December 01 - January 01
Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge
Christmas Tree Lighting
Employee Banquet
Webinar: Subtract the Sugar
December 05
December 10
Mike Check: Morning Announcements
Employee Tree Planting Event
How I Met My Network
HOLIDAY
December 16
Munch & Mingle
TERO Training (City Hall)
December 25-26
On The Spot Award
Blanca Orellana
“During a visit to City Hall, a visitor began choking on a peppermint Without hesitation, Blanca quickly responded, performing lifesaving actions that dislodged the obstruction and restored the visitor’s ability to breathe.
Her calm demeanor, quick thinking, and decisive action prevented a potential tragedy For this reason, I believe Blanca deserves to be recognized for her selfless act of courage and compassion in saving another person’s life ”
On The Spot Award
Charles Rychlik & Adrian Sifuentes
Fleet October 2025 Operator Incentive Award
Brendan Chapman
“I came by after many years and was very pleased as staff Charles and Adrian greeted me as they remembered seeing me here before.
Their positive remarks immediately convinced me to renew my membership This also encouraged me to convince my wife and community friends to join. With prayers for the best for all of you and your families ”
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is Near!
Join us for a magical evening of holiday-style entertainment in the heart of Sugar Land!
Enjoy festive performances, crafts, activities, and plenty of photo opportunities that will fill your night with joy and wonder.
Friday, Dec. 5 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sugar Land Town Square Plaza
The Fleet Department proudly recognizes you for your exemplary dedication to maintaining the operational readiness of your assigned police service vehicle
2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Your steadfast attention to timely vehicle maintenance and repairs ensures the continued operational readiness of your unit to respond promptly to citizen emergencies.
Jason Cardenas and Brandon Gonzalez, also made a splash by placing in the Irrigation Competition!
We are counting down to our brand-new Learning Management System Docebo! Launching in January 2026, this new system will replace Vector Solutions as the City’s main Learning Platform.
This system is more than just a tech upgrade; it is a major step towards a personalized and connected learning experience for our employees. Whether it’s compliance training, career development, or leadership growth, Docebo will be your one-stop hub for learning.
Here’s a sneak peek at what Docebo has to offer: AI-powered skill building tailored to your career journey
Seamless integration with Munis, Outlook, and Teams Mobile-first design for learning anywhere, anytime
Expansive content libraries from LinkedIn Learning & OpenSesame Easy scheduling, tracking, and rosters for instructor-led training
A phased rollout will begin this fall with pilot departments, hands-on training, and resources.
Stay tuned for more updates – and get ready to explore, grow, and trailblaze with Docebo!
Now that our major systems are restored, IT has set up an issue tracker to handle any remaining problems you might be experiencing.
Please use the tracker for any lingering issues, such as: Application Errors
Missing Applications
Access Issues
When submitting an issue, please include: The name of the involved system
A short description of the problem
Optional: Attach screenshots to help diagnose the issue faster
Once your issue is submitted, IT will reach out to you directly to gather more information and begin troubleshooting. Please report any remaining hiccups using the tracker so IT can fix them quickly
After months of collaboration across all departments, we're excited to share our 3-5 year roadmap for becoming a truly data-driven organization.
4 Strategic Goals:
Data Quality - Creating reliable, trustworthy data
Data Access - Breaking down silos and sharing information
Data Fluency - Building skills across the organization
Software Modernization - Optimizing our tech infrastructure
Aaron Armijo
Alaina Williams
Alejandro Delafuente
Austin Dickson
Austyn Mejorado
Benny Gonzales
Blanca Kennedy
Bradley Easley
Caryn Scott
Catherine Porter
Christina Crews
Christopher Bledsoe
Colby Holmes
Darien Jones
Demarcus Mitchell
Efrain Sierra
Elijah Russell
Elvia Garza
Emily Ercius
Eric Juergen
Eric Pino
Gina Mckinney
Hemanth Mathew
Herberth Alvarado
Jacob Langerud
James Silva
This strategy addresses the challenges you shared during our interviews and outlines 23 projects to transform how we use data to serve our community.
A SPECIAL THANKS to the Framework Workshop Contributors who helped shape this vision Their insights and collaborative spirit during workshop sessions helped develop the guiding principles and strategic direction for Sugar Land's data transformation.
Jamie Medrano
Jason Clarke
Jason Vaughn
Jennifer Alexander
Jessica Rodriguez
John Torres
Jonathan Slusser
Justin Perez
Juston Clough
Kayla Randon
Kristen Reed
Lakisha Miller
Lauren Lathon
Matthew Hoff
Melissa Ledesma
Neil Kim
Nicholas De La Rosa
Nikilia Carter
Nina Stephens
Petrina Simpson
Phillip Prevost
Rachel Owens
Rami Ibrahim
Ricardo De La Cruz
Robert Bowman
Robert Hazelrig
Robert Rickman
Robert Rogers
Ryan Jones
Samuel West
Sharon Shapiro
Shawn Hersey
Stephanie Everson
Sue Lung
Thomas Lapointe
Tijo Thomas
Tracy Allen
Vincent Christianson
William Alford
It’s that time of year again, Sugar Land!
The highly anticipated Annual Golf Tournament is back again and it’s time to start creating your team.
If you’re attending community events or presenting at HOA meetings… listen up!
Join Wellness and Engagement for food, prizes, and bragging rights at TopGolf Katy in January!
The City is launching a new approach to community connection with the Community Engagement Tracker (CET)! This tool marks a shift toward a more intentional, coordinated, and measurable way to capture how we engage with our residents Think of it this way: if it’s not in the CET, did it really happen?
Sunday, Jan 12 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The first 10 teams to submit a 5 team roster will be able to participate in this year’s tournament.
Save your spot by sending your roster to wellness&engagement@sugarla ndtx.gov
Don’t miss the annual employee banquet! This high-energy lunch banquet come with blaze-ing beats, radical vibes, and unforgettable memories!
DECEMBER 3, 2025 MARRIOTT SUGAR LAND
By logging every outreach effort, we can tell the full story of our impact, identify where we’re thriving, and see where we can grow. Every entry helps us make smarter, data-driven decisions that strengthen relationships across our community and ensure every interaction counts.
You can find the Community Engagement Tracker link and FAQs on Workvivo.
If you have questions and want a quick walkthrough, reach out to Carly or Jake from the Community Engagement team They are here to help you get started and make tracking easier than ever!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
It’s that time of year again: Munch & Mingle is right around the corner!
If you are new to the City or maybe forgot, Munch & Mingle is our annual employee holiday potluck. Departments from across the organization are encouraged to participate by selecting a theme, decorating their suite, and bringing food. Employees go around visiting the various locations enjoying fun, food and company!
Departments located outside of City Hall are encouraged to join the potluck by reserving a conference room for their station and joining the fun!
Questions? Reach out to Wellness and Engagement!
Shop small while enjoying a fun, relaxing Saturday with family, friends, and neighbors at the Farmers Market at Imperial Park!
Open EVERY SATURDAY from 9am – 1pm (rain or shine)!
Visit Sugar Land has officially launched the Sugar Land Social District, a new destination designed to enhance the city’s vibrant dining, retail and entertainment scene
There’s always something cool going on in Parks & Rec! Scan or click on the QR code to check out all of the fun upcoming events!
As part of the Stimulating Economic Growth All-In Initiative, the district offers visitors the opportunity to responsibly enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors from participating establishments, creating a lively, walkable environment that supports local businesses and enriches the city’s social experience.
Within the district, visitors may carry beverages in marked cups purchased and served from participating businesses within designated hours of operations To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, visitors are encouraged to keep beverages within district boundaries marked by signs and maps throughout Sugar Land Town Square and First Colony Mall.
To mark the launch, visitors can join the celebration during Sugar Land’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Guests who purchase an item from at least three participating businesses can receive a custom FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston & Visit Sugar Land koozie and a free hot chocolate from the Visit Sugar Land cart.
The excitement continues into 2026 with FIFA World Cup-themed experiences inviting visitors to collect soccer-themed stamps in an official Sugar Land Social District passport. Guests who complete their passports will receive an exclusive Visit Sugar Land and FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston collectible.
Participating businesses and district guidelines are available at visitsugarlandtx.com/socialdistrict.
Just a single drink can cause a decline in visual function, mental judgment and motor skills, resulting in driver impairment.
In the 1980s, the United States saw a significant reduction in alcohol-involved crashes due to lowering the legal driving limit to 0.08 blood alcohol concentration, increasing the minimum legal drinking age to 21 and instituting educational campaigns about the dangers of drinking and driving
However, in the decades since, drivers with alcohol concentrations at or above 0.08 have remained involved in about one-third of all traffic fatalities in the U S That's about 10,000 lives lost every year
To reduce this toll, the National Safety Council (NSC) supports:
A national campaign educating Americans on impairment beginning with the first drink Efforts by states to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration in drivers
The legal alcohol concentration limit in all states is 0 08 Research shows that for the majority of drivers, driving performance deteriorates significantly at this level.
However, the current U.S. culture regarding driving and alcohol is not supportive of lowering driving limits for all adult drivers And despite drivers' views of drinking and
Prep Time: 1 hour | Cook Time: 50 Mins | Yield: 12 Servings
INGREDIENTS
9 lasagna noodles
1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
driving as a very serious threat, more than one in eight drivers admit to driving in the past year when they thought they were close to or over the legal limit.
NSC knows more must be done to educate our fellow citizens about alcohol impairment, and we believe change can happen as people know more. A strategy grounded in human behavior theory is needed to change those beliefs and ultimately influence widespread change
Weekends and holidays can be dangerous times on our roadways. Two of the most celebrated days of the year, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, also are among the most deadly That's why December has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Taking personal responsibility for a safe ride saves lives.
Drugs including opioids, marijuana and some over-thecounter medicines can impair driving by causing drowsiness, altering visual functions and affecting mental judgment and motor skills Other factors, such as fatigue and stress, also can impair your ability to drive.
Drivers should avoid driving while impaired by any of these factors, just as they would if they consumed alcohol, not only at work when it is against city policy but also during personal time because it is illegal and puts yourself and others in danger.
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain.
2.Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3 In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining 1/4 cup parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4 Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full).
5 Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.