It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Statue of Herb Appel in Sugar Land, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Sugar Land, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I have somebody from Always Best Care coming in three days a week. They're always very polite, very caring, and dependable, and they're always there for your needs. I have been using them for two years now. Mainly, this lady comes and drives me to my doctor's appointments, to shopping, and to whatever I ask her to do. She also washes clothes for me on the days we don't go out. She does different little things that I need. She is very polite and always on time, and I just pay once a month. They're good.”
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“If you’re looking for somewhere to take care of your loved ones this home care is the best. They take pride in their work and always have empathy and compassion for their clients.”
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“My 91 year old father, who is a stroke patient, came to live with me and my husband 3 years ago after my mother passed away. We struggled weekly to get him to take a bath with assistance by my husband. On the agreed scheduled day for bathing, my father would "feel bad" and negotiate a later date. Bathing a partly paralyzed, uncooperative adult is not easy. So last fall when my husband and I were going to travel overseas for our 25th wedding anniversary, we needed help. Our son was coming to live at our house to take care of my father . It was not appropriate for our son to bathe his grandfather. So my father's doctor recommended I contact Karena Kirk with Always Best Care Senior Services. I had never considered using outside care for my father. Best phone call I have ever made. Ms. Kirk came to meet with me to discuss my father's needs. My father was very reluctant at first. But after the first bathing event, HE IS IN LOVE. Ms. Kirk was gentle, kind, engaging in conversation and asking my father regarding what he needed in this new care relationship. My father knows that his bath schedule is every Monday and Friday and looks forward to Ms. Kirk and her staff coming to care for him. He has in-depth talks and loves their visits. Ms. Kirk and her staff will do other chores like changing out his bedding and washing the linens and his clothes. Any other tasks that I need assistance with they are more than happy to help. It has changed all of our lives for the better.”
“Heaven sent this group of compassionate caregivers into our lives! Everyone who has cared for our Mom has a light within. Having this extended family support is a treasure!”
“My 91 year old father, who is a stroke patient, came to live with me and my husband 3 years ago after my mother passed away. We struggled weekly to get him to take a bath with assistance by my husband. On the agreed scheduled day for bathing, my father would "feel bad" and negotiate a later date. Bathing a partly paralyzed, uncooperative adult is not easy. So last fall when my husband and I were going to travel overseas for our 25th wedding anniversary, we needed help. Our son was coming to live at our house to take care of my father . It was not appropriate for our son to bathe his grandfather. So my father's doctor recommended I contact Karena Kirk with Always Best Care Senior Services. I had never considered using outside care for my father. Best phone call I have ever made. Ms. Kirk came to meet with me to discuss my father's needs. My father was very reluctant at first. But after the first bathing event, HE IS IN LOVE. Ms. Kirk was gentle, kind, engaging in conversation and asking my father regarding what he needed in this new care relationship. My father knows that his bath schedule is every Monday and Friday and looks forward to Ms. Kirk and her staff coming to care for him. He has in-depth talks and loves their visits. Ms. Kirk and her staff will do other chores like changing out his bedding and washing the linens and his clothes. Any other tasks that I need assistance with they are more than happy to help. It has changed all of our lives for the better.”
“Karena, Roxane and the team at Always Best Care, provide amazing service in a time when good service is hard to find. They are a resource for families in time of need. I highly recommend if you have a loved one needing assistance full time or for a few hours. They accommodate for everyone's needs.”
“Heaven sent this group of compassionate caregivers into our lives! Everyone who has cared for our Mom has a light within. Having this extended family support is a treasure!”
“Other Karena, Roxane and the team of Always Best Care, provide excellent service in a time where quality care is hard to find. I would highly recommend their service if you have a loved one who needs personal assistance from full-time or just a few hours. They are a huge resource for families and provide peace of mind. They accommodate for each individuals needs.”
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“Always Best Care was literally a godsend for my family! From my first phone call with Roxane who was able to put an amazing team of caregivers in the hospital that day for the my dad's 10 week stay (which included Hurricane Harvey) through the next 5 months in a skilled nursing facility, ABC never let me down. The kindness and quality of ABC's caregivers and the way Karena manages her company exceeded what I thought was possible based on my prior 10 years of experience with other outside caregivers during my mom's decline from Alzheimer's. With no family in Houston, knowing I could count on Roxane's and Karena's caring oversight and communication enabled me to advocate for my dad from out of state and gave me peace of mind to be able to honor his wish to stay in Houston. The kindness and skills of ABC's caregivers were extraordinary (and I have very high expectations)! They became extended family for which I will always be grateful.”
“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care Senior Services. They take care of my brother while I'm at work. They make sure he takes his medications, they help him go to the bathroom, and they make sure he eats his dinner. They're patient and caring.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care provided superb care, for both my mom and dad, for a combined total of 6 years. As a result, my parents were able to live out their lives in their own home. Their caregivers provided daily comfort, care, and kept them safe during their difficult final years. We were truly blessed to have the right caregivers for our parents. Thank You Karena!”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Perry's Steakhouse & Grille or visit Veterans Memorial, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Sugar Land, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Sugar Land, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Sugar Land, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Explore Sugar Land - Missouri City on the Impact Mapstories, offers and moreCheck out several Sugar Land and Missouri City Halloween events happening throughout the month of October. Events are subject to change and this list is not comprehensive.Physicians PremiER's Trunk or Treat Community Fall FestCelebrate Halloween at Physicians PremiER’s festival with a pumpkin patch, face paintings, giveaways and a tour of the emergency room.Tricks N Treats in the ParkWear a co...
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Check out several Sugar Land and Missouri City Halloween events happening throughout the month of October. Events are subject to change and this list is not comprehensive.
Physicians PremiER's Trunk or Treat Community Fall Fest
Celebrate Halloween at Physicians PremiER’s festival with a pumpkin patch, face paintings, giveaways and a tour of the emergency room.
Tricks N Treats in the Park
Wear a costume and trick-or-treat in Buffalo Run Park. The event hosted by the city of Missouri City will feature fall activities, a photo station and food for purchase.
Trunk or Treat - Keller Williams Southwest
Decorate your trunk and get in costume for the Keller Williams Southwest celebration with a best-decorated trunk competition.
Halloween Town at Constellation Field
Watch a Halloween movie on the stadium’s large videoboard, participate in a costume contest, play games and decorate pumpkins at Constellation Field’s Halloween Town. The costume contest starts at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m.
Yappy Hour Thursday
Bring your dog in a costume to Pawm Springs Dog Park to celebrate spooky season with food trucks, music, clinics and games.
Fall-O-Ween
First Colony Mall invites guests to visit the mall for Halloween fun including plenty of treats, photo ops and festive fun for the whole family.
Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane
Visit Robinson Road in Missouri City to see themed front lawns and gather candy from many houses. The road will be closed to cars from 5 p.m.-midnight and there is no parking on neighboring roads.
Halloween at the BOO!scovery Center
The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is hosting Halloween events throughout the month. Events include a bug-focused adventure, craft day, science projects and a cookie monster.
Explore Sugar Land - Missouri City on the Impact Mapstories, offers and moreSugar Land officials are asking residents to report any feral hog activity as part of the city’s effort to better understand and mitigate it.The breakdown The city’s Feral Hog Mitigation Pilot Program, which started its 90-day data collection phase on Oct. 1, aims to locate hogs’ living areas to assess future action.Feral hogs rely on rooting in the soil to find food, which can damage lawns, parks, land...
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Sugar Land officials are asking residents to report any feral hog activity as part of the city’s effort to better understand and mitigate it.
The city’s Feral Hog Mitigation Pilot Program, which started its 90-day data collection phase on Oct. 1, aims to locate hogs’ living areas to assess future action.
Feral hogs rely on rooting in the soil to find food, which can damage lawns, parks, landscaped areas and natural habitats, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Hogs can also cause millions of dollars in damage and possibly spread diseases.
The pilot program comes after Sugar Land has received 20 reports of feral hogs this year, which is slightly higher than in past years, according to city data. Hogs have mainly been reported along the Brazos River and near the Sugar Land Regional Airport, according to a city heat map.
In Texas, 253 of 254 counties have feral hogs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. However, hogs are a non-native species, so Texas does not have predators that can regulate the population.
Residents who spot feral hogs or notice damage caused by hogs should report the information to the city via:
Photos are not required for the reports, per the city website.
City officials also advise residents to avoid feeding, chasing or attempting to capture the hogs. To avoid attracting them, residents can treat their lawns for grub worms, ensure rain or sprinkler water does not leave large puddles and avoid leaving garbage or food outside.
The data-collection period will end on Dec. 30 with plans to share a summary of findings and next steps at www.sugarlandtx.gov/feralhogpilot.
Future steps could include:
SUGARLAND, Texas – Sugar Land has launched a feral hog mitigation pilot program aimed at protecting parks, public spaces and natural resources from damage caused by the invasive animals.Feral hogs are a non-native species found throughout Texas. They root through soil in search of food, leaving behind disturbed ground, damaged vegetation and wallows — muddy depressions created when hogs roll in wet soil. Their activity can affect lawns, landscaped areas, parks and natural habitats across the city.Su...
SUGARLAND, Texas – Sugar Land has launched a feral hog mitigation pilot program aimed at protecting parks, public spaces and natural resources from damage caused by the invasive animals.
Feral hogs are a non-native species found throughout Texas. They root through soil in search of food, leaving behind disturbed ground, damaged vegetation and wallows — muddy depressions created when hogs roll in wet soil. Their activity can affect lawns, landscaped areas, parks and natural habitats across the city.
Sugar Land’s river corridors, wooded areas and connected open spaces give hogs easy access to food and shelter, and allow them to move freely between properties. A sighting in one location may be part of a larger movement pattern, which is why the city is taking a coordinated, data-driven approach before expanding management efforts.
The program begins with a 90-day assessment period running Oct. 1 through Dec. 30. During that time, city staff will document feral hog activity and damage, identify priority areas and gather the information needed to guide future management decisions. The current phase focuses on data collection and community education.
Staff will pull from multiple sources during the assessment, including:
Resident awareness and reporting are central to the program’s success. Reliable, firsthand information helps the city direct resources where they are most needed and coordinate with homeowners associations, levee improvement districts and other property owners. There are several ways to report a sighting or damage:
When reporting, residents should include as much of the following information as possible:
A photo is not required to submit a report. Online and email submissions can be made at any time; after-hours reports are processed the next business day.
Important: Reporting documents activity and helps the city evaluate next steps. It does not guarantee immediate trapping or removal.
For immediate public safety concerns, call 281-275-2020. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. The 311 system is for non-emergency concerns only.
At the end of the assessment period, city staff will evaluate where activity is recurring, the extent and location of damage, potential risks to people and public spaces, and the feasibility and cost of management options.
Based on those findings, recommendations may include:
The end of the assessment does not automatically trigger trapping at every reported location. Any work on private or partner-owned property requires coordination and appropriate authorization.
The city will post a summary of findings and next steps on its website once the assessment is complete.
While the assessment is underway, there are steps residents can take to discourage hog activity on and around their property:
Keep your distance. Do not feed, approach, chase or attempt to capture feral hogs.
Keep pets away from hogs and suspected activity areas.
Manage water sources. Make sure irrigation and rainwater drain properly and do not leave large puddles suitable for wallowing.
Treat your lawn for grub worms, a favorite food source for feral hogs. This may help prevent damage from hogs and other wildlife.
Use deterrents such as motion-activated security lights and sprinklers.
Secure food sources. Store garbage, pet food and other attractants safely. Clean up spilled birdseed, fallen fruit and acorns where practical.
Coordinate with your HOA if activity occurs on private property or in neighborhood common areas.
Reducing attractants may help discourage hog activity, but it will not eliminate every food source or prevent all movement. Persistent problems may require a coordinated management approach.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- The 2026 Houston Filipino Street Festival is not only back with a new time, it's booked another big name to hit the stage in singer, songwriter, actor, and content creator AJ Rafael.Heads up! Receive $2 off general admission tickets with the promo code "ABC13," valid until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16."The YouTube covers. The original songs. Red Roses. The soundtrack to an entire era," festival organizers teased ahead of the Rafael announcement on Inst...
SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- The 2026 Houston Filipino Street Festival is not only back with a new time, it's booked another big name to hit the stage in singer, songwriter, actor, and content creator AJ Rafael.
"The YouTube covers. The original songs. Red Roses. The soundtrack to an entire era," festival organizers teased ahead of the Rafael announcement on Instagram. "For those who grew up listening to AJ, this one might feel a little nostalgic. And for those discovering his music for the first time, GET READY Y'ALL."
Rafael's expected performance follows another successful year at the festival, which welcomed NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner, rapper, singer, and spoken word artist Ruby Ibarra as the 2025 headliner.
ABC13 meteorologist Elita Loresca joins as emcee.
While the annual event will return to Constellation Field in Sugar Land on Saturday, Oct. 17, the events will get underway a bit later in the afternoon, with a 3 p.m. start time. The day is expected to wrap up at 10 p.m. with a fireworks display, also new this year.
Check out some of the background of the festival in the video player above or hit play below.
The festival, organized by the Filipino Young Professionals of Houston, brings the rich flavors, art, and heritage of Filipino culture to Fort Bend County, which is considered one of the most diverse in the nation.
According to a January 2026 report from Rice University's Kinder Institute, the Asian population, which for this study focused on Asian Indian, Chinese/Taiwanese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Pakistani and Vietnamese, is growing in size and diversity.
Additionally, in just 13 years (2010 - 2023), the Asian population surged by 117% in Fort Bend County and 180% in Montgomery County. Meanwhile, Fort Bend alone now has almost twice as many Asian residents as lived in all of Texas in 1980, the study states.
On a larger scale, the Pew Research Center reports that in 2023, an estimated 4.6 million people in the U.S. identified as Filipino.
Of course, a big part of what attendees look forward to is the food.
Staples such as Lechon, a spit-roasted suckling pig, slow cooked over open coals, Lumpia, Halo-halo, and Sisig have been on display to taste.
But the heart of the festival is service.
Organizers explain that the history of the Filipino Street Festival comes from outreach activities during the big storm that wiped out the Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan.
The super typhoon, one of the most powerful in history, hit the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, as a Category 5 storm. Millions were impacted, with 4 million left homeless.
"We had a great amount of outreach coming from a very small, Filipino community back then, so it was our way of thanking the community," Karl Justin Knight with the Filipino Young Professionals said in 2025 of the festival's origins. "It felt like a warm embrace from home for a lot of folks so we just wanted to do it over and over again, and here we are."
Tickets are on sale now at $19 each during presale. Tickets are $22 at the door, but kids seven and under can enter free.
Parking is also free.
Discounted tickets for health care professionals, veterans and seniors (65+) are also available only on festival day with a valid ID at the box office for $17.
A portion of the proceeds from the Houston Filipino Street Festival help fund scholarships for deserving students.
"I think what makes everyone who volunteers for this event so proud is that it's the Filipino American value of community, what it means to be a part of it, what it feels to know that there is a community there for you whenever you need it," Knight said.
Constellation Field is located at 1 Stadium Dr. in Sugar Land.
ABC13 is proud to serve as the official media sponsor of the 2026 Houston Filipino Street Festival.
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