What we reported

After he was re-elected May 7, Mayor Owen said the city’s major issue for the next five years will be updating the aging infrastructure of the city’s older sections.

The latest

The city will continue to update its comprehensive plan, a vision document that establishes the development priorities during the next 20-plus years. It focuses on four areas: Texas Parkway, Cartwright Road, FM 1092 and Fort Bend Parkway.

What’s next

Missouri City is set to upgrade its infrastructure with a number of projects scheduled for 2017. Glenn Lakes Bridge, which spans Oyster Creek, will be rebuilt with half the funding coming from the Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Program. In addition, the city will rebuild parts of Ashmont and Adams streets. Meanwhile Trammel Fresno Road will be widened from two to four lanes and will be divided by a median. The Texas Department of Transportation is overseeing the project.   

This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 8 things to look for in 2017 here.