfe furniture, these shops are an antique lover’s dream. Cafes and restaurants also dot the areas. One can easily lose track of time examining the myriad of items for sale, and in the wonderful conversations and explanations from the knowledgeable shop proprietors.

Low Prices For AllDiscount Stores - Several free-standing Wal-Mart Super Centers and

Sam’s Clubs are scattered through-out the city and surrounding areas, as are Target Super Centers. These multi-purpose shopping venues sell everything at low and moderate prices and many include a gas station. Grocery stores and drug stores, CVS and Walgreens, appear frequently in Sugar Land. There are about eight different grocery store chains in the area. Numerous strip centers are all around the city that include discount stores, Best Buy, Ross, Marshall’s, Ulta, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Hobby-Lobby and Michael’s.


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As newcomers to the Fort Bend County/Katy area, your family may already have an emergency/disaster pre-paredness plan from your previous home. However, if the answer to this question is no, you are not alone. Michael Kahlenberg, Coordinator for the Fort Bend

County Community Emergency Response Team (known as CERT), says he has trained about 250 residents out of a 500,000 county popula-tion.

Kahlenberg would love to see everyone in the county trained, whether they are newcomers or old timers. He explains that each of us needs to know about safety for ourselves, our families and our communities. He emphasizes that, “We each need to have an emergency preparedness plan and practice it.” He says that he is currently working with several school districts to teach our children about emergency planning.

CERT training is a 25 hour program lasting for eight weeks. Upon graduation, each graduate is presented with a pack back containing a hardhat, flashlight, safety blanket, medical kit, and vest. Kahlenberg in-vites newcomers, community associations, church groups, non-profits, the lunch bunch, and all individuals to come and be trained. The Of-fices of Emergency Management and Homeland Security are currently holding numerous classes to teach the community about the benefits of planning for an emergency. In order to mitigate a loss of life and prop-erty, a plan is necessary.

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Fort Bend County CommunityEmergency Response TeamWhat you would learn:

Week 1 Disaster Preparedness IntroductionsRecent Disasters and EmergenciesCourse PreviewDisasters and Disaster WorkersImpact on the InfrastructureStructural and Nonstructural HazardsHazard MitigationHome and Workplace PreparednessCommunity PreparednessProtection for Disaster Workers

Week 2 Fire SafetyFire ChemistryReducing Fire Hazards in the Home and Work placeHazardous MaterialsCERT Size upFirefighting ResourcesFire Suppression Safety

Week 3 Disaster Medical OperationsTreating Life-Threatening ConditionsTriage

The first thing you will learn in class is that the government will not be able to protect you in a disaster. Government resources are limited while the general population is much larger than the numbers of police, fire, and National Guard per-sonnel. You are responsible for providing yourself with resources and a preparedness plan. You must take action if you want protection for your family and community.

We currently live in a time of turbo-charged hurricanes, killer tornadoes, wild fires, train derailments, flu outbreaks, tuberculosis scares, refinery explosions, and terrorist attacks. Kahlenberg also points out that the Fort Bend County/Katy area has the potential to have earthquakes. He explains that when he first came to Texas in 1993 from California, he was asked to go to San Antonio to assist earthquake victims when a quake hit the San Antonio area. Will you and your fam-ily be ready when a disaster strikes?

The schedule below explains what you will learn during the classes. You will need to register and receive a starting date for your series of class-es, which are held throughout the year. If you have questions or desire more information, go to www.ready.gov or call the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management at 281-342-6185.

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How do I get new water service?

Contact Treasury ManagementTEL: 281.275.2750 2700 Town Center Blvd. N. Sugar Land

For answers to your questions about installing a new water service connection, please contact Treasury Management at 281-275-2750.

Applying for new serviceThe city requires a one working day notice to connect service. If

service is required on the date of application, a $25 service initiation fee will be charged to the account. Water service is connected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

Deposit requirementWhen applying for service a $50 deposit is required unless a letter of

reference is provided at the time of application. Letter of reference must be from another utility company and indicate no outstanding balance and no disconnections for non-payment during the last 12 consecutive billing cycles. If applying online, the deposit will be billed to your ac-count unless the letter of reference is received. The letter of reference may be faxed to 281-275-2769. Please include on the letter of reference the new service address.

How do I get a marriage license?

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Both parties must appear, together or separately, to apply. (Portions of the application process may be com-pleted by absentee application if one party is unable to appear in person). Call (281)341-8661 OR (281)341-8663 for information.

The application for marriage license is for informational purposes only and can not be used to make an official application for a marriage license.

• $36.00 cash, credit card or money order • Must be 18 years of age or applicants under 18 must be accompa-

nied by a legal guardian. (There are several conditions under which a person under the age of 18 may legally marry) call (281)341-8661 or (281)341-8663 for additional information

• Proof of age and identity (valid driver’s license, certified copy of a birth certificate with a valid photo id, passport, etc.)

• A divorce by either party must be final 30 days prior to the marriage taking place

• Social security number required for both applicants (present card or valid proof)

Prior to applying for a marriage license in the state of Texas the follow-ing things should be considered:

• A license purchased in any Texas county can be used in the state of Texas and any other state or country that will accept it. (Including: ceremony performed on an aircraft, boat or ship traveling in the U.S. or international territory.)

• It may be used in any county in Texas • The original license will be returned to you after it is filed • The license will remain on file in the county where it was pur-

chased • Certified copies may be ordered from that county at any time • When a license is purchased it may not be used for the first 72

hours • A district judge may waive the waiting period if a timely request is

made • The license is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase • There is no law requiring a blood test • A wedding ceremony may take place with a proxy standing in for

one of the applicants. This information is necessary when applying for the license

All additional information can be acquired by calling the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office or by visiting the Fort Bend County website and linking to the clerk’s office.

How do I apply for a passport?

United States citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Monday thru Friday. For application forms, information on documentation required, fees, and a wealth of other passport and in-ternational travel information, visit the only official website for passport information - travel.state.gov

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The Sugar Land Airport


Any newcomer who has a curiosity about the Sugar Land Regional Airport should stop by and pick up a packet on SH 6 between Highway 90 and Voss Road.

Just come in to the new, expansive, well-adorned lobby, and ask any of the friendly personnel for this 3

1⁄2 by 5 inch packet which opens out into an 11 by 17-inch map of the Sugar Land area, and the airport’s proximity to all the major Sugar Land businesses and services, emergency centers, hospitals, and dining, enter-tainment and lodging facilities.

It’s a neat public relations gesture which also is helpful to corporate executives and other business people who come into this airport from all over the world.

More than a hundred Fortune 500 companies utilize this airport on a regular basis.

Sugar Land Regional Airport has been designated as a “reliever air-port” for George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport. In this role, it reduces corporate and general aviation at the two major facilities, allowing them to concentrate on commercial air travel.

The airport has one 8,000 foot runway, which is longer than any runway at Hobby Airport. The runway has an all-weather instrument landing system and a state of the art control tower. The airport services

more than 7,200 aircraft a month.It’s a public facility, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with ser-

vices available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.The 20,000 square-foot terminal has retail services and rental cars.This airport, formerly known as Hull Field, was opened in 1952.

The City of Sugar Land bought it in 1991 and has operated it since. The current 75 “T” hangars will be replaced by 100 new ones by the end of 2008. The expansions will include a self-fueling facility and other gen-eral aviation services. There also will be a U.S. Customs facility.

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Electricity.. Your Power to Choose

If you’re coming to Sugar Land from out of state, just know that you may choose your power company.

Ever since 2002, Sugar Land-ers—and most Texans – have been man-dated that right by the Texas Legislature. Deregulation of electricity had been com-ing on since natural gas was deregulated in the 1980s, then the telecommunica-tions systems, and then electricity, which had become a political nightmare for most residents.

The Texas Public Utilities Commission says that our rates are average compared to rates across the country, but our usage is among the highest in the nation, largely because of air conditioning during our long, hot summer season.

Having control over your buying deci-sion should make it easier to determine what matters most to you, whether it’s price, renewable or green energy sources, customer service, or maybe just a name that you recognize.

There’s a laundry list of companies avail-able to you. If you wish to have your elec-tricity generated from renewable sources such as wind, there’s less air pollution than from coal or natural gas. The latter source, natural gas, is considered a “clean” fuel source in Texas, since it produces fewer emissions than coal.

Competition has given most energy us-ers the peace of mind that sometimes is lacking when there’s only one store to visit to do your business. But a big broker in electricity says that the energy business is “highly volatile,” particularly in Texas be-cause of the big demand.

The other comfort comes, according to the PUC, in the fact that you will always be guaranteed electrical service; you may stay with the company which was provid-

ing your service when you came here, or you may change, and you aren’t under any pressure to buy from a particular source.

There are agents, and there are brokers and there are door-to-door sales person-nel who would like to have you as a cus-tomer.

The portion of your electric bill that you are shopping for is the total price per kilowatt-hour (kwh) which will help you compare offers from Retail Electric Pro-viders, and you can get information from them which tells the cost of electricity at

the various levels of consumption.Rates currently from the major suppli-

ers in Sugar Land are from 13.8 cents per kilowatt-hour to 15.3 cents, from Amigo Energy, StarTex Power, TXU Energy, Gexa Energy, Reliant Energy and Stream Energy.

It’s up to you to choose. Two places to get information on all the companies avail-able to you is via the PUC’s Texas Electric Choice Answer Center, toll free at 1-866-PWR-4-TEX (1-866-797-4839) or by e-mail at [email protected].


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Non-Profit OrganizationsChild Advocates of Fort Bend CountyPublicity Manager: Susie MoseleyPhone: (281) 341-9955Meetings: 1505 Liberty in Richmond, TX 77469Website: www.cafb.org

East Fort Bend Human Needs MinistryPublicity Manager: Connie EspositoPhone: (281) 261-1006Meetings: Volunteers come freelyWebsite: www.humanneeds.org

Fort Bend CorpPublicity Manager: Brandy LeonherdtPhone: (281) 313-2677Website: www.fbcorps.org

Fort Bend Friends and NeighborsPublicity Manager: Patricia MuleE-mail: [email protected]: www.fbfn.org

Fort Bend Junior Service LeaguePublicity Manager: Angela HughesThe Fort Bend Junior Service League is an organization of women committed to developing the potential of women and to improving the Ft. Bend Co. community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Website: www.fbjsl.com

Impact A HeroPublicity Manager: W. James Hoelker, COB Address: 707 Avenue EStafford, Texas 77477Phone: (713) 829-9698Emotional, financial and career support to mili-tary severely wounded in Iraq and AfghanistanWebsite: www.impactahero.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Fort Bend CountyPublicity Manager: Bev DavisPhone: (281) 980-7463Meetings: First Thursday of each month and support group meetings for caregivers each 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday. These meetings are held at the St. Laurence Catholic Church at 7 PM.

The Fort Bend County Women’s CenterPublicity Manager: Becky WattsPhone: (281) 494-4545Meetings: 14141 Southwest Freeway, Suite 1300, Sugar Land, TX 77478Website: www.fortbendwomenscenter.org

The MOMS ClubFor meeting information consult website.Website: www.momsclub.org

Clubs & AssociationsAmerican Association of Retired Persons Missouri city ChapterPublicity Manager: Ken VanwayPhone: (281) 499-0074Meetings: 2nd Mon. of the month, at 11:30AM at Missouri city community center. (No meetings July-August)

American Business Women’s Association Fort Bend ChapterPublicity Manager: Louise GrassePhone: (281) 403-2925 Meetings: Sugar Creek Country Club 1st Thursday of the month at 7pmWebsite: www.abwafortbend.org

Beta Sigma PhiPublicity Manager: Shirley HyattPhone: (281) 499-0732Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month at Oasis on Airport

Deci-Belles Women’s Barbershop ChorusPublicity Manager: Pat SchweikhardtPhone: (281) 497-4904Meetings: Tremont Auditorium Retirement Home

Exchange Club of Quail Valley Meetings: 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at the Quail Valley Comm. Center at 7am

Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas, Inc.Publicity Manager: William R. AdamsPhone: (281) 240-3800Meetings: Thursday’s 6- 7p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Sugar LandEmail: [email protected]: www.fbbctx.org

Fort Bend Exchange ClubPublicity Manager: Lucy SmithAddress: PO Box 169Sugar Land, TX 77487Meetings: The Club meets every Wednesday, 11:45 am at Sweetwater Country ClubWebsite: www.fortbendexchange.org

Fort Bend Master GardenersPhone: (281) 341-7068Meetings: 3rd Thursdays of the month from 7:15-8:15 (Green Thumb program is held 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm)Website: www.fbmg.com

Fort Bend Rotary ClubPublicity Manager: Al AbramczykPhone: (281) 565-6013Meetings: Sugar Creek Country Club 6:45pm every Wednesday nightWebsite: www.fortbendrotary.org

Fort Bend Women’s Tennis LeaguePublicity Manager: Chuck SanchelliPhone: (281) 980-4219Meetings: Various Tennis Courts around the city, Weeknights at 7:00 pm

Fort Bend Writers GroupPublicity Manager: Roger Paulding Phone: (281) 498-5025Meetings: Barnes and Noble in Sugar Land every Monday at 7:00

Ladies of Richmond Rosenberg Express Network (ABWA LORREN)Publicity Manager: Jamie MassiePhone: (713) 805-0665Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Pecan Grove Country ClubWebsite: www.abwalorren.org

Lions Club of Sugar Land Publicity Manager: Ray LehrmannPhone: (281) 980-3734Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Sugar Land Comm. Center at 7:00 pm

Meadows Place Home and Garden ClubPublicity Manager: Margaret SandlinPhone: (281) 933-8034Meetings: Meadows Place Community Center, 2nd Tuesday September-May

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Oyster Creek Rotary ClubPublicity Manager: Bill LackeyMeetings: Friday at noon, Quail Valley CC, 2880 La Quinta, Missouri CityWebsite: www.oystercreekrotary.org

Perry’s Texas RangersPublicity Manager: Karen RobertsonPhone: (281) 491-6967Meetings: 1st Monday of the month from Sept.-June 10am at George Memorial Library

Suburban Sugar Land WomenPublicity Manager: Mable Scott AustinPhone: (281) 980-3555Meetings: 4th Saturday of every other month at a member’s home, 1-2 pm

Sugar Land Christian Women’s ConnectionPublicity Manager: Diane DiekmannPhone: (281) 980-9670Meetings: Sweetwater Country Club 2nd Friday of the month,11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sugar Creek Country Club Woman’s AssociationPublicity Manager: Mary AmmermanPhone: (281) 491-6781Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month at the Sugar Creek CC at 11:30 am

Sugar Creek Garden Club Publicity Manager: Carolyn CannanPhone: (281) 494-5065Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month, 9:30 am at Sugar Creek Country Club

Sugar Land Rotary ClubPublicity Manager: Daniel GreenMeetings: Sweetwater Country Club Wednesday’s at 12:00pmWebsite: www.sugarlandrotary.org

SW Area Professional express Network (SWAPEN)Publicity Manager: Suzette PeoplesPhone: (281) 980-3322Meetings: Meet for lunch at Sugar Creek Country Club on the 3rd Tuesday of the monthWebsite: www.abwaswapen.org

West Houston Express Network (WHEN)Publicity Manager: Suzette PeoplesPhone: (281) 980-3322Meetings: Meet for lunch at the Falcon Point Country Club on the 1st Thursday of the monthWebsite: www.abwawhen.org

Women’s Council of Women Fort BendPublicity Manager: Betty Ann LanePhone: (281) 851-1125Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month at Sugar Creek Country Club 11:30amWebsite.www.wcrfortbend.org


You can pick up the current issue at:

If you would like a pick up location at your restaurant or coffee house call: 281-690-4200

Fort Bend Focus Magazine is also available in the community publications rack in Krogers and Gerlands in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg and Katy

WalgreensEldridge @ W. Airport

Uptown DeliEldridge Rd. @ W. Airport

Doubleshots CoffeehouseEldridge Rd. @ W. Airport

Postal + Copy Center11569 Hwy 6 @ W. Airport

Pheasant Creek ShellOld Richmond Rd. @ Pheasant Creek

Sugar Land Donuts14009 FM 1464

Chick-Fil-AHwy 59 @ Grand Pkwy

Chamber of Commerce445 Commerce Green Blvd.

Texas Brisket BBQ7822 Hwy 90-A

Hot Dog Station13134 Dairy Ashford

La Fonda13134 Dairy Ashford

Murphy’s Deli13134 Dairy Ashford

Texan Grill13134 Dairy Ashford

Blimpie13875 SW FWY Gerlands Center

Vasos Bar-B-Q9920 Hwy 90-A

Berryhill’s13703 SW FWYGerlands Shopping Center

Original Eat’sHighland Square Shopping Center

Ragin Cajin16100 Kensington @ Hwy 6

Earl of Sandwich1930 Hwy 6 Fish City Grill15980 City Walk

Papa LaRosa Pizza16227 Lexington Blvd.

Sugar Land Ice Center16225 Lexington Blvd.

Philly ConnectionLexington Blvd. @ Austin Pkwy.

Skeeter’s GrillLexington Blvd. @ Austin Pkwy.

Walgreens4711 Sweetwater @ LexingtonKroger Shopping Center

Thai Cottage II4723 Sweetwater @ LexingtonKroger Shopping Center

It’s a Grind Coffee House4727 Sweetwater @ LexingtonKroger Shopping Center

WalgreensHwy 6 at Williams TraceRandall’s Shopping Center

Java Daves3336 Hwy 6 - Randall’s Center

Postal Center3350 Hwy 6 - Randall’s Center

UPS Store3506 Hwy 6

DiMassi’s Mediterranean Buffet4654 Hwy 6 @ Austin Pkwy

Bravo’s Mexican Restaurant4514 Hwy 6 @ Austin Pkwy

The Coffee GroundzHwy 6 @ SW FWY

Neighborhood Postal Center935 Eldridge Rd.

WalgreensHwy 6 @ Bissonnet

Pheasant Creek ShellOld Richmond @ Pheasant Creek

WalgreensMurphy at Lexington

WalgreensHwy 6 at Murphy Rd.

Texas BBQKroger Shopping Center

Javioca Coffee7270 Hwy 6

Brookstreet Bar-B-Q7232 Hwy 6

Fruhstucks9029 Hwy 6 @ Sienna Pkwy

Walgreens 2203 Texas Pkwy

Walgreens 3403 Texas Pkwy

Ed’s PharmacyCartwright @ FM 1092

Cajin New Orleans Seafood Kitchen 3760 Cartwright @ FM 1092

Baytown Seafood2409 FM 1092

Walgreens Lexington at Dulles

Catfish Willy’s2435 FM 2234

J & L Cafe1110 FM 2234

Missouri City, City HallTexas Pkwy

Candelari’s7425 Hwy 6

El Vaquero2140 FM 1092

Katy Chamber of Commerce23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. B-20

Palio’s Pizza Cafe1450 W. Grand Pkwy

Postal Center Plus1450 W. Grand Pkwy

Hasta La Pasta1450 W. Grand Pkwy

La Finca23930 Westheimer Pkwy

China Wall23730 Westheimer Pkwy

Southern Maid DonutsS. Peek Rd. @ Fry Rd.

Grand Lakes PostalS. Peek Rd. @ Fry Rd.

Skeeters Mesquite GrillMason Rd. @ Highland Knolls

WalgreensS. Mason @ Westpark Tollway

Cafe Europe1850 S. Mason Rd.

Orient Cafe1315 Grand Pkwy.

9’ers Grill1315 Grand Pkwy.

WalgreensWestheimer Pkwy. @ S. Mason Rd.

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant1344 Pin Oak Rd.

Antonia’s RestaurantCucina Italiana2001 Katy Mills Blvd.

Cafe Europe1850 S. Mason Rd.

Barry’s PizzaFountains Shopping Center

Otto’s Barbeque & HamburgersFountains Shopping Center

Kim SonFountains Shopping Center

Avalon DinerFountains Shopping Center

Hooter’s12759 SW Frwy.

Stafford City HallHwy 90-A

Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant208 FM 1092 @ Hwy 90-A

John & Joe’s Eatery Shack345 Dulles Ave.

Walgreens11675 W. Airport @ Kirkwood

Sandwich King11611 W. Airport

Meadows Place City Hall1 Troyan Dr.

Walgreens12225 Hwy 6 @ Teal Bend Blvd.

Walgreens1600 Jackson St.

Quizno’s Subs503 FM 359

Mugs Coffee Bar503 FM 359

Italian Maid300 Morton St.

Los Potros Mexican Restaurant100 Liberty St. @ Brazos Bridge

Richmond Coffee HouseHwy 90A @ Brazos Bridge “split”

Chick-Fil-ABrazos Town Center

Rose-Rich Chamber of CommerceAve. H

Japanese Kitchen5101 Ave. H - Kroger Ctr.

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Country Cleaners10021-C Hwy 6

LT Cleaners11102 Hwy 6

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Sienna Cleaners14009-A FM 1464

Holiday Cleaners6350 Hwy 90-A

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Sienna Cleaners4225 Sienna Pkwy., Suite 300

Dry Clean Super Center5727 Hwy 6

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Holiday Cleaners1315 Grand Pkwy.

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So, when you establish residence in Sugar Land and your young-sters are going to public school, you’ll be served by the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Here are a few facts about FBISD, com-piled for the 2007-08 school year

• There are 67,188 students enrolled• There are 4,272 teachers• Teachers average starting salary is $43,200,

moving to $46,350 after five years, $55,467 after 20 years, with a maximum of $68,590 yearly

• The last day of student classes will be Thursday, June 5, and the first day in the fall semester will be Monday, August 25.

• There are attendance zones. Since FBISD is one of the fastest growing districts in the na-tion (families from around the world move here daily), there may be changes, but these are the current Sugar Land school zones:

• For your high school student (9th,10th,11th, 12th grades) he or she will go to one of four high schools: Austin at 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive; Clements at 4200 El-kins Drive; Dulles at 550 Dulles Avenue or Kempner at 14777 Voss Road. There also is a Technical Education Center at 540 Dulles Avenue, and an M.R. Wood Alternative Edu-cation Center at 138 Avenue F

• Middle school students (6th, 7th,8th grades): Dulles at 500 Dulles Avenue; First

Colony at 3225 Austin Parkway; Fort Settle-ment at 5440 Elkins Road; Garcia at 18550 Old Richmond Road; Hodges Bend at 16510 Bissonnet; Sartartia at 8125 Homeward Way, or Sugar Land at 321 Seventh Street.

• Elementary school students (Kindergarten through 5th grades): Austin Parkway at 4400 Austin Parkway; Barrington Place at 21100 Squire Dobbins Drive; Brazos Bend at 621 Cunningham Creek Boulevard; Colony Bend at 22720 Planters Street; Colony Meadows at 4510 Sweetwater Boulevard; Commonwealth at 4909 Commonwealth Boulevard; Corner-stone at 1800 Chatham Avenue; Drabek at 11325 Lake Woodbridge Drive; Dulles at 630 Dulles Avenue; Highlands at 2022 Colonist Park Drive; Lakeview at 314 Lakeview Drive; Oyster Creek at 16425 Mellow Oaks Lane; Settlers Way at 3015 Settlers Way; Sugar Mill at 13707 Jess Pirtle; Townewest at 13927 Old Richmond Road, or Walker Station at 6200 Homeward Way.

• The FBISD Administration Building is at 16431 Lexington Boulevard in Sugar Land.

• Parental involvement in all of these

schools is appreciated by the district. There’s a Community Conference for Volunteers each October; a VIPs Salute for major contributors, and a Community Partnerships Appreciation Luncheon each April.

Some examples of parent group suc-cesses in Sugar Land:

• Fort Settlement Middle School’s Cultural Arts Committee, comprised of 10 parents each year since the school opened in 2001, has created projects to help students appreciate the differences in culture, color, race, religion and physical appearance. It has sent a message of coexistence and tolerance.

• Dulles High School VIKE (Vikings In-vested in Kids’ Education) has been led by par-ents, in partnership with the school adminis-tration, to provide supervised activities, offer parent education opportunities and eliminate destructive behaviors by students.

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All Sugar Land students are eligible to apply for ad-mission to unusual academies provided by FBISD. The district’s goal is, some day, to provide acad-emies in every high school in the district.

Students wishing to enroll in these academies must submit application and teacher recommendation forms. Ac-ceptance is broadly based on grades, teacher recommendations, discipline history and standardized test scores.

The Academies:• Quail Valley Middle School’s Academy for the Gifted and

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while providing an environment that enhances self-awareness and self-efficacy to develop strength and talents. It has a rigorous and innovative approach to mathematics, language arts, science, social studies and foreign language, using the latest technologies.

• Hightower High School Career AcademiesThis program concentrates on medical sciences, engineering

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the traditional high school experience.All of these associated subjects are at the advanced level. Hon-

ors courses can be selected after these entry courses have been completed.

Marshall High School Academies( http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/cmf/var/tidbits_parentlinks_20070105_1247_2.pdf ) and Willowridge High School Computer Software Design Acade-my (http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/cmf/var/tidbits_parentlinks_20070105_1248.pdf ) Information is detailed on the websites.

Technical Education CenterThis program offers classes to enable the student to leave high

school with viable skills to enter the work force, earn credits and enter a community college, or a four-year college by using skills to earn money for college expenses. Courses include automotive technology, computer-aided drafting/design, cosmetology, culi-nary arts, electronics, metal trades, hospitality marketing/hotel in-ternship, health science technology, computer maintenance, and fire fighting.

Public School Opportunities


Sugar Land Area Private SchoolsCalvary Episcopal School1201 Austin St., Richmond, 77469 (281) 342-3161

Cambridge Montessori School6380 U.S. 90A at Ellis Creek Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 491-2223

Christ Church School3300 Austin Pkwy.Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-2582

Christian Bible Academy3710 Mchard Road Missouri City, 77489 (281) 835-8635

Colony Lakes Montessori6248 Hwy 6 @ University Blvd. Missouri City, 77459(281) 208-8282

Cornerstone Christian Academy2140 First Colony Blvd. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-0842

East Wind Baptist Church and Christian Academy2503 S Main, Stafford, 77477 (281) 208-2734

Excel Adventist AcademyPO Box 2240Missouri City, 77459 (281) 835-0770

Faith Lutheran School800 Brooks St., Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 242-4453 Fastrackids2587 Town Center Blvd N Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-5437

Fellowship Christian Academy16425 Old Richmond Road Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 495-1814

First Start Learning Academy11723 KirkwoodSugar Land, 77478 (281) 575-8866

First United Methodist Church431 Eldridge Road Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 242-5437

Fort Bend Baptist Academy13303 SW Fwy., Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 263-9191 222 Fifth St., Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 263-9175 1201 Lakeview, Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 263-9100

God’s Rainbow Christian Academy13131 Alston RoadSugar Land, 77478 (281) 313-1485

Good News Christian Academy1521 Texas Pkwy.Missouri City, 77489 (281) 261-4975

Greatwood Montessori6633 Greatwood PkwySugar Land, 77479 (281) 545-1408

Hla-Fort Bend High School3964 BluebonnetStafford, 77477(281) 240-6060

Honor Roll School4111 Sweetwater Blvd.Sugar Land, 77479(281) 265-7888

Honor Roll School II2808 Alcorn Oaks DriveSugar Land, 77479(281) 265-3888

Houston Learning Academy3964 Bluebonnet Dr.Stafford, 77477 (281) 240-6060

International Preparatory School1717 Dulles Ave. Missouri City, 77459 (281) 208-1403

Kumon of First Colony4141 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 835-6955

Lakeview Montessori Inc.211 Wood St., Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 494-2667

Light Christian Academy14415 Fondren RoadMissouri City, 77489(281) 416-1797

Lil Harvard First Step Private Learning Center514 1/2 Texas Pkwy.Missouri City, 77489 (281) 261-9070 Memorial Montessori School5630 W. River Park Dr., Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 238-9626

Methodist Day School1220 FM 1092Missouri City, 77459 (281) 499-2581

Montessori House for Children20625 Lakemont Bend Dr. Richmond, 77469(281) 239-3400

Montessori Greatwood6633 Greatwood Pkwy.Sugar Land, 77479(281) 343-1888

New Millennium Montessori School980 FM 1092Missouri City, 77459 (281) 208-4343 2200 FM 1092Missouri City, 77459(281) 208-0471

New Southwest Montessori Center12707 Alston Road, Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 277-7788

Oxford Little Scholars Academy339 Dulles Ave., Stafford, 77477 (281) 261-9613

Park Point Montessori School11124 S Hwy. 6 Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 530-1616

Primrose Schools4400 Sienna Pkwy. Missouri City, 77459 (281) 431-86874605 Austin Pkwy. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 565-2707

Riverbend Montessori School4225 Elkins Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-4123


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Sienna Montessori School10010 Steep Bank Trace Missouri City, 77459 (281) 778-2223

Southminster School4200 Cartwright Road Missouri City, 77459 (281) 261-8872

Southminster School2310 Brightwater & Cartwright Rd Stafford, 77477 (281) 261-8872

St. Laurence Catholic School2630 Austin Pkwy. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-0500

Sugar Creek Montessori School615 Dulles Ave. Stafford, 77477 (281) 261-1000

Sugar Grove Christian School11600 W Airport Blvd. Stafford, 77477 (281) 575-6598

Sugar Mill Montessori School1120 Burney Road Sugar Land, 77478 (281) 242-2100

The Honor Roll School2808 Alcorn Oaks Dr. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 265-3888

The Honor Roll School411 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 265-7888

The Walden School16103 Lexington Blvd. Sugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-0022

Tree of Life Christian Academy7707 Hwy. 6Missouri City, 77459 (281) 208-1479

Trent Internationale School2555 Cordes DriveSugar Land, 77479 (281) 980-5800 Waldemar Academy3103 N Main St., Stafford. 77477(281) 499-8307

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HOSPITALS

Sugar Land Medical Center ...........281-274-6600 Memorial Hermann Health Center - Sugar Land ...........281-242-7220 Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital .......................713-776-5000 Methodist Health Center ................281-274-7000 OakBend Medical Center ...............281-342-2811

COUNTY OFFICES

Main Courthouse ..........................281-341-8685 Animal Control ..............................281-342-1512 Auto Registration .........................281-341-3710 Central Appraisal District ...............281-344-8623 Child Support ................................281-342-6222 Community Supervision & Corrections ................................281-342-2761 County Attorney ............................281-341-4555 County Clerk .................................281-341-8685 County Judge ...............................281-341-8608 District Attorney ............................281-341-8608 District Clerk .................................281-341-4460 Fairgrounds ..................................281-342-3034 Health Department ........................281-342-6171 Juvenile Detention Center ..............281-341-3800

Social Services .............................281-342-4550 Veterans Services .........................281-341-3710 Voter Registration..........................281-341-8670

COUNTY LIBRARIES

County Law Library .......................281-341-3718 First Colony Branch .......................281-265-4444 George Memorial Library ...............281-342-4455 Mamie George Library ...................281-491-8086 Missouri City Branch .....................281-499-4100 Sugar Land Branch .......................281-277-8934

CITY OFFICES

Meadows Place City Hall ...............281-983-2950 Meadows Place Fire Dept. .............281-261-3995 Meadows Place Police Dept. ..........281-983-2900 Missouri City Hall ..........................281-261-4260 Missouri City Fire Dept. .................281-261-4250 Missouri City Police Dept. ..............281-261-4200 Stafford City Hall ..........................281-261-3900 Stafford Fire Dept. .........................281-261-0821 Stafford Police Dept. .....................281-261-3950 Sugar Land City Hall ......................281-275-2700 Sugar Land Fire Dept. ...................281-491-0852 Sugar Land Police Dept. ................281-275-2500

Sugar Land Street Dept. ................281-275-2450 Sugar Land Water Dept. ................281-242-2450 Sugar Land Permit Dept. ...............281-275-2370 Sugar Land Water Billing Information ...................................281-275-2750

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Non-Emergency ............................281-342-6116 Fort Bend Emergency Medical Service (non-emergency) ...............281-342-7233 Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers ... 281-342-TIPS Parent Education Project ...............713-743-5435

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Fort Bend ISD ...............................281-634-1000 Lamar CISD ..................................281-341-3100 Stafford MSD ................................281-261-9200

Other Useful Numbers

Family Service Center....................281-261-1830 Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce ................................281-491-0800 Texas Department of Public Safety.................................281-232-4334


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E veryone knows the keys to los-ing weight: Eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple, but in the

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1) Think of what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away

Dieters immediately start chipping out the foods they think are the cause to their added weight when beginning a new fitness program, but it’s what they aren’t eating that could be the cause as well. Start by getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day. It might sound like a lot but it’s well worth the extra step and you’re less likely to overeat because fruits and veg-etables displace fat in the diet.

2) Move MoreMake it a daily challenge to find ways

to move your body. Instead of taking the elevators consider the stairs, take a jog around your neighborhood. Anything that moves your limbs isn’t only a fitness tool, it’s also a stress buster.

3) Go calorie-freeDrink plenty of water or other calo-

rie-free beverages. People more than of-ten confuse their thirst with hunger. You can end up eating extra calories when a glass of ice cold water was all you need-ed. If you’re not a fan of plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of natural juice to spice it up.

4) Snack Smart; Consider when you’re hungry

Whenever you feel like eating, look for the physical signs of hunger. Hun-ger is your body’s way of telling you that you’re low on fuel, so when a craving doesn’t come from hunger, eating won’t satisfy you. Your stomach is only the size of your fist, so it only takes a handful of food to fill it comfortably.

Stay fit and in shape at any age through eating habits O ne of the fastest growing cities

in Texas, Sugar Land boasts numerous, exceptional mas-

ter-planned communities, with new developments in the works. The hous-ing is affordable, and the property val-ues remain strong. The master-planned communities offer complete community and protect asset values. Master Planned Communities:

Avalon - A 427-acre waterfront com-munity of four neighborhoods and more than 70 acres of lakes. Custom and semi-custom homes ranging from 2,200 to 6,500 square feet priced from the $200s to $1 million.

Colony Lakes - Abundant waterfront property surrounding the beauty of a pri-vate nature preserve. 628 master-planned home sites with homes priced from the low $100s to the mid $200s.

First Colony - Extensive greenbelts, lakes and landscaped boulevards pave the way to a private country club, athletic fields, lakes, an aquatic center, 3.5 million square feet of retail and 2.5 million square feet of campus and garden-style offices. Currently home to 16,799 houses, apart-ments and town homes with 17,200 pro-jected. Home prices range from the $130s to more than $1 million.

Lake Pointe Town Center - A down-town neighborhood located in the heart of Sugar Land. The 190-acre mixed-use de-velopment features a variety of residential

offerings, including gated waterfront villas and courtyard homes on private streets, el-egant brownstones, exciting mid-rise con-dominiums, urban stucco town homes for living and working, and spacious Italian Renaissance style town homes with lake views. Homes are priced from the $400s to over $1 million.

Riverpark - Direct access to more than 163 acres of Brazos River-front property, set aside as a natural park with densely wooded trails, wildlife reserves and open meadows that border the river. The 790-acre community features homes priced from the $120s to the $250s.

River Park West - 70 acres of recre-ational amenities, a 20-acre field sports complex and a 4.1-acre community park. Homes range from the $160s to the $250s.

Sugar Creek - Two private coun-try clubs with 27-hole and 18-hole golf courses, community park, playground, pool, banks, churches and restaurants. The 1,200-acre community is home to 1,592 households. New housing prices range from the $130s to $1.9 million.

Telfair - A new 2,018-acre master-planned community with 300 acres of recreational space, including a 70-acre lake, park and trail system that will me-ander through the community. Located at U.S. 59 South and University, just south of Texas 6, Telfair offers new homes priced from the $250,000s to over $500,000.

Planned Communities

S ugar Land Parks & Recreation has leisure classes for all ages. Learn to dance and stretch; train

your dog to be a good canine citizen and much more! Classes without dates listed are ongoing each month.

The Sugar Land Today guide is mailed to City of Sugar Land residents. If you did not receive a copy, one can be picked up at: Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North.

For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885

If you are interested in having a class

through our department or at our facili-ties, please fill out the form and either fax to 281-275-2891 or mail to P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land, TX 77487-0110 At-tention: Parks & Recreation Dept.

The City of Sugar Land provides fun and exciting programs for the young at heart 50 and older. Whether you want to just hang out and meet new people, get up and dance, exercise or tour Tex-as, this is a group with who you want to be. For more information on senior activities or to sign up for the “Sweet Notes” call 281-275-2893 or email us at [email protected].

Sugar Land offers leisure classes


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County Holidays 2008Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2008 Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2008 Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2008

Fair Day Friday, September 26, 2008 Veteran’s Day Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2008

Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 28, 2008

Christmas Holiday Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas Holiday Friday, December 26, 2008

Jury Information District Clerk’s Office: Janice WileTelephone: 281-341-4510Fort Bend County Courts Do Postpone

Jury Dates.For information to postpone your Jury Service, call: 281-344-3993 or 281-341-4523 or e-mail: [email protected] provide your juror badge number

when responding by e-mail. Fax correspondence to: 281-238-3337. If you have Jury Duty, please report to

the location listed on your summons. Not appearing for a jury summons is a violation of the law and in recent years Fort Bend County has been forced to enforce that law. Arrest and fines can result if a juror does not adhere to the summons.

Texas Roundup Begins

Sugar Land is gearing up for its fifth straight “Fittest City in Texas” cham-pionship run!

Governor Rick Perry’s commitment to state wide health & fitness is punctuated by his annual Texas Roundup program, an opportunity for Texans to log all of their physical activity into an on-line account. Marathon runners and weight lifters aren’t the only persons who qualify to take part—everyone can do it. Credit can be earned for gardening, lawn mowing and household tasks among many, many others!

The 2008 challenge began on January 1, 2008, so go online at www.texasroundup.org and register. Don’t forget when you register and have the option to select which team you want to be a part of, select the “City of Sugar Land” team!

You can also read more about Sugar Land’s grassroots fitness initiative at www.shapeupsugarland.org.

Getting Started• Go online at: www.texasroundup.org • Click: Join Program • Fill out information; make sure you use a “City of Sugar Land Zip Code” (use your job address if necessary) • Once logged in successfully, Join

“City of Sugar Land Employees” team! • On your new home page, Click:

Join a Team • Scroll down to “City of Sugar Land Employees” and Click: Submit! • Login Daily Activities to Complete Challenge!!!

I n the 2006 Senior Survey, the most frequently requested items were access to computers, availability of computer

technology courses, and internet access within the center. The overall goal of the renovation to the Sugar Land Senior Center was to provide our senior citizen residents with a “home away from home,” a comfort-able get-away where seniors could share time with friends, read a book or magazine, play cards or a game of dominoes...and now surf the world wide web!

Throughout the renovation process, many seniors inquired as to the internet connection technology that would be used, whether it would be a dial up, DSL or Wi-Fi connections. The Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide only the best programs and services to our seniors and Wi-Fi technology was chosen as the best possible option. This technology will pro-vide customers with internet access that is not limited to a single location within the facility, but is building-wide!

Currently available for use by our senior citizen community are two laptop comput-ers, both of which are equipped with wire-less cards, allowing portable internet access from any location within the Sugar Land Senior Center facility. The Parks and Rec-reation Department anticipates the future purchase of additional desktops so as to bet-ter meet the expected demand for access by our customers.

Senior Citizens CenterSenior Citizens Center is located at 200 Matlage Way, Sugar Land (281) 275-2893.Hours of operationMonday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed.

Sugar Land Senior Center Goes Wi-Fi

T he City of Sugar Land Animal Control Division cares for and attempts to find suitable homes

for the many stray, abandoned, or or-phaned cats and dogs picked up on the streets of the city.

These animals deserve a chance to survive and anyone interested in adop-tion should contact the Sugar Land Ani-mal Control Division for information on available pets at 281-275-2842 on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Before Adopting

Don’t make a “spur of the moment” decision to adopt

Seeing a cute, furry animal “in the store window,” or your children hound-ing you, are not good reasons to adopt, animal control officers stress.

Consult the whole family Everyone who will live with the animal should be in agreement before adopt-

ing. Everyone should consider his or her involvement in the care of the animal. If you have small children, consider who will care for the animal once the kids

lose interest.

Consider your lifestyleConsider all issues related to the effect the animal may or may not have and how you may need to adjust; Do you travel a lot? Are you away from the house a considerable amount of time? Will you have the time to train, socialize and of-fer companionship to a new animal?

Evaluate your living accommodationDo you rent or lease? If so, there may be a pet deposit or pets may not be allowed at all. Consult your leasing company or landlord before adopting.

Budgeting

Adopting a pet requires you to con-sider the amount of time and fund-ing it takes to provide food, shel-ter and medical care for the animal.

About the city’s Animal ShelterThe shelter is not opened to the pub-

lic and visits to see animals require an ap-pointment prior to visit.

Adopt a Pet programoffered by Sugar Land

Animal Control



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Andreason, Kurt M. - Attorney-at-Law ......................................... 67

Associates of Southern Design, Inc ............................................. 43

Back Pain Interventions Associated, P.A. (BPIA) ............................ 61

Bank of Texas ................................................................................ 9

Breuleux, Deborah ........................................................................75

Built-In Appliance, Center............................................................ 71

Camden Royal Oaks .................................................................... 29

Charlton’s Body Repair ................................................................ 13

Coffeeworks & Cuvee Wine Bar ................................................... 67

Colony One Auto Center ................................................................. 5

Country Dreamin ......................................................................... 77

Douglas Brown, CPA ................................................................... 39

Drama Kids International ............................................................. 39

Enchanted Forest/Gardens .......................................................... 65

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First Community Bank ..............................................Inside Back

Fort Bend Baptist Academy ......................................................... 77

Fort Bend/Katy Business Journal ................................................. 68

Fort Bend Dental Associates ........................................................ 59

Fort Bend Focus Magazine .......................................................... 31

Fort Bend/Southwest Star .............................................................. 2

Frost Bank .................................................................................. 63

Genesis Day Spa & Salon ............................................................ 73

Gerberman Jewelers, Inc. ........................................................... 77

Gregory, Jeanne - CRS, GRI, ABR ................................................. 79

Heritage Baptist Church .............................................................. 51

Hot Dog Station........................................................................... 75

IBC Bank ..................................................................................... 13

International Preparatory School ................................................. 69

J Loggins Jewelers ..................................................................... 40

Las Haciendas Mexican Bar & Grill .............................................. 67

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Linney, Greg - D.D.S., Inc. ........................................................... 75

Lowery Bank .............................................................................. 77

Magoon, Ann - ABR, GRI, CBR, ALHS ........................................... 63

Marcell, Debbie ABR, GRI ............................................................ 71

Memorial Hermann - Sugar Land ................................................... 7

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Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ..................................Back Page

Mike Tidwell Plumbing Company ................................................ 79

Molho, Jack - Realtor .................................................................. 47

Montgomery, Barbara - GRI, ABR ................................................. 73

Moss, Paula - GRI, CSP ............................................................... 57

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Spellman, Jane Penan - CIC, LUTCF ............................................ 69

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St. Michael’s - 24 HR Emergency Room ......................................... 8

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Summers, Carrie - ABR, SHS ....................................................... 63

Texas Eye Institute ...................................................................... 37

Texas State Healthcare ............................................................... 57

The Dean Law Firm, PLLC ........................................................... 79

The Gayle Daniel Team................................................................ 33

The Magnolia House ................................................................... 39

The State Bank of Texas .............................................................. 35

Today’s Vision ............................................................................. 63

Town Center Wellness ................................................................. 63

Touchstone Fine Properties ......................................................... 35

Triumph Church - Sugar Land ..................................................... 11

Walker, Tracy -State Farm ........................................................... 57

Weaver, Jennifer - ABR, CRS, GRI ................................................ 59

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or call our Physician Referral Line at 281-274-7500.

remember driving to the texas Medical center for state-of-the-art cardiovascular

diagnostics and procedures? Now, it’s right in your community. the Methodist

sugar land hospital heart center is the first of its kind to bring the same level of

innovative care to Fort Bend county. We were also the first to perform complex

cardiovascular procedures here, such as open-heart surgery, coronary angioplasty

and abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. so, now you can get the quality

cardiovascular care you need – just a heartbeat away.

16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, Texas 77479281-274-7000

Heart Center

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