Tag: Missouri City
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Lawsuit filed on behalf of man injured in fatal MCPD collision
A lawsuit has been filed in a Fort Bend County district court on behalf of a man injured in the Missouri City police car collision that also resulted in the deaths of a woman and her teenage son. Alice Bliss, a Harris County resident, is the named plaintiff as the…
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Houston-area town makes SmartAsset’s 2024 list of most livable small U.S. cities
Missouri City in Fort Bend County has earned a spot on financial technology company Smart Asset’s 2024 “Most Livable Small Cities in the U.S.” list. Missouri City ranked No. 77 on a list of 281. First place went to Troy, Michigan. “We’re thrilled,” the city of Missouri City said in…
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Missouri City library to host community pet-supply swap on July 24
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will have a community pet-supply swap on Wednesday, July 24, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway. Through July 1 23, pet-owners and animal lovers are encouraged to clean out their pet supplies and donate any gently…
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Missouri City library to host butterfly and hummingbird class on June 24
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library will present a program on “Gardening for Butterflies & Hummingbirds” on Monday, June 24, from 2-3 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1530 Texas Parkway. Fort Bend County Master Gardener Nancy Schafer will talk about plants that attract…
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Review: Fort Bend Symphony Chorus offers master class in religious music tradition
When I first began getting into classical music in a big way in my mid-20s, I had a steep learning curve about the genre and its history. I even took a music appreciation course after returning to college after serving in the Navy. One thing I hadn’t fully appreciated before was how much the development…
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Fort Bend ISD hosting job fair to hire more teachers, staff
The event will be held at Ridge Point High School, which is located at 500 Waters Lake Boulevard in Missouri City. For elementary school positions, the event will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For middle and high school positions, the event will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Missouri City approves agreement with Fort Bend County for $15M Sta-Mo Sports Park redevelopment
Missouri City City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for the $15 million redevelopment of Sta-Mo Sports Park at a May 20 meeting. (Community Impact staff) Big changes are coming for Missouri City’s Sta-Mo Sports Park, including the addition of more sports fields, which could begin as…
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EPA addresses environmental concerns, including WA Parish plant, at Missouri City town hall
A nearly full house filled the Missouri City Community Center last week as officials from the federal Environmental Protection Agency and representatives of several area environmental groups held a town hall meeting. The meeting, billed as the “EPA Region 6 Environmental Awareness Town Hall in Fort Bend,” brought EPA Region…
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Missouri City withdraws from Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, seeks reimbursement
Following a closed executive session, Missouri City City Council voted to immediately withdraw the city’s membership from the FBEDC and “seek resources for any and all remedies and reimbursements for which the city of Missouri City is entitled.” (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Missouri City will no longer be part of the…
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Missouri City author creates ways for children to engage with their communities
Newly published Missouri City author Jessica Young’s toddler-aged daughter is fascinated with potholes, sidewalks, busses, and just about anything else that is a part of city life. When out driving with her mother, the youngster, named Harper Lee, would point to a pothole and ask “Why is there a…
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Sugar Land and Missouri City among 2024’s best cities to walk your dog
Sugar Land and Missouri City in Fort Bend are among the cities in the nation with impressive trails and safe conditions for dog walking. To mark National Walk Your Dog Day on Feb. 22, LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Best Cities to Walk Your Dog. LawnStarters states that almost 480 of…
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Fort Bend Parkway Sienna Ranch Extension opened
MISSOURI CITY, TX (Covering Katy News) – The Fort Bend Parkway Sienna Ranch Extension opened this week in Missouri City. The new $44.8 million 1.5-mile stretch bridges Sienna Parkway and Flat Bank Creek. Members of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, the Mayor of Missouri City, Robin Elackatt, and members…
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‘Traumatizing’: Armed, masked suspects shoot at Missouri City man several times as he arrives home from work
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – A Fort Bend County man is lucky to be alive after being shot at several times in his own driveway. Dramatic surveillance video shared only with KPRC 2 shows the suspects charging at his truck with guns drawn before firing multiple rounds. The man, who…
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‘Traumatizing’: Armed, masked suspects shoot at Missouri City man several times as he arrives home from work
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – A Fort Bend County man is lucky to be alive after being shot at several times in his own driveway. Dramatic surveillance video shared only with KPRC 2 shows the suspects charging at his truck with guns drawn before firing multiple rounds. Surveillance video of…
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Green addresses package delivery problems at Missouri City postal facility
Addressing a problem that has been festering in the greater Houston area for weeks, U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) said he is working to address delayed package deliveries from a recently opened U.S. Postal Service processing center in Missouri City at a Monday press conference. Green, whose Texas 9th Congressional…
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Men For Change, Inc. awards scholarships to Fort Bend students
Men For Change, Inc., recently held its Annual Scholarship and Education Fundraiser Gala at Missouri City’s Quail Valley City Centre, marking 30 years of service to youth. Cordell Farley, author of “Life Lessons of a Throwaway Kid”, was the keynote speaker. During the event, Missouri City Councilwoman At-Large and Mayor…
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Missouri City family fighting for special education services for their child
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — A Missouri City family will be a part of a state due process hearing Wednesday after claims that Fort Bend ISD is denying special education services to their child. Larry George said his child, who has a learning disability and requires some special education services,…
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Fort Bend couple indicted in federal mortgage fraud scheme
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend couple, formerly employed by NASA, are charged with orchestrating a fraudulent financing and refinancing mortgage loan scheme. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani revealed that a Federal Grand Jury indicted the Missouri City husband and wife on Dec. 12, 2023. Noreen Khan, also known as Noreen Khan-Mayberry, 50, and Christopher…
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Fort Bend ISD High School Principal and Youth Pastor Arrested for Prostitution Solicitation
On Monday, December 11, 2023, James Brian Shillingburg, 43, principal of Clements High School, was arrested as part of an operation aimed at apprehending individuals involved in illegal sex activities. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Naughty List” to target and arrest sex buyers, aiming to curb the…
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Fort Bend Hidden Gems: Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
We first stumbled upon Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar when we were renovating our home in Sugar Land in 2021. We temporarily relocated to Sienna in Missouri City and during our many (hungry) drives back and forth, we discovered the unexpected culinary wonders of Brandani’s in Township Square Shopping Center in Missouri City.
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Fort Bend Hidden Gems: Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
We first stumbled upon Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar when we were renovating our home in Sugar Land in 2021. We temporarily relocated to Sienna in Missouri City and during our many (hungry) drives back and forth, we discovered the unexpected culinary wonders of Brandani’s in Township Square Shopping Center in Missouri City.
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Fort Bend Hidden Gems: Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
We first stumbled upon Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar when we were renovating our home in Sugar Land in 2021. We temporarily relocated to Sienna in Missouri City and during our many (hungry) drives back and forth, we discovered the unexpected culinary wonders of Brandani’s in Township Square Shopping Center in Missouri City.
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Fort Bend Hidden Gems: Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
We first stumbled upon Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar when we were renovating our home in Sugar Land in 2021. We temporarily relocated to Sienna in Missouri City and during our many (hungry) drives back and forth, we discovered the unexpected culinary wonders of Brandani’s in Township Square Shopping Center in Missouri City.
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Fort Bend Hidden Gems: Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
We first stumbled upon Brandani’s Restaurant & Wine Bar when we were renovating our home in Sugar Land in 2021. We temporarily relocated to Sienna in Missouri City and during our many (hungry) drives back and forth, we discovered the unexpected culinary wonders of Brandani’s in Township Square Shopping Center in Missouri City.