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Find out how Sugar Land, Missouri City's real estate market fared in March

More homes were sold in Sugar Land- and Missouri City-area ZIP codes in March compared to March 2025, with 245 homes sold versus 224 last year, according to data from CB&A Realtors.

What you need to know: Data shows three of five local ZIP codes saw more home sales year over year, with ZIP code 77459 seeing the largest percentage increase in sales at 27.59%.

Of the total 245 homes sold, homes in the $200,000-$399,999 price range sold the most frequently, with 114 homes sold.

By the numbers: The median home sale price decreased in three of five local ZIP codes year over year, with ZIP code 77479 seeing the largest decrease at 13.14%, according to the data.

What else: The average number of days homes spent on the market increased in four of five ZIP codes, with ZIP code 77478 seeing the largest percentage increase at 110.26%.

 
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Local Table celebrates 10th anniversary with $10 off all tabs

Local Table, a Houston area family-owned concept, is celebrating ten years of business April 18 with a $10 discount on all tabs at every location, according to an April 13 social media post.

The context: Established in 2016, Local Table was created by the family behind Hungry’s Café and Bistro and was built with young families in suburban areas in mind, according to its website.

In the last ten years, Local Table has expanded to six locations, with the newest addition opening in Missouri City in March. The brand can also be found in Cinco Ranch, Cypress, Fulshear, Houston and The Woodlands.

On the menu: Offering brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour, Local Table serves hand-crafted recipes made with fresh ingredients with menu options including plant-based offerings, burgers, wraps, tacos and staple brunch dishes, per its website.

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Across The Region
Find out which Greater Houston school districts have the most students transferring in, out

Public school districts in the Greater Houston area lost thousands of students due to transfers during the 2025-26 school year, with Houston, Alief and Fort Bend ISDs seeing the largest losses, according to Texas Education Agency data released March 5.

The overview: Community Impact reviewed TEA data from the 2025-26 school year to determine the number of students departing public school districts and where they were transferring. 

By the numbers: The data from 28 Greater Houston school districts shows the ones with the highest transfer numbers were:

  • Houston ISD with 60,430 net transfers out

  • Alief ISD with 10,629 net transfers out

  • Fort Bend ISD with 9,197 net transfers out

  • Cypress-Fairbanks ISD with 7,075 net transfers out

  • Aldine ISD with 6,620 net transfers out

Also of note: The data also shows some school districts saw a net increase in enrollment from transfers in 2025-26, including Deer Park, Friendswood, Galena Park and Montgomery ISDs.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen now open in new location

Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen opened at 2501 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands, on April 4.

The restaurant serves Cajun-style food as well as Louisiana staples and French and Italian influences. Schilleci’s also offers a lunch and happy hour menu featuring drink specials and small bites.


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🍛 C79 Bakery and Restaurant now open in Katy
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🍖 Barbecue spot relocates to new location in Meyerland
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🍔 Burger Fresh reopens in new Humble location
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☕️ Trung Nguyên E-Coffee to open 2nd location in Katy Asian Town
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Southern flavors meet Houston’s nightlife at popular Upper Kirby restaurant

Confessions, opened in April 2025 by Sterling Lewis, blends Southern flair with nightlife. Menu items include dishes such as strawberry cornbread, spicy peach wings and honey truffle fried chicken. Additionally, guests can enjoy a traditional dining environment until around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., when a “DJ starts curating moments and experiences,” Lewis said.


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