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Which grocery store gives you the best deal? Here’s what we found at Walmart, H-E-B and Kroger
Read full article: Which grocery store gives you the best deal? Here’s what we found at Walmart, H-E-B and KrogerWe know our dollars don't stretch as far as it used to at the grocery store, but we wanted to know which stores have the lowest prices on their store brand staples and why they differ between stores.
VIDEO: Person of interest sought after guard opens fire during armored truck heist in front of Sugar Land HEB
Read full article: VIDEO: Person of interest sought after guard opens fire during armored truck heist in front of Sugar Land HEBSeveral shots were fired at a HEB in Sugar Land after an armored truck was robbed, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Theft suspects arrested after Sugar Land police chase reportedly stole $5K in merchandise from glasses store
Read full article: Theft suspects arrested after Sugar Land police chase reportedly stole $5K in merchandise from glasses storeThree suspects are in custody after reportedly stealing approximately $5,000 in merchandise from a sunglasses store in Sugar Land.
City of Sugar Land explores future with self-driving cable-rail system
Read full article: City of Sugar Land explores future with self-driving cable-rail systemSugar Land is collaborating with Swyft Cities to explore the Whoosh® cable transit system, featuring autonomous, gondola-like electric vehicles on elevated cables, aimed at enhancing mobility and sustainability.
Campaign signs cut down in controversial Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioners race
Read full article: Campaign signs cut down in controversial Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioners raceA number of signs were tied to incumbent county Commissioner Andy Meyers and featured a mugshot of his opponent, Taral Patel, who is currently facing 9 criminal charges for acts prosecutors say were tied to his respective campaign.
Driver killed in Sugar Land after hitting pole, two trees causing car to split in half
Read full article: Driver killed in Sugar Land after hitting pole, two trees causing car to split in halfInvestigators said the driver hit a light pole and two trees, causing the vehicle to split in half due to the impact and throw the driver from the car.
Man gets 10 years in prison for crash while he was intoxicated which critically injured Sugar Land police officer
Read full article: Man gets 10 years in prison for crash while he was intoxicated which critically injured Sugar Land police officerJulian Requena was sentenced by Judge Surendran Pattel for the crash which seriously hurt Officer Ruben Munoz, who was 25-years-old at the time.
Houston man arrested, accused of identity theft and stealing mail in Sugar Land
Read full article: Houston man arrested, accused of identity theft and stealing mail in Sugar LandA Houston man was arrested after police in Sugar Land said he was found with tools used to break into mailboxes and articles of identity of other people.
PHOTOS: Sugar Land Space Cowboys’ historic season ends with first Triple-A Championship in franchise history
Read full article: PHOTOS: Sugar Land Space Cowboys’ historic season ends with first Triple-A Championship in franchise historyThe Sugar Land Space Cowboys clinched their first Triple-A Championship with a 13-6 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers, days after winning the Pacific Coast League title.
Sugar Land leaders propose ‘rapid-start’ power plant to some homeowner dismay
Read full article: Sugar Land leaders propose ‘rapid-start’ power plant to some homeowner dismayCity officials are exploring the development of a rapid-start natural gas power plant aimed at bolstering the Texas electricity grid. Mayor Joe Zimmerman emphasized that the primary goal of the project is to deliver clean and sustainable power, enhancing grid reliability.
Person of interest charged after man tried to lure Sugar Land teenage girl into car
Read full article: Person of interest charged after man tried to lure Sugar Land teenage girl into carCharges have been filed on a person of interest following reports of a man trying to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle after she got off a school bus in Sugar Land.
Police looking for man who tried to lure teenage girl into car in Sugar Land
Read full article: Police looking for man who tried to lure teenage girl into car in Sugar LandPolice in Sugar Land are asking the public for help identifying the driver of a vehicle they say tried to lure a teenage girl into his car after she got off a school bus.
From slime to science, Funtastik Labs features hands-on family experience
Read full article: From slime to science, Funtastik Labs features hands-on family experienceFuntastik Labs just opened their second location in Sugar Land, and the new STEAM-focused space is sure to be a hit with the whole fam.
‘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.
Fort Bend ISD board vote to move forward on policy to give superintendent power to remove certain books from libraries
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD board vote to move forward on policy to give superintendent power to remove certain books from librariesThe Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted to move forward on a policy change on Monday that will allow the superintendent authority to remove certain books from school libraries. The superintendent will also designate someone to fulfill that role.
Sugar Land PD warns of upcoming road closures, here’s when and where they’ll be
Read full article: Sugar Land PD warns of upcoming road closures, here’s when and where they’ll beBefore people hit the town for what might be some residents' for the final weekend of July, they’d better be aware of the traffic because there will be several road closures in Sugar Land, starting Friday, July 26 at 9 p.m.
Consistent storms forcing crews to stop as thousands are still without power
Read full article: Consistent storms forcing crews to stop as thousands are still without powerFor those without power still from Hurricane Beryl, the focus in recent days has not only been on when someone might be on their street working to get the power back on, but also on the skies.
How to prevent a potential tree collapse before the next big storm?
Read full article: How to prevent a potential tree collapse before the next big storm?As Drew Smith was surveying the damage on his parents’ property caused by a fallen pecan tree that narrowly missed the main structure of their home, he expressed a sentiment that has crossed the minds of many in the aftermath of Beryl: “Come storm time, you never know when one of those widow-makers is going to come down,” Smith said.
Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’
Read full article: Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has opened an investigation after a veteran of the U.S. Army was hospitalized from being sucker punched at a Sugar Land bar.
The veterinary team revolutionizing animal emergency medicine here in Houston
Read full article: The veterinary team revolutionizing animal emergency medicine here in HoustonPet parents know that trips to the vet can be stressful especially when there is an emergency. Well, Veterinary Emergency Group is revolutionizing animal emergency medicine by completely reworking the experience, so it works for people and their pets. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp took us on a tour to of their Sugar Land clinic.
TEA investigating allegations Fort Bend ISD incentivized students, staff to vote in 2023 election
Read full article: TEA investigating allegations Fort Bend ISD incentivized students, staff to vote in 2023 electionFort Bend ISD says they have been informed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that they are under investigation.
The Anime Bar in Sugar Land has vision realized by providing fun, inclusive environment for all guests
Read full article: The Anime Bar in Sugar Land has vision realized by providing fun, inclusive environment for all guestsWhether you’re a fan of the genre or not, the Anime Bar in Sugar Land will have something for you to enjoy and keep coming back.
Fort Bend Co. Commissioner releases road, lane closure list ahead of construction projects
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Commissioner releases road, lane closure list ahead of construction projectsAs Fort Bend County begins to embark on several construction projects, Commissioner Vincent Morales has released a list of road and lane closures over the next week.
Inside ‘Zoom Room,’ a fun new hub featuring one-of-a-kind services for dogs and their owners
Read full article: Inside ‘Zoom Room,’ a fun new hub featuring one-of-a-kind services for dogs and their ownersZoom Room is a new dog training facility in Sugar Land offering classes, playgroups, meet ups, dog parties, rescue groups, and lots more.
Texas Land Commissioner presents grant funding for mitigation projects in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land
Read full article: Texas Land Commissioner presents grant funding for mitigation projects in Fort Bend County, Sugar LandTexas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham will be holding a press conference to announce the allocation of regional mitigation funds. Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and Judge KP George will also be present.
Astros put pitcher Cristian Javier on injured list and recall José Abreu from minors
Read full article: Astros put pitcher Cristian Javier on injured list and recall José Abreu from minorsHouston Astros right-handers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy will each undergo an MRI after both experienced forearm discomfort.
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.
Houston Life highlights of the 2024 total solar eclipse
Read full article: Houston Life highlights of the 2024 total solar eclipseIt's all about the total solar eclipse on Houston Life. Co-host Tessa Barrera met KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land.
‘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!
Celebrate a decade of dreams with the Venardos Circus under the big top in Sugar Land
Read full article: Celebrate a decade of dreams with the Venardos Circus under the big top in Sugar LandThis Broadway-style circus is heading to Sugar Land for an all new exhilarating and magical experience the whole family will love.
40-year-old charged with murder in chase, crash which killed City of Sugar Land employee
Read full article: 40-year-old charged with murder in chase, crash which killed City of Sugar Land employeeThe crash happened on Wednesday in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 90A at Gillingham Lane just before 10:30 a.m.
Sugar Land city worker killed in major crash following police chase on Highway 90A
Read full article: Sugar Land city worker killed in major crash following police chase on Highway 90AA major accident has shut down Highway 90A in both directions Wednesday afternoon in Sugar Land, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
‘Documents everywhere’: Accused mail thieves arrested as federal investigators find bags of stolen mail in motel room
Read full article: ‘Documents everywhere’: Accused mail thieves arrested as federal investigators find bags of stolen mail in motel roomA pair of prolific accused mail thieves have been arrested and police tell KPRC 2 they may be connected to hundreds of mail theft victims all across the Houston metro area, from Sugar Land, to Memorial Villages, and possibly even Conroe.
Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperaturesAs temperatures continue to drop in the Houston area Monday, drivers are urged to use caution as officials are now reporting ice on several roadways in the area.
‘Do your research’: How to protect yourself from sketchy third-party vendors
Read full article: ‘Do your research’: How to protect yourself from sketchy third-party vendorsAfter a Sugar Land man said he was out $350 after buying a Nintendo Switch he never received on Walmart’s website through a third party, KPRC 2 is sharing some tips on how to protect yourself from falling into the same situation.
Sugar Land man out of $300 after ordering Nintendo Switch on Walmart’s website through third-party vendor
Read full article: Sugar Land man out of $300 after ordering Nintendo Switch on Walmart’s website through third-party vendorA Sugar Land man says he is out of hundreds of dollars after ordering a gaming system on Walmart’s website through a third party.
Cat stolen from Sugar Land Petco found dumped near San Antonio; Police searching for woman who allegedly took him
Read full article: Cat stolen from Sugar Land Petco found dumped near San Antonio; Police searching for woman who allegedly took himPolice in Sugar Land are asking for the community’s help after a woman allegedly stole a cat from an adoption center at a Petco late last month.
‘Pedophile mind’: Jury gives Sugar Land man 57 years in prison for sexual assault of 3 girls
Read full article: ‘Pedophile mind’: Jury gives Sugar Land man 57 years in prison for sexual assault of 3 girlsA Fort Bend County jury has sentenced a Sugar Land man to 57 years in prison for the sexual assault of three girls.
Clements High School teacher arrested, accused of sex trafficking in Georgia
Read full article: Clements High School teacher arrested, accused of sex trafficking in GeorgiaWhile the district did not release the name of the teacher arrested, they said he was taken into custody Wednesday on a warrant out of Georgia for trafficking persons for sexual servitude.
‘Operation Naughty List’: Clements High School principal arrested in undercover prostitution sting
Read full article: ‘Operation Naughty List’: Clements High School principal arrested in undercover prostitution stingA high school principal in Sugar Land was arrested on a prostitution solicitation charge.
Fort Bend ISD board approves retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD board approves retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie WhitbeckThe Fort Bend ISD school board voted to approve the retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck during a meeting on Monday evening.
Missouri City electrician tells of friendship with the boy who lived in a Houston bubble
Read full article: Missouri City electrician tells of friendship with the boy who lived in a Houston bubbleThe 84-year-old man replacing my Sugar Land home’s ceiling fans was one of David Vetter’s most trusted confidantes.
Sugar Land business owner gets 2 years in federal prison for fraud scheme
Read full article: Sugar Land business owner gets 2 years in federal prison for fraud schemeA Sugar Land business owner has been ordered to serve two years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiring to commit mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
‘Everything is fishy’: Family of missing Sugar Land teen found dead in SW Houston seeks answers, justice
Read full article: ‘Everything is fishy’: Family of missing Sugar Land teen found dead in SW Houston seeks answers, justiceA family is desperate for answers after a teenager, missing for days, was found dead about 20 miles from home.
Mother files police report, seeks lawyer after she says Fort Bend ISD substitute teacher hit son in head with ruler
Read full article: Mother files police report, seeks lawyer after she says Fort Bend ISD substitute teacher hit son in head with rulerA Fort Bend ISD mother says she is enraged after a substitute teacher physically assaulted at least two students, including her son at Lake Olympia Middle School.
‘Who wrote this?’ Houston voters find themselves confused over propositions language on ballots
Read full article: ‘Who wrote this?’ Houston voters find themselves confused over propositions language on ballotsKPRC 2 Investigates spoke to voters coming out of the polls in Harris and Fort Bend Counties on Monday and the overwhelming consensus from all is the confusion with some of the questions on the ballot.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights retuning to Constellation Field with lavish light displays
Read full article: Sugar Land Holiday Lights retuning to Constellation Field with lavish light displaysThe season of lights, holiday shopping and caroling is fast upon us and one of the area’s most lavish light displays is returning to Sugar Land in November.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Sugar Land
Read full article: Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Sugar LandA man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a Dec. 2021 fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Sugar Land, the Sugar Land Police Department said on Wednesday.
Sugar Land man pleads guilty to stealing victim’s identity, wiring more than $500K in Bitcoin from account
Read full article: Sugar Land man pleads guilty to stealing victim’s identity, wiring more than $500K in Bitcoin from accountA Sugar Land man has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain and launder more than $500,000, the United States Department of Justice said.
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.
Support Sugar Land woman’s push to get her bath products in Walmart stores
Read full article: Support Sugar Land woman’s push to get her bath products in Walmart storesWhen Candice Wheat started making soap with goat’s milk in her Sugar Land kitchen in 2018, she never imagined the hobby would take her to Bentonville, Arkansas to pitch her products to Walmart executives.
Woman found tied up with her face covered after being kidnapped by her co-worker in Stafford
Read full article: Woman found tied up with her face covered after being kidnapped by her co-worker in StaffordA man and four others have been arrested after police said they kidnapped his co-worker and demanded a ransom for her release Wednesday morning.
68-year-old missing man found dead in Fort Bend County, deputies say
Read full article: 68-year-old missing man found dead in Fort Bend County, deputies sayThe 68-year-old man who was reported missing on Saturday was found dead in Sugar Land Monday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Ticket scam on Facebook advertising Morgan Wallen concert costs Sugar Land mother $1,000
Read full article: Ticket scam on Facebook advertising Morgan Wallen concert costs Sugar Land mother $1,000A Sugar Land girl’s dreams of seeing one of her favorite country singers in concert, are now shattered after her mom says they were scammed out of a thousand dollars.
94-year-old great grandma celebrating Needville Little League team from afar, bingo be damned
Read full article: 94-year-old great grandma celebrating Needville Little League team from afar, bingo be damnedMarcella Hackstedt is 94. Her great grandson, Jagger McRae, plays on the Needville Little League team. She’s cheering him on from her assisted living facility in Sugar Land, where we’re told they canceled bingo to watch the boys in the Little League World Series. ⚾️❤️
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.