Council Connection for Jan. 21

At their Tuesday, Jan. 21 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the purchase of a sign preemption system for emergency vehicles through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program; authorized the purchase of replacement Fire Department safety breathi...

Council Connection for Jan. 6

At their Monday, Jan. 6 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the execution of the second addendum to the Steepbank Flatbank wastewater facilities agreement with certain participants; authorized the execution of a letter of approval to operate a non-...

Council Connection for Dec. 16

At their Monday, Dec. 16 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers accepted a deed for parkland from Herrin Ranch Development II Inc.; authorized the mayor to execute and the city secretary to attest an economic development agreement between the City and Grand Park...

Council Connection for Dec. 2

At their Monday, Dec. 2 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers amended the Comprehensive Financial Policy for the City of Missouri City by revising the Fund Balance Policy; approved the submission of a grant application for the Community Outdoor Outreach Program...

Council Connection for Nov. 18

At their Monday, Nov. 18 Regular Meeting, oaths of office were administered to Councilmembers Cheryl Sterling, Jeffrey Boney, Anthony Maroulis, and Floyd Emery by Mayor Yolanda Ford, Judge Clarease Yates, City Secretary Maria Jackson and Fort Bend County ...

Council Connection for Nov. 4

At their Monday, Nov. 4 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute the calendar year 2020 medical insurance benefits contracts; authorized the City to dedicate an access easement in accordance with the Dry Creek R...

Council Connection for Oct. 21

At their Monday, Oct. 21 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the provision of services required for paving and drainage improvements for Independence Boulevard Segment 2; amended the general budget for the...

Council Connection for Oct. 7

At their Monday, Oct. 7 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers approved the 2019 property tax rate; authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Roane Park; authorized the reimbursement to Century...

Council Connection for Sept. 16

At their Monday, Sept. 16 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers adopted the budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2019 and ending Sept. 30, 2020; authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing contract for ditch cleanin...

Council Connection for Sept. 3

At their Tuesday, Sept. 3 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized a proposal on a maximum property tax rate of $0.63 and set the dates of public hearings for Sept. 16 and Sept. 23; authorized the city manager to execute a professional services contract...

Council Connection for Aug. 19

At their Monday, Aug. 19 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized an agreement with the City of Pearland for cooperative purchasing; authorized a contract for the maintenance and service of citywide automatic external defibrillators (AEDs); authorized t...

Council Connection for Aug. 5

At their Monday, Aug. 5 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for design services for the Mustang Bayou wastewater plant expansion; authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract f...

Council Connection for July 15

At their Monday, July 15 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the acceptance of a special warranty deed from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 48 conveying Dry Creek Village Life Station No. 1; authorized an interlocal agreement with F...

Council Connection for July 1

At their Monday, July 1 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the month of July as National Park and Recreation Month; appointed members to the Census Complete Count Committee; authorized the negotiation and execution of an agreement for new parks si...

Council Connection for June 17

At their Monday, June 17 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized a regional wastewater treatment facilities agreement between Missouri City and Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 1; ratified a contract with King Daddy Sports for the Parks...

Council Connection for June 3

At their Monday, June 3 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the week of June 16-22 as Juneteenth Week; approved an ordinance establishing temporary maximum speed limits and designating locations, dates and times for school zones located within the ...

Council Connection for May 20

At their Monday, May 20 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as National Public Works Week; recognized the Marshall High School track teams for their championship season; recognized Gerard Wilcher for his initial lifesaving res...

Council Connection for May 6

At their Monday, May 6 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the week of May 5-11 as Public Service Recognition Week; recognized Richard Brown III on earning the PGA Master Professional designation; proclaimed the week of May 5-11 as Hurricane Prepar...

Council Connection for April 15

At the Monday, April 15 Regular Meeting, the Edison Arts Foundation presented a check to the Missouri City Parks Foundation; Councilmembers recognized Sgt. Daryl Smith on his retirement and more than 27 years’ of service with the City; proclaime...

Council Connection for April 1

At their Monday, April 1 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers proclaimed the month of April as National Fair Housing Month; proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2019 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week; authorized the execution of a letter of appr...

Council Connection for March 18

At their Monday, March 18 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers received the Fiscal Year 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which included a clean audit; authorized the request by the Exchange Club of Fort Bend to post child abuse awareness signs along...

Council Connection for March 4

At their Monday, March 4 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers recognized the First Tee of Greater Houston at Quail Valley; administered the oath of office to certain members of the City of Missouri City’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards; and a...

Council Connection for Feb. 18

At their Monday, Feb. 18 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers recognized Grammy-nominated gospel artist Brian Courtney Wilson; appointed members to the board of directors for each Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ); authorized the execution of a contract f...

Council Connection for Feb. 4

At their Monday, Feb. 4 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers presented Clean Restaurant Awards to 71 local eateries; approved an ordinance amending the Public Infrastructure Design Manual; accepted the quarterly investment report for the period ending on Dec. ...

Council Connection for Dec. 17

At the Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 Regular Meeting, oaths-of-office were administered to Mayor Yolanda Ford and At-Large Position #2 Councilmember Chris Preston; long-serving Mayor Allen Owen was honored for more than 32 years of service; seven local scholars w...

MCTX HPO Employee Spotlight On

Who: Parks & Recreation Director Jason Mangum

What: Mangum, a certified park and recreation professional and site visitor for the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, was recently honored by the Texas Recreat...

Council Connection for Jan. 21

At their Tuesday, Jan. 21 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the purchase of a sign preemption system for emergency vehicles through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program; authorized the purchase of replacement Fire Department safety breathi...

MCTX 6th Annual Black History Month Celebrations

Continuing its tradition of celebrating culture and diversity in the community, the “Show Me City” will host its Sixth Annual Black History Month Celebrations on Friday, Jan. 31, starting at 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29 from 11 a.m. to...

Frequently Asked Questions: Municipal Solid Waste Program

With the New Year under way, we have now entered into the first quarter of the Municipal Solid Waste Program in partnership with the contracted provider, WCA. Residents now have the option to request a change in the size of their trash/recycling container...

Street Repairs on Bright Meadows Drive To Begin Tuesday, Jan. 7; Delays Expected

The City’s contractors will begin street repairs at the intersection of Bright Meadows Drive and Walnut Ridge Drive beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7. Commuters may expect delays until the construction is complete.

The crew will begin repairs on the west...

2019 Year-In-Review: “Show Me City” Continues to Thrive In All Operations

2019 has been another memorable year in the “Show Me City”. Residents, stakeholders, partners and staff celebrated a prosperous year in MCTX as economic development soared, local subdivisions remained among the safest communities in th...

District B Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney Appointed to Serve on NLC’s Committee

MCTX District B Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney was recently appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Community and Economic development (CED) federal advocacy committee.

According to NLC, this committee is responsible for developing policy pos...

All MCTX Residents Urged to Participate In 2020 Census Survey

The countdown to Census Day is under way. In 103 days, “Show Me City” residents will have an opportunity to participate in the nationwide program that only takes place once every 10 years as required by the U.S. Constitution.

By April 1...

Glen Martel Takes Flight in “Show Me City” As Assistant City Manager

Glen Martel is no stranger to tackling obstacles. The new Assistant City Manager of the City of Missouri City brings 35 years of experience in the Nevada Air National Guard and the United States Air Force to the “Show Me City,” and his...

MCTX Awarded 37th Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA

For the 37th consecutive year, Missouri City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial...

MCTX Review of Dog Incident Is Ongoing

As part of Missouri City’s ongoing investigation of all aspects of the dog incident that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 11, involving multiple pets, staff has taken the following actions:

• Confirmed the 10-day home quarantine for the dogs involved (i...

Lane Closures on Independence Boulevard Segment 2 Continues

As part of the reconstruction of Independence Boulevard Segment 2, the City’s contractors began alternate lane closures along the roadway from Moore Road to South Revolution Way on Monday, Nov. 25.

Motorists should expect delays and are advised t...

City Manager Anthony J. Snipes Achieves Prestigious “Credentialed Manager” Designation From ICMA

MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes recently achieved the “Credentialed Manager” designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in recognition of his extensive public administration service and expertise.

T...

MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes Selected A Fellow by National Academy of Public Administration

MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) for inclusion in its 2019 Class of Academy Fellows, in recognition of his years of public administration service and expertise. Induction ...

Frequently Asked Questions: Election Signage

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Missouri City residents will vote in the 2019 General Election at polling stations citywide; early voting will take place from Oct. 21 through Nov. 1. Local races this year include the following positions: Districts A, B, C and D.

Recen...

Councilmembers Approve 2019 Property Tax Rate, FY2020 General Fund Budget & Sale of $14M in Bonds

In their recent official actions to unanimously approve the 2019 property tax rate of $.630000, the Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Budget and the sale of $14 million in general obligation and refunding bonds, Missouri City Councilmembers focused on the mun...

Planning Initiatives/Efforts Honored By Council, Highlighting the Proactive Comprehensive Plan

One of the reasons MCTX is recognized as a Platinum Scenic City is its ongoing commitment to innovative planning initiatives that have resulted in the “Show Me City”:

• Proactively updating the Comprehensive Plan every five years;
• Enacting...

REMINDER: Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking on Monday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m., City Hall Plaza

What: Missouri City cordially invites all residents, stakeholders, area veterans, project donors, media outlets and municipal partners to join the groundbreaking ceremony for the City’s future Veterans Memorial, paying tribute to our military fo...

MCTX Development Services Announce New Hours For Permits & Inspections Office; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To improve efficiencies and customer service, the Development Services Department is changing the hours of operations for the Planning/Inspections/Permits front office where development applications/other documents and alarm permit payments are submitted ...

City Earns Prestigious GFOA Budget Award for 31st Consecutive Year

Missouri City is once again among an “elite group” of U.S. cities honored for their exceptional fiscal stewardship.

In awarding the “Show Me City” its 31^st consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Gov...

MCTX City Hall Complex Closed Today (Friday, Sept. 20) Due to Power Outage From Recent Storms

Due to an emergency power outage caused by the recent severe weather, facilities in the MCTX City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy., will not be open today (Friday, Sept. 20).

This includes:

• City Hall, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
• Inspections & Permits, 1522 Texas Pkwy...

Railroad Commission of Texas Investigated Foul Odor Issue at Fort Bend County Toll Road/Texas Pkwy.

Over the past several days, citizens and media outlets have contacted MCTX officials and staff about a foul odor in the vicinity of the intersection of Fort Bend County Toll Road/Texas Parkway.

The incident, which happened outside of the City’s j...

MCTX Earns “Safe” City Recognition from Background Checks.org

The “Show Me City” has been named one of the “Lone Star State’s safest communities” in a comprehensive study conducted by Background Checks.org, using recent FBI crime statistics.

MCTX is one of only two Fo...

Glenn Lakes Bridge Construction to Begin on July 29

The City’s contractor will be closing the bridge on Glenn Lakes Lane near Highland Lakes Drive to all traffic on Monday, July 29 for a reconstruction project.

This project will reconstruct the bridge using current engineering design standards, an...

MCTX Ranked As One of Top Cities to Live In Texas

Missouri City was named to the list of the “Best Cities to Live in Texas, 2019” by Chamber of Commerce, an online organization that assists with the longevity of small businesses. Missouri City came in at number 13 on the list, which i...

MCTX Launches #PlayItForward Initiative to Enhance Greenspaces With Citizen/Corporate Partnerships

City Manager Anthony J. Snipes, in collaboration with the Parks & Recreation Department, is excited to roll out a new “Show Me City” initiative—#PlayItForward—that is being put in place to not only celebrate the outdoors, but to also build the future ...

Hurricane Season Began June 1: Citizens Encouraged to Be Prepared & Stay Alert

The 2019 Hurricane season began, Saturday, June 1 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 30. If disaster strikes, Missouri City’s Emergency Operations Center is ready to respond.

What’s Expected this Season?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

“Show Me City” Salutes MCPD’s Excellence & Commitment to Service In National Police Week

Over the next six days, communities around the nation will salute their first responders in blue in recognition of National Police Week.

To highlight the excellence of Missouri City’s Finest and their commitment to serving the citizens, MCPD members were p...

Police & Fire Teams Locate Missing Person's Body

Missouri City Police and Fire teams with assistance from the Houston Police Department Dive Team, Stafford Fire Department and Texas Department of Public Safety’s Highway Patrol located the body of a missing male around 10:33 p.m. tonight in a secondary l...

“Show Me City” Earns Distinction In Top 25 “Greenest Cities In Texas” List by Just Energy

Missouri City has been named in the list of “Greenest Cities in Texas” by Just Energy, a multinational energy and gas company with its U.S. headquarters based in Houston. The “Show Me City” came in at number 17 on t...

The “Show Me City” Community Spotlight: PGA Master Professional Richard Brown III

Sometimes a golf Master can be found outside Augusta National Golf Club. One such pro—Richard Brown III—plays right here in the “Show Me City”.

Brown has a long-range of golf success soaring from California to New Je...

MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes Elected as National President & Board Chair of NFBPA

MCTX is proud to announce that City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been elected to serve as National President and Board Chair on the Board of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). At his inauguration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 during...

MCPD Investigating Another Caller ID Spoofing Scam

The Missouri City Police Department received a second report of a suspicious call from an individual. The report said the phone number came from the police department’s non-emergency number, which is 281.403.8700. The suspect claimed to be an MC...

“Show Me City” Shines In Local, National & Global Business Spotlights

Missouri City ❤ its businesses! Last week, the “Show Me City” was in the spotlight of success again: Billy’s Donuts made local, national and international headlines after Billy By, the namesake of the store, tweeted a picture...

MCTX FAQ: Texas Property Tax Reform and Relief Act of 2019

On Thursday, Jan. 31, State leaders in the Capital introduced legislation that would require voters’ approval of any local property tax increase of more than 2.5 percent for cities, counties, school districts and other governmental bodies before...

MCTX Ranked No. 5 Safest In TX Cities with Pop. of 50,000+

Missouri City has once again been ranked among the top safest municipalities in Texas by the Home Security Advisor, an online resource website. The “Show Me City” was listed at No. 42 among all cities rated in the report and at No. 5 a...

MCTX Earns National Accolade for Safe Streets From Alarms.org

The “Show Me City” is again being commended for its safe streets, earning the No. 30 rank in a list of 136 Texas cities rated by Alarms.org, the official site of the National Council for Home Safety and Security—an associatio...

MCTX Welcomes New Financial Services Director Allena Portis

Allena J. Portis, a fiscal veteran with more than 22 years’ experience implementing sound financial procedures and strategies, is Missouri City’s new Director of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer.

Portis, who is a Certified...

MCTX Celebrates Another Milestone Year; Remaining One of America’s Best Places to Live, Work & Play

2018 was another banner year for the “Show Me City” as the region’s most diverse municipality again earned prestigious awards and recognitions, engaged citizens and stakeholders in a series of strategic initiatives and electe...

Frequently Asked Questions: Municipal Solid Waste Program

With Spring cleaning ahead, City officials and staff have received a number of inquiries regarding the Municipal Solid Waste Program that provides regular and recycling pickup services to citizens through a contract partnership with WCA.

The FAQs below add...

“Show Me City” Transition of Council Leadership: Mayor Yolanda Ford

Resting her hand on her grandfather, Rev. O.D. Ford Sr.’s heirloom Bible, Mayor Yolanda Ford was administered the oath of office at the Monday, Dec. 17 Regular City Council Meeting by Presiding Judge Debra Sinclair, signaling a historic transition of lead...

Reminder: Nominations for District A Vacancy Due Today (11/9) by Midnight

In accordance with Section 3.06 of the Charter of the City of Missouri City, the District A Council position is vacant effective today (Tuesday, Nov. 6) as the current representative, Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Ford, is a candidate in the 2018 mayoral race wit...

Frequently Asked Questions: MCTX METRO Service Expands; 364 Flex Route Launched Oct. 15

The “Show Me City” and METRO have again expanded local transportation options for residents and visitors by adding a Missouri City Flex Route (364 MCTX Flex) to connect riders of the Park & Ride routes (Fondren Park and Highway 6) with five popular de...

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New MCTX METRO Community Connector

The “Show Me City” and METRO officially launched the new MCTX Community Connector bus service within City limits on Monday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Community Center in the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

To help riders prepare to ...

“Show Me City” Ranked As One of America’s Best Locales to Open a Small Business

A recent Verizon “Best Small Cities for Small Businesses” report positions the “Show Me City” as one of America’s best places to operate a company in, ranking the area as No. 42 in a list of the nation&...

City Manager Anthony Snipes Appointed to Institute for Building Technology & Safety Board

In recognition of his exemplary municipal leadership, national professional networks and ongoing commitment to public service, City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been appointed to serve on the Board of the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBT...

2018 Citizen Survey Results Show: Residents Have Positive Perception of City

At their Monday, July 16, regular meeting, City Council Members were presented an overview of the 2018 Citizen Survey results, which showed that residents have a positive overall perception of the City, and citizen satisfaction with City services is much ...

City Earns $15,000 Rebuild Texas Fund Grant

The Rebuild Texas Fund has awarded Missouri City’s Office of Emergency Management a $15,000 grant to be used for emergency preparedness training and continued Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

The Rebuild Texas Fund was launched just days after Hurricane ...

City Earns Prestigious GFOA Budget Award for 30th Consecutive Year

Missouri City is once again among an “elite group” of U.S. cities honored for their exceptional fiscal stewardship.

In awarding the “Show Me City” its 30^th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Gov...

City Awarded Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting

For the 36th consecutive year, Missouri City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial...

Frequently Asked Questions:
Mosquito Control Program

In recent days, citizens have raised questions about the City’s mosquito control program and spray schedule. To address residents’ inquiries, staff has compiled a list of frequently asked questions in relation to this topic:

Does Missou...

City Receives ‘Outstanding’ Recognition for Online Transparency Efforts

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced that Missouri City is among a select number of local municipalities to achieve open citizen access through the Transparency Stars program.The “Show Me City” received a star in the area o...

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Animal Services Volunteers Share Insight With City Staff

City Manager Anthony J. Snipes, in collaboration with key staff members, convened a meeting with Animal Services municipal volunteers on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to provide an opportunity for staff to directly receive input and feedback from the citizen partners....

City Continues Legacy of Financial Excellence

S&P Global Ratings, a division of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, has upgraded Missouri City’s bond rating from AA- to AA “while affirming a stable outlook” for the municipality.

The increase of the...

Frequently Asked Questions:
City Budget

City Prepares for the Upcoming Budget Year

With the changes in the budget cycle, planning for Fiscal Year 2019 has already begun. To ensure transparency throughout this new budget process and to educate citizens, staff has prepared a few frequently asked q...

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Improvements Announced for City’s Animal Services

To further enhance Animal Shelter operations in alignment with strategic City policies and State law, City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has initiated additional measures for service improvements that were outlined for City Council Members at their Monday, Fe...

Frequently Asked Questions:
2018 Update on Animal Services

The State review of policies and procedures at the Missouri City Animal Shelter, involving multiple entities, is still under way. One entity, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, has responded with a letter that outlines “several are...

Surf the Redesigned City Website

As citizen engagement and community partnerships grow and evolve, the “Show Me City” continually strives to be a leader in municipal transparency and engagement. Across all citizen communications platforms, Missouri City is dedicated t...

Frequently Asked Questions:
Missouri City Logo

In recent weeks, citizens have raised questions about the official, trademarked City logo. To address residents’ inquiries, staff has compiled a list of frequently asked questions in relation to this topic:

When was the trademarked, official Missouri City ...

Frequently Asked Questions: Missouri City Addresses, Limits & ETJ

In the past months, citizens both inside and outside Missouri City have raised questions about the City’s limits and how the postal office assigns addresses. For clarification, certain homeowners who do not live in Missouri City may have a Misso...

City's 1/1Y ISO Rating Effective Aug. 1

Missouri City's Public Protection Class rating of 1/1Y, the highest rating awarded by ISO, became effective Aug. 1, 2016.  The designation is through Insurance Services Office (ISO). Currently, only 26 cities in Texas and 97 cities nationwide hav...

Street Repairs on Bright Meadows Drive To Begin Tuesday, Jan. 7; Delays Expected

The City’s contractors will begin street repairs at the intersection of Bright Meadows Drive and Walnut Ridge Drive beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7. Commuters may expect delays until the construction is complete.

The crew will begin repairs on the westbound lane...

Lane Closures on Independence Boulevard Segment 2 Continues

As part of the reconstruction of Independence Boulevard Segment 2, the City’s contractors began alternate lane closures along the roadway from Moore Road to South Revolution Way on Monday, Nov. 25.

Motorists should expect delays and are advised t...

Glenn Lakes Bridge Construction to Begin on July 29

The City’s contractor will be closing the bridge on Glenn Lakes Lane near Highland Lakes Drive to all traffic on Monday, July 29 for a reconstruction project.

This project will reconstruct the bridge using current engineering design standards, and the Fort...