Happy weekend, Fort Bend County! In today’s happening-today edition: Fireworks fines, a Golden Girls murder mystery dinner, and pet adoption event + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New local enforcement rules: Rosenberg approved an ordinance letting neighbors report fireworks use. Violations can bring a $500 fine, citations based on witness statements, and response costs. False reports risk perjury charges -- review the fireworks ordinance.
Expansion plans take shape: Aga's Restaurant & Catering bought a 47K SF Sugar Land warehouse for catering and plans a takeout-only Katy location after signing a 4,290 SF lease last fall -- see Aga's expansion plans.
Franchise growth continues: Service Experts signed a franchise agreement in Katy and Sugar Land to open a location owned by father-son Steve and Logan Marullo, the company’s second Texas agreement in two months -- see the franchise deal details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Gators and galaxies: When your brain needs a reboot this week, Brazos Bend State Park delivers with lakeside loops for biking or fishing, shady trails for zen-level strolls, and an honest chance to spot a gator at a safe distance. Stick around for stargazing at the on-site observatory, then brag to your group chat.
Local seafood fix: From briny oysters to gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and blackened catfish, you can even score a solid steak when someone in the crew isn’t feeling fish. Pier 36 Seafood & Oyster Bar keeps Fort Bend bellies happy with fresh, Gulfy comfort that tastes like home.
Find your fairway calm: When life in Fort Bend gets noisy, Shadow Hawk Golf Club is the kind of Richmond sanctuary where a smart tee shot and a quiet walk do wonders. Text your golf buddy, chase a tidy number, and let the lakeside views reset your week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦋 Bring Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bees to Your Garden @ Enchanted Gardens (Richmond) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Swap doomscrolling for dirt under your nails, and let Andy turn your yard into a five star resort for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. She covers native perennials, smart plant pairings, and her favorite host and nectar plants, plus simple tips that actually work.
🐶 Pet Adoption Event @ Legacy Ford (Rosenberg) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and swing by Legacy Ford of Rosenberg to meet your future couch supervisor and fill the truck with shelter supplies. Meet adoptable pups, drop off food, toys, and towels. Adopt a co-pilot, enter a giveaway, leave with a full heart.
🏊 SwimLabs 7th Splashiversary @ SwimLabs (Sugar Land) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – SwimLabs Sugar Land celebrates seven years of safer swimmers with a free, family-friendly Splashiversary featuring water activities, giveaways, and water safety tips. Call it summer prep with real coaches, not YouTube guesses, and zero pressure, because around here the pool is our second living room.
🖋 Arabic Calligraphy Workshop @ Kahwa Culture Yemeni Coffee (Richmond) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Whether your handwriting looks like a doctor's note or you secretly color-code the grocery list, Kahwa Culture's Arabic Calligraphy workshop with Hina Chaudhry lets you slow down, sip something good, and make something beautiful. Meditative strokes, friendly vibes, and brag-worthy keepsakes.
🕍 The Hunchback of Notre Dame @ Cullen Theater, Wortham Center (Houston) | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Hunchback of Notre Dame lands onstage with cathedral-size drama, chorals, and music from pros you know, the Beauty and the Beast guy, and the Wicked guy. Moodier than your kids' VHS, expect ringing bells, aching romance, and enough Gothic flair to justify dodging yard work.
🕵 A Golden Girls Murder Mystery Dinner @ Creative Learning Society (Rosenberg) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Picture it: Rosenberg, a Golden Girls murder mystery dinner where the cheesecake is chilled, the shoulder pads puffed, and someone does not make it to coffee. Expect Dorothy side eye, Blanche bravado, Sophia stories, Rose innocence, and deliciously guilty fun, no polygraph required.
🎨 Paint With Dad! Choose Your Sea Animal @ Painting with a Twist (Sugar Land) | Sunday (6/21) at 1:30 PM – Trade screen time for saltwater vibes at a kid-friendly paint session where Dad gets to be artsy without assembling anything. It is 1.5 hours for ages 6 to 12, every painter gets a canvas, and you pick jelly, shark, or turtle, no glitter storm required. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Fort Bend County report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. This house is wildThis Robert Dame custom French Country home brings panoramic water views, gated privacy, and a one-neighbor waterfront setting. Soaring ceilings, a gallery-style hall, wood floors, and crown molding set the tone, while the travertine and granite kitchen pairs a double island with a double-sided fireplace. Upstairs, a rotunda patio steals the show.
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