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Good morning, Fort Bend County! In today’s edition: Landry’s Kitchen expansion, Petfolk’s 24/7 clinic, Taste of Fort Bend fundraiser, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Southern and coastal fare: Landry’s Kitchen will expand to Sugar Land, replacing Brick House Tavern + Tap. Remodeling is expected to start in February and wrap May 2026, adding a playground and shade features — see what’s planned and when.
Local leadership guides expansion: Petfolk announced a new veterinary clinic in Sugar Land, bringing its nationwide total to 36 locations with technology enabled services including 24/7 virtual access and fear free care — read the full story.
Community support in action: Thirty-one local nonprofits received grants after Fort Bend Junior Service League’s Sugar Plum Market raised $317,000. Remaining funds will support smaller or emergency needs this year — see how funds were distributed.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Community water saving initiative: Sales for Sugar Land’s popular Rain Barrel Program open today, offering residents a discounted rate with a limit of two barrels per household. The city says last year’s participants saved an estimated 430,000 gallons of water, helping cut water use and reduce environmental impact. Get all the details.
Rain-proof kid energy fix: When cabin fever hits, The Play Space delivers a three-story playscape with tunnels, giant slides, an arcade with prizes, and a cafe… aka enough distractions for everyone. Dedicated baby and toddler zones keep little ones happy and safely out of the big-kid chaos.
Pick up a paddle: With three indoor and three outdoor courts and easygoing open play, Missouri City Recreation & Tennis Center keeps the games rolling all week. Friendly matchups, quick rotations, and just enough competitive spark to make that post-game coffee taste better.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎯 Third Annual Vision Board Party @ AALVO | Monday (1/5) at 5:30 PM – Set intentions and collage your way into a saner 2026 at this super casual AALVO vision board party, with light bites, magazines, and people who remember glue sticks. Minimal woo, maximum camaraderie. Basically middle school art class, but with better snacks, and no grades.
🏔 Winter Break Mountain Glow @ Painting with a Twist | Tuesday (1/6) at 3:30 PM – Trade cabin fever for a glow-in-the-dark painting session the whole crew can handle. Ages 10+ are in, no drop offs, and little artists under 6 need an adult sidekick. Arrive a touch early, then enjoy neon forests, shared laughs, and blessedly screen-free peace.
🐧 Family Story Time: Penguins & Polar Animals @ Fort Bend County Libraries – George Memorial Library | Wednesday (1/7) at 10:15 AM – Got kids who think penguins are just fancy pigeons? This family story time serves up stories, songs, and action rhymes about penguins and polar pals, plus take-home crafts to keep little hands busy later. Perfect for your crew, not for daycares or school groups.
🕵 Book Break: “The Thursday Murder Club” @ Fort Bend County Libraries – Sugar Land Branch | Thursday (1/8) at 1:00 PM – Talking murder with nice people is on the agenda, as Sugar Land’s book club dives into Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club. Expect lively chat, plenty of theories, and zero spoilers if you read fast. Copies are at the check-out desk, newcomers encouraged.
🍽 10th Annual Taste of Fort Bend 2026 @ Lunches of Love | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Celebrating ten years, Fort Bend’s tastiest fundraiser is back, supporting Lunches of Love to end childhood hunger. Nibble your way through appetizers, entrees, and desserts, then test your luck in live and silent auctions, plus the casino. Eat well, do good, call it dinner.
💪 Snow Stopping Us Now @ Fort Bend County Fairgrounds | Friday (1/9) at 12:00 AM – Rosenberg’s firing up the Fairgrounds for a no-frills jackpot show, FFA style, with lambs, goats, pigs, steers, and heifers chasing 31 buckles, ribbons, and banners. Snow stopping us? Please. Bring your boots, your best showmanship, and a little cash for entries, stalls, and concessions.
🎷 Maysa @ The Collective | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Craving smooth, grown-folks soul that swings? Maysa is bringing that velvet voice to The Post Oak Room on South Post Oak, all warmth, groove, and goosebumps. Dress like you might run into an ex, then stay for the slow jams, the stories, and the band.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fort Bend County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 0%
Areas of fog before 9am. Partly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
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