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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Where AI and Machine Learning can Assist Public Works (and Where it Falls Short) (apwa.org) — Sugar Land's water utility has built a dual-horizon predictive management system that's already cut main breaks by 25% and correctly flagged most failing pipes. Local engineers explain how they're blending AI tools with decades of field knowledge, stressing that human judgment still drives decisions about which Sugar Land pipes to repair or replace and how to spend limited capital funds.
2. Astros prospect becomes first MiLB catcher with 30-30 season in 45 years! (mlb.com) — Sugar Land baseball fans just watched history at Constellation Field, where Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone became the first Minor League catcher in 45 years to post a 30-30 season while playing for Triple-A Sugar Land. The article details his power-speed breakout across three levels, his strong defensive arm, and how winter ball could speed his path to impacting Houston's big-league roster.
3. 4 suspects tied to multi-state gift card tampering ring taken into custody in major operation (meigsindypress.com) — Sugar Land police helped stop a multi-state gift card tampering ring, arresting two suspects seen placing altered cards at local Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. Investigators say the scheme drained balances minutes after residents loaded money, and they're urging Sugar Land shoppers to inspect cards carefully, buy from secure displays, and report anything suspicious to stores and local authorities.
4. Texas Woman Goes To Olive Garden For Lunch. Then She Tries To Order The Gnocchi Soup With Her Fettuccini Alfredo: 'This Is What It Comes With' (brobible.com) — A TikToker describes a frustrating visit to the Olive Garden in Sugar Land, where repeated order mix-ups and an unhelpful server left her and her autistic sister uncomfortable enough to skip complaining and simply leave. Her story, which went viral, sparked strong reactions from servers and diners, and prompted Olive Garden to reach out and investigate how the Sugar Land location handled the meal.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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