The city of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County agreed on a lease agreement for Duhacsek Park through 2075.

Zooming in: At a Dec. 2 meeting, Sugar Land City Council unanimously agreed to transfer operations and development responsibilities of the 50-acre park to the county. County commissioners followed suit at a Dec. 4 Commissioners Court meeting.

Diving in deeper: According to agenda documents, Fort Bend County’s voter-approved bond program allocates $9.2 million for improvements at the park, including:

• Amenities such as multipurpose lighted sports fields, parking, trails, dog park, boardwalk, restrooms, signage, landscaping and drainage enhancements
• Preservation of pecan trees and the historic homestead
• County-managed facility rentals, with the city receiving 5% of gross revenue
• County-provided security and policing

Health food concept Grain & Berry has opened its second Greater Houston location in Missouri City.

What they offer: The location will offer acai bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, handmade juices, specialty toasts, and plant-based flatbreads and quesadillas, per the website.

Quote of note: “We’re thrilled to bring the Grain & Berry experience to Missouri City,” Brand Manager Olivia Bordelon said in a news release. “Our mission has always been to inspire healthier communities through real, fresh food, and we can’t wait to welcome the Missouri City community into our family.”

Zooming out: The other Houston-area location is open at 18321 W Airport Blvd, Ste. 208, Richmond, per the website. 

Germany, Portugal and Saudi Arabia are three of the seven teams that have been flagged to play in Houston for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in June.

Breaking it down: Seven total matches will be played in Houston, including five group stages and two knockout-round games between June 14 and July 9. The five group stages include:

• June 14: Germany vs. Curaçao
• June 17: Portugal vs. Congo DR/Jamaica/New Caledonia
• June 20: Netherlands vs. Albania/Poland/Sweden/Ukraine
• June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
• June 26: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia

Despite the heat and humidity in Texas, Houstonians can go ice skating in the Greater Houston area this holiday season. This is not a comprehensive list.

Ice at Discovery Green
Green Mountain Energy presents Ice at Discovery Green, where park-goers can enjoy skating in the heart of Houston. There will be multiple theme nights, such as DJ Skate Night Saturdays, Skating with Santa and Inclusive Skaters Night.

• Open through Feb. 2; operating hours vary
• $20.99; includes skates
• 1500 McKinney St., Houston

• Open through Jan. 19; operating hours vary
• $7 (age 5 and under); $15 (ages 6 and older); includes skates
• 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands