 Upon opening, the mall's opening directly impacted both Sharpstown and Westwood malls, with the latter closing in 1998 and converting to a technology-focused office complex.The mall also had a gradual impact on West Oaks Mall, which drew a large customer base from Sugar Land and Fort Bend County since its 1984 opening, but still continued to draw customers from its trade area in Houston's Energy Corridor as well as the nearby Greater Katy area.On February 16, 1998, a tornado damaged the mall and the Sugar Land Aerodrome ice skating complex located south of the mall.