By Betsy Dolan The Missouri City City Council voted 5-2 on February 17 to approve an ordinance that places four propositions on the May 10 general election ballot. The four propositions include: • Drainage projects--$6.5M • Mobility & Transportation--$22.8M • Construction of Fire Station #6--$5M • Facilities--$5.7M The majority of the … [Read more...] about Missouri City voters to see $40 million bond proposal on May ballot
Archives for February 2014
Stafford Council discuss the costs of preserving an ISO Rating 1
By Karen Daniels At last month’s Annual Town Hall Meeting, one of the future goals listed by Mayor Scarcella was whether or not to preserve the Rating ISO-1 that the City currently holds. At that town hall meeting, the Mayor said, “Each year cities are required to do more and more” often placing financial burdens on their budgets. The difference between the 1 and 2 rating … [Read more...] about Stafford Council discuss the costs of preserving an ISO Rating 1
Primary’s early voting ends Friday
By Elsa Maxey Forecasting the voter turnout in Fort Bend County for the Texas Primary, Elections Administrator John Oldham says it is “a lot less than I thought a month ago.” The experienced elections executive said that at the current pace, referring to the early voting numbers, “we will be hard pressed to hit 35,000,” out of 349,736 eligible for this election. That’s just … [Read more...] about Primary’s early voting ends Friday
Rosenberg voters to decide fate of TxDOT One-Way Pairs project
By Betsy Dolan Rosenberg voters will decide whether to give the controversial "One-Way Pairs" road project the green light in a May 10 special election. Voters will decide whether to prohibit the city from donating land to TxDOT for the proposed project, which would turn Avenues H and I into one-way streets in order to alleviate congestion. The property is on Damon … [Read more...] about Rosenberg voters to decide fate of TxDOT One-Way Pairs project
Mayor Jessup proclaims Lillian Cox Day for her 107th Birthday
By Karen Daniels Born on February 22, 1907, in Quincy, Florida, Ms. Lillian Cox celebrated her 107th birthday at The Hamptons in the City of Meadows Place, where she has lived since moving to Texas at 104. Currently it is said that she holds the title as oldest resident in Fort Bend County, but you wouldn’t know it. Her skin is smooth and glowing. Her hair is silvery … [Read more...] about Mayor Jessup proclaims Lillian Cox Day for her 107th Birthday