Monday, Dec. 19
Missouri City City Council
City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning 95.31 acres, known as the Briggs Tract, from suburban district to planned development district to allow for a single-family residential development. This is the second and final reading of the ordinance for the property located north of the Newpoint Estates subdivision and southwest of the Creekmont subdivision.
The first hearing on the proposal was held Sept. 6, when residents voiced opposition to the proposed development.
The council will also discuss its legislative priorities for the 2017 Texas Legislature during a special meeting, and will consider a resolution to suspend the Dec. 21 deadline for CenterPoint Energy's $2.65 per month gas rate increase for city residents. The increase is part of CenterPoint's intention to consolidate the Houston and Texas Coast Divisions, but Missouri City may suspend the increase for up to 90 days in order to study the rates, according to city documents.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Sugar Land City Council
Sugar Land City Council will discuss the methods for redistricting residents of New Territory and Greatwood, who are set to be annexed into the city on Dec. 12, 2017. New Territory residents will temporarily be assigned to voting District 2 and Greatwood residents will be temporarily assigned to voting District 4.
However, the districts must be redrawn before the 2019 single-member district election in order to ensure comparable representation, according to the city. Sugar Land will also discuss its communications plan for the annexation process at the city council meeting.
Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 20-23
Christmas in the Park
Visitors to George Ranch Historical Park will travel through Christmas past while taking a hayride through decorations from the 1830s to the 1930s. The event also includes wassail, Christmas tree samples and a tree house story time with Santa.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (full event), 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. (story time with Santa). Free (with general admission), $5 (children ages 5-15), $10 (adults). George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond. 281-343-0218. www.georgeranch.org
Friday-Thursday, Dec. 23-29
Children’s Book Week at Fort Bend County Libraries
Babies born during this week may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services.
The bags represent the library system’s commitment to serving county residents throughout their lives. Event runs all week and is free. Fort Bend County Libraries Central Administration, 1003 Golfview, Richmond (including Katy and Cinco Ranch branches). 281-633-4762.
