Missouri City continues to have the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Fort Bend County
City officials and staff advise citizens to follow strict social distancing guidelines and other preventative measures. “We are doing everything possible to stop the spread of this harmful virus and we cannot do that alone,” said Mayor Yolanda Ford. “Let’s come together as a community and do what we need to do to flatten the curve and move forward.”
Know the Numbers
MCTX is mostly in Fort Bend County, but a portion of the City is within Harris County. And, to ensure all residents are educated on the number of cases, testing centers, food resources and other details on COVID-19, please visit the respective websites below:
Fort Bend County
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Harris County
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering
Face Covering Mandatory
In an effort to further assist in flattening the curve, face covering will be mandatory in Harris County beginning Monday, April 27 until Tuesday, May, 26. The covering may be a homemade mask, scarf, bandana, handkerchief or other cloth masks.
Although it is not mandatory to use masks in Fort Bend County, officials do recommend residents use them while out in public. For further clarification and guidance on who should be using the masks, officials are sharing some set guidelines:
In recent weeks, Missouri City received several personal protective equipment (PPE) donations from the community. We are very grateful for the generosity of our citizens and stakeholders. If you are interested in donating, please call 281.403.8500.
To showcase positivity with the community in the midst of this pandemic, the MCTX police and fire departments are now delivering special birthday wishes via their patrol vehicles and fire trucks. Contact our first responders if you are interested in scheduling a surprise for your loved ones.
Police: Email or 281.403.5819 Fire: Email or 281.403.4327
Did You Know?
Hurricane season begins June 1, and to help everyone prepare, there is a sales tax holiday for select emergency preparation supplies from Saturday, April 25 to Monday April 27. The Texas Tax Comptroller’s office is urging Texans to shop online or practice strict social distancing measures for in-store purchases this weekend. For more details and to see a list of qualified items,
During these times of uncertainty, it is likely that individuals are experiencing excessive anxiety/worry and other mental wellbeing concerns. For questions about mental health resources, please call the support lines below:
Fort Bend County - 832.363.7094 | Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harris County - 211 | Available 24 hours a day
Statewide Line - 833.986.1919 | Available 24 hours a day
Assistance for Businesses
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is continuing to provide resources for businesses that are in need. Even though the funding for the Paycheck Protection Program is exhausted, SBA is sharing other options with local businesses.
Despite the pandemic, Missouri City is still hosting its annual Mother’s Day Celebration in an innovative way. Instead of our cake decorating event, this year, staff is requesting kids to showcase their creativity virtually by submitting theme artwork for a chance to win prizes for their loved ones. Then on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a Mother’s Day Drive-Through Celebration at the City Hall Complex where participants and winners will be recognized with a special token of thanks from Mayor Yolanda Ford.
The response rate of 62.7 percent (as of April 21) proves that Missouri City is answering the 2020 Census population county survey. But let’s all make sure to complete the form together and ensure that our community receives the resources it needs to continue thriving!
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The “Show Me City” was recently recognized as one of the “most budget-friendly cities for homeowners with a mortgage” by LendEDU; ranked No. 55 in Texas and No. 516 in the United States.
Community engagement and partnerships continue to be a strategic priority. For instance, Communications produced the latest “In the News” video series featuring key topics like the COVID-19 updates, information on how to make masks, how to participate in the #MCTXCares contest, and more.
