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Warming Centers Opens in the Area as Another Winter Storm Warning is in Effect

Warming centers have now opened around the area. Please see below:

Fort Bend County

  • Gallery Furniture – 7227 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX (closed due to power outage)
  • Maud Marks, 1815 Westgreen BLVD, Katy, TX 77450

Brazoria County

  • Shadycrest Baptist Church – 3017 Yost Rd, Pearland, TX 77581 (8am – 5pm)
  • Peace Church of Pearland – 2849 Miller Ranch Road, #503, Pearland, TX 77584
  • The Legacy Church – 4085 FM 528, Alvin, TX 77511
  • One Church – 1720 W. Sealy, Alvin, TX 77511 5
  • Pearland Recreation and Natatorium – 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland, TX 77584
  • First Baptist Church of Pearland – 3005 Pearland Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581 7
  • Heights Baptist Church – 1591 County Rd 144, Alvin, TX 77511
  • Missionary Baptist Church – 2102 W Lang St, Alvin, TX 77511
  • LifePoint – 3011 Yost Road, Pearland, TX 77581
  • The Church on Masters – 6911 Masters, Manvel, TX 77578
  • Pearland Recreation and Natatorium – 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland, TX 77584
  • Crosspoint Church – 1134 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581

Harris County/Other

  • George R Brown – 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
  • Lakewood Church – 3700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
  • Hometown Heroes Park – 1001 E League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573

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Some other potential locations are listed below; please call before heading to these locations.

Sienna Annex in Missouri City

5855 Sienna Springs Way | For details, call 281.342.6185

Merrell Center in Katy 

6301 S. Stadium Lane | For more details, call 281.342.6185.

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All hotels in Missouri City are either at capacity or also experiencing power and/or water outages.

Updated: 2.17.21 12:30 p.m.

Hazardous Road Conditions; Multiple Road Closures Reported

Due to hazardous road conditions, officials are reporting several road closures in the area. See list below:

  • Trammel Fresno Rd. closed between Vicksburg Blvd. and Hurricane Lane
  • Northbound and Southbound Hwy. 6 shut down at Fort Bend Tollway
  • US 90 A overpass by Texas Parkway
  • Fort Bend Toll Road overpass by Highway 6 is closed
  • Highway 288 ramp to Beltway 8 is closed

Residents are encouraged use extra caution or avoid travel if possible.

* This list will be updated as additional closures are reported.

Last update: 2/15/21, 5 a.m.

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Now in Effect; Hard Freeze & Wind Chill Warnings to be in Effect Later Today

UPDATE 5 p.m. Feb. 14:

Due to hazardous weather and road conditions, WCA Waste Corp. has suspended Municipal Solid Waste pickup services for tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 15). WCA officials will continue to monitor forecasts and provide service updates as they become available.

With Winter Storm and Hard Freeze Warnings now in effect, we’re closing in on sub-freezing temps and hazardous conditions including strong winds, rain and icy roads. Residents are encouraged to avoid travel and ensure that all electronic devices are fully charged, flashlight batteries are replenished and extra blankets are secured in case there are power outages. Potential rolling blackouts could be expected as well due to the increase in electricity demand versus supply reserves. Remember to:

  • Check on people and pets
  • Keep garage doors closed
  • Leave cabinets open
  • Let faucets drip
  • Keep the thermostat consistent
  • Leave the heat on at around 68 degrees F
  • Keep interior doors open

Due to the weather, some of the local stores are also closing early for the safety of staff and customers.

UPDATE 9 a.m. Feb. 14:

The National Weather Service has upgraded all watches to warnings for the area. This includes:

  • Winter Storm Warning in effect from now until to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15:  The threat of icing on bridges and overpasses possible. Temperatures will fall below freezing and is expected to bring freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds. Travel will become difficult or impossible in some areas.
  • Hard Freeze Warning in effect from 6 p.m. today, Feb. 14 until noon Tuesday, Feb. 16:  Sub-Freezing temperatures are expected and could damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
  • Wind Chill Warning in effect from midnight, tonight until noon, Tuesday, Feb. 16:  Very cold air and strong winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia; avoid being outside if possible.

Stay alert, be cautious.

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As the region expects record breaking temperatures, the National Weather Service has issued multiple watches and warnings for the area including Missouri City. Current advisories include a:

  • Winter Storm Watch in effect from 9 p.m. today, Saturday, Feb. 13 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14: Conditions are favorable for severe weather and hazardous travel is possible.
  • Wind Chill Watch in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16: Dangerously cold wind chill values are possible; avoid being outside if possible.
  • Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15: Significant winter weather including snow, sleet and ice from freezing rain with snow/sleet is expected. Travel will become difficult or impossible in some areas.
  • Hard Freeze Watch in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 to noon Tuesday, Feb. 16: Sub-Freezing temperatures are possible and could damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

“I would like to reiterate that this severe weather is the first of its kind in about 30 years,” said Mayor Robin J. Elackatt. “The safety of our citizens is the utmost priority, and I encourage everyone to be cautious, check on your neighbors and avoid travel if possible.

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Residents are encouraged to protect the “4 Ps” – people, pets, plants, pipes and to prepare for any possible power outages including charging all devices ahead of time, replenishing flashlight batteries and securing extra blankets. Emergency officials also share additional safety tips like:

  • Keeping garage doors closed
  • Opening cabinets
  • Letting faucets drip
  • Keeping the thermostat consistent
  • Sealing cracks and openings
  • Leaving the heat on
  • Opening interior doors

Staff is proactively preparing bridges/roadways within the City and are partnering with State and County officials to ensure roads that are managed by them are treated as well. Residents are encouraged to avoid travel if possible and be extra cautious if traveling. Crews will continue to monitor all roadway conditions, and if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

“The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and we’re closely watching all developments with this winter storm,” said City Manager Odis Jones. “Please follow all warnings and watches as we continue to keep residents updated through our official channels.”

All non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15. This includes:

  • City Hall Front Lobby, 1522 Texas Pkwy. 
  • Inspections & Permits, 1522 Texas Pkwy. 
  • Municipal Court, 3845 Cartwright Rd. 
  • Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr. 

The Animal Shelter, 1923 Scanlin Rd. is open for regular business hours.

The Quail Valley Golf Courses are closed tomorrow, Feb. 14. The Golf Shop will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the Bluebonnet Grille will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All golf and City Centre facilities will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.

The Feb. 15 Special and Regular City Council meetings are still on schedule. Citizens and stakeholders may watch meeting live on MCTV on the City Website via this link: http://bit.ly/2LaZigz.

For all updates regarding the Municipal Solid Waste Program for next week, please contact WCA Waste Corp. at 281.403.5800.

Additional cancellations/closures reported are:

  • Fort Bend ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 (Presidents Day) and Tuesday, Feb. 16 (inclement weather). 
  • Houston ISD is closed on Monday and Tuesday. 
  • All area COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. 

EOC officials also stress the importance of keeping a list of informational resources for reference. Recommendations for City residents include:

  • MCTX Police and Fire Departments: 911 or 281.403.8700 
  • MCTX City Hall: 281.403.8500
  • Report or Track a Power Outage: www.CenterPointEnergy.com/StormCenter | 713.207.2222 
  • Report a Natural Gas Outage: 713.659.2111 or 800.752.8036
  • American Red Cross: Fort Bend County – 281.342.9480 | Greater Houston – 713.526.8300 
  • Ready Harris: www.readyharris.org | 713.881.3100
  • Fort Bend OEM: www.fbcoem.org | 281.342.6185
  • Enable Fort Bend: www.enablefortbend.com | 281.238.3514 (the agency assists individuals with functional and medical needs during an emergency or disaster) 

Citizens are encouraged to follow the City’s official websites and social media channels to receive timely, accurate information. All weather updates including road conditions, event cancellations, office closures, solid waste service and more will be shared on these official communication outlets.

The two main platforms used by City staff to share real-time information during emergencies are the MCTX Emergency Management website, www.MissouriCityReady.com and the MCTX Twitter account, Twitter.com/MissouriCityEM.

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter and Instagram—@MissouriCityTX, and watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse).

Frequently Asked Questions: February 2021 Winter Storm

Updated: Feb. 13, 2021

City officials and staff has received several inquiries regarding the upcoming winter storm. To address these concerns, staff compiled this list of frequently asked questions in relation to this topic:

Hearing that hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s are out of plumbing supplies. Is that true?

Yes. As of today, Feb. 13, Missouri City Lowe’s and Home Depot are out of plumping insulation supplies. Residents may use old towels and plastic bags as insulation substitutes and secure it with duct tape.

Gasoline was a problem during Hurricane Ike in Missouri City. The former Mayor had to get that store opened. Are you anticipating any issues with trucks getting in town for gasoline?

As of now, gas stations are expecting trucks and are not anticipating any issues. But we will closely monitor this and address it accordingly if needed.

Does food stores like HEB, Kroger, Walmart will have enough food and supplies coming in?

Similar to gasoline, as of now stores does not have supply shortages. But we will closely monitor this issue as well as the severe weather approaches.

Are schools closed?

Fort Bend ISD and Houston ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Are COVID-19 vaccination sites open?

All COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites are closed on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16

Will the Animal Shelter be open next week?

Yes. The fur animals are important, so the shelter will be open regular hours.

Is trash service cancelled due to inclement weather?

As of today, Feb. 13, the Municipal Solid Waste provider WCA Waste Corp. has not issued any cancellations for services. For additional updates, please call their customer service at 281.403.5800.

For more information about Missouri City, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter and Instagram—@MissouriCityTX, and watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse).

Winter Storm Watch: Watch Latest Updates From Today’s News Conference

UPDATE 6 P.M. Feb. 13:

In case you missed the 3 p.m. news conference on Facebook, see details below.

Mayor Robin J. Elackatt, Mayor Pro Tem and District C Councilmember Anthony Maroulis, District B Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, CEO/City Manager Odis Jones, Police Chief Mike Berezin and Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Michael Hafer participated in a City news conference at 3 p.m. today. Watch the full discussion, here 👉  https://youtu.be/wyFuv1e6mIQ. 

UPDATE 12:30 P.M. Feb. 13:

Join Mayor Robin J. Elackatt and CEO/City Manager Odis Jones at 3 p.m. today (Feb. 13) to discuss the potential severe weather impact on Missouri City and for an update on the City’s preparations here 👉 facebook.com/MissouriCityTX . 

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UPDATE 10:50 A.M. Feb. 13:

METRO will temporarily suspend operations of transit services Monday, Feb. 15 through Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to freezing weather. METRO HOV/HOT lanes and the METRO RideStore will be closed. All METROLift trips scheduled for those dates will be cancelled.

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2.14.21 Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the region including Missouri City from 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Temperature is to drop below freezing from Sunday night through Tuesday and winter precipitation including snow, freezing rain and/or sleet is possible.

Now is the time to prepare and protect the “4 Ps” – people, pets, plants, pipes. Residents are also encouraged to plan for possible power outages including charging all devices ahead of time, replenishing flashlight batteries and securing extra blankets. See tips below:

“We are experiencing severe weather that is the first of its kind in about 30 years,” said Mayor Robin J. Elackatt. “The safety of our citizens and staff continues to be a top priority as we monitor this emergency while we are still working to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. I encourage citizens to stay alert and avoid travel, if possible, in these dangerous conditions.”

City staff is closely watching this winter storm and is ensuring that proper preparations are in place. The Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will also activate remotely on Sunday, Feb. 14 and all non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15. This includes:

  • City Hall Front Lobby, 1522 Texas Pkwy. 
  • Inspections & Permits, 1522 Texas Pkwy. 
  • Municipal Court, 3845 Cartwright Rd. 
  • Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr. 

However, the Feb. 15 Special and Regular City Council meetings are still on schedule. Citizens and stakeholders may watch meeting live on MCTV on the City Website via this link: http://bit.ly/2LaZigz.

Hazardous travel conditions are expected on Monday including icy bridges; residents are advised to be extra cautious if traveling. Crews are monitoring all roadway conditions, and if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

“Staff is proactively preparing bridges/roadways within the City and are partnering with State and County officials to ensure roads that are managed by them are treated as well,” said City Manager Odis Jones. “As we continue to closely monitor this winter storm, City officials and staff will continue to keep residents updated through our official channels.”

As of Friday, Feb. 12 the following cancellations/closures are reported:

  • Sweetheart Cinema scheduled for today, Feb. 12 was cancelled. 
  • Fort Bend ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 (Presidents Day) and Tuesday, Feb. 16 (inclement weather); asynchronous learning will still occur on Feb. 16. 
  • Houston ISD will transition to virtual learning on Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 16. 

Citizens are encouraged to follow the City’s official websites and social media outlets to receive timely, accurate information. All weather updates including road conditions, event cancellations, office closures, solid waste service and more will be shared on these official communication outlets.

The two main platforms used by City staff to share real-time information are the MCTX Emergency Management website, www.MissouriCityReady.com and the MCTX Twitter account, Twitter.com/MissouriCityEM.

For more information about Missouri City, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Bitter Cold Snap Coming to SE Texas

The National Weather Service predicts a stretch of below-normal temperatures for Southeast Texas over the weekend and next week, with a strong likelihood of winter precipitation Sunday night and Monday.

A surface cold front rolled into the area last night. Temperatures will continue to drop to near freezing Saturday night, dipping below freezing inland on Sunday night. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are possible Sunday night into Monday, creating hazardous conditions. Monday evening is forecast to be the coldest of the upcoming days, with temperatures dropping into the teens to lower 20s. Below-freezing temperatures are expected to continue through next Wednesday.

The prolonged period of below-freezing weather means residents should focus on protecting the “4 Ps” – people, pets, plants, and pipes. Dress in layers and minimize time outdoors. Bring in all pets and potted plants. Wrap pipes with insulation. For more tips on guarding against cold weather, visit the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold.

Citizens are encouraged to follow the City’s official websites and social media outlets to receive timely, accurate information for all weather and emergency updates. The two main platforms used by City staff to share real-time information are the MCTX Emergency Management website, www.MissouriCityReady.com and the MCTX Twitter account, Twitter.com/MissouriCityEM.

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).