Dulles Avenue will see some pedestrian improvements in the next five years.

What you need to know: Sugar Land City Council approved a nearly $642,000 design contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. for mobility improvements on Dulles Avenue.

Renovations include constructing a 10-foot-wide side path on the west side of the street, building pedestrian bridges and connecting Dulles Avenue to Missouri City Oyster Creek Trail, per agenda documents.

The details: The project, which is expected to cost about $3.48 million total, is funded through Sugar Land’s 2024 bond and the 2023 Fort Bend County mobility bond, according to the city website.

Looking ahead: Design is anticipated to begin in November and be completed in April 2028, per agenda documents.

Drizzled Berries, a sweet and savory cafe, opened its doors in Sugar Land, co-owners confirmed.

On the menu: The halal dessert shop features a create-your-own menu, where customers can pick a base from options including waffles, croissants, crepes and acai bowls, according to the website.

Customers then pick from various toppings including fruit, ice cream, nuts, candy or chocolate as well as a drizzle such as chocolate, Nutella, Bueno, pistachio or Biscoff.

On the savory side, customers can choose a bread, protein, cheese, fillings and a sauce, according to the menu.

The cafe also offers coffee, hot chocolate and refreshers.

About the business: The owners of the business said they got the idea to open after sharing night snacks with their families.

• 232 Hwy 6, Ste. 150, Sugar Land

Educators, public officials and graduates from across the state gathered in Austin on Oct. 27 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Western Governors University in Texas. The online university offers certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees, which students can complete at their own pace.

About the organization: WGU was founded in 1997 by a bipartisan group of 19 governors in Western states to provide a more affordable and flexible option for higher education. In 2011, then-Gov. Rick Perry signed an executive order making Texas an official WGU affiliate.

Since 2011, WGU in Texas has reached the following milestones:

• 38,691 total graduates

• 45,545 degrees earned

• 24,087 students currently enrolled

Quote of note: "It was definitely one of those options that was super flexible, so that kind of fit my current schedule, especially since I work full-time," 2026 WGU graduate Jacob Gomez said. "It was super convenient for me."

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Texans' last chance to vote in this year's midterm election is Nov. 3. Polling places across the state will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, according to the secretary of state's office.

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