Are You Ready, Missouri City? 

The 2021 Hurricane Season began June 1 and now is the time for residents to prepare before a disaster or crisis impacts our community. Predictions are this could be another above-normal season and officials encourage citizens and businesses to get ready now with essentials including masks, water, non-perishable foods, medicines, flash lights, personal documents, batteries, charging stations, generators and exit plans so they can weather any storm. For more emergency preparedness tips, check out pages 8 and 9 in the latest edition of the “Show Me” Citizens’ Newsletter by clicking the image below:

Residents and businesses are also encouraged to stay up-to-date on all emergency information by following the City’s official outlets:

• www.missouricitytx.gov – the main City website
• www.missouricityready.com – the emergency management website
• Twitter – @MissouriCityEM – (emergency management)
• Twitter – @MissouriCityTX – (main account) 
• Facebook – @MissouriCityTX – (verified)
• Nextdoor – (93 neighborhoods)

The Return of the Annual Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration

Local families and visitors can look forward to an exciting calendar of events for the 2021 Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (MCJCF) annual celebration. The festivities will begin on June 11 and continue through June 19.

Juneteenth is a word combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” the month and day the enslaved people found out about their freedom in the State of Texas. It is recognized as a state holiday or special day of observance in most states dating back to 1865 when the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed on Galveston, Texas with great news that the war had ended and those enslaved were now free.

“The MCJCF was established to bring scholarships and support to the community,” said the organization’s Founder and Chairman Don Smith who is a former District B Councilmember.  “The MCJCF has brought positive attention to African-Americans in the Missouri City/Fort Bend area by recognizing leaders within the community for their great service,” he said.

This year’s full list of events include:

• VIP Reception –  June 11 @ 6 p.m. | B’s Wine Bar
• MCJCF Scholarship Golf Tournament – June 14 @ 8 a.m. | Quail Valley Golf Course
• Community Service Awards Gala – June 17 @ 6 p.m. | City Centre at Quail Valley
• Family Night Out (Movie in the Park) – June 18 @ dusk | Hunters Glen Park
• “One Mile of Smiles” Parade – June 19 @ 7 p.m. | Along Texas Parkway
  • Road closures will be in place along Texas Parkway during the parade.
• Concert in the Park – June 19, following the parade | Hunters Glen Park

Want to be Involved in Municipal Discussions & Decisions?

The City is always looking for residents to join the various boards/committees/commissions. For more details on open positions, contact the City Secretary’s office by email at CSO@missouricitytx.gov or call 281.403.8686. For information on the current boards/committees/commissions and to apply online, visit the City website via this link: Learn More