Linda Nguyen

Senior Reporter · Sugar Land, TX

Linda Nguyen has a Master’s degree in Communication from Texas Southern University and has worked as a community journalist for over a decade. Previously with the Fort Bend Star, she is known for her dedication to covering local events and human-interest stories that resonate with Sugar Land residents.

6 stories from Linda Nguyen in Sugar Land

Children enjoying Halloween decorations in Quail Valley, Missouri City.

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Quail Valley neighborhood in Missouri City draws Halloween crowds with elaborate decorations

As dusk settles over Missouri City, the air buzzes with excitement. Families clad in costumes wander the streets, laughter mingling with the rustling of leaves. The smell of popcorn and caramel wafts through the air, drawing visitors to the heart of Quail Valley. Here, the annual Halloween...

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Drivers stranded on Gulf Freeway due to flat tires caused by broken bridge seam.

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Broken bridge seam causes flat tires on Gulf Freeway near University of Houston

As dawn broke over Houston, the sun cast a golden hue on the Gulf Freeway, illuminating the bustling morning commute. However, for many drivers that day, the journey turned into an unexpected ordeal. A seam in the bridge near the University of Houston had broken, leading to a series of flat tires...

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Traffic congestion on East Freeway due to accident and hazmat spill

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East Freeway shut down heading outbound near East Loop due to crash, hazmat spill | Alternate routes

On a typical Tuesday morning, the sun rose over Sugar Land, casting a golden hue on the bustling streets. Families were gearing up for another day filled with school drop-offs, work commitments, and community activities. However, the usual rhythm of life was abruptly disrupted when news broke of a...

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A happy family in Sugar Land, Texas, enjoying time together outdoors.

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Nearly $1,500 a month for part-time daycare: Houston-area family weighs child care costs

As the sun rises over Sugar Land, Texas, the soft sounds of children laughing and playing fill the air. For many families, this joyful noise is accompanied by the weight of financial responsibility. For Jessica and Mark Thompson, the reality of child care costs has become a daily concern as they...

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Police search for missing San Jacinto College student Leilani Rodriguez after concerning texts to parents

On a warm September evening, the Rodriguez family gathered around the dinner table, laughter filling the air, as they shared stories of their day. But as the sun dipped below the horizon, a shadow loomed over their hearts. Leilani Rodriguez, a bright and ambitious student at San Jacinto College ,...

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Cathy Sampson's missing person poster from 1985, showing a smiling woman

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Texas mother left to get moving boxes in 1985 and never came home. What happened to Cathy Sampson?

In the heart of Sugar Land, a mother’s absence has lingered for decades, casting a long shadow over her family. Cathy Sampson left home one fateful day in 1985, her destination a simple errand for moving boxes, but she never returned. This poignant narrative of a family’s enduring hope clashing...

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