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The five-acre Freedom Tree Park project is set to have bids for construction begin this summer. (Courtesy of city of Missouri City Parks & Recreation)

Missouri City moves forward with Freedom Tree Park improvements, purchases additional land

The $3.5 million Freedom Tree Park project at 4303 Freedom Tree Drive will develop five acres of parkland east of Misty Hollow Drive, directly across from the historic Freedom Tree.

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Sugar Land City Council heard a presentation from this year's Charter Review Commission regarding proposed changes to the city's charter. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

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Transportation-related sources can contribute to fine particulate matter, experts said. Fine particulate matter is a pollutant the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently tightened standards on; experts said once the standards are finalized, it will push Harris County into nonattainment status. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Published 4:52 PM | May 9, 2024 CDT

New EPA standards could have impact on Sugar Land, Missouri City

Missouri City City Council voted to approve the $3.26 million purchase of additional land for future phases of the Mustang Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Published 4:45 PM | May 9, 2024 CDT

Progress continues on Mustang Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion

Sugar Land approved new animal ordinances after the second reading at a May 7 City Council meeting. (Courtesy Pexels)

Updated 4:48 PM | May 8, 2024 CDT

Sugar Land City Council approves of adding dangerous dog fees, establishing community cat program

The city of Missouri City is hosting a hurricane preparedness workshop on May 11 to help residents understand how to prepare for the upcoming storm season. (Courtesy Roger Brown/Pexels)

Published 12:43 PM | May 8, 2024 CDT

Missouri City to host hurricane preparedness workshop May 11

Missouri City City Council heard a presentation from the 2024 Charter Review Commission regarding 16 recommended charter updates. (Community Impact staff)

Published 4:14 PM | May 7, 2024 CDT

Missouri City considers City Council-related charter amendments for November election

Missouri City is the first law enforcement agency in Texas to receive the designation of Certified Autism Center. (Courtesy city of Missouri City)

Published 3:00 PM | May 6, 2024 CDT

Missouri City Police Department becomes first Texas law enforcement agency to attain autism certification

From left, Daniele Stewart, interim parks director, and Anthony Snipes, president of the Missouri City Parks Foundation, said they hope to turn a roughly 8-acre plat of land into a park for the community. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Published 3:00 PM | May 3, 2024 CDT

Parks foundation fundraises for community green space in northern Missouri City

The city of Sugar Land has launched a new community hub promoting collaboration and relationship building. (Courtesy Pixabay)

Published 9:00 AM | May 1, 2024 CDT

Sugar Land launches community hub for connectivity, relationship building

Fort Bend County Judge KP George discussed the county’s growth at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County event April 30. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Published 4:10 PM | Apr 30, 2024 CDT

Officials: Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road extension to spur county's westward growth

Power lines in front of a red and orange sunset.

Published 4:32 PM | Apr 29, 2024 CDT