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After growing up going to Special Olympics events with her uncle David, who was one of the first athletes in the state of Texas, Heather Hernandez Sedillo said it was a natural fit for her family to help people with special needs.

When she was working at Texas Tech University, Sedillo said she was ready to return home to Fort Bend County so she started talking with her parents about starting Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship, which came to fruition in 2014.

What they offer: The nonprofit provides therapeutic horsemanship programs for individuals ages 2 and up with conditions like anxiety, autism, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis or post-traumatic stress disorder aimed at providing physical, psychological and social benefits. This program is also available to veterans at no cost.

Additionally, the nonprofit has an equine-assisted learning program, which primarily serves individuals with mental health needs.

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Quail Valley Golf Club will soon be receiving a new fleet of golf carts.

What’s happening: At a June 1 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $1.86 million contract agreement to purchase 135 Yamaha golf carts, 135 YamaTrack GPS monitoring systems and two beverage carts for the Quail Valley Golf Club. The contract also includes monthly GPS monitoring fees.

Quail Valley General Manager Sergio Salazar said this agreement is necessary due to the current fleet of 126 carts being out of warranty, experiencing maintenance costs near $1,000 per month and the current inventory not keeping up with expected play.

Stay tuned: Community Impact reached out to the Quail Valley Golf Club to inquire about the timeline for when the golf carts will be purchased, but did not receive the information by press time.

The Walmart Neighborhood Market in Sugar Land closed June 1 for renovations, officials confirmed.

The overview: The renovations, which aim to refresh and enhance the customer experience, are being accelerated from a potential six-month traditional remodel to just four weeks to minimize the length of the closure, officials said.

The project includes:

• Expanded and reconfigured aisles

• New paint, lighting, signage and fixtures

• More options for online pickup and delivery

• Updated pharmacy

Before you go: The pharmacy portion of the store will remain open during the renovations, officials said.

The 39-day FIFA Fan Festival in Downtown Houston is set to host its opening ceremony June 11 as soccer matches across the three host countries kick off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is what residents can expect to see, taste and participate in at the festival.

Read all about it: Fans attending the festival, according to a May 26 news release, can expect a curated selection of nearly 20 local food options from vendors and restaurants from across the Greater Houston area, including The Waffle Bus, The Burger Joint and Kurbside Eatz.

In addition to the food offerings, the festival will feature a roster of live acts that includes well-known Houston names such as Trae Tha Truth, Mike Jones and Mateo Lopez, as well as special guest performers Baby Bash, Chris Perez and Frankie J.

One more thing: The Fan Festival is free and open to the public and offers live match broadcasts. The festival will be open June 11-July 19.

The YMCA of Greater Houston has unveiled its scheduled summer programs to promote active lifestyles among children and teens and provide access to water safety education, according to a news release.

What you need to know: Throughout the summer, the organization’s programming will include:

• Camp Cullen: The outdoor camp experience aims toward confidence building and soft skill development for youth through water sports, adventure courses, horseback riding and other activities.
• Day camps: Engagement-driven experiences utilize science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning; creative arts; sports; water safety education; and outdoor recreation to encourage youth productivity.