HTX-SLM: Impact 10/22/2025

Missouri City officials are considering annexing the Sienna Management District for additional tax revenue.

Zooming in: The district, which was created in 2016 through a strategic city partnership agreement, is being considered for annexation due to zoning confusion and because it is already partially within city limits, City Attorney E. Joyce Iyamu said.

The annexation would expand the city's boundaries, putting officials in charge of activities such as law enforcement, firefighting and animal services, while allowing the city to collect an estimated $540,236 in additional net revenues, Iyamu said.

Diving in deeper: The district has three apartment complexes, each valued at about $40 million, Iyamu said. The complexes house about 1,100 people in 860 units, and they would likely fall within District C.

What’s next: City Council will reassess annexation after the Nov. 4 election, once the new council is selected, Iyamu said.

Ohio-based Donatos Pizza plans to begin its Houston-area operations in Missouri City’s Rocky Creek Crossing shopping center, a leasing representative confirmed.

What they offer: The pizzeria, which will be located in the recently closed Detail Garage site, is set to serve signature pizzas, subs, salads, wings and dessert, according to its website.

Zooming out: The company, which operates over 460 location across 29 states, first expanded to Texas in 2024 with a Frisco site and later opened another location in Flower Mound and Allen, Community Impact reported.

• 7260 Hwy 6, Ste. 100, Missouri City

Houston renters saw more listings in September while lease prices remained steady compared to this time last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ September 2025 Rental Market Update released Oct. 15.

Two-minute impact: There was a 5.3% increase in the number of single-family homes leased this September compared to the same time last year, according to the report. Surpassing last month’s record, 11,255 single-family homes were available for rent in September. 

The average lease price was $2,341 per month, which is statistically unchanged from September 2024, per the report. This marks the third month in a row where the average listing price remained flat, indicating a plateau in prices.

Quote of note: “We continue to see steady demand for single-family rentals as many people find homeownership challenging right now due to affordability issues—not just in Houston, but nationwide,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar said via the report. “With so many properties on the market, renters have more choices than ever, and that’s helping them find places that fit their needs and budget."

There are several Dia de los Muertos events going on across the Greater Houston area to honor the lives of loved ones who have died. Here are a few: 

Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Experience Dia de los Muertos at City Place Plaza with a combination of music, food, family activities and culture. The event will feature an Azteca indigenous dance performance, live music, photo opportunities and pop-up craft activities.

• Nov. 1, 4-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring

• Nov. 1, 7-10 p.m.
• $25 (general admission), $75 (VIP admission)
• 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston