🌱 Patch AM: How a Sugar Land traffic stop led to a DWI conviction

Cheers Sugar Land! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Sugar Land traffic stop led to a DWI conviction
• What changes for Sugar Land’s Space Cowboys after this ownership shake-up?
• See where Sugar Land’s Fort Bend Christian lands in state hoops rankings

Also on today's calendar: Indigo Sip + Shop and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 drivers convicted of DWI (fbherald.com) — A Sugar Land traffic stop near Greatwood on I-69 led to a DWI conviction after police obtained a warrant for the driver’s blood, which tested at twice the legal limit. Fort Bend County prosecutors also secured another DWI conviction and revoked a third offender’s probation, underscoring ongoing efforts to keep intoxicated drivers off local roads.
   

2. Houston Astros announce sale of 3 Minor League Affiliates to Diamond Baseball Holdings (fox7austin.com) — Sugar Land baseball fans should know the Astros are selling the Sugar Land Space Cowboys to Diamond Baseball Holdings, though the team will stay an Astros affiliate under local GM Tyler Stamm. The deal, also involving affiliates in Corpus Christi and Fayetteville, is expected to close in the coming weeks and promises continued investment in fan experience and player development.
   

3. Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings (darientimes.com) — Sugar Land hoops followers get a statewide snapshot this week, with rankings datelined from Sugar Land and local private school Fort Bend Christian listed among TAPPS contenders. The comprehensive Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll highlights how area boys and girls programs stack up against top teams across every classification.
   

4. Coolest Person in the Room: Diana Silvers (papermag.com) — A Houston-area reader might smile to see Sugar Land inspire a touring musician’s song, written during a brief stop that left a big impression. In this profile, actor-musician Diana Silvers talks about crafting her folky debut album, her creative influences, and how different cities, including Sugar Land, subtly shape her songwriting on the road.
   

📸 Around Sugar Land

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sugar Land

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Indigo Sip + Shop
  1255 Mercantile St, Richmond
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Algebra I EOC Retest
  Dulles High School Sugar Land, TX 77479
  7:00 am
• Festive of Brights - add some sparkle or lights to your wardrobe today
  Dulles High School Sugar Land, TX 77479
  7:00 am
• Donuts with Dad at the Bookfair!
  Ridgegate Elementary Sugar Land, TX 77479
  7:40 am
• Ridgemont Chat & Chew
  Ridgemont Elementary Sugar Land, TX 77479
  8:30 am
• Spirit Night - Cane's
  Palmer Elementary Sugar Land, TX 77479
  4:00 pm
• Boys Basketball @ Sugar Land Middle School
  Sugar Land Middle School , 321 7th St , Sugar Land
  5:15 pm
• Boys Basketball Game - HBMS vs QVMS @ Quail Valley Middle School
  Hodges Bend Middle School Sugar Land, TX 77479
  5:15 pm
• Boys Basketball Game vs. Missouri City @MCMS
  James Bowie Middle School Sugar Land, TX 77479
  5:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Sugar Land Fall 2025 End of Season Show at Pub Fountains!
  The Pub Fountains , 12720 US-59 , Stafford
  12:00 pm
• BalletForte - The Nutcracker
  Stafford Centre , 10505 Cash Rd , Stafford
  2:00 pm
• Voices and Brass' Christmas Concert
  Stafford Civic Center , 1415 Constitution Ave , Stafford
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Pancakes at the North Pole -Main Event Stafford
  Main Event Stafford , 12626 Fountain Lake Cir , Stafford
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Report of police activity in Houston, Texas.
  1:05PM on Dec 9: Nextdoor user reports that over 20 police officers are blocking Hazard and Richmond. (Nextdoor )
• Rescue dog has escaped from foster in Aliana area.
  Please contact rescue if you see!!! DO NOT CHASE (Nextdoor New Territory West)

• Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Sugar Land. Apply here.
• Kirkland's, Inc. posted a job opening for * Temp/Seasonal Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home in Sugar Land. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sugar Land here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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