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Coming soon to Sugar Land: Performing Arts Center

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onstruction of Sugar Land’s live entertainment venue began last fall with a formal groundbreaking southeast of U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard. Completion is expected in the fall of 2016.

Joining Sugar Land City Council at the event were ACE Theatrical Group, the City’s partner in the development; Martinez+Johnson Architecture; Linbeck Group, LLC, the construction manager; and many other project partners.

The live entertainment venue is located on a portion of 38.5 acres of City property that will provide unique destination activities and anchor a mixed-used development envisioned to include retail, office, residential, commercial and entertainment surrounding a vibrant public plaza – an environment that will be attractive to major corporations, residents and visitors.

“This project will not only change the landscape of Sugar Land, but the entire metropolitan region,” said Mayor James Thompson. “We are building a facility unlike any other – one that will bring jobs, entertainment and, most importantly, tourism dollars that will support the economic strength of our region, making Sugar Land a destination for culture and entertainment in accordance with a long-held vision of our citizens and City Council.”

As one of the most flexible and advanced indoor performance venues in the nation, it’s expected to set a new standard in the touring industry and change the entertainment landscape in the “Houston-The WoodlandsSugar Land” metro region. Through the use of innovative moveable walls, Sugar Land’s facility will literally expand and contract to create intimate settings of approximately 3,300 to larger shows of over 6,400 – capable of hosting a wide range of performances, including national music and comedy artists, children’s and family entertainment, theatrically staged productions and cultural and performing arts attractions.

Sugar Land partnered with ACE SL, LLC (ACE) to design and construct the state-of-the-art facility. ACE, whose parent company is ACE Theatrical Group, brings an experienced team of locally-based entertainment industry professionals to the project, led by Allen J. Becker, TONY Award-winning founding chairman of PACE Entertainment Corporation. The ACE executive team also includes Brian E. Becker, Gary D. Becker, David M. Anderson, Gary A.

Markowitz and Kirk B. Feldmann. Together, they offer more than 175 years of experience and success in local, national and international entertainment ventures, including pioneering the development of new music and theatrical venues, as well as the entertainment to fill them.

“This new performance venue will allow residents of Sugar Land and the surrounding area to experience a level of live entertainment that until now has not been available,” said ACE Theatrical Group Chairman Allen Becker.

“Bringing a first class cultural entertainment venue to the City of Sugar Land is an exciting opportunity, and ACE

is grateful to be a part of the project from the start.”

Based on voters’ approval of the financing tools in 2008 and the City’s goal to create a financially feasible, operationally selfsustaining facility, the indoor performance venue will be funded through a unique package of special funding sources.

The City’s partner, ACE, made a $10-million equity contribution to the project. A portion of sales tax revenues that may only be used for economic development purposes and a portion of hotel occupancy tax funds that are restricted to tourism initiatives will be dedicated to the project.

In addition, substantial rent

revenues generated by the facility and paid by ACE will also fund the performance venue. The project has a total construction budget of approximately $84 million, including the Construction Manager at Risk contract recently awarded to Linbeck Group, LLC. No general fund tax dollars will be spent on the project that is expected to create an iconic venue for the region and projected to provide an annual benefit to the community of $26.1 million over 30 years.

Photo Caption: Pictured (L-R)at the groundbreaking event are Tommy Cole and Michael Johnson, both of Linbeck Group, LLC; Mike Goodrum and Jim Callaway, both of the City of Sugar

Land; David Stueckler and Craig Fredrickson, both of Linbeck Group, LLC; Jennifer May and Christopher Steubing, both of the City of Sugar Land; Joe Zimmerman, Steve Porter, Himesh Gandhi, Bridget Yeung, Harish Jajoo, Amy Mitchell and James Thompson, members of Sugar Land City Council; Allen Becker, David Anderson and Gary Becker, all of ACE Theatrical Group; Allen Bogard, of the City of Sugar Land; Sunni Markowitz, Gary Markowitz and Kirk Feldmann, all of ACE Theatrical Group; Gary Martinez, of Martinez+Johnson Architecture; and Adam Ball and Louis Gurwitch, both of ACE Theatrical Group.

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Jobs continuing to grow in Sugar Land

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ince 1999, the Sugar Land Office of Economic Development has worked with more than 40 corporations and developers to expand operations, construct improvements or relocate to Sugar Land — bringing thousands of jobs and more than $1 billion in capital investment to Sugar Land.

More than 15 corporations from the 2014 Fortune 500 lists have a significant presence in the City. As a regional employment center with more than 54,000 jobs, the City is home to high-profile regional and international corporations housed in over 25.3 million square feet of commercial space.

Sugar Land topped the Money Magazine’s selection of 15 small cities that offer great opportunity. Judging criteria included places with lower-than-average unemployment and positive past job and population growth. Projected job growth was then ranked to select the winners. According to Money Magazine: JOB GROWTH SINCE 2010: 10% PROJECTED JOB GROWTH THROUGH 2018: 18.4% Life in Sugar Land is sweet indeed. Unemployment is a mere 4.2%, due not just to the town’s proximity to Houston, 20 miles northeast, but also to a vibrant local job market anchored by offices of Fluor and Schlumberger and the headquarters of Minute Maid. When not in the office, the town’s mostly white-collar, mostly university-educated citizens head to the town square or local country clubs, enjoy three public libraries, take in minor league baseball games at a two-year-old stadium, and shop at nearby First Colony Mall.

Furthering Sugar Land’s recognition as a regional business center, the City recently approved economic development agreements for two major headquarters expansions for existing Sugar Land businesses – one to expand the headquarters for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., and another to recapture the headquarters for Nalco Champion, an Ecolab company.

The projects are anticipated to bring more than $84 million in capital investments and nearly 1,400 new jobs to Sugar Land over the next 10 years, as well as recapture almost 250 jobs previously in Sugar Land and retain over 575 jobs currently in the City. The City also expects to see the continued development of destination activity centers throughout the City, including breaking ground by the end of the year on the approximately 6,500-seat performing arts center located in Telfair near the new Texas Instruments campus.

The City continues to focus recruitment efforts on targeted national and international businesses, including multiple projects that would result in headquarters relocations and consolidations in Sugar Land. These projects would bring more than 1,000 new, high-wage jobs to the City and millions of dollars in new capital investment.

“Not only do we have one of the lowest tax rates in the State of Texas, but we also have established a focused, aggressive economic development program to create new jobs and wealth within our community,” said Director of Economic Development Jennifer May.

“We provide access to world class infrastructure, and Sugar Land Regional Airport is home to Global Select, consistently rated one of the top FBOs in all of the Americas. Our population is extremely diverse and very highly educated, making it easy for corporations to hire

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the highest quality employees.

“Continued partnerships with the University of Houston Sugar Land and Wharton County Junior College enable businesses in Sugar Land have direct access to higher education programs and training opportunities without ever leaving the City.”

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hen you establish residence in Sugar Land and your children will be going to public school, you’ll be served by the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Important information on the school district’s website can assist parents and students prepare for the start of each new school year.

If you are new to Fort Bend ISD or if you have moved and your child is zoned to a new school, you will register your child at the school in which you are zoned.

• There are attendance zones. Since FBISD is located in one of the fastest growing districts

in the nation (families from around the world move here daily), there may be changes.

By visiting the school district’s website, fortbendisd. com, you will be able to determine the schools to be attended as you enter your address to determine the applicable school zones.

Updates will be regularly posted on the school district’s website and shared in the district’s communications to parents.

• The FBISD Administration Building is at 16431 Lexington Boulevard in Sugar Land, and school officials may be contacted by calling 281-634-1000.

• 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 successes 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 Invested in Kids’ Education) has been led by parents, in partnership with the school administration, to provide supervised activities, offer parent education

opportunities and eliminate destructive behaviors by students.

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abound, with businesses, services clubs and church organizations being heavily involved in Sugar

Land schools in all areas, particularly in social, academic and athletic activities.

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he quality of education in Fort Bend County has long been a driving force to attract families to the area, and it's been welldocumented that Fort Bend ISD is a District that embraces diversity.

The District is Texas’ seventh largest with more than 71,000 students and one of the most diverse. Working and learning cohesively alongside people from other nationalities and ethnicities is the norm.

FBISD currently has 74 campuses: 11 high schools, 14 middle schools, 45 elementary campuses and four unique secondary campuses to address the academic and vocational interests of students.

With more than 9,250 full-time employees and substitutes, the District is the largest employer in Fort Bend County.

and its students are routinely recognized for exemplary achievements by organizations such as The National Merit Scholars Program, the National Association of Music Merchants, Children at Risk, The Washington Post’s Top High Schools in the nation rankings, U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools in the nation, and the United States Presidential Scholars Program. For specific details Points of Pride about these honors, visit the Fort Bend ISD, its campuses Fort Bend ISD News Center.

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Sugar Land: Quick Facts

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ounded as a sugar plantation in the mid 1800s and incorporated in 1959, Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend County, 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston.

Sugar Land is a full-service municipality providing police and fire protection, water / wastewater utilities, solid waste collection, curbside recycling, a regional airport, parks and recreation, public works, planning / zoning and other services.

Demographics • Census 2010 figures ranked Sugar Land the state's 49th largest city in Texas. By race,

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- 35.1% Asian

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African American - 2.6% Other • Estimated 2014 Population*: 86,495 • Form of Government: Council / Manager • Property Tax Base $9.7 billion • City Employees: 656 • Professional Firefighters: 103 • Sworn Police Officers: 149 • 2014-2015 Fiscal Year

Annual Budget: $181.59 million • 2013-2014 Property Tax Rate: 30.895 cents • Total Households*: 26,340 (as of Sept. 30, 2014) • Total Dwelling Units*: 28,768 • Average Residential Value: $286,246 • Developed Land-Use Mix: -Residential: 71.5% - Commercial: 16.4% - Industrial: 12.02% • Bond Ratings: - Moody's Investors

Service: Aa1 - Standard & Poor's: AAA - Fitch Ratings: AAA

Sugar Land touts 2014 accomplishment, prepares for exceptional future

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n fiscal year 2014, the City announced several significant projects that will result in more than $89 million in new capital investment, 1,704 new and 575 retained jobs for the City and more than 305,100 square feet of newly constructed or newly leased space.

• Sugar Land successfully implemented a fire-based ambulance transport system.

The addition of five SLFD ambulances, increased paramedic certifications and expanded dispatch operations is expected to decrease the response times for the arrival of an ambulance in Sugar Land. The flexibility of the new EMS system will improve the delivery of advanced life support services as well as other medical and fire response.

• Construction began on a new 6,500-seat live entertainment venue. Making Sugar Land a destination for culture and entertainment has been a long-held vision of citizens and City Council.

A 2007 citizen-led Visioning Task Force included a

performing arts center among its cultural and entertainment venue recommendations.

Studies show this venue will promote capital investment, create new jobs, enhance educational opportunities, increase tourism and create unique destination activities attracting local and regional visitors. Additionally, the venue and surrounding plaza will be a major focal point of what is planned to be a vibrant, commercial district - an environment that will certainly be attractive to major corporations, residents and visitors.

• Sugar Land was named America's 19th Safest City, a distinction based on an analysis of FBI crime statistics. The distinction made Sugar Land the third safest city in Texas and the safest city in the Gulf Coast region. We'll do our part by building on efforts to provide a strong police presence, community partnerships and a commitment to technology.

• Investments in entertainment venues provided new streams of

revenue that helped provide a high level of City services and continue to maintain one of the lowest tax rates in Texas. An example was Constellation Field, where the City exceeded attendance expectations in 2014 by 62 percent, an increase of 20,000 visitors over last year.

A feasibility study performed in 2009 projected average annual attendance for ballgames and non-baseball events of 300,000 visitors.

Using this benchmark study data, the annual benefit to the City was forecasted at $7.7 million per year. Sugar Land is on pace to easily surpass this estimate.

Priorities during 2015 will include continued development of a performing arts center; implementation of 2013 voterapproved bond projects (i.e., hike and bike trails, Brazos River Park and a festival site); drainage and land-use updates; and continued efforts toward the redevelopment of the Central Prison property as a business park that could include aviation-related companies.

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Sugar Land Skeeters create sporting excitement

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hen Chris Jones became general manager of the Sugar Land Skeeters before last season, he made it a point to get the franchise even more involved in the community than it had been the previous two seasons.

“I took it as a personal challenge to get involved in the community as much as possible,” Jones said. “It took a lot from the community to get Constellation Field built, and we wanted to give back.”

The Skeeters produced on the field, finishing second in the Atlantic League and hosting the first-ever “Y’all Star Game” before a sold out

crowd.

But more importantly, the team has proven that it has staying power in the Sugar Land market.

The Skeeters increased profit from 2013 and 2014, while leading the eightteam Atlantic League in attendance with 383,465 fans. They had the best ranking for independent minor league baseball teams (those that aren’t affiliated with MLB teams) and ranked in the top 10 percent for all minor league baseball teams.

The attendance could increase, since the Skeeters will have some new neighbors.

There are new apartments that will be inhabited by next season as part of Johnson Development’s Imperial. And there will be

new homes within walking distance of the stadium.

“Everything is building around us,” Jones said.

Jones, a Bellaire native/ Fort Bend resident who worked in MLB-affiliated baseball in California, came into the position and built upon the foundation set by Matt O’Brien, who left to become the Senior Director of Corporate Sponsorships for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The city of Sugar Land built and owns Constellation Field, and the team is owned

by Bob and Marcie Zlotnik of Houston.

In 2009, the city of Sugar Land forecasted an economic return of $169 million over the next 30 years, and according to city council member Himesh Gandhi, the ballpark’s success has exceeded expectations thus far.

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LIZETTE SOLIS “The City of Sugar Land has the best of both worlds. All types of people - young, professional or retired can live here. The area is very familyoriented and I think that it’s one of the best cities to live in.”

Jones has continued special events for the Skeeters such as Strike Out Cancer and the team’s Blood Drive, and has added unique promotions such as Star Wars Night.

Six times per year, the team wears special jerseys and auctions them off to a charity. This season, the jersey auctions produced $7,000-$10,000 apiece for those various charities.

“The Skeeters are more than just baseball – we’re affordable family fun,” Jones said.

The team is thankful for the dedication of 15-17 host families that welcome players into their homes during the months of April through September.

“They’re unbelievable – they share their homes and rooms with the players,” Jones said.

One of the biggest stories for the Skeeters was the signing of rookie pitcher and seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady, who retired after striking out a batter in the “Y’all Star Game.”

“Obviously, we know it would get us exposure, but that’s not why we did it,” Jones said. “Tracy had put in three to four months pitching and practicing. He’s a local guy who throws in the mid 80s.”

As part of the “Y’All Star Game”, the Skeeters played against the best of the Atlantic League’s other seven teams – and won.

“It was a unique concept thrown around in years past, and being in independent ball, we can be a little different,” Jones said. “It was different and creative.”

Jones said the team will

try some new things, but they’ll continue many of their popular events such as Fireworks, Thirsty Thursdays ($2 beers) and theme nights.

“The Atlantic League has MLB-ready players – it’s rare to find a guy that didn’t at least play in Double A,” Jones said. “It has established itself as a solid league. The markets are solid, and the ownerships are solid.”

The league is looking into the possibility of adding a second Texas franchise, and that would cut down on the Skeeters’ travel time and expenses. The other seven franchises in the league play on the East Coast.

In addition to the Skeeters, Constellation Field hosts baseball games and other special events. High school, junior college and college baseball games are held at the stadium as well as the JJ Watt Charity Classic Softball Game and a twomillion light Holiday Light Show.

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omplete your bachelor’s, earn your master’s or obtain a certification locally. The University of Houston System at Sugar Land (UHSSL) located just northeast of the Brazos River offers the combined UH System resources— University of Houston,

UH-Clear Lake, and UH-Victoria and through these programs, the institutions offer junior, senior, and graduate courses for more than 20 bachelor’s and master’s degrees in applied arts and sciences, biology, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, and education.

The UHSSL is part of the four UH universities in the system that includes a public broadcast educational television station and the largest university distance learning program in Texas. Each degree at UHSSL is sponsored by one of three universities. The UHSSL

also partners with Houston Community College, Wharton County Junior College, and other area community colleges.

For more information, 281-275-3300.

Houston Community College http://www.hccs.cc.tx.us

Houston Community College (HCC) System has many college campuses and is the fourth-largest community

college system in the United States, HCCSouthwest has college campuses in Stafford on Cash Road and in Missouri City at Sienna Plantation. It offer academic courses for associate’s degrees, terminal degrees, certification and for transfers to four-year institutions in core curriculum in more than 70 fields of work, also in continuing education, for non-degree options and corporate training.

For more information about programs or registration, visit HCC’s website or call 713-7182000 (Local) or (877)4226111 (Outside Houston Area).

Wharton County Junior College http://www.wcjc.edu

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) has four campuses in Wharton, Sugar Land, Richmond and Bay City, and at other off-site locations.

Students will be able to access learning 24/7 in a virtual campus to complete certificate and degree programs online.

WCCJ offers an associate

in arts degree for transfers to a four-year institution, associate of arts in teaching degree, associate in applied science degrees, and certificate programs.

Web-based and interactive television distance education courses are also available.

For more information about programs or registration, call 800.561.9252 or 979.532.4560 for the Wharton campus, 281.243.8447 for the Sugar Land campus, or 281.239.1500 for the WCJC Fort Bend Technical Center. The college also offers classes at the Bay City campus.

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Sugar Land Hospitals, Diagnostic Center, ER Directory Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center 11555 University Boulevard @ Hwy. 6 S Sugar Land, TX 77478 713-442-9100

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elsey-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 has 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.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 16655 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, Texas 77479 832-924-7134 281-712-2597 (Breast Imaging)

Serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties since 1988, the hospital provides a range of services - ER, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, neurosurgery and much more. It is now embarking on major expansion, the hospital will add a new 6-story patient tower and a first development in

Missouri City to bring jobs and a larger presence in Fort Bend County. Five major projects: 1) Emergency Care Center on SH 6 between Sienna Plantation and Riverstone communities opening in 2014; 2) Patient Tower between Sweetwater Pavilion and Main Pavilion at the Sugar Land hospital campus adding 104 intensive care and medical/surgical beds for a total of 339 beds for completion in 2016; 3) Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the SH 6 and Sweetwater Boulevard location, Spine Center will be relocated to the Main Pavilion, completion by 2015; 4) Cath Lab/Heart Center expansion and relocation with new facility closer to the emergency room for

Elissa R. Wedemeyer O.D., FCOVD, FAAO THERAPEUTIC/OPTOMETRIC GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST For the past 26 years, Dr. Wedemeyer has been dedicated to providing the best possible care to every patient, THERAPEUTIC/OPTOMETRIC and places a strong emphasis on GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST individual attention and quality time to meet patient needs.

opening in 2015; 5) Birthing Center renovation, additional space and updates at Sweetwater Pavilion.

HealthSouth Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital 1325 Highway 6 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281 276-7574

HealthSouth Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital that offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation services from hip fractures to joint replacements and stroke to Parkinson’s disease.

Kindred Hospital Sugar Land 1550 First Colony Boulevard 281-275-6000

Our long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital is known for its advanced technologies, innovative treatment protocols, and compassionate care. Sugar Land is becoming known statewide and nationally for its growing and diverse medical community and Kindred Hospital Sugar Land is pleased to be an integral part of it. This is a free-standing hospital with an 18-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 87 medical/surgical beds. An on-site hemodialysis suite allows for dual patient dialysis; hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) chamber for complicated wound cases; CT

plus radiology/fluoroscopy suite; 24-hour in house physician coverage and the full complement of clinical ancillary services.

can transport patients from its base in Sugar Land to Southwest or Texas Medical Center hospitals. Visit memorialhermann.org; Memorial Hermann Imaging Center is at 17510 W. Grand Parkway #120, Sugar Land, TX 77479, 281- 725-5050.

M.D. Anderson Regional Care Center in Sugar Land 1327 Lake Pointe Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77478 (on the campus of St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital) 713-745-9940

The Regional Care Center in Sugar Land treats all types of cancer. It offers many of the same patient services as the main campus, with more being added every day.

Patients are provided with world-class standard of care in a comforting community setting.

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital 17500 West Grand Parkway South Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-725-5000

This hospital in Sugar Land is a 79-private bed, fullservice, acute care facility with all-private patient rooms and all-digital technology enhancing patient safety and quality. The center recently opened Children’s Emergency Center. If a higher level of care is required, Memorial Hermann Life Flight® air ambulance and its highly trained medical personnel

OakBend Medical Center 1705 Jackson Street 22003 Southwest Freeway 4911 Sand Hill Drive 281-341-3000 • 281-341-2000

With two hospital locations and several other physician and specialty locations to serve your family’s healthcare needs, and a continuously expanding scope of services, OakBend Medical Center is your community hospital.

Sugar Land Diagnostic Center 15300 Southwest Freeway 281-274-6600

The Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, a department of West Houston Medical Center, this facility 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/ EKG procedures are provided.

The center is for outpatient services. Same day testing within the same facility is available as is the level of care received in a hospital setting.

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April 2003 marked the opening of the $8.6 million Sugar Land Cancer Center, located next to the Sugar Land Medical Center.

The comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer center was the first outpatient radiation center built in Fort Bend County. It offers radiation therapy and has researchbased diagnostic abilities for treating more than 150 cancers.

Sugar Land Surgical Hospital now Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital – First Colony 16906 Southwest Fwy Sugar Land, TX 774790 281-243-1000

Sugar Land Surgical Hospital joined the Memorial Hermann health system and took on a new name.

Inpatient, outpatient surgery, imaging and emergency services.

St. Michael’s 24 Hour Emergency Center Sugar Land 16062 SW Freeway @ Hwy. 6 281-980-4357

St. Michael’s opened in March 2007 and always open, it provides emergency services 24/7. The facility has 10 treatment rooms and 6 emergency physicians. The

Texas Children’s Hospital 15400 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 Sugar Land, TX 77478 281-494-7010

St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital has teamed up with Texas Children’s Hospital to provide quality care in Fort Bend County, eliminating the need for families to travel to the Texas Medical Center to receive care for many illnesses. The same Baylor College of Medicine neonatal specialists and pediatric emergency physicians who care for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center also provide on-site coverage at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital.

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by Texas Children’s Hospital for the neonatal intensive

care unit, the emergency department, and the pediatric observation unit.

While St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital provides emergency services to children 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, currently Texas Children’s Hospital provides care daily from 11 am to 11 pm.

Texas Oncology Cancer Center 1350 First Colony Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-277-5200 Texas Oncology-Sugar Land Grand Parkway 17510 W. Grand Parkway, Suite 420, Sugar Land, TX 77479

The medical services of this center 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.

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St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital is dedicated to caring for the entire person - mind, body and spirit. A subsidiary of St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.

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“Respectfully managing, enhancing and exceeding the eye and vision care needs of our community with quality services and products.”

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Sugar Land Church Directory Christ UnitedMethodist 281-980-6888 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land www.cumcsl.org Church of Christ/Sugar Land 281-561-0881 15590 Voss Road, Sugar Land Church of God Sugar Land 281-242-2424 1715 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land Congregation B eth El 281-499-5066 3900 Raoul Wallenberg Lane Missouri City www.cbefortbendtx.org CornerstoneAssembly of God 281-491-3614 2515 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land www.cornerstonesugarland.com

Cross Bridge Community Church 281-313-8300 1049 Eldrige Road Sugar Land www.crossbridge.cc

First Colony Church of Christ 281-980-7070 2140 First Colony Blvd.

Sugar Land www.firstcolonychurch.org

Eldridge Rd. Church of Christ 281-494-7106 410 Eldridge Road Sugar Land

First Colony Christian Church and Community Center 281-980-4141 4141 Sweetwater Blvd.

Sugar Land www.fcccdoc.org

Faith Lutheran Church 281-242-7729 800 Brooks Street, Sugar Land www.flcsl.org First Colony Bible Chapel 281-265-3411 3610 Austin Parkway Sugar Land www.firstcolonybible.org

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

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First Presbyterian Church 281-240-3195 502 Eldridge Road Sugar Land www.fpcsl.org Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 281-242-7711 2011-2011-2012 Austin Parkway Sugar Land www.fishersofmen.org Freedom Church 281-565-4406 3301 S Town Center Blvd.

Sugar Land www.freedomchurchintl. com Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 281-277-5014 16138 Boss Gaston Road Sugar Land Friendship Church 281-341-1300 4640 Richmond Foster Road, Richmond www.friendshipchurch.cc Grace Church 281-778-1104 4309 Sienna Parkway Missouri City www.experiencehisgrace. com

Grand Parkway Baptist Church 281-277-2200 1200 FM 1464 Sugar Land Heritage Baptist Church 281-403-4994 2223 FM 1092 Missouri City www.hbctx.org

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Holy Cross Episcopal 281-633-2000 5653 West River Park Drive, Sugar Land www.holycrosschurch.com Mt Pleasant Baptist Church 281-494-3826 127 Avenue E Sugar Land Oak Lake Baptist Church 281-568-7220 15555 West Airport Blvd.

Sugar Land www.oaklakebaptist.org Family Life Christian Fellowship 281-879-Life (5433) 16425 Old Richmond Rd. Sugar Land www.flcf.com Perfecting Ministries 832-338-4214 121 Wood Street Sugar Land Parkway United Methodist Church 281-494-5050 5801 New Territory Blvd.

Sugar Land www.parkwayumc.org

KHIZER KHADIMALLY "The convenience, the restaurants. 59 is right here.

We can meet clients and get there pretty quickly."

Providence Christian Church 281-495-8151 8727 Gaines Road Sugar Land www.providencechristianchurch.com Providence Presbyterian Church 281-980-2522 3510 Austin Parkway Sugar Land www.providencepresbyterian.org River Pointe Community Church 281-277-6767 5000 Ransom Rd. Richmond www.riverpointe.org Southminster Presbyterian Church 281-499-2310 4200 Cartwright Rd. Missiouri City www.southminpres.org

Sugar Grove Church of Christ 281-530-9651 11600 West Airport Meadows Place www.sugargrove.org

St. Theresa Church 281-494-1156 115 7th Street, Sugar Land www.sttheresasugarland.org

Sugar Land Bible Church 281-491-7773 401 Matlage Way Sugar Land www.slbc.org

St. Thomas Aquinas 281-240-6721 12627 West Bellfort AvSugar Land Family enue Sugar Land Church www.stthomasaquinas.info 281-313-1110 1110 Burney Road Sugar Creek Baptist Sugar Land Church www.slfconline.com 281-242-2858 13333 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land www.sugarcreek.net

Sugar Land Baptist Church 281-980-4431 16755 SW Freeway, Sugar Land www.wtbc.org Sugar Land First United Methodist 281-491-6041 431 Eldridge Road Sugar Land www.sugarlandmethodist. org Sugar Land Vineyard 281-240-VINE (8463) 5015 Grove West, Stafford www.slvineyard.org

Trinity Baptist Church 281-980-8822 4411 Wickford Circle, Sugar Land www.trinitybaptistfb.org

The Freedom Center 281-499-0594 2303 FM 1092 Missouri City www.freedomcenterchurch.

Thompson Chapel com Baptist Church 281-565-0254 The Fort Bend Church 419 Sartartia Road 281-980-8322 Sugar Land 1900 Eldridge Road Sugar Land Thoreau Unitarian www.thebend.org Universalist Congregation The Epicenter Church 281-277-8882 281-491-0000 3945 Greenbriar, Ste. 13867 SW Frwy, D&E Sugar Land www.epicenter-church.com Stafford www.tuuc.org

Triumph Christian Center 281-242-5109 13100 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land Triumph Church Sugar Land 281975-1504 10555 W. Airport Blvd.

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Fort Bend Libraries 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.

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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.

This facility is scheduled for renovation providing more space as the administrative offices will be moved to a new building. The new building will be an adjacent parcel of land recently acquired from the Fort Bend Country Club.

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MARTIN NGUYEN “I love Sugar Land’s community.

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HOPE WARREN “Sugar Land has a lot of diversity and there’s exposure to different cultures. Everyone here is openminded and it’s a good environment to grow up in.”

increase, while existing property grew by $433 million.

• New commercial construction permitted values totaled $144 million, an increase of $91.5 million from the prior year for taxable projects.

• A total of 1.27 million square feet of commercial value were permitted for construction during the year.

• The City ended the year even better than anticipated, with sales tax revenues totaling $49.15 million compared to $44.96 million in the prior year, a 9 percent increase.

The CAFR credited the City’s Financial Management Policy Statements for establishing a framework for long-term decision-making to ensure financial resources are available to meet the present and future needs of

citizens. One example was the bond election in November 2013 when voters authorized $31.5 million in general obligation bonds for parkland improvements at Brazos River Park, an adjacent festival site and nearly 10 miles of hike and bike trails and bridges throughout the City.

According to the report, the policy statements combined with long-range financial planning ensure prudent budgeting and fiscal health. One benefit of this is reflected in the City’s strong AAA bond rating.

Audit results typically include recommendations known as management comments - for improvements to policies and procedures that will enhance the internal control structure of the City. There were no recommendations this year.

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recent external audit of Sugar Land’s financial records for fiscal year 2014 (Oct.1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014) received the highest level of assurance. Whitley Penn, LLP, served as the City’s external audit firm.

According to the audit report, known as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the City of Sugar Land’s economy continued to experience steady growth, as evidenced by an increase in net assets of $25.2 million. Other economic highlights cited in the report follow: • Net property values grew 5.7 percent to $10.3 billion, an increase of $557 million over 2012 values.

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JOE MAZZOLA “I love the Town Square feel and the diversity that Sugar Land has to offer. Overall, the neighborhoods are very safe and I don’t have to worry about crime. I’d like to stay out here and raise a family. I love the community here.”

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SANAH HAQUE “The best thing about Sugar Land is that it’s small enough to where everyone knows your name. People engage with you at a deep and personal level, and you can’t find that in many other places.”

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TONY GRAHAM "I like the nice people and the greenery. It's quiet, and everybody seems to get along."

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JOSEPH POLLARDI “I always get to meet new residents of Sugar Land because I work in a boutique in Town Square. There’s so much to do here – especially in Town Square.

There are great places to eat and shop.”

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ugar Land residents enjoy neighborhood and community parks on acreages of parkland throughout the city offering greenbelts, picnic areas, volleyball courts, playing fields, golf,

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With the many community commons to enjoy and greenbelts to explore, there are also acres and acres of undeveloped parkland. The city’s Parks and Recreation

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regional park at Chatham and Easton with trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and a pavilion featuring a tennis center and sports fields for cricket, soccer, lacrosse, rugby and flag football. Also, the Brazos River Park (phase two) along the river would have a festival site next to it with areas for picnicking, large group gatherings like the 4th of July, field games or for passive, non-structured recreation activities. A network of about ten miles of hike and bike trails and bridges would also connect neighborhoods and the community to existing trails.

Imperial Park Recreation Center

Opened in 2011, the 17,000 square foot Imperial Park Recreation Center at 234 Matlage Way is next to the T.E. Harman Center, and it features a full gymnasium, an exercise room, two multipurpose rooms, “The Cave” video gaming room, a kitchen and a patio/garden area as a recreation campus for all age groups. Tours are given during normal hours of operation, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. For more information, 281-275-2885 or visit imperialparkrecreationcenter. org.

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This recently renovated recreation center on 226 Matlage Way provides leisure classes such as Tai Chi and Yoga, Basic Cardio and all kinds of dance classes, special activities like Yahtzee, Bunco, Bingo, a variety of card games, field trips and a Walking Club as part of a Senior Citizens program. You’ll find computer and language classes, too, quilting, crafts,

art and more. On Halloween, there’s a Monster Mash and a Senior Holiday Gala is celebrated in December.

Hours of operation are Mon – Thurs., 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For non-residents, there’s a 25% increase on all fees.For more information, inquire by email at seniors@sugarlandtx.gov or call 281- 275-2885.

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Events and Activities

The Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Department is Sugar Land’s headquarters for fun, providing year-round recreational activities, classes, and events for youths and adults. Features such as a pool, dog park, over 30 miles of walking, jogging and mountain bike trails, playgrounds, pavilions, exercise stations, splash pads, basketball, sand volleyball, tennis courts, soccer, baseball and softball fields, there’s something for everyone.

EGGStravaganza Egg Hunt - This event has become one of the most popular for families in the Fort Bend/southwest Houston area. An estimated 5,000 youth and adults attend each year.

Red, White & Blue Fest - Come join in the fun and celebrate Independence Day. Halloween Town - Is sure to get those goose bumps going with a photo station, extreme face painting, haunted horse and carriage rides, pumpkin patch, and a movie under the stars.

Food Drive - As preparations begin for the holidays, it’s a great time to start packing up food items for donation to the annual Share Your Holiday Food Drive, where generous Sugar Land residents supply items

MARCELO GRANILLO "I like how clean and organized it is. It has open areas for people to hang out, and the security is good." for families in need.

Christmas Tree Lighting Event In The Plaza - This magical event, Thurs., December 5, 2013, includes a variety of holiday activities throughout the illuminated Town Square.

Entertainment stages will be set up along City Walk Drive with a variety of performances and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Memorial Day Ceremony - The official memorial ceremony includes benedictions from various religious leaders, a 21 gunsalute, the presentation of colors and other tributes.

Park Department offers many other services:

Adult Leisure Classes Learn to dance and stretch; Tai Chi, Karate, Pilates, Duplicate Bridge, Aikido, Yoga, Jazzercize, Line Dance, Zumba, Mom and Baby Strolls, outdoor fitness Training Boot Camps, and/ or train your dog to be a good canine citizen. There’s tons more!

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Residents can Reserve Facilities

The philosophy of the City of Sugar Land is to provide facilities for a broad crosssection of uses and towards that end, it has a facility use policy that provides an opportunity for any city

Rental Times:

T.E. Harman Center and First Colony Conference Center: Available during non-programmed hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Imperial Park Recreation Center Multi Purpose Rooms A/B and Gymnasium: Available during nonprogrammed hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Eldridge and Lost Creek Community Centers: Available 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

Duhacsek Park Community Center and Pavilion: Available 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Eldridge, Lost Creek and Sugar Land Memorial Pavilions: Available 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

Peak Hours (Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 10 p.m.): Programs conducted by the City will be given priority at all times, and the City reserves the right to change or cancel reservations that may conflict with a City sponsored event or program.

Payment of Fees and Deposits

Rental fees and security

deposit are payable using the following methods of payment: Cash, check, VISA, Master Card, and American Express.

All checks are deposited upon receipt. Fees paid via check can take up to six (6) weeks to be refunded back to the applicant.

Security Deposit

To reserve a facility, the rental contract must be accompanied by a security deposit.

The City of Sugar Land reserves the right to increase the security deposit amount or deny a contract based on applicant’s past rental history such as damaging city property, non-payment and not following City rules and regulations.

City Property

Applicants shall familiarize themselves with the facility and available equipment before making a reservation.

The City of Sugar Land provides only the equipment that is listed on the equipment inventory. Any other equipment or supplies must be furnished by the applicant.

The City of Sugar Land will not be responsible for any equipment that is not the property of the City of Sugar Land during reserved usage.

No unauthorized person or persons will be allowed to operate the Sugar Land Community Center partition. Such an operation must be performed by a City employee.

Applicants assume liability for the cost of repairing damage to city property or equipment.

The City reserves the right to require applicants, when it is deemed necessary, to provide public liability and/or property damage continues...

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resident to rent the facilities, while not allowing any one group to dominate use of the facilities particularly during peak demand.Significant leadtime will increase the chances of facility availability. Updated reservation and facility use policies dated August 6, 2013 are currently in effect.

Facility reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

No reservation will be taken over the phone.

Facilities are available for use daily including the following holidays: Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Martin Luther King Jr., Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

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Winter Wonderland – This event is at Imperial Park Recreation Center scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2013, so save the date. More info, 281-275-2885.

New Year’s Eve on the Square – On December 31st there’s a fun filled night for children and adults of all ages with walk around entertainment, live music, street performances, state of the art fireworks, and a 3D New Year’s Eve Show.

Children’s celebration, 7 – 9 p.m., Adults Celebration, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Youth Programs include Karate, Archery, Tai Kwon Do, Soccer for Tots, opportunities for being casted in theatre performances, Drop In Sports like volleyball, badminton, basketball and table tennis and much more.

Youth Sports Associations - Youth Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball & Swimming; Youth and Adult Soccer, Tennis.

Members of the public may reserve athletic fields in accordance with fees charged for their use. There is a $60 deposit returned after an event, if there is no damage to the field.

Trout Stocking at Eldridge Park - This annual event is supported by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Two thousand fish are stocked in the lake and this is always a

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I insurance and any other coverage to protect the property of the City of Sugar Land. Proof of insurance for certain equipment must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department ten (10) days prior to the reservation date.

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Park and Eldridge Park Community Centers will be issued a key prior to their function. Applicants shall return issued key to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Any key not returned to the City of Sugar Land will assess a replacement fee of $60.00 from the security deposit.

Americans with Disabilities Act - The community buildings are wheel chair accessible and a sloped curb entry is available, with specially marked parking spaces nearby. If you require special services, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department 48 hours prior to the event for additional arrangements.

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Each center has sufficient tables and chairs for its maximum occupancy for the applicants use. None of the equipment may be taken outside of these facilities for any reason. Renters will be liable for any equipment missing or damaged as a result of the renter’s use whether the renter actually removed the equipment or not.

In the event the facility doesn’t have an adequate number of tables, chairs, or other items suitable for the applicant’s needs, such items shall be rented at the applicant’s expense. The City of Sugar Land is in no manner liable or responsible for personal property or rented items.

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Persons visibly under the influence of drugs or intoxicated may be asked to leave the premises or surrounding areas.

Applicants holding functions where alcoholic beverages will be served or consumed are required to have a Sugar Land Police Officer(s) present during the function.

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Applicants agree to comply with all applicable state and local liquor laws.

The City has the right to require a Sugar Land Police officer (s) for any and all functions. Taking into consideration among other things, the size of the group anticipated, the average age of the group, the presence of alcoholic beverages, live entertainment and past experience with a group.

If Security officers are required, the officer(s) are assigned from guest arrival thru clean up and securing the facility with minimum of 4 hours. The City has the right to require Sugar Land Police officers or additional City staff for any and all functions.

Clean Up

The applicant agrees to dispose of all garbage in the parking lot dumpster, remove all decorations including pins, tape etc. Pick up garbage in the parking lot and patio areas (front and back of building) clean and return all tables, chairs and stage to proper location in the storage room.

Changes, Cancellations And Refunds

To receive a refund of rental fees and security deposit, cancellations must be completed no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from the security deposit for a cancellation made less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event.

Any and all changes made to the original reservation contract must be made in writing, please email: parkreservations@ sugarlandtx.gov or fax 281.275-2828 Attention: Reservationist.

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Emergencies

In case of emergencies during the use of the community centers, including but not limited to: plumb-ing problems, power failure and air conditioning problems, the applicant shall contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-275-2885.

After business hours the answering service will contact the Parks and Recreation Department on-call staff person. In case of non-park related emergencies contact the Police Department dispatch at 281-275-2525.

Sugar Land Parks And Facilities

City Park and Municipal Pool - 225 7th Street A 21-acres at Wood and 7th Street next to Sugar Land Middle School. Pool, 25 yards, with 2 diving board, 5 lighted baseball fields (one Tee-Ball, three Little League and one Pony League), football practice areas, a lighted/covered skate park, 4 lighted tennis courts, a playground, batting cages, grills, benches, picnic tables, restrooms, a sand volleyball area, horseshoe pits, covered picnic shelter, concession stands and meeting room.

Colony Bend Park 2809 Planters Street This 5-acre park has 2 playgrounds, sand volleyball court, 2 game tables, 2 picnic

Eldridge Park 2511 Eldridge Road (77478) First Colony Park 3232 Austin Parkway (77479) Lost Creek Park 3703 Lost Creek Blvd. (77479) BMX Track 3703 Lost Creek Blvd. (77479) Skate Park 225 Seventh Street (77478) Duhacsek Park 17034 Old Richmond Road (77478) Sugar Land Memorial Park 15300 University Blvd. (77479) Oyster Creek Park / Trail 4033 State Highway 6 South (77479) Brazos River Park 15300 University Blvd. (77479)

Sugar Land Memorial Park and Brazos River Corridor 15300 University Blvd Along the Brazos River between U.S. Highway 59 and University Boulevard.

Pawm Springs Dog Park is also at Sugar Land Memorial Park. A second phase for this park will include an enclosed dog park with areas for large and small dogs, a mountain

home of the First Colony Little League and the Greater Sugar Land Pony Colt League.

Lost Creek Park 3703 Lost Creek Blvd.

The 21-acre park has 7 soccer fields for youth and adults; large play structure, meeting room for up to 40 people, covered picnic pavilion with concession stand, restrooms and parking for over 300 vehicles; a 3-mile Oyster Creek Trail may be accessed from this park; a .9 mile lighted loop trail circles the park site; BMX track for youngsters and teens.

Duhacsek Park 17034 Old Richmond Road Found at Voss and Old Richmond Road, this 50-acre park site was generously donated to the city by the late Walter and Virginia Duhacsek; huge hand-grafted pecan trees; homestead facility may be reserved for large groups such as Scout for group activities, functions and day camps.

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bike trail, picnic pavilions and restroom facilities.

Eldridge Park - 2511 Eldridge Road The 43-acre park is on Eldridge Road near West Airport; community meeting room, picnic pavilion, restrooms, grills, benches, picnic tables, trails, fishing pier, concession stand, playground, 10 soccer fields (most reserved for league play), pond stocked with fish assortment, parking lot; home of the Sugar Land Soccer Club and host of Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer organization.

First Colony Park 3232 Austin Parkway The 22-acre park has a 3,000 sq ft conference center (may be reserved for private functions for up to 125 guests); 7 lighted and 2 unlighted baseball fields, batting cages, 2 concession stands, playground, drinking fountains, grills, benches, parking, restrooms, picnic tables and picnic pavilion;

Constellation Field 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, Highway 6 This baseball ball park owned by the City of Sugar Land is the home of the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Atlantic League that began play in 2012. The stadium, a state of the art multi-purpose facility, has a 7,500 capacity with ample parking, restroom facilities and multiple entry points, among other advantages. The site accommodated the city’s annual Fourth of July which moved from Oyster Creek Park and may well turn out to be the future site of the yearly

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Oyster Creek Park - 4033 State Highway 6 South On SH 6, rock-lined falls and a pond are near the entrance next to Oyster Creek; 3-mile Greenbelt hike and bike trail is accessible from Lexington Blvd., Dulles Ave., and Hwy 6; picnic tables, grills, benches, the Liberty Garden, parking and a restroom; stage/ amphitheater covering which may be reserved for private functions and special events; park has been the site of several annual 4th of July events.

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Area School Districts Fort Bend ISD 16431 Lexington Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479 phone: (281) 634-1000 Web site: www.fortbend.k12.tx.us Lamar CISD 3911 Avenue I Rosenberg, TX 77471 phone: (281) 341-3229 Web site: www.lcisd.org Fort Bend County Courthouse 309 South Fourth (street) 301 Jackson (mailing) Richmond, Texas 77469 (281) 342-3411 FaxBack Info. Line: (281) 243-8121 U.S. Post Office Sugar Land Main Post Office 225 Matlage Way (800) 275-8777 First Colony Branch 3130 Grants Lake Blvd.

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Fort Bend Central Appraisal District 2801 B. F. Terry Blvd.

Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281) 344-8623 Driver’s License Dept. of Public Safety 5505 Avenue N (FM 2218 off U.S. 59) Rosenberg, TX (281) 633-5400 Cable Television Comcast 9920 Highway 90A (713) 341-1000 1-800-776-9993 Gas Service Centerpoint Energy 501 Morton, Richmond, TX 77469 (281) 342-6665 Electric Service Reliant Energy All Service Requests Handled via Phone (713) 207-7777 or Visit Texas Electric Choice, where you can choose the Retail Electric Provider that’s right for you.

Water Service City of Sugar Land Treasury Management 2700 Town Center Blvd. North (281) 275-2750 Telephone/Cable/Internet There are a couple of choices for phone, cable and/or internet, some as bundles.These include: WindStream Communications 8306 Highway 90 A 866.255.8356 (residential service) 800.843.9214 (business service) MCI 888-624-5622 AT&T 800-288-2020 Comcast (713) 341-1000 1-800-776-9993

Social Security Social Security Administration 10703 Stancliff Houston, TX 77099 (800) 772-1213 http://www.ssa.gov Automobile Registration License Plates Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector 12550 Emily Court Sugar Land Substation (281) 242-4311 Fort Bend Auto Registration 500 Liberty St. Richmond, TX 77469 (281) 341-3709 Fort Bend County Registration & Titling Mailing Address: (FB Co Tax Office) 1317 Eugene Heimann Circle Richmond, TX 77469 DMV Phone Number (281) 341-3710 Fax:(281) 238-3265 Email:fbcauto@co.fort-bend.tx.us www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/ Also, online auto registration renewal; visit TxDMV -Vehicle Registration Renewal for eligibility requirements Voter Registration Ask 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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lix Brewhouse™, the world’s only combination firstrun cinema and dine-in microbrewery, will become lead entertainment anchor at The Crossing at Telfair in Sugar Land, Scott Weaver of developer Rubicon Realty Group announced today. “We set out to bring a novel entertainment concept to the area and are thrilled to have Flix Brewhouse bring their unique brand of cinema dining to The Crossing at Telfair. Flix is both cuttingedge and family-friendly and will be a landmark destination at Telfair, whether patrons are going to the movies or not,” Weaver added.

Flix currently has locations in Round Rock – north of Austin, and in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Crossing at Telfair, at the southwest corner of Texas 6 and U.S. 90, features a new H-E-B superstore, a Hilton Garden Inn,

ASSISTED LIVING Cheddar’s, Bombay Pizza, Chuy’s and a growing roster of other retailers. Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites are two additional hospitality providers committed to The Crossing at Telfair soon to commence construction.

The Sugar Land Flix Brewhouse will be approximately 40,000 square feet, featuring eight auditoriums equipped with parabolic screens, state-ofthe-industry digital audio and video including Dolby Atmos™ immersive sound, extra wide plush seating, and an innovative gliding tabletop console. Viewers will enjoy unobtrusive, in-theater service from a complete cooked-to-order menu and a broad selection of soft drinks and adult beverages, including a dozen signature beers brewed on-premises.

In addition to showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters, Flix Brewhouse has a wide variety of special features and

events, including a Pro-Am homebrew competition, on-site Beer 101 brewing and tasting seminars and numerous themed classic film series, including dinner comedies, ladies nights out, and Saturday morning pajama parties. Flix also celebrates unique food and craft beer creations with a range of ongoing dining and tasting events, showcasing beer from other craft breweries as well as its own.

“We love what Rubicon is doing at The Crossing at Telfair,” said Matt Silvers, Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Flix Brewhouse.

“Well-positioned mixed use projects such as this offer the opportunity to live, work, stay and play, all in a dynamic environment. The dining and entertainment district within The Crossing at Telfair will become the ‘go to’ destination in the Sugar Land area for both families and date night, and the Flix Brewhouse brand will be a great fit.”

The supportive lifestyle and nurturing program at Colonial Oaks offers our residents the best of both worlds - the independence they want and the around-the-clock personal assistance they need.

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Sugar Land Restaurants INDIAN Madras Pavilion 16260 Kensington 281-491-3672 Bombay Palace Indian Grill & Bar 15295 Southwest Fwy 281-325-0071 Udipi Café 3559 Highway 6 S 281-313-2700 ASIAN Azuma on the Lake 15830 SW Frwy., Ste 100 281-313-0518 Benihana Grill 2579 Town Center Blvd N. 281-565-8888

Café East Chinese Buffet Jade Garden 4645 Highway 6 S. 4555 Highway 6 S., Ste C 281-491-8181 281-265-8868

Panda Express 1401 Highway 6 S. 281-277-0856

Café Goo Goo Yen 1730 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste L281-277-8383

Panda Garden 1043 Eldridge Road 281-242-7728

Chang’s Chinese Restaurant 16100 Kensington Blvd., #200 281-325-0176 www.changs-online.com China King 3338 Highway 6 281-980-8887 Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca 16200 Kensington Dr., Ste 300 281-265-1669 Jade Café 2565 Eldridge Road 281-277-1899

Japaneiro’s Sushi Bar & Latin Grill 2168 Texas Dr. 281-242-1121 Kublai Khan Mongolian Stir-Fry 15830 Southwest Fwy 281-565-7277 Mori Sushi 4502 Highway 6 281-325-0628 Old Place Café 4555 Highway 6 S., Ste R 281-277-8008 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 2120 Lone Star Dr. 281-313-8650

Panda Garden 3563 Highway 6 S. 281-265-0303 Pearl Dynasty Cuisine 19828 Southwest Fwy 281-238-5800 Pei Wei Asian Diner 16101 Kensington Dr. 281-240-1931 Pho Mai Vietnamese Noodle House 16200 Kensington Dr., Ste 100 281-491-1528

Pho Saigon Vietnamese Noodle House 4645 Highway 6 S., Ste L 281-491-2988 Sabai Thai Café 2705 Town Center Blvd N. 281-325-1007 Swen Chinese Café 4526 Highway 6 S 281-265-8300

Taisho Japanese Bar & Grill 16100 City Walk 281-313-0158 Thai Cottage II 4723 Sweetwater Blvd 281-313-0707 Tony’s Grill 12240 Murphy Road, Ste F 281-564-4022

Lupe Tortilla 15801 Southwest Fwy 281-265-7500

Escalantes 15933 City Walk Blvd.

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Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant 3121 Highway 6 S 281-265-6556

Freebirds World Burrito 15285 Southwest Freeway Freebirds.com La Fonda Dona Maria 13134 Dairy Ashford Road, Ste 600 281-277-0338 Las Haciendas Restaurant 12821 Southwest Freeway 281-240-3050 Los Gallitos Mexican Café 3385 Highway 6 281-313-1401

Carraba’s Italian Grill 2335 Highway 6 S. 281-980-4433 Corelli’s Italian Café 3229 Highway 6 S. 281-491-8900 Coal Vines 1550 Lake Pointe Pkwy 281-491-0478

Pappasito’s Cantina 13750 Southwest Fwy 281-565-9797

Gepetto’s Pizza 15510 Lexington Blvd 281-980-7400

Ruthie’s Mexican Café 5022 Highway 90A 281-491-7884 Taco Cabana 16770 Southwest Fwy 281-980 9683

Mia Bella Trattoria 16535 Southwest Frwy (at First Colony - Sugar Land) 281-240-5000 Olive Garden 5005 Sweetwater Blvd.

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El Vaquero 6560 Greatwood Parkway 281-545-1861

Pepperoni’s 5726 New Territory Blvd.

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Russo’s New York Pizzaria 6560 Greatwood Parkway 281-545-8100 Sicilian’s Pizza & Pasta 13416 Greenway Dr. 281-242-0004 SEAFOOD Fish City Grill 15980 City Walk Blvd.

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1135 Crabb River Road • Richmond, Texas 77469 www.lennys.com/locations/Richmond-TX-309 Discounted sub must be of equal or lesser value. One coupon per person per visit. Valid at this location only. Not valid with any other offers.

Call 281.232.0589 to place your order!

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Chipotle 2280 Lone Star Dr. 281-980-6622

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Los Tios Mexican Restaurant 3308 Highway 6 S 281-980-1313

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MEXICAN Berryhill Tamales 13703 Southwest Fwy 281-313-8226

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Buffalo Wild Wings 1401 Highway 6 S. Building B 281-313-9464 Café Express 15930 City Walk 281-980-9222

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 2231 Highway 6 S. 281-242-0400

Wing Stop 16525 Lexington Blvd #120 281-565-9464 Wings-N-Things 3375 Highway 6 S 281-242-2999 AMERICAN

Cheddar’s Casual Café 803 Bonaventure Way 281-242-1035

Black Walnut Café 16535 Southwest Fwy 281-565-7800

SWINGING DOOR at Fort Bend RESTAURANT Country Club Burgers, BBQ and more...

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday • Saturday • 11 AM • 5 PM Sunday • 11 AM • 3 PM Banquest Facilities up to 250 2627 FM 762 • RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469 • 281-341-8434

Lupita’s

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CASUAL DINING Baker Street Pub & Grill 15970 City Walk Blvd.

281-494-0774

Mexican Restaurant 11 Years in Sugar Land Serving the surrounding area

Mosset Grille & Wine Bar 14019 Southwest Cheesecake Factory, The Freeway Ste. 101 16535 Southwest Fwy. Sugar Land, Tx 77478 281-313-9500 281-201-8296 Chili’s 15355 Southwest Fwy. 281-242-5444 Chili’s 19940 Southwest Fwy. 281-232-3438 Coco’s Café 4565 Highway 6 S. 281-491-7868 Denny’s 1422 Hwy. 6 281-240-0327 Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 15929 City Walk 281-242-7468 Niner’s 5870 New Territory 281-240-0327 Smash Burger 2623 N. Town Center Blvd 281-491-0380 Stadia Grill 2105 Lone Star Dr. 281-265-4889

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun-Thurs 11-9p.m.

Fri, Sat. 11-10 p.m.

H.H. 3-7:30 p.m.

3121 Highway 6 South Sugar Land, Texas 77478 281-265-6556 www.lupitassugarland.com

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Lennys Subs 1135 Crabb River Rd. Suite 100 Richmond, TX 281-232-0589 FRENCH La Madeline French Bakery & Café 2675 Town Center Blvd N. 281-494-4400 LATIN Churrasco’s 1520 Lake Pointe Pkwy 832-532-5300 Fernando’s Restaurant 14135 Southwest Fwy 281-494-9087 Tucano’s 16535 Southwest Fwy 281-277-5477 MEDITERRANEAN Red Oak Grill 203 Century Square Blvd.

281-491-2890

Fadi’s Mediterranean Swinging Door at Grill Fort Bend Country Club 716 Hwy. 6 2627 FM 762, Richmond TX 281-313-3145 281-3471-8434 SALAD T.G.I. Fridays 2515 Town Center Blvd N Ruggles Green 281-494-8400 15903 City Walk 281-565-1175 Willie’s Grill and Ice House Salata 945 Highway 6 S 2170 Town Square Place 281-242-2252 832-886-4582

Souper Salad 2715 Town Center 281-980-5200 BARBECUE Brookstreet Barbeque 1418 Hwy. 6 281-313-4000 STEAK Longhorn Steak House 16746 Southwest Fwy 281-240-1018 Outback Steakhouse 15253 Southwest Fwy 281-980-4329 Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill 2115 Town Square Place 281-565-2727 Saltgrass Steak House 19720 Southwest Fwy 281-232-3502 Veritas Steak & Seafood 1550 Lake Pointe, Pkwy, Ste 500 281-491-2901 The Burning Pear 16090 City Walk Blvd 281-275-5925 FUSION BLU 2248 Texas Dr. 281-903-7324 Nikoz Fusion Grill 16754 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX www.nikozgrill.com BAKERY Great Harvest Bread Co. 3344 Hwy 6 S. Sugar Land , Tx. 77478 832-987-3217 Parisian Bakery & Sandwiches 203 Dulles Ave., Suite 100 Stafford, Tx. 77477 281-969-5477

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