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‘You got this!’ Loved ones send positive words to rapper Scarface after he was admitted to ICU at Houston area hospital
Read full article: ‘You got this!’ Loved ones send positive words to rapper Scarface after he was admitted to ICU at Houston area hospitalHouston rapper Scarface was admitted to an Intensive Care Unit at an area hospital over the weekend for an undisclosed medical condition.
Explore culture and diversity at the third annual Sugar Land Arts Fest
Read full article: Explore culture and diversity at the third annual Sugar Land Arts FestCelebrate diversity and creativity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest happening on April 27-28 at the Smart Financial Centre. There you'll find art from over 100 artists, a beer garden and wine garden, live music, and even a live mural painting. We got a preview of this third annual festival with co-chair of the event Stacy Borgfeldt and featured artist Debra Jan Hall.
‘Champions of Magic -The Worldwide Wonders’ tour returns to Houston this weekend
Read full article: ‘Champions of Magic -The Worldwide Wonders’ tour returns to Houston this weekendThe tour will make a stop at the Smart Financial Centre with a mind-blowing show this weekend, but first - one of the stars is stopping by with a preview and a little magic!
Leanne Morgan is bringing the laughs to Sugar Land with her ‘Just Getting Started’ comedy tour
Read full article: Leanne Morgan is bringing the laughs to Sugar Land with her ‘Just Getting Started’ comedy tourLeanne Morgan is at the top of her comedic game, and Derrick and Tessa are catching up with her before her comedy tour in Sugar Land.
KIDZ BOP’s ‘Never Stop Live Tour 2023′ coming to Sugar Land
Read full article: KIDZ BOP’s ‘Never Stop Live Tour 2023′ coming to Sugar LandKIDZ BOP is on the road with a new tour, KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live 2023, and they’re coming to Sugar Land on Aug. 25 to play at the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land.
Live Nation offering $25 concert tickets in honor of National Concert Week
Read full article: Live Nation offering $25 concert tickets in honor of National Concert WeekSeveral artists are participating in the deal including, Keith Sweat, Rotimi, SYD, Wiz Khalifa, Alicia Keys, Goo Goo Dolls, OneRepublic, Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire and more.
2nd Chris Rock show added to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow morning
Read full article: 2nd Chris Rock show added to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow morningChris Rock won't just have one show - he now has a second show coming to Sugar Land, the Smart Financial Centre announced on Thursday.
Comedian Chris Rock to perform at Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow
Read full article: Comedian Chris Rock to perform at Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrowChris Rock is still holding his head high after the Oscars ‘slap heard around the world’ and he is coming to a stage near you -- sooner than you think.
Fort Bend County set to launch 1st COVID mega testing site
Read full article: Fort Bend County set to launch 1st COVID mega testing siteFort Bend County is the latest Houston-area community to launch a drive-thru COVID-19 mega testing site. Leaders say the site is a necessity, citing “the exponential increase” in demand by residents for COVID testing because of the rapid spread of the omicron variant.
Appointments for Memorial Hermann’s vaccine clinic in Sugar Land filled
Read full article: Appointments for Memorial Hermann’s vaccine clinic in Sugar Land filledSUGAR LAND, Texas – All appointment slots for an upcoming vaccine clinic being held by Memorial Hermann in Sugar Land are full. Memorial Hermann is holding the drive-thru clinic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and Monday at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. The goal is to vaccinate about 10,000 people during the two-day clinic. Originally, only educational and child care workers who are eligible to receive the vaccine according to the definition established by the Texas Department of State Health Services were allowed to make appointments. People who are vaccinated at the clinic will automatically have their second dose scheduled for either April 10 or April 11 at the same location.
Vaccination slots filled at Memorial Hermann’s drive-thru clinic in Sugar Land
Read full article: Vaccination slots filled at Memorial Hermann’s drive-thru clinic in Sugar LandSUGAR LAND – UPDATE: Vaccination slots have filled since Memorial Hermann opened 1,000 more slots for vaccinations Friday. ORIGINAL STORY: Thousands of people are expected to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land this week. So why was registration limited to older folks, even though others are also included in Phase 1B? “I do think that our top priority is, based on the data, those older populations that are more at risk for death and severe outcomes,” said Associate Commissioner Imelda Garcia. Memorial Hermann said it plans to work its way through groups of qualified individuals until it’s offered the vaccine to everyone in the phase.
Slots filled for Memorial Hermann COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic in Sugar Land for those 65 and older
Read full article: Slots filled for Memorial Hermann COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic in Sugar Land for those 65 and olderSUGAR LAND, Texas – All slots are filled for a Fort Bend County COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land Wednesday, Feb. 3 to Saturday, Feb. 6, authorities said Tuesday. If you are 65 years of age or older, you are asked to complete a vaccination verification form that will confirm your eligibility for vaccination. Public registration is available only to those 65 years of age and older, consistent with the state’s Phase 1B guidance. Approximately 16,000 COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered, Memorial Hermann said. Vaccine supply is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis until the available appointments are full.
Fort Bend County judge announces Smart Financial Centre will be mega-voting site
Read full article: Fort Bend County judge announces Smart Financial Centre will be mega-voting siteSUGAR LAND, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge K.P. During the news conference, George also announced that county residents will be able to cast their vote at any voting location in Fort Bend County, including Smart Financial Centre. According to Fort Bend County Commissioner Ken DeMerchant, there will 60 voting machines set up and they expect it to be one of the most-used sites for voting. With regard to mail-in ballots, Fort Bend County Elections Administrator John Oldham said the county has begun mailing ballots and people are working to catch up on any backlog. George encouraged voters to keep an eye on the Fort Bend County website for the most up-to-date information.
Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site open Tuesday at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land
Read full article: Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site open Tuesday at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar LandSUGAR LAND, Texas – United Memorial Medical Center announced the opening of a free COVID-19 drive-thru testing beginning at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land during a news conference Tuesday. “It’s each one of our responsibilities to make sure we don’t pass this on,” said Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman. “We would ask that you bring your senior citizen, ... if [they] can’t come on their own.”Varon said relatively few seniors have stopped by the other UMMC drive-thru testing site, in Houston off Tidwell Rd., which concerns him. However, he said UMMC is working on mobile testing sites that can go test people who may not be able to leave their home. UMMC plans to also start mobile COVID-19 testing efforts as soon as this week to reach seniors who are unable to leave their homes, due to their increased susceptibility to this virus, Lee added.