A field of grass off Hwy. 6 will soon turn into a decorated green space next to a new shopping center.

In a nutshell: At an Oct. 5 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a zoning change, allowing for the development of an 8.5-acre plot of land between Vicksburg Boulevard and the Cinemark off Hwy. 6.

The new space is centered on the construction of a new detention pond that will store stormwater, but it will also invite residents to walk in a decorated, lit-up green space.

The details: The Vicksburg Master Detention Pond is meant to help new nearby developments meet their drainage and detention requirements, Assistant Planning Director Stori Nuri said.

The area will include:

• A 10-foot-wide walking path

• Three open-air pergolas

• A bike repair station

• A pocket park

• A food truck courtyard

• Decorative lighting

• Seating areas

What else: The pond and walking area will be directly next to a new shopping center coming to Missouri City that council members previously approved in a June meeting.

Petco has relocated its Sugar Land store from Hwy. 6 to Town Center Boulevard, officials said.

What changed: The new location features a treat bar, exclusive merchandise and interactive opportunities to get up close with animals, officials said.

Mark your calendar: The relocated store will host several Halloween events in October and a pet adoption event Nov. 1.

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Fort Bend County residents will choose between Audrey Lee and incumbent Beverley McGrew Walker for district clerk 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 them:

• Why did you choose to run for this position?

• What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?

• What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fort Bend County?

• What do you think is the most pressing issue for Fort Bend County, and what will you do to address it?

• How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

• How should the county prepare to address its fast-growing population?

Texas-based healthcare company Harbor Health is acquiring 27 Village Medical clinics in Greater Houston.

The overview: The two groups have signed an agreement, and the transaction is expected to close at the end of the year.

Key details of the acquisition include:

• The clinics span locations in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.

• Village Medical will continue to operate under its name, and clinic patients do not need to take any action.

• The clinics will continue to accept their current insurance plans.

• After the acquisition, Harbor Health will operate nearly 70 clinics across Texas.

The details: Harbor Health plans have no deductible, and referrals are covered at no cost. Enrollment for Harbor's individual and family plans will begin Nov. 1, with coverage effective Jan. 1. Large employer plans are also available.