On the Parks Agenda: Super Fit Fun Run

Join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd. in your super hero attire for a fun mile run with obstacles and challenges throughout the pathway. For more details and to register, call 281.403.8637 or visit www.mctxparks.com.

General Election Candidate Applications Accepted from Saturday, July 17

In accordance with the Texas Election Code, the City will hold a General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, and the positions on the ballot are for Districts A, B, C and D Councilmembers. The first day to file for a place on the ballot is this Saturday, July 17. However, in-person applications will start being accepted the next regular business day – Monday, July 19.

Candidates may submit their application via one of the following options:

• In person at Planning, Permits & Inspections, 1522 Texas Pkwy. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Upon arrival, ask to speak to the City Secretary’s Office.
• By mail to City of Missouri City, Attn: Maria Jackson, 1522 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, Texas 77489. An application filed by mail is considered to be filed at the time it is received by the City Secretary.
• By fax to 281.403.8527.
• By email to CSO@missouricitytx.gov.

The term of office for these positions is three years: November 2021 to November 2024. To learn more, visit the City Website.  

Voice your Opinion

The 2021 Bond Exploratory Committee and City Staff will partner again to host a second public input workshop on a proposed November referendum on July 22. Interim City Manager Bill Atkinson, who is helping to lead the effort, said: “This will be a second opportunity for the public to provide the bond committee and staff feedback on the proposed 2021 referendum. This session will also begin with a welcome by the Committee along with an overview presentation regarding proposed projects and bonds they have been discussing. Then the public will have a chance to walk around and review information at various stations set up by project type including transportation, parks and facilities.” 

Atkinson added that the “stations will be manned by both Bond Exploratory Committee members and City staff to answer any questions. The citizen input will help the Bond Committee in formulating their recommendation to be brought to the City Council in a Joint-Special Meeting on July 28.” Watch Special “In the News” Video

City Earns GFOA Award for 33rd Consecutive Year

The “Show Me City” earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 33rd year in a row. This award is a reflection on the quality of preparing and presenting the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget (Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2021), and this distinction is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Read More  

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Back to School Events

Aug. 7 | Sienna Women’s League will host a Back-to-School drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Academy Sports & Outdoors, 9210 Hwy. 6 to collect supplies that will benefit Shared Dreams, part of Fort Bend Independent School District’s Collaborative Communities that serves FBISD school children most in need. For more details and wish list, Click Here.

Aug. 8 | District A Councilmember Cheryl Sterling, Fleur de Licious Catering and Wayne’s Barber Shop will host a back-to-school block party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1536 Kenforest Dr. Residents are invited to come and enjoy free food, music, custom masks, haircuts and a spacewalk at this community event.

Aug. 14 | AccessHealth, the City and other community partners will host their annual Back-to-School Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon at Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana Street. Services offered to students include school immunizations, vision screenings, dental screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, and backpack giveaways, as well as food distribution from the Houston Food Bank at this drive-through event.

Hurricane Season Continues | Protect Yourself from Heat & Mosquitoes

The 2021 Hurricane Season continues until Nov. 30 and officials are closely monitoring the developments in the Gulf. Citizens are encouraged to be weather aware, to stay hydrated and to check on the elderly, kids and pets. In addition, due to the recent rain, mosquitoes are on the rise, including West Nile cases in some areas; stay protected and don’t forget to use repellents while outside. 

Residents and businesses are also encouraged to stay up-to-date on all these topics and other emergency updates 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)

COVID-19 Update: Delta Variant & Vaccinations

The Delta variant is now emerging as the dominant variant in the United States. The City’s Local Health Authority Dr. Joe Anzaldua provides an overview of the current COVID-19 status including the Delta variant cases in the area, vaccinations and more in his latest report. Read Report