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🌱 Patch AM: How Sugar Land’s booming South Asian community is reshaping Texas demographics

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Good morning Sugar Land! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Sugar Land's booming South Asian community is reshaping Texas demographics
  • Will Carlos Correa's rehab stint boost the Sugar Land Space Cowboys?

Also on today's calendar: Block Party – Meyerland Floor & Decor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas is undergoing a demographic transformation. See it in 9 charts. (houstonchronicle.com) — Sugar Land stands out in new statewide demographic data, with South Asians now making up about 17% of the city's residents—far higher than the Texas average. The piece places Sugar Land's fast-growing Indian community within broader shifts in Texas politics, religion, and the economy, helping locals see how their city fits into the state's changing identity.
   

• Carlos Correa Expected to Play Rehab Games This Week (crawfishboxes.com) — Carlos Correa is expected to begin a rehab stint that could include games with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys before their season ends September 20. Astros staff haven't decided whether he'll play a full week in Sugar Land or just a few tune-up games, but his return is seen as crucial for an offense struggling around its usual stars.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A hummingbird fell down right in front of my eyes today.
    He probably lost a fight or bumped into the glass. Thankfully, he got back up and flew away about 30 seconds later. (Nextdoor Sugar Lakes)
  • Hey guys, anyone have teenagers that need a seasonal job?
    I work at Michael's sugar land!! We'd love to have you! Just apply:) -call 346-279-0110 -come in person If you are an artist or a crafty person… (Nextdoor Telfair Sugar Land)
  • Everflow Supplies posted a job opening for 1st Shift Shipping Clerk in Sugar Land. Apply here.
  • Vibrantcare Rehabilitation, Inc. posted a job opening for Billing Office- All positions in Sugar Land. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sugar Land here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Arkansas heads to Utah looking to build on season-opening win » Hit That Line from ESPN Arkansas (hitthatline.com)

Richmond

  • Clear Springs battles back, but George Ranch holds on for win (galvnews.com)

Ok Sugar Land! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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