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Missouri City and Stafford — your local wire
Local Government
Stafford EDC keeps full leadership slate after reorganization
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation re-appointed Alice Chen and Mayor Ken Mathew and re-elected its full officer slate at its Aug. 25 reorganization meeting, maintaining leadership continuity over a fund balance exceeding $25 million.
Local Government
Stafford council to hear flood mitigation report Sept. 2
Stafford City Council's Sept. 2 meeting features the Drainage, Flood Mitigation, and Subsidence Committee's 2026 report and a discussion of amending the city's purchasing policy.
Local Government
Stafford EDC keeps full leadership slate after reorganization
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation re-appointed Alice Chen and Mayor Ken Mathew and re-elected its full officer slate at its Aug. 25 reorganization meeting, maintaining leadership continuity over a fund balance exceeding $25 million.
Local Government
Stafford council to hear flood mitigation report Sept. 2
Local Government
Missouri City council unanimously approves 1.32% tax rate hike
Local Government
Stafford EDC keeps full leadership slate after reorganization
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation re-appointed Alice Chen and Mayor Ken Mathew and re-elected its full officer slate at its Aug. 25 reorganization meeting, maintaining leadership continuity over a fund balance exceeding $25 million.
Local Government
Stafford council to hear flood mitigation report Sept. 2
Local Government
Missouri City council unanimously approves 1.32% tax rate hike
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Five businesses open in Missouri City, including comedy lounge and adventure park
Five businesses have opened in Missouri City in August, headlined by MoCity Comedy Lounge, owned by local comedian Eric Bowens, and Big Air, a 30,000-square-foot indoor adventure park that held its grand opening Aug. 1.
The Two Cities
The Two Cities
The Two Cities
Ridge Point High School hosts open house Aug. 25
Ridge Point High School in Missouri City invites families to an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to meet teachers and learn about programs ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Fort Bend students can apply to direct $88K in nonprofit grants
The George Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program is accepting applications from Fort Bend County high school juniors and seniors through Sept. 4 for the 2026-27 school year, offering students the chance to work with local nonprofits and help direct grant funding.
Stafford approves $45.1M school budget, holds tax rate steady
The Stafford City Council and SMSD Board of Trustees jointly approved a balanced $45.1 million school district budget for 2026-27 at their Monday, Aug. 24 meeting, holding the tax rate steady at $1.00212 per $100 valuation.
Elkins band director Joey Chen honored at FBISD convocation
Elkins High School Head Band Director Joey Chen was one of three Fort Bend ISD employees surprised with recognition at the district's Aug. 7 convocation, days before the 2026-27 school year begins.
Five businesses open in Missouri City, including comedy lounge and adventure park
Five businesses have opened in Missouri City in August, headlined by MoCity Comedy Lounge, owned by local comedian Eric Bowens, and Big Air, a 30,000-square-foot indoor adventure park that held its grand opening Aug. 1.
Singas Famous Pizza opens in Sugar Land's Riverstone
Singas Famous Pizza, a New York chain founded in 1967, has opened its second Greater Houston location in Riverstone at 18802 University Blvd., bringing handmade pizzas, wings, burgers and halal options to the Missouri City/Sugar Land corridor.
Fort Bend County replacing street panels in Missouri City's Glenn Lakes
Fort Bend County crews are actively replacing street panels in Missouri City's Glenn Lakes neighborhood, and the city is urging drivers to use caution through the work zone.
FBISD Leadership Academy accepting applications through Sept. 4
Fort Bend ISD is accepting applications through Sept. 4 for its Board of Trustees Leadership Academy, a $125, seven-month program that gives Missouri City and Stafford residents a behind-the-scenes look at district operations.
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The Districts
The Districts
The Districts
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
View MoreStafford EDC keeps full leadership slate after reorganization
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation re-appointed Alice Chen and Mayor Ken Mathew and re-elected its full officer slate at its Aug. 25 reorganization meeting, maintaining leadership continuity over a fund balance exceeding $25 million.
Local Government
View MoreStafford council to hear flood mitigation report Sept. 2
Stafford City Council's Sept. 2 meeting features the Drainage, Flood Mitigation, and Subsidence Committee's 2026 report and a discussion of amending the city's purchasing policy.
Local Government
View MoreMissouri City council unanimously approves 1.32% tax rate hike
Missouri City Council voted 7-0 on Aug. 17 to set a maximum property tax rate of $0.578363, a 1.32% increase that will add about $43 per year to the average homeowner's bill ahead of a September adoption vote.
Local Government
View MoreFort Bend county attorney sues commissioners to block new legal department vote
Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson sued all four commissioners to block a vote that would transfer most of her 42-person staff to a new legal department, calling it political retaliation for her lawsuit to remove interim County Judge Daniel Wong.
Local Government
View MoreStafford school tax rate set to hold flat for third year in $45.1M budget
The Stafford City Council and SMSD Board of Trustees were scheduled to jointly adopt a $45.1 million school budget and keep the ad valorem tax rate at $1.002121 per $100 valuation for a third straight year at their Aug. 24 meeting, though official minutes confirming the vote have not yet been posted.
Local Government
View MoreStafford approves Flock cameras as misuse cases pile up across region
Investigations into Flock Safety camera misuse by law enforcement have expanded across Fort Bend County and the Houston region, raising oversight questions just weeks after Stafford's City Council approved its own Flock camera agreement on a 4-1 vote.
Education
Education
Education
Education
View MoreStafford approves $45.1M school budget, holds tax rate steady
The Stafford City Council and SMSD Board of Trustees jointly approved a balanced $45.1 million school district budget for 2026-27 at their Monday, Aug. 24 meeting, holding the tax rate steady at $1.00212 per $100 valuation.
Education
View MoreElkins band director Joseph Chen marks 10 years shaping Missouri City musicians
Elkins High School band director Joseph Chen enters his 10th year at the Missouri City campus, building a program that reached the Midwest Clinic and earned him multiple teaching honors along the way.
Education
View MoreFort Bend ISD pre-K seats still open; Saturday enrollment event set
Fort Bend ISD is hosting a Pre-K Round-Up and Document Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at Mission Elementary and Progressive High School, with seats still available at multiple campuses serving Missouri City families.
Education
View MoreFort Bend students can apply to direct $88K in nonprofit grants
The George Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program is accepting applications from Fort Bend County high school juniors and seniors through Sept. 4 for the 2026-27 school year, offering students the chance to work with local nonprofits and help direct grant funding.
Education
View MoreTuition-free charter school opens in Missouri City with seats available
Aristoi Classical Academy opened its tuition-free K–4 campus in Missouri City's Quail Valley area on Aug. 13, with seats still available and no waitlist for the 2026–27 school year.
Education
View MoreFBISD Leadership Academy accepting applications through Sept. 4
Fort Bend ISD is accepting applications through Sept. 4 for its Board of Trustees Leadership Academy, a $125, seven-month program that gives Missouri City and Stafford residents a behind-the-scenes look at district operations.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
View MoreStafford murder suspect indicted as ringleader of $24M mail theft ring
Tryston Tremaine Vaughn, arrested by Stafford Police for a fatal 2025 motel shooting and released on $600,000 bond, has been federally indicted as the alleged leader of a nearly $24 million stolen-check operation involving U.S. Postal Service carriers.
Public Safety
View MoreFort Bend toll road text scam targets local drivers
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong warned Missouri City and Stafford residents on Aug. 21 about fraudulent text messages claiming they owe a Fort Bend toll, urging them not to click links in unsolicited messages.
Public Safety
View MoreBody camera footage shows Missouri City officers rescuing boy from water
Three Missouri City police officers rescued a young boy from a bayou on Aug. 7 after responding to a welfare check, drawing praise from Police Chief Troy Finney for their quick teamwork.
Public Safety
View MoreMissouri City man indicted in $1M counterfeit check scheme
Torik M. Blade, 39, of Missouri City faces up to 30 years per count in a 33-count federal indictment alleging he and four others laundered proceeds from a counterfeit $1,052,615.97 Treasury tax refund check deposited into his business account.
Public Safety
View MoreFlock CEO pledges new safeguards as Stafford weighs camera deal
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley publicly detailed privacy safeguards and pledged no ICE cooperation in an Aug. 18 interview, as Stafford City Council prepares for its next meeting with a license plate reader cost-sharing deal still pending.
Public Safety
View MoreFort Bend ISD bus drivers complete active threat training before school starts
Fort Bend ISD bus drivers and monitors completed a new active threat response training program called S.T.A.R.T. ahead of the Aug. 11 first day of school, making the district the only one in the area providing the hands-on, scenario-based curriculum to transportation staff.
Community
Community
Community
Community
View MoreStafford food pantry honored by county judge for 35 years of service
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong formally recognized Stafford-based East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry on Aug. 19 for 35 years of providing food assistance and emergency financial aid to families in eastern Fort Bend County.
Community
View MoreFort Bend ISD seeks mentors for weekly student sessions starting in September
Fort Bend ISD is recruiting community members and district staff to mentor students once a week through its UPLIFT program, with sessions expected to begin at the end of September 2026.
Community
View MoreRidge Point opens season with free Panther Kick Off on Aug. 28
Ridge Point High School hosts Panther Kick Off, a free community event at the football field on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m., showcasing all fall sports and activities as the Panthers enter the season ranked No. 15 in Class 6A with an 11-year district title streak.
Community
View MoreFree back-to-school fair brings IEP help, supplies to Missouri City families Saturday
The Missouri City Chamber Education Foundation's Ready, Set, Thrive fair on Saturday, Aug. 22, offers families free school supplies, food support and IEP consultations at Carey's Frozen Delights on Cartwright Road.
Community
View MoreStafford passport fair set for Saturday at Brand Lane Islamic Center
Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker is hosting an appointment-only Passport Fair at the Brand Lane Islamic Center in Stafford on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with on-site photos for $15 and same-day application processing.
Community
View MoreFort Bend ISD students to keep weekday pool access under renewed Stafford agreement
Stafford City Council will vote Aug. 19 on renewing an interlocal agreement that gives at least three Fort Bend ISD schools weekday access to the city pool for $5 per lane per hour during the 2026-2027 school year.
Sports
Sports
Sports
Sports
View MoreElkins football adds four coaches before Friday opener
Fort Bend Elkins football announced four new coaching staff additions on Aug. 23, less than a week before the Knights open the 2026 season at Mayde Creek with 14 returning starters.
Sports
View MoreRidge Point QB Bartee grinds through summer ahead of Friday opener
Ridge Point QB Brody Bartee has trained all summer at JP Tillman's Dot's and Dimes Camp while completing coursework to graduate early, as the No. 15 Panthers prepare for their season opener Friday, Aug. 28, at Dickinson.
Sports
View MoreFort Bend Marshall's Shahira Ehiemua named top Texas girls track coach
Marshall High School girls track coach Shahira Ehiemua, who returned to her Missouri City alma mater in 2020, has been named the 2026 THSCA Female Track & Field Coach of the Year after leading the Buffalos to four UIL 5A state championships in six years.
Sports
View MoreRidge Point, Hightower, Crawford players earn Touchdown Club honors
Ridge Point's Aaron Williams, Hightower's Carson White and Crawford's Alvin Mosley III were honored as Preseason Players of the Year at the Touchdown Club of Houston's annual dinner on Aug. 19, nine days before the 2026 season opener.
Sports
View MoreRidge Point scrimmage doubles as statewide fundraiser for coaches in need
Ridge Point football's preseason scrimmage against Cy-Ranch on Aug. 20 doubles as a fundraiser for the THSCA's "Our Day to Shine" campaign, which benefits student-athletes and coaches facing financial hardships statewide.
Sports
View MoreWater Polo Season in Full Swing Across FBISD as District Bets Big on Aquatics
Fort Bend ISD's water polo season is underway with six high school teams competing Tuesday and Friday nights through late October, and the district is inviting Missouri City and Stafford families to watch at Don Cook Natatorium.
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Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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