Several city and county-funded projects are coming to the Sugar Land-Missouri City area in 2026, with several already underway and others scheduled to start in the new year and beyond.

Sugar Land approves $3.85M to design new police building, renovate existing one: The Sugar Land Police Department will see building improvements following the November 2024 voter-approved bond.

Missouri City approves $2M interlocal agreement for Knight Road roundabout: Missouri City officials will add a roundabout at Knight Road and Watts Plantation in an effort to reduce traffic speed within the city.

Sugar Land approves nearly $500K contract for Char House preservation design: The city of Sugar Land will move forward with Char House preservation efforts following the city’s acquisition of the 40-acre district earlier in June.

From gyms to pilates to jiujitsu facilities, check out the latest fitness centers that opened in 2025 or are coming soon to the Missouri City and Sugar Land areas.

24 Hour Pickle: The facility—open 24 hours a day, seven days a week—offers members access to eight courts for competition or training. The sports venue has various amenities, including a shop to purchase equipment, a sauna, snack bar and massage chairs.

• Opened in early February
• 11717 S. Hwy. 6, Sugar Land

• Opened July 27
• 4899 Hwy. 6, Ste. 118A, Missouri City

• Opened Dec. 2
• 11751 W. Bellfort Ave., Stafford

Austin-based private school Alpha School is expanding with the opening of several new Texas Sports Academy locations across the state.

How it works: The sports-centric academies will allow students to receive athletic training while completing their academic coursework through an artificial intelligence platform known as 2 Hour Learning.

The overview: The following Texas Sports Academy campuses opened in Community Impact's coverage area in mid-August:

AIE Elite Prep

• Address: 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock
• Specialty area: basketball
• Grades served: 5-8

• Address: 2626 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston
• Specialty area: baseball
• Grades served: 7-10

• Opening: January
• 14242 Cross Canyon, San Antonio
• Specialty area: gymnastics
• Grades served: 4-8

• Opening date: fall 2026
• Address: Lago Vista (location coming soon)
• Specialty: competitive cheer
• Grades served: 5-8

Fast-casual eatery Jason's Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary by honoring the fresh food, people and communities that have defined the restaurant, officials announced in a Dec. 30 news release.

The background: The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide in 27 states, per the release.

What's new: According to the release, the eatery is celebrating its anniversary by spotlighting new soups during the National Soup Month of January, while also rolling out new items, including the Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—and returning others.

In their own words: “Our 50th anniversary is about staying true to what’s made Jason’s Deli special since day one—thoughtfully prepared dishes, diverse selections and genuine care for the people we serve,” Clare Wilson, vice president of culinary and R&D at Jason’s Deli, said in the release.