World’s largest data center market? One Houston-area suburb prepares for Texas’ tech boom

Texas is poised to become the world's largest data center market in the next four years, according to the Data Center Coalition. But the vast expansion of data centers in the state has drawn growing concerns from residents and elected officials in the greater Houston-area suburbs.

Queer to Stay 2026: Pride Is a Protest

Longtime Missouri City council member challenging mayor in November election

Jeffrey Boney, the city council representative for District B, is taking on Mayor Robin Elackatt. Some city council races also are on the ballot in the Houston-area suburb.

Fort Bend County residents, elected officials push back against proposed concrete plants

Frustrated with Texas regulators, communities have turned to local leaders to resist new cement facilities.

Texas school voucher forum to be held in Missouri City by conservative nonprofit

The Monday night event is being hosted by the Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance, a national nonprofit for Black conservatives that emphasizes biblical and conservative principles. The school voucher-like program passed by Texas lawmakers this year will allow families to use public dollars for private school tuition.

Fort Bend cities set legislative priorities as Texas lawmakers convene in Austin

City governments in Fort Bend County are asking for more local control, property tax reform and support for economic development, among other things.

Missouri City Police Chief Brandon Harris to continue as agency’s leader

Last year, Harris announced plans to retire in January. He's agreed to stay with the agency, after a replacement candidate declined a job offer.

Joanna Ouderkirk wins runoff election for Missouri City District C councilmember

The city council's newest member said she wants to focus on infrastructure, city communications and economic development.