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Hello Fort Bend County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Cardi B takes the stage, iconic voice actors assemble at Comicpalooza, and a 1,000 ft inflatable park + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Rap superstar takes the stage: Cardi B hits Houston’s Toyota Center today. As of February 24, limited standard tickets remained and resale seats on AXS started around $251, reaching up to $1,251 — see ticket prices and availability.

Iconic voice actors assemble: Comicpalooza has begun announcing guests for its Memorial Day weekend event in Houston, with Halo and Rick and Morty stars, including Master Chief’s Steve Downes and Cortana’s Jen Taylor — check out the full lineup.

Domestic manufacturing momentum: World Emblem has opened a 72,000-square-foot factory in nearby Houston, employing over 150 people, with plans to add up to 100 more as demand for patches and emblems grows — see what’s behind the move.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Attend Lamar ISD elementary Spring Break camp
• Celebrate iconic Diana Ross hits
• Bedazzle your favorite books with friends
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

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Tapas, MADrid-style vibes: MAD turns a weeknight into a mini escape with inventive tapas, wood-fired rice, and a gin-and-tonic program that borders on obsession…in the best way. Bring a neighbor, share a table, and let the conversation run as long as the small plates keep coming.

Fix up, fish more: Whether your reel sounds crunchy or you’re eyeing reds this weekend, Anglers Anonymous stocks saltwater essentials, does quick line spooling, and handles rod and reel repairs, with local staff who fish these waters and steer you to what works on our coast, not just what looks shiny.

Dinner and a movie, literally: Star Cinema Grill Richmond serves dinner with your blockbuster in plush recliners, plus first-run flicks, a full bar, and the occasional special event for a switch-up. Effortless for weeknights, even better for a no-kids date you definitely deserve.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🎓 St Laurence Catholic School Fundraiser @ Parry’s Pizza | Thursday (3/5) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re a St. Laurence parent or just here for excellent crust, Parry’s Pizza in Sugar Land is kicking 20% of your bill to the school when you mention the fundraiser. Dine in or grab it to go. Dinner, charity, and zero dishes.

🎬 Movies at Wessendorff @ Wessendorff Park | Friday (3/6) at 6:45 PM – Nothing beats a free movie under the stars at Wessendorff Park, when the feature is Inside Out 2, also known as Parenting a Teen 101. It’s the City’s First Fridays flick, so pack chairs, blankets, and patience. Free popcorn from Rotary, drink truck on standby.

🚗 Sweet Rides Car Show @ The Crossing at Telfair | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Head to Sugar Land as the Bayou City Cup Series rolls south for a lineup of classics, cruisers, and curios. Thirty-five awards across 17 classes, 50 dash plaques, and a 50/50 pot, with same day registration only, so drive ’em out. Bring your bragging rights.

🎈 1,000 Ft. Inflatable Park @ Brazos River Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you need an excuse to let the kids bounce out the wiggles while you call it cardio, a 1,000-foot inflatable park is taking over Brazos River Park in Sugar Land for one weekend. Big slides, bigger laughs, and a nap afterward. Tickets go fast.

🛁 Bath Bomb Making Weekend @ Funtastik Labs | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Trade screens for suds at Funtastik Labs in Sugar Land, where kids mix colors, scents, and molds to craft bath bombs they take home. It’s guided, sibling friendly, and surprisingly calm, plus your tub smells like a spa instead of soccer cleats, so book ahead.

🥒 In a Pickle Festival @ Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Pickles meet anime as Texas’s biggest briny bash hits Rosenberg for the first time, with 150+ vendors, live music, and cosplay, because why not. Expect pet parades, creative canners, pickle eating and juice chugging, and anime-inspired treats. Bring kids, your appetite, and an open mind.

🩰 Ballet with Live Orchestra @ Smart Financial Centre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Take a break from the usual dinner and Netflix, and catch Swan Lake with a live orchestra, right here in town. Fifty dancers, hand-sewn costumes, the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and an easy date-night upgrade, with bonus points if you bring the kids.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Fort Bend County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 21%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 6%

Partly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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