October 2026
National Night Out
Carol closed a city council meeting by inviting every resident to join National Night Out events and meet their neighbors across Sugar Land.
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Carol in the news.
Interviews, milestones, and updates from Carol’s work for every Sugar Land neighbor.
News stories
October 2026
Women Who Mean Business 2026
The Houston Business Journal named Carol one of 76 honorees for its 2026 Women Who Mean Business Awards, recognizing her public service and community leadership in the nonprofit and government category.
Read moreAugust 2026
Houston Business Journal Q&A
One year into her term, Carol talked about her unusual path into politics, where growth opportunities lie for Sugar Land, and what challenges keep her up at night.
Read moreApril 2026
2026 State of the City
Carol shared plans for redevelopment, the Imperial Historic District, on-demand transit, and public safety training.
Read moreMarch 2026
Systel headquarters visit
Carol and the city council toured Systel, a Sugar Land employer since 2003, and signed the company’s site expansion plans as it commits to more local jobs.
Read moreJanuary 2026
The Building Texas Show interview
A long conversation about civic leadership, long-term planning, and welcoming visitors as a World Cup 26 host city supporter.
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Rotary Club of Sugar Land
Carol spoke to the Rotary Club of Sugar Land at Sweetwater Country Club about serving every corner of the city.
Read moreSeptember 2025
Listening on the city budget
After hearing residents’ concerns about a proposed property tax increase, Carol asked the city manager to find about $1 million in cost savings, and the council passed a smaller half-cent rate adjustment.
Read more2025
CKW Luxe interview
A conversation on being Sugar Land’s first woman mayor, listening-first leadership, and bringing new life to the Imperial Historic District.
Read moreJuly 2025
Houston Chronicle profile
Carol talked about public safety, mobility, a new animal shelter, and inspiring girls and young women to aim high.
Read moreJune 2025
A bold new chapter begins
Houston Style Magazine traced Carol’s path from the only woman in her chemical engineering class to Sugar Land’s first woman mayor, and her vision for an inclusive, safe, and thriving city.
Read moreJune 2025
Elected in the runoff
Covering Katy reported Carol’s runoff victory with 53 percent of the vote, making her Sugar Land’s next mayor after a six-candidate race.
Read moreJune 2025
“The honor of a lifetime”
Community Impact covered Carol’s swearing in as Sugar Land’s first woman mayor and her plans for roads and sidewalks.
Read moreJune 2025
Sworn in before an overflow crowd
The Fort Bend Star reported on a full council chamber as Carol took the oath of office.
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