Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fort Bend ISD maintains 'B' accountability rating from the TEA (communityimpact.com) — Families in Sugar Land served by Fort Bend ISD can see how their district performed, with the TEA awarding the district an overall 'B' rating and an improved score of 82 for 2025-26. Most campuses earned at least a 'C,' several improved a full letter grade, and no schools received an 'F,' giving parents useful context on local academic performance.
• Astros' abbreviated starts taking toll on weary bullpen (mlb.com) — Sugar Land baseball fans should know Astros starter Mike Burrows is nearing a return after rehabbing with Triple-A Sugar Land, where he's thrown nine scoreless innings so far. With Houston's rotation struggling to pitch deep into games, his progress could be key relief for a bullpen that's been heavily taxed during a long stretch without days off.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Our cat didn't come into the kitchen for dinner last night, which is very unlike her. She's an indoor only cat, extremely skittish, and has always been terrified of going outside. After searching every corner of the house, we still can… (Nextdoor New Territory West)
RIP to Dolly Parton. It's not often that you see people who have achieved great things honorably, and dedicate their lives to being in the service of others. I may have… (Nextdoor Riverbend South)
Accredo Packaging posted a job opening for Yard Mule Driver in Sugar Land. Apply here.
The Rittenhouse Hotel posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Sugar Land. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sugar Land here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Torrey Stafford reminds Texas volleyball exactly who it is, pushes Horns to first win (hookemheadlines.com)
ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons on Frank Beard's Death and the Band's Future (texasmonthly.com)
Former Katy police officer charged with stalking ex-wife using Flock cameras (houstonchronicle.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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