Missouri City staff is looking for ways to attract more police officers. 

The overview: At an Oct. 5 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved an incentive plan that gives each new officer a $15,000 bonus—up from the $10,000 incentive plan approved in 2024. 

The incentive increase comes as agencies nationwide struggle with retaining and hiring officers, according to agenda documents.

By the numbers: This year, Missouri City is on track to hit the lowest number of peak vacancies of the past three years with 17 vacant positions, Police Chief Troy R. Finner said. Currently, the department has 12 vacancies. 

Looking ahead: City officials can terminate the incentive program once the department is fully staffed or if funding runs out, per agenda documents.

A new 6ixty Wings is coming to Stafford, property owners confirmed. 

On the menu: The restaurant offers over 60 flavors of wings, burgers, quesadillas and wraps, according to its website. 

Zooming out: The franchise is rapidly expanding its network in Canada and recently opened its first U.S. locations in San Antonio, according to its website. 

Houston has two more locations opening soon with more locations coming to Dallas and New Jersey, per the location listing on its website. 

• 609 Dulles Ave., Ste. 700, Stafford

Voters will choose between Max Alalibo and incumbent Ron Reynolds for Texas House, District 27 in the Nov. 3 election.

The details: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been minimally edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Here's what we asked:

• Why are you running for this position?

• What would your top priorities be if elected?

• What are the biggest challenges facing this district?

• What are your priorities for the future of Texas education?

• What will you do to lower the cost of living for Texas residents?

The Texas comptroller's office is reviewing the finances and spending decisions of four public school districts: Austin, El Paso, Prosper and Barbers Hill ISDs.

The overview: The review was requested by Gov. Greg Abbott in August and will identify whether schools are directing taxpayer dollars toward students, teachers and classrooms over administrative costs, according to information from the two state agencies.

Zooming in: For the 2024-25 school year, the Texas Education Agency gave the selected districts the following financial ratings:

• Austin ISD: B rating; score of 88 (about 69,000 students)

• El Paso ISD: A rating; score of 92 (about 46,000 students)

• Prosper ISD: A rating; score of 94 (about 33,000 students)

• Barbers Hill ISD: A rating; score of 100 (about 8,000 students)

More details: Austin and Prosper ISDs are in Community Impact's coverage areas. According to previous reporting, Austin ISD passed an $887 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after making $205 million in gross cuts this summer. Prosper ISD adopted a budget with an expected $42.2 million shortfall.