GOVERNMENT
City Council members and city staff participated in a ribbon-cutting to usher the city from Phase One to Phase Two of the citywide beautification project. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City celebrates completed median enhancements on Texas Parkway, Cartwright Road
Mayor Sylvester Turner said the work of the housing stability task force will continue through the city's housing and community affairs committee. (Courtesy HTV)
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Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that data from Texas' 22 hospital regions will dictate when certain businesses can reopen at 75% capacity. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar shared details on the state's financial situation ahead of the 2021 legislative session during a Transportation Advocacy Group virtual event. (Screenshot via Transportation Advocacy Group)
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning
An audit of Missouri City’s internal controls has found $20,000 of expenditures made between October 2018-February 2019 with funds from the city’s public, educational and government fund that do not align with the limited use of these funds. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City City Manager Odis Jones reports misuse of funds to City Council
In July and August, Missouri City City Council unanimously approved changes to two sections of city code related to the street-naming and renaming process. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City amends street-naming policies
First announced in April 2019, the long-anticipated Willowbrook restaurant will serve the brand's signature hamburgers, shakes and french fries, which will also be available "animal style." (Courtesy In-N-Out Burger)
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With its $4.1 million of CARES Act funding, Missouri City is proposing a small business grant program and a mortgage, rental and utilities assistance program. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City City Council presents survey results, proposes priorities for COVID-19 aid spending
The tech company's retail location will open on the mall's first floor next month. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Katy ISD is sanitizing school buses between each trip. (Courtesy Katy ISD)
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Harris County mask order has been extended beyond Aug. 26. (courtesy Pexel)
Harris County mask order extended
Residents have until Sept. 30 to respond to the census. (Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
78% of Sugar Land residents have responded to the 2020 U.S. Census; city is pushing for 100%
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a disaster declaration Aug. 26 to prepare for Hurricane Laura. (Screenshot from Facebook Live)
Fort Bend County judge makes disaster declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura
Hurricane warnings are in effect for southeast Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura. (Courtesy National Hurricane Center)
Ahead of Hurricane Laura, Central Texas counties preparing to shelter Gulf Coast evacuees