A new way to travel in the city of Sugar Land could have residents at a bird’s eye view after city officials partnered with autonomous aircraft company Wisk Aero in 2024 to bring new infrastructure to the Sugar Land Regional Airport. 

The helicopters are one of several ways the city is reimagining its transportation system—moving away from car-centric planning and embracing a more multimodal approach aimed at relieving growing traffic congestion, Transportation and Mobility Manager Melanie Beaman said.

The bigger picture: Sugar Land’s first-ever Mobility Master Plan, adopted in 2023, builds upon and consolidates previous initiatives—such as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Thoroughfare Master Plan—while emphasizing safety, sustainability and accessibility, Beaman said.

Why is matters: The alternative transportation systems aim to alleviate traffic congestion, a major concern for 25% of Fort Bend County residents, according to a 2025 Houston Area Survey Report by the Kinder Institute.

Moving forward: Many of these projects are supported by grants from regional and federal transportation agencies to eliminate the dependence on tax dollars. 

From crispy wings and fiery Nashville hot chicken to authentic Middle Eastern shawarma and freshly made tacos, Kilani Food Hall is a new food hub that offers a curated selection of dishes from a variety of world cuisines.

The gist: Per the website, the seven halal concepts include:

• Lit Wingz, which offers crispy fried wings with signature sauces
• Burnin' Chick, which serves Nashville style hot chicken
• Cheeky Buns, which features smash burgers and gourmet hot dogs
• The Shawerma Man, which specializes in Middle Eastern shawarma
• Gyro Bros, which offers traditional Greek gyros
• A&M Fry Shack, which serves fried fish and seafood favorites
• Taco Nova, which serves Mexican tacos

The big picture: The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston announced its 2025-26 season featuring classical adaptations, musical theatre and student-written premieres, according to a Sept. 9 news release. The season will kick off with "The Circadian Project” on Sept. 25 and end with the 10-Minute Play Festival in May.

What they're saying: “Our 2025-26 season celebrates the power of live performance across a wide spectrum,” Sharon Ott, director of the School of Theatre & Dance, said in the release. “From the haunting beauty of ‘Frankenstein’ to the vibrant energy of student choreography and award-winning new plays, this season offers something for every audience.”
 

There are several events taking place in the Greater Houston area to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This list is not comprehensive.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Houston Premium Outlets is hosting a performance and dance lessons from Mixteco Ballet Folklorico and a performance from Mariachi Estrella de Mi Tierra.

• Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress