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View MoreTexas senator's Flock camera ban threatens Stafford's new program
A push by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst to ban automated license plate readers in Texas could end Stafford's Flock camera cost-sharing agreement before a single camera is installed, adding a legislative threat on top of Gov. Abbott's existing permit freeze.
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View MoreFort Bend County funds flood dashboard for real-time storm data
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved funding for a new flood dashboard that will aggregate real-time data for the Drainage District, aiming to speed emergency decisions during severe weather in communities including Missouri City and Stafford.
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View MoreMissouri City adopts $305.9M budget, raises tax rate
Missouri City Council unanimously adopted a $305.9 million fiscal year 2027 budget on Sept. 22, setting a property tax rate of $0.578363 per $100 of taxable value and directing $84.4 million toward capital projects including street reconstruction, drainage and parks.
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View MoreStafford council sets Sept. 30 vote on $36M budget
Stafford City Council will hold a special meeting Sept. 30 to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget, which projects a $4.6 million fund-balance draw and pushes reserves below the city's own policy threshold, along with votes on the Stafford Centre and SEDC budgets, a new fee schedule and other items.
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View MoreMissouri City zoning rules give residents voice on data centers
Missouri City's City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance in May requiring data centers to obtain special-use permits, undergo public hearings and disclose projected energy and water usage, positioning the city ahead of a growing statewide debate over data center expansion.
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View MoreFort Bend ISD board votes on 6-cent tax rate cut Friday
Fort Bend ISD's Board of Trustees votes Friday evening on a proposed tax rate of $0.9969 per $100 valuation, a 5.68% decrease that would lower bills for Missouri City and Stafford homeowners.
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View MoreFort Bend County approves $841M budget in split 3-2 vote
Fort Bend County commissioners passed an $841.41 million budget for FY 2026-27 in a 3-2 vote on Thursday, Sept. 10, adding 35 sheriff's office positions and cutting three associate judges while lowering the tax rate to $0.407 per $100 valuation.
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View MoreMissouri City eyes 1.32% tax rate hike, hearing set Monday
Missouri City Council is moving toward adopting a proposed FY27 budget with a 1.32% property tax rate increase that would cost the average homeowner $45 more per year. A public hearing is set for Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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View MoreStafford EDC board weighs public transit pitch Sept. 22
The Stafford Economic Development Corporation board meets Sept. 22 to hear a public transit presentation from Wilmington Regional Transit, get an update on The Stafford Centre, and review July financials showing a $25.6 million combined fund balance.
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View MoreStafford council finishes budget workshop, sets Sept. 30 vote
Stafford's city council wrapped its final FY2026-27 budget workshop on Sept. 15 and amended the proposed spending plan, with a formal adoption vote scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30 at City Hall.
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View MoreMissouri City Raising Cane's funds Make-A-Wish Sept. 16
The Raising Cane's at 3833 FM 1092 Rd. in Missouri City is donating 15% of proceeds from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, to Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, supporting a child named Hudson whose wish is a Walt Disney World trip.
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View MoreREPORT: Missouri City ZIP ranks high for wind-related insurance cancellations
Missouri City's 77459 ZIP code ranks among the highest in the Houston area for homeowners insurance cancellations tied to wind, hail and hurricane risk, according to new state data analyzed by KHOU 11 Investigates.
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