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• Sugar Land adopts 3.6% property tax increase, adding about $59 a year for median homeowner (houstonpublicmedia.org) — Sugar Land City Council just approved a 3.6% property tax rate increase for 2027, meaning the median homeowner will pay about $59 more per year, or roughly $5 a month. City leaders say the $541.5 million budget, including $138 million in capital projects, is needed to cover rising costs and fund public safety, infrastructure, parks, utilities, and other services.
• Boat theft investigation leads to $300,000 recovery, Sugar Land arrest (kgtx7news.com) — A 20-year-old Sugar Land resident has been arrested in connection with a major boat-theft investigation that helped authorities recover about $300,000 in stolen boats, trailers, and equipment. While the thefts occurred at a Galveston County marine business, the case highlights regional crime links and asks anyone with additional information to contact the Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force.
• US Courts Disbar 17 Nigerian Lawyers Over Fraud, Theft, Corruption (Full List) (ejesgist.com) — Among 17 U.S.-based Nigerian lawyers disbarred for fraud and misconduct, one previously practiced in both Houston and Sugar Land, underscoring the importance of vetting immigration and civil attorneys carefully. The article outlines years of disciplinary actions, client fund abuses, and court sanctions across multiple states and federal immigration tribunals.
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