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Celebrate the Easter season in the Sugar Land and Missouri City area with these seven events. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Photos with the Bunny

Visit First Colony Mall for photo packages for the family throughout April. There will be a special, sensory-friendly session April 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children with special needs. Reservations are required.

Easter Egg Hunt & Health Fair

This egg hunt will take place at Kitty Hollow Park in Missouri City. Hunts are split into age groups from toddlers to adults. The event will also feature a vendor fair for wellness and nutrition, food, and music.

Jumping into Easter Cookie decorating class

Sweet Bees Bake Box baking business will host this class at the Enchanted Forest Garden Center Pavilion in Richmond to teach attendees how to make sugar cookies with piped royal icing. Participants will strategize how to decorate the Easter-themed cookies with sprinkles and icing, and receive a box to take home six cookies.

Easter Egg Hunt at George Ranch

The historic Richmond ranch will host a full day of family-friendly activities. Aside from two Easter egg hunts, face painting and an appearance from the Easter bunny, the event will feature trips through wildflower fields, spring-themed family photo op sites, a meet-and-greet with the George Ranch Shetland sheep, and a picnic with bring-your-own or pre-ordered lunches.

Easter Family Picnic & Egg Hunt

Trinity Church in Sugar Land will invite families out for lunch at the Memorial Park South Meadow Pavilion. Afterwards, there will be an Easter egg hunt for kids.

Brunch at B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar

This New York-style Italian restaurant in Sugar Land Town Square will offer brunch specials on Easter Sunday, featuring dishes such as bucatini, short rib pappardelle and a bisque risotto.

Easter in the Outfield

Fifteen thousand eggs will be scattered around Constellation Field in Sugar Land at this all-ages, family-friendly egg hunt. The event will also feature face painting, ballon artists, raffle prizes, music, a playground and a splash pad. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance.

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Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022. As a features reporter, she covers the South Houston area, including the Heights-River Oaks-Montrose, Bellaire-Meyerland-West University, Katy-Fulshear, Sugar Land-Missouri City, the Bay Area, and Pearland-Friendswood editions. She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University. Before relocating to Texas, Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium, one of the city's eldest African American publications. When she's not writing, she's likely trying a new restaurant, practicing self-care or traveling.

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In honor of the pilot program's launch, Sugar Land on Demand is free from March 18 through April 18.

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Getting around Sugar Land is about to become easier and more affordable, thanks to a brand-new rideshare service set to launch early next week.

"Sugar Land On Demand" will offer a more convenient transportation option, all while helping reduce traffic congestion and promoting sustainability.

In honor of the program's launch, you can ride for free from March 18 through April 18.

KHOU 11’s Michelle Choi got an inside look at one of the service’s electric vehicles, a sleek Tesla.

Melanie Beaman, Transportation and Mobility Manager for the City of Sugar Land, was excited to show off the new addition.

“We wanted to make sure we were doing things that were innovative, so using an electric vehicle so there won't be as many emissions on the road,” Beaman said.

Innovation, sustainability and listening to the community's needs are what drove the city to create "Sugar Land on Demand."

“This is basically like an impromptu carpool,” Beaman said. "We've heard our citizens, and we know that there's a real demand for something like this, and I think it's really going to help people, and that was the whole goal of this project, was to help people,” said Beaman.

The service will offer a fleet of five electric vehicles and eventually four hybrid vans, which are all wheelchair accessible.

The program is the first of its kind in the Gulf Coast region and is funded by a federal grant as well as the Fort Bend County voter-approved Mobility Bond.

For Beaman, this project has been two years in the making.

"How excited are you that it's finally about to roll out next week?" Choi asked Beaman.

"Yeah, when I came by the lot to see the vehicles to see if they'd been delivered, I almost cried," Beaman responded.

Beaman said the goal of the service is not only to ease traffic congestion but to address a growing need in Sugar Land for more public transportation.

While they do have demand type services with the Fort Bend County transit program, she said it has its limitations, since you must reserve a ride a day before.

"This will be strictly day of, you're ready to go somewhere, there's an app, you schedule a trip and within 8 to 15 minutes and takes you where you want to go," she said.

That includes popular destinations like:

You can also request a ride to go to the grocery store, but since it's still a pilot program, for now, the city will only be servicing areas in central Sugar Land.

At times, you’ll also have to share a ride with other people, but Beaman said that's what makes the service affordable.

The rides will cost just $2 per person, with an additional $1 for each additional rider.

To request a ride, you can download the “Sugar Land On Demand" app and sign up. The app will let you track your driver is in real time.

As for the future of the program, Beaman said the goal is to expand the service city-wide and possibly even partner with neighboring cities.

A new way to rideshare in Sugar Land is coming this month.

What residents need to know

At a March 4 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a contract with River North Transit LLC for a microtransit pilot program, an on-demand ride share service offering affordable transportation in a limited service area. The service is the first of its kind in the Gulf Coast region, Melanie Beaman, transportation and mobility manager for Sugar Land said.

The Sugar Land On-Demand service was initially announced in August to expand upon the county’s Fort Bend Transit Program, which lacks on-demand trips and has limited availability, she said.

What they’re saying

City Council members, including mayor pro tem Suzanne Whatley, said they were excited to bring a new transportation resource to residents.

“We’ve done something spectacular here by bringing a service to our city that is going to do a great job for so many people that need it,” she said.

A closer look

The Sugar Land On-Demand fleet features seven on-demand vehicles, including five fully electric sedans and three hybrid wheelchair accessible minivans, Beaman said.

Riders will be able to request services via an app or phone call within the microtransit service area, and a vehicle will arrive within 12-15 minutes for only $2 per trip, according to agenda documents. Additional riders can be added for $1.

The 18-square-mile service area in central Sugar Land includes:

Services will run Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Beaman said.

The cost

The three-year program will be funded by a nearly $3.6 million Houston-Galveston Area Council grant and a $1.5 million local match, which will come from Fort Bend County’s 2023 voter-approved mobility bond, Beaman said.

Additionally, collected fares will be used to help fund the program, she said.

Looking ahead

The pilot program will launch March 18 and will run one year with the option to add two one-year extensions, Beaman said.

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Aubrey joined Community Impact as a reporter in February 2024, where she covers government in the Katy, Fulshear, Missouri City and Sugar Land areas. Before coming to CI, she served as Editor-in-Chief at Insite Brazos Valley Magazine in Bryan. She also served as the news editor at The Battalion, Texas A&M University’s student newspaper, before graduating with a major in journalism and minors in business and sports management in 2022. When she’s not writing, Aubrey enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her cat, Ferguson.

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OBITUARY

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IN THE CARE OF

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Antonette R. “Toni” Wheeler passed away peacefully in March 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Mart, Texas, on March 20, 1945, she was the daughter of Lea Sansom Reynolds and Harold W. Reynolds.

Toni married the love of her life, L.A. “Buddy” Wheeler III, DDS, and together they built a life full of devotion, adventure, and laughter. Their 58-year marriage was one of true partnership and enduring love. Toni met Buddy while attending The University of Texas Dental School in Houston, where she earned her degree in dental hygiene. She later launched the first dental hygiene program for Fort Bend ISD, while Buddy opened his private dental practice in Sugar Land.

They raised two daughters, Lea Aden Lueck and Lindie Wheeler Gibbs, and welcomed sons-in-law Michael Lueck and James Gibbs into their close-knit family. As a mother, Toni was supportive, strong-willed, and endlessly loyal. As a grandmother—known fondly as “Gantee”—she was spirited, stylish, and completely adored.

Her grandchildren were her pride and joy: Cooper Lueck, Landon Lueck, and Rawley Lueck Pearce Council, Jacob Laney and wife Lauren, Granger Gibbs, Blakely Grace Lewis and husband Tyler, and Tatum Paige Gibbs

Toni and Buddy were avid travelers, memory-makers, and loyal companions. Whether exploring the mountains of Colorado, the coast of Alaska, the casinos of the South, or the hills of Italy, they embraced life to the fullest—often alongside her sister Tanya Lee and brother-in-law Michael.

Toni had a gift for making people feel welcome and seen. She was deeply connected to the Wheeler family in Sugar Land, sharing decades of love and laughter with her sisters-in-law Jonellen Reber, Janie Waddell (and husband Davis), and Jerry Wheeler (and wife Sam), as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

A natural hostess and loyal friend, Toni brought warmth and wit to everything she touched. She was actively involved in the Houston Dental Auxiliary, Fort Bend County Fair, Fort Bend Women’s Investment Club, Fort Bend County FFA, and Matagorda Yacht Club. She had a passion for gardening, bridge, politics, and the occasional trip to the blackjack table. She even held a private pilot’s license—proof that there was very little Toni wouldn’t try, and even less she couldn’t do.

The family would like to thank the extraordinary caregivers from The Auberge Sugar Land and Personal Caregiving Associates for their heartfelt care and compassion during Toni’s final chapter.

Her life was full, her love was fierce, and her laughter unforgettable. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and just the right amount of flair.

What is the best internet provider in Sugar Land?

Xfinity is the best internet provider in Sugar Land, according to our CNET broadband experts. It takes the top spot thanks to its affordable pricing and wide availability in the Sugar Land area. Xfinity provides a lot of options with its plans, which start as low as $20. If you don't live in an area serviced by Xfinity, you can also consider Kinetic by Windstream and T-Mobile Home Internet, both of which are solid options.

The fastest plans in the area are the 8-gigabit plans offered by Kinetic by Windstream and by Ezee Fiber. The Kinetic plan is $300 a month, and Ezee's is $119 monthly. You'll find the cheapest internet plans in Sugar Land at Xfinity and Astound Broadband. Both offer $20 per month options, but Astound's plan promises double the speed, at 300 Mbps.

Best internet in Sugar Land, Texas, in 2024

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Sugar Land

The best internet deals and top promotions in Sugar Land depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Sugar Land internet providers, such as Xfinity and Astound Broadband, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, however, including Kinetic by Windstream, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Sugar Land

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes. All information provided is accurate as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

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