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View MoreBridge work closes Sienna Ranch Road lanes starting Tuesday
Webber Construction will close lanes on Sienna Ranch Road at the Fort Bend Parkway nightly from Tuesday through Thursday for bridge beam installation, while a separate Grand Parkway lane closure at Peek Road continues through Oct. 31.
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View MoreMissouri City officer's felony assault charge dismissed
Harris County prosecutors dropped the felony assault case against Missouri City police officer Robin Williams, citing inability to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, though charges could be refiled.
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View MoreStafford warns of fake emails targeting permit applicants
The City of Stafford is alerting vendors and permit applicants about fraudulent emails impersonating city planning staff and demanding fees or wire transfers, part of a nationwide scam the FBI is tracking.
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View MoreFlood Watch covers Stafford, Missouri City through Friday evening
A Flood Watch covers Fort Bend County, including Missouri City and Stafford, through 7 p.m. Friday after thunderstorms tracked farther east than originally forecast, bringing heavier rainfall and flash-flooding risk to the area.
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View MoreMissouri City faces flood threat as Abbott activates resources
Missouri City and Stafford residents face a Level 1 to Level 2 flood threat this week as Gov. Greg Abbott mobilizes more than 1,900 state responders and shifts the State Operations Center to 24-hour operations ahead of heavy rainfall forecast to peak Thursday and Friday.
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View MoreMissouri City police probe 100 dead animals in Sienna subdivision
Missouri City police and Texas Game Wardens are investigating after Arbor subdivision residents in Sienna report more than 100 wild animals found dead or injured since early 2024, with neighbors raising safety concerns for children and pets.
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View MoreHurricane Polo moisture may bring flash flooding to Missouri City
Hurricane Polo's tropical moisture, combined with a cold front arriving Tuesday, Sept. 29, could bring heavy rain and flash flooding risk to Missouri City and Stafford while offering some drought relief.
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View MoreFort Bend sheriff warns of scam using real arrest records
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is warning Missouri City and Stafford families that scammers are using publicly available arrest records to impersonate bail and bond services and demand immediate payment.
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View MoreStafford police arrest man after alleged vehicle thefts near Highway 90
Stafford police arrested a 40-year-old man after he allegedly used a stolen car to ram vehicles at Highway 90 and Promenade, shoved a 76-year-old resident to the ground, and attempted to take cars from multiple people before officers caught him at a nearby McDonald's.
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View MoreCenterPoint confirms data breach affecting customer information
CenterPoint Energy confirmed in an SEC filing that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information from some of its customers through an external system; five class-action lawsuits have been filed, and the company has not yet disclosed the scope of the breach or notified affected customers.
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View MoreMissouri City faces 109°F heat index Monday evening
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory covering Missouri City and Fort Bend County through 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, with heat index values up to 109°F, and a second advisory is expected Tuesday.
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View MoreFort Bend woman loses $50,000 in jury duty scam
A Fort Bend County school worker lost $50,000 to scammers who spoofed the Sheriff's Office caller ID and threatened arrest over missed jury duty, prompting the agency to launch a "Scam Sunday" public education campaign.
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