🌱 Sheriff's Office Reopens Search For Man Missing For 10 Years

Happy Friday, Sugar Land! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 48. Low: 32.

Here are the top stories in Sugar Land today:

1. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has reopened a search for a Fort Bend County man who has been missing for 10 years. (KHOU.com)
2. Freezing temperatures are expected in Sugar Land early Friday after a cold front swept through late Wednesday. (Sugar Land Patch)
3. Sugar Land is accepting applications for its Citizen’s Police Academy. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)
4. Here are the five newest houses for sale in Sugar Land. (Sugar Land Patch)
5. Fort Bend County has rejected half of mail-in ballots so far. (Fort Bend Herald)

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Today in Sugar Land:

• EHS Theatre Presents: The Wizard of Oz (Musical) at Elkins High School. (7:00 PM)
• Theatre Musical Performance: Mamma Mia at Clements High School. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Imperial: "Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know about our local “Buy Nothing” Facebook group. It’s a great way to regift items that you no longer need or use. Keep things out of the landfill and find a new happy owner for your items!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Highlands: "Found male labrador. Please call 832-858-6137." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Telfair: "COVID PCR test up to same day result, the one close to Sugar land are: 11720 W Airport Blvd, Meadows Place, TX or in Sharptown mall (left side at the back) but worth the driving." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brazos Landing: "Hi neighbors, we are looking to form a small Bollywood dance group for those interested in taking classes (kids and adults). - Anyone want to join?" (Nextdoor)

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— Jeffrey Perkins

About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.