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MCTX Alert: Low Temperature Expected; Stay Warm

1.21.22

The National Weather Service is predicting a possibility of wintry precipitation tonight through Friday morning across portions of southeast Texas. Cold and breezy conditions along with freezing temperatures are expected in some parts of the area.

Any lingering rain will have the potential to interact with near-freezing temperatures and transition into a mix of freezing rain and sleet. Friday night is expected to be even colder, with a low of 32 degrees in some areas.

Residents are urged to protect the four Ps for winter safety:

  • People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
  • Pets: bring pets indoors
  • Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
  • Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

Additionally, officials encourage citizens to monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

For more 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).

FREE Mega Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Missouri City

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services has opened a drive-thru mega COVID-19 testing center in Missouri City at the Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana Street. Site will be open Monday-Saturday from 8am to 5pm. See flyer for more details and to make appointments at one of the Fort Bend County mega sites.fb mega testing center

Freeze Watch for MCTX from Midnight to 9 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch from late Sunday night through 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees is possible in some areas.

A freeze watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible and these conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Residents are urged to protect the four Ps for winter safety:
• People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
• Pets: bring pets indoors
• Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
• Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

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1.1.22 wind chill

Additionally, monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and sign up for emergency alerts at www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

MCTX COVID-19 UPDATE: Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Safely

The Holiday season is upon us and so is the COVID-19 Omicron variant. As the MCTX community is getting ready for celebrations this season, remember to be cautious and to follow the 3 W’s:

  • Wear a face mask.
  • Watch your distance.
  • Wash your hands.

Both Fort Bend and Harris Counties are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Harris County has also recorded a death associated with the Omicron variant; as such Harris County has raised its COVID-19 threat level to “orange” which is the second highest level signifying an uncontrolled level of transmission and warning to minimize all contacts unless fully vaccinated. At this time, Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 threat level remains at yellow.

Given that the test positivity rates are increasing around the region, here are some additional recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to safely enjoy holiday traditions and to help slow the spread of COVID-19:

  • Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can.
  • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
  • Test to prevent spread to others.

Studies thus far on the Omicron variant shows that it is highly transmissible with a greater reinfection rate than the Delta variant. To ensure proper protection against all variants, emergency officials are recommending all individuals 5 years and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible. According to the City’s Medical Advisor Dr. Joe Anzaldua: “Booster shots have been shown to increase protection against infection. Researchers are broadly optimistic that if fully vaccinated (including booster) this will blunt severe disease and death due to Omicron.”

Whether you are looking for a first dose or a booster dose, COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available at various providers. Most sites are now accepting walk-ins, however, for additional details click on the links below for the appropriate entity:

Low or no-cost COVID-19 testing is offered at several community-based testing sites, local pharmacies and other locations. Some urgent care centers may also offer testing; however there might be an associated cost. Residents may visit the following links for more details on some of the local testing sites:

Residents and businesses are encouraged to follow the COVID-19 protocols and guidances that are in place to help stop the spread during the holiday season. For more information, visit the City’s Emergency Management website, www.missouricityready.com.

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For more updates, please watch the City website: , 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).

City to Contract With GFL Environmental for Debris Pick Up on Sept. 25 & Oct. 2

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The City is contracting with its municipal solid waste provider, GFL Environmental to schedule an additional pick up day to assist citizens with debris removal from Hurricane Nicholas. Neighborhoods are assigned one storm debris pick up day based on their regular solid waste schedule as follows:

  • Monday/Thursday areas will be on Saturday, Sept. 25
  • Tuesday/Friday areas will be on Saturday, Oct. 2. 

To ensure pick up, residents must place their storm debris at the curb by 7 a.m. on their assigned days. GFL Environmental will collect more fence and tree debris than their normal limits, however, all items must be bundled and should be no more than 4 feet long.

Citizens may also dispose of leaves, tree branches and other general yard waste during their weekly yard waste collection day as well. To verify weekly schedules for yard waste/recycling/solid waste, residents may enter their address on this interactive map: https://bit.ly/3pS5Inp.

For more details on what items are considered debris and other requirements, please call GFL’s customer service at 281.403.5800.

For more 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).

Use Caution if Travelling; Down Trees, Power Outages & More | Solid Waste Service to Delay Start

UPDATE 9.14.21 7 a.m.

️The City’s municipal solid waste provider GFL Environmental plans to provide trash service today. However, start times have been delayed until after 7 a.m. to ensure their employees may travel safely. All routes will be running slower than usual as well due to road conditions. Please watch this page for updates or call GFL at 281.403.5800.

UPDATE 9.14.2021 5:30 a.m.

Nicholas has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm and things are slowing down. Travel still not advised as road conditions might not be favorable due to down trees/lines, street flooding or signal outages. Use extreme caution if travelling and remember, #TurnAroundDontDrown.
Also, offices, stores and businesses might have delayed start today including City offices to open at 10 a.m.; H-E-B stores to open at 8 a.m. and METRO services still suspended. Check before you make plans 🗒 Stay tuned for more updates!

UPDATE 9.14.21 3:30 a.m.

As Hurricane Nicholas pass through our area, strong winds and heavy rain are occurring. If you have power outages in your areas, visit CenterPoint Outage Tracker to stay informed on estimated restoration times – http://ow.ly/aLXt50G9lw3 – & enroll in their free Power Alert Service to receive outage alerts via text – http://ow.ly/ngOL50G9lw4.

UPDATE 9.13.21 10 p.m.

Nicholas strengthens to a Category 1 Hurricane. Emergency officials are closely monitoring all roadways, and no issues reported within Missouri City as of yet.
All non-emergency City offices will have a delayed start at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 14 and the Recreation & Tennis Center is scheduled to open at noon.
Avoid travel if possible, but if you have to, please be cautious and remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

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As Tropical Storm Nicholas moves inland, the National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for the region. Tropical storm-force winds of 30-40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected along with total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches, with predictions for local totals to reach a higher level of up to 15 inches.

The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently activated to Level 3 at Increased Readiness and preparations are in place to weather Tropical Storm Nicholas. Tune in to the City’s Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX today, Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for the latest updates from Mayor Robin J. Elackatt, City Council and emergency preparedness staff.

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All non-emergency City offices closed at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 13. This includes: 

  • City Hall Front Lobby, 1522 Texas Pkwy. 
  • Inspections & Permits, 1522 Texas Pkwy. 
  • Animal Shelter, 1923 Scanlin Rd. 
  • Municipal Court, 3845 Cartwright Rd. 
  • Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr. 
    • Youth Dance and H.I.I.T. Fitness Classes for this evening are cancelled. 
    • Acrylic Painting scheduled for tomorrow is also cancelled.

The Quail Valley Golf Course and Bluebonnet Grille will close at 5 p.m. today and will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Here are some additional cancellations/closures that are reported:

  • Fort Bend ISD campuses and facilities closed early and all after-school activities, events and meetings for today are cancelled. Campuses will also be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 14.
  • Houston ISD campuses and facilities are also closed this afternoon and all after-school activities/events are canceled. In-person and virtual classes are also cancelled for tomorrow.
  • Houston Community College campuses closed at 2 p.m. today and will be closed tomorrow.

Residents are advised to secure loose objects in their yards and on the exterior of their residences, including trash receptacles; to park their vehicles in driveways/garages rather than on the streets to avoid any damage due to street flooding; to keep streets clear for proper drainage and to allow for the passage of emergency vehicles. City staff will continue to monitor all roadway conditions; if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

Prepare now, be weather aware and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Citizens are encouraged to follow the City’s official websites and social media outlets to receive timely, accurate information. All updates including road conditions, event cancellations, office closures, municipal 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. To ensure that the message is available to the public at-large, information will also be shared on the City’s main website—www.missouricitytx.gov; Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX; Twitter—@MissouriCityTX; Instagram—@MissouriCityTX, municipal television station—MCTV (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse); and Nextdoor.