To stay up-to-date on MCTX COVID-19 developments, residents and stakeholders can visit the City’s websites, www.missouricitytx.gov and www.missouricityready.com, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter—@MissouriCityTX and @MissouriCityEM, and Nextdoor and watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse).
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MCTX to Host Food/PPE Distribution | Saturday, June 27 | 10:30 a.m.-Noon | City Hall Complex
What: Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford invites all residents to a Food/PPE Distribution that is being held to provide local families with essential food and personal protective equipment supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing guidelines will be followed during event operations.
The free PPE is donated by: Bee Busy Wellness Center. The free food is donated by: the Houston Food Bank. Volunteers will be MCTX MVPs, Fort Bend Sigmas and 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston Inc.
Drive-thru only; no walk-ups. Event will run while supplies last, no exceptions.
Houston Food Bank guidelines prohibit any election campaigning/distribution of campaign materials at COVID-19 distribution events.
When: Saturday, June 27 ǀ 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: The City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy., 77489
For more details: Visit www.missouricitytx.gov or call 281.403.8500.
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.)
Recreation & Tennis Center to Open to the Public on June 15 Under Proper Safety Guidelines
As the State of Texas continues to open back up during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MCTX Recreation & Tennis Center located at 2701 Cypress Point Drive, will once again open its doors to the public starting Monday, June 15.
To ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors at the Recreation & Tennis Center, the following measures are in place under CDC and State guidelines:
- Reservations are required by members, and no day passes are available for purchase at this time.
- The Center has adjusted hours, and they are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
- Reservations for programs and use of the weight room can be made no more than two days in advance; a waitlist is available if reservations reach capacity.
- Members may only have one reservation per day.
- Social distancing is strictly enforced.
- Sneeze guards are at the front desk and sanitization stations are placed throughout the facility.
- All visitiors will be subjet to temperature readings, and liability waivers are required.
- Employees are required to wear face coverings at all times.
- Face coverings for members are recommended, but not required; gloves covering wrist to fingertips are required in the weight room.
- Amenities such as lockers and showers are unavailable at this time.
- Entry to the facility is on a limited basis, and members are asked to arrive no more than five minutes before their reservations
To schedule various reservations, members may call the following numbers:
- For the weight room, call the front desk at 281.403.8637.
- For tennis and outdoor pickleball, call 281.403.8629.
- For group fitness and other available programs, call the front desk at 281.403.8637.
Due to the extended closure of the Center, all memberships will be extended free of charge equal to the amount of days the facility was closed.
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.)
MCTX Municipal Court Re-Opened to the Public; Staff Using COVID-19 Operational Guidelines
As the State of Texas continues to open back up during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MCTX Municipal Court has re-opened its doors to the public, using State guidelines for operations. Over the past few months, hearings have been conducted virtually, however all hearings are now in person.
To ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors to the Court lobby, the following measures are in place:
- Social distancing while in line
- Hand sanitizer is available
- The lobby is disinfected every afternoon
- Although not required, face coverings are strongly encouraged in the lobby
When court is in session, the following measures are in place:
- Face coverings are required during trials
- Social distancing while seated; there is a limited capacity in the courtroom
- Hand sanitizer is available
- Sneeze guards are placed between the defendants and the prosecutor, judge, and clerk
- Individual temperature checks are performed before each session
- Court times are staggered to ensure low occupancy
- Defendants are asked to not bring any individual to court unless he or she is providing physical assistance
- To maintain proper social distancing, there are no trials by jury at this time
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.)
Heat Advisory In Effect Until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9; Stay Cool | Stay Hydrated | Stay Informed
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region including Missouri City from noon to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 9. Temperatures could reach the upper 90s with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees.
MCTX Emergency Management Officials advise residents to Stay Cool and Stay Hydrated during these summer months, and to continue to Stay Informed during the 2020 Hurricane Season which began June 1 and runs through November 30.
Humidity along with these high temperatures may cause heat related illnesses. Officials urge everyone to stay cool and hydrated by:
- Wearing sunscreen and appropriate clothing that are lightweight, light-colored and loose- fitting.
- Staying cool indoors as much as possible, especially when temperatures are in the high 90s.
- Scheduling outdoor activities carefully and limiting it to when it’s coolest, like morning or evening hours.
- Pacing yourself and taking frequent breaks if working outdoors.
- Drinking plenty of fluids regardless of how active you are; and staying away from very sugary and alcoholic drinks.
- Checking for children or pets before exiting cars, as vehicles could heat up to dangerous temperatures even with windows cracked open.
- Checking on the elderly or those with special needs who may be more susceptible to the heat and other family members, friends or neighbors who do not have access to air conditioning or may be affected by the heat.
- Checking on outdoor pets and animals to ensure they have access to shaded areas, have access to water and are not impacted by the heat.
As the summer months continue, citizens are encouraged to stay informed of the latest weather advisories and to sign up for alerts by following the official City emergency communication outlets: Twitter – @MissouriCityEM | Website – www.MissouriCityReady.com.
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.)
2020 Hurricane Season Is Under Way ǀ For Emergency Updates & Alerts, Follow Official City Outlets: www.MissouriCityReady.com; MissouriCityEM on Twitter
The 2020 Hurricane Season is officially under way today, Monday June 1, and runs through Monday, Nov. 30. And with tropical storms, heavy rains and high water levels already on the national and regional weather radars, Missouri City residents are urged to plan ahead to ensure they are prepared in the event a disturbance impacts our area.
“As we saw with Hurricane Harvey, planning and preparing before a storm strikes is essential for every resident, business and organization in the City,” said Mayor Yolanda Ford. “Citizens are encouraged to sign up for official City alerts and advisories on our emergency management communications outlets and to stock up their household emergency supply kits to ensure their families can endure several days without basic necessities if necessary.”
MCTX officials recommend that residents store the following items in their emergency supply kits:
- A three-day supply of non-perishable food, a manual can opener and one gallon of bottled water per person per day
- Coolers for food and ice storage
- Flashlights, a battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
- Important documents and records, photo IDs, proof of residence, information to process insurance claims and cash
- Phone chargers and a power generator
Officials also recommend that residents follow the City’s official communications outlets for emergency updates and advisories. The channels include:
- www.MissouriCityReady.com: The site serves as a primary source of public information during any disaster affecting the City. The website offers tips and strategies for preparing homes, businesses and families for emergencies, links to websites of other emergency management agencies, weather, traffic and other emergency alerts and information on how to take care of special needs or pets during disasters. (Missouri City has communities in both Fort Bend and Harris Counties; residents who have a Houston address can also monitor: www.readyharris.org for updates.)
- www.MissouriCityTX.gov: On the home page, residents can view important notifications via the red emergency alert tabs at the top of the site, access missouricityready.com via the green “Emergency Preparedness” tab on the page, and view City news releases in the “Stay Informed” section of the page.
- MCTX Twitter accounts—Twitter.com/MissouriCityEM and Twitter.com/MissouriCityTX
- WQMN—1690 AM: The City’s radio station that broadcasts weather, road construction and emergency bulletins
- MCTV: Ch. 16 on Comcast; Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse
- MCTX Facebook account—fb/MissouriCityTX
- MCTX Nextdoor account—City of Missouri City
Other helpful information for residents to remember includes:
- Fort Bend County is designated by the State as a pass-through county for evacuees who live along the Gulf Coast. In the event of an emergency, MCTX residents should monitor official City outlets for advisories on whether to evacuate or to shelter in place.
- The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located at Public Safety Headquarters on Cartwright Road, is equipped to coordinate the response and recovery efforts for any local emergency situation, including hurricanes.
“As this hurricane season begins, residents can rest assured that their City officials are ready to manage any crisis through the EOC,” Mayor Ford said. “Over the past year, City staff has been participating in emergency management training sessions so that we’re able to respond to every kind of disaster, including the COVID-19 crisis we are currently managing. Additionally, staff will participate in a virtual hurricane preparedness training workshop later this month and will continue to partner with the Fort Bend County and Harris County Offices of Emergency Management and other local and statewide agencies to coordinate response efforts for this season’s inclement weather.”
