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🌱 Patch AM: Sugar Land community mourns the passing of Sharon McCombs Fontenot
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In today's newsletter:
- Sugar Land community mourns the passing of Sharon McCombs Fontenot
- Which Sugar Land homes just sold and what were their tax bills?
- Why Sugar Land ranks high while Houston sinks to the bottom
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 55, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Sharon McCombs Fontenot (americanpress.com) — Sugar Land residents are mourning the passing of 80-year-old Sharon McCombs Fontenot, a longtime local who died November 20 with her family by her side. A Louisiana native, Sharon built a career in mathematics and research before devoting herself to family, genealogy, and helping others trace their roots. She chose cremation and is interred at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. 
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2. Weekly recap of Fort Bend County home sales during week ending Dec. 6 (houstondaily.com) — Sugar Land homeowners can see several recent property sales in their city, including prices, 2019–20 tax bills, and effective tax rates for each address. The weekly Fort Bend County roundup lists 116 residential transactions overall, giving a snapshot of what homes and property taxes look like in Sugar Land and nearby communities like Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy.
3. Houston is the 'worst' city to move to in Texas, new ranking says (houstonchronicle.com) — Sugar Land shows up strong in a new ConsumerAffairs ranking, placing No. 7 among the 50 largest Texas cities to move to, even as nearby Houston lands dead last. The study weighed affordability, safety, economic strength, health care, education, and quality of life, with suburbs and exurbs generally outperforming big cities. Houston’s safety and poverty challenges contrast with its still-strong quality-of-life score and rapid growth.
4. Shiner takes down Mt. Enterprise in state semis 28-8; advances to championship round (victoriaadvocate.com) — Sugar Land gets a brief shoutout as legendary rusher Kenneth Hall’s long-standing Texas high school career rushing record is finally broken during a state semifinal game. Shiner’s dominant 28-8 win over Mt. Enterprise sends the Comanches back to the UIL 2A Division II state championship, where they’ll face Muenster in a rematch at AT&T Stadium on Thursday.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sugar Land
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- Candy Cane Cutie - Dress in red and white stripes
Dulles High School Sugar Land, TX 77479
7:00 am - Gaming Guild
Sartartia Middle School Sugar Land, TX 77479
8:00 am - Girls Basketball @ Elkins
Elkins High School , 7007 Knights Ct , Missouri City
4:00 pm - Learn Spanish
Ridgegate Elementary Sugar Land, TX 77479
4:15 pm - Choir Advanced Winter Concert @ THS
James Bowie Middle School Sugar Land, TX 77479
4:30 pm - English & Snacks - SO Basic English Class
Ridgemont Elementary Sugar Land, TX 77479
5:00 pm - Boys Basketball Game vs. Hodges Bend @JBMS
James Bowie Middle School Sugar Land, TX 77479
5:15 pm - Girls Basketball vs Thornton MS
Billy Baines Middle School , 9000 Sienna Ranch Rd , Missouri City
5:15 pm
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pancakes at the North Pole -Main Event Stafford
Main Event Stafford , 12626 Fountain Lake Cir , Stafford
11:00 am - Christi’s Sourdough Class
11311 E Lake Gables Dr , Richmond
4:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers , 1522 Texas Pkwy , Missouri City
6:30 pm - A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land , 18111 Lexington Blvd , Sugar Land
7:30 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
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- Happy Friday all!
Thank you all for the kind words and support. Have a great weekend all! (Nextdoor Lakes Of Edgewater) - I have found white dog house broken simi trained well minored.
I know he belongs to someone please call 2813816473 thank you. (Nextdoor Townewest)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Sugar Land. Apply here.
- Russian School of Math posted a job opening for Math Teacher (afternoons/evenings and/or weekends) 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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