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.

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Fort Bend County residents are pushing back against proposed concrete plants in their neighborhoods. Concerned about noise, dust and proximity to schools and community centers, they are turning to local leaders for help.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2025/08/25/529184/as-companies-look-to-open-new-concrete-plants-in-fort-bend-elected-officials-push-back/

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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.

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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.

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With a new Texas legislative session underway, municipal governments across Fort Bend County are set to lobby state lawmakers on behalf of their cities. Their wish lists include property tax reform and more control over land use.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2025/01/15/510895/fort-bend-cities-prepare-to-lobby-during-89th-state-legislative-session/

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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.

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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.

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Following a crowed general election in November, relator Joanna Ouderkirk has won the runoff election for Missouri City District C councilmember.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2024/12/16/508925/joanna-ouderkirk-wins-runoff-election-for-missouri-city-district-c-councilmember/

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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.

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USPS employee shot, killed by another worker at Missouri City facility late Monday

Dana Carter, an assistant inspector with USPS told reporters at the scene of the incident that a person was arrested, and that law enforcement was in control of the facility immediately after the shooting.

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Missouri City District C Councilmember runoff election voting continues this week

Early voting continues through Tuesday. Election Day will take place on Saturday.

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