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The U.S. Supreme Court limited the ability of homebuyers to sue mortgage lenders for overcharges at settlement in a victory for the real-estate and banking industries.
CVR hires Jefferies to look for buyers
SUGAR LAND, Texas — CVR Energy Inc., now controlled by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, has started the process to try and sell the nitrogen fertilizer company.
In the end, it came down to an educated guess as to which Bavarian city located on the Danube River was a legislative seat of the Holy Roman Empire from 1663 to 1806.
14-year-old Texan wins National Geographic Bee
Fourteen-year-old Rahul Nagvekar , of Sugar Land, Texas, will receive a $25,000 scholarship for his win Thursday.
14-year-old Texan wins National Geographic Bee
Fourteen-year-old Rahul Nagvekar, of Sugar Land, Texas, will receive a $25,000 scholarship for his win Thursday.
14-Year-Old Texan Wins National Geographic Bee
Rahul Nagvekar, of Sugar Land, Texas, will receive a $25,000 scholarship for his win Thursday.
Guatemala's El Escobal Mine to Become One of the Top Silver Projects ...
Researched by Industrial Info Research Latin America -- With a total investment of $406 million, Canadian based mining exploration company Tahoe Resources Incorporated , through its subsidiary Minera San Rafael SA, could become one of the largest silver producers in the world thanks to its El Escobal project in southeastern Guatemala, ... (more)
'Click It or Ticket' mobilization to boost safety belt use and save lives
Sugar Land police are joining state and local law enforcement agencies for an aggressive "Click It or Ticket" mobilization to crack down on safety belt violations and reduce highway fatalities during the Memorial Day weekend.
Police search for contractor accused of skipping out on jobs
Monday as candidate for Precinct 4 Constable Trevor Nehls and one of his "other" brothers arrived at the New Territory polling place in the Randall's parking lot, they caught a glimpse of that controversial DVD made last year by the chief deputy.
Chamber's Lunch & Learn seminar set for June 6
The Healthcare Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a lunch and learn seminar to help keep your business off life support - Where Did My Money Go? The seminar will be held at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Icahn's Stake In Texas Refiner CVR Now 80%
The billionaire activist investor replaced seven board members last month after winning a $30-a-share tender offer that raised his stake in the company by about 48 million shares to approximately 69 percent.The replacement of the last two board members of the Sugar Land, Tex., company was announced Monday.
Safety Regulators Investigating Electric Car Fire
U.S. safety regulators are investigating a fire in Texas that destroyed three vehicles this month, including a luxury plug-in sports car built by Fisker Automotive.
Fort Bend ISD budget meeting Monday open to public
Got a story idea? Let us know! The district's board of trustees is holding a public meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
Garage Fire Involving Plug-in Fisker Karma Being Probed by U.S.
U.S. auto-safety regulators are investigating a Texas garage fire that destroyed a Fisker Automotive Inc.
Despite bond, suspect in abduction jailed
Television station KHOU photographed the boy on Tuesday morning after he was found at a Fort Bend County church.
Animal Shelter Partnership does not "Go to the Dogs"
Last year the City of Stafford and Missouri City entered into an agreement to build a new animal shelter.
Sugar Land chooses Ghandi for council
In Sugar Land, Himesh Ghandi defeated Bill Cathey and Naomi Lam for the City Council At-Large Position 1 seat which is being vacated by Tom Abraham who is term limited.
High Performance Aviation, LLC, Announces Relocation to Sugar Land, Texas
High Performance Aviation, LLC, a leader in the Technically Advanced Aircraft flight training industry, has relocated its headquarters from Conroe, Texas to Sugar Land, Texas.
Fisker Defends Karma in Garage Fire
Investigators believe a garage fire in Sugar Land, Texas, was caused by a Fisker Karma , but they are unable to pinpoint the exact source.