Fewer homes were sold in Sugar Land- and Missouri City-area ZIP codes in April compared to April 2025, with 253 homes sold versus 265 last year, according to data from CB&A Realtors.

The big picture: Data shows three of five local ZIP codes saw fewer home sales year over year, with ZIP code 77489 seeing the largest percentage decrease in sales at 33.33%. Of the total 253 homes sold, homes in the $200,000-$399,999 price range sold the most frequently, with 113 homes sold.

The specifics: The median home sale price decreased in four of five local ZIP codes year over year, with ZIP code 77478 seeing the largest decrease at 14.19%, according to the data.

Also of note: The average number of days homes spent on the market increased in all five ZIP codes, with ZIP code 77478 seeing the largest percentage increase at 231.99% and the overall longest average time on the market with 166 days, according to the data.

Fort Bend ISD could implement an officer wellness program to improve officer health and operational readiness, lower avoidable strain on staffing and promote a data-driven wellness culture.

The overview: At its May 11 meeting, Fort Bend ISD’s board of trustees approved the application submission for a Criminal Justice Grant Program to create an officer wellness and readiness program.

The department does not currently have a cohesive approach to monitor wellness, fatigue or injury-risk trends, according to agenda documents. Instead, existing procedures depend on officer self-management.

Zooming in: If approved, the district would implement Vigilife, an officer wellness and fitness readiness platform, for all sworn personnel to establish equitable access and consistent readiness standards to meet certain needs, including:

• Strengthening physical readiness
• Reducing preventable injuries
• Supporting long-term workforce sustainability
• Providing individualized wellness insights and early warning indicators

Check out what's happening in the Greater Houston area for Memorial Day, May 25. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Memorial Day tribute
Honor U.S. service members who have died at The Woodlands Township's Memorial Day event. Music, children's activities and a firework display, depending on the weather, will be part of the event.

• May 24, 5-9 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

Memorial Day Celebration
The Memorial Day ceremony at Friendswood City Hall will include a special guest speaker, musical tributes and a veteran photo opportunity.

• May 25, 9 a.m.

• Free

• 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood

Sugar Land's Memorial Day Ceremony
The city of Sugar Land will be holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of soldiers who have died. The names of fallen soldiers written on the Remembrance Tower at Sugar Land Memorial Park will be read as part of the ceremony.

• May 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land