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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mission public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mission Redevelopment Authority TIRZ No. 1 Bond Issuance
The council approved a series of reimbursement agreements with the MRA covering Hoerner Road, Inspiration Road/Military Highway, Los Ebanos Road, re-use waterlines, the sanitation/fleet facility, and a $4 million water treatment feasibility study. These fund major road and water infrastructure across the city.
Infrastructure and Redevelopment Agreements
The council is reviewing numerous reimbursement agreements with the Mission Redevelopment Authority for major road, water, and facility projects.
City Manager Recruitment
A resident urged the council to wait until after the November election to hire a city manager, arguing a possible four-seat council turnover could trigger a costly severance if the new majority wants a different direction.
Historic Preservation Ordinance
A $100,000 federal grant — the only one awarded in Texas — will fund a survey of the last unsurveyed part of the original townsite, documenting Mission's citrus and agricultural history for possible National Register nomination.
Alcohol Sales Permit for Ricardi Café
The Drunken Chicken on Conway can now serve alcohol with its BBQ, and a new bar/lounge called Mala Fama is coming to Expressway 83 with live music, three required security officers, and a 145-person cap.