Fewer homes were sold in Sugar Land- and Missouri City-area ZIP codes in June compared to June 2025, with 292 homes sold versus 355 last year, according to data from CB&A Realtors.

The gist: Data shows all five local ZIP codes saw fewer home sales year over year, with ZIP code 77478 seeing the largest percentage decrease in sales at 56.67%. 
 

Endocrine & Diabetes Plus Clinic of Houston has relocated its Sugar Land office to Promenade Way, co-founding physician Libu Varughese said.

What they offer: The physician-owned clinic specializes in the diagnosis and management of endocrine and metabolic conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and hormone-related conditions, Varughese said.

Zooming out: Founded in Bellaire in 2020, the business has expanded from a single location to a multi-site practice with offices in Sugar Land and Memorial City.

• 217 Promenade Way, Ste. 501, Sugar Land

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from last week? Check out six trending stories from the South Houston area from July 6-10.

1. Kayak launch opens in League City

2. Houston council member requests pause on accepting applications for new gas stations

3. New coffee spot opens in Friendswood

4. Katy ISD outperforms state in all 2026 STAAR subjects

5. Clover Playground & Cafe offering indoor play in Sugar Land

6. New restaurant at The Menil Collection brings all-day dining to the Museum District

In Texas, 246 of the state’s 254 counties are designated by the federal government as “mental health professional shortage areas,” meaning local law enforcement are often tasked with responding to mental health crisis calls.

The situation: All Texas peace officers are required to complete crisis intervention and deescalation trainings, according to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

What's happening: Across Community Impact’s coverage areas, some city and county law enforcement agencies are partnering with local mental health professionals to respond to crisis calls. However, law enforcement and criminal justice leaders from smaller communities told state legislators July 7 that they have “limited tools” to effectively respond to mental health calls and help people in crisis.

“We do not have any inpatient mental health facilities in my county—we've never had that, and we've needed them for decades,” Comal County Criminal District Attorney Jennifer Tharp said July 7. “We originally started out sending individuals to the San Antonio area, and right now we are transporting individuals for inpatient treatment to North Austin.”