Mission · week of October 4, 2026
4 developments and 5 issues moved in Mission
Summarized from the official meeting transcript — every claim links to the moment it was said. How we make this
Development activity
The Drunken Chicken CUP
523 N. Conway Avenue, Suites 1 & 2
A conditional use permit request to allow the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant in a C-3 General Business District.
still pending
Track this project →Circle K Pylon Sign Variance
1601 E. Military Road (F.M. 1016)
A variance request to allow the construction of a 100-foot pylon sign for a Circle K gas station.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →Sharyland Place EV Charging Ports CUP
2410 E. Expressway 83
A conditional use permit to construct four electric vehicle charging ports in a C-3 General Business District.
still pending
Track this project →Mala Fama Restaurant Bar CUP
1512 E. Expressway 83, Suites 108 and 109
A conditional use permit request to operate a bar and sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in a C-3 General Business District.
still pending
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Also discussed
Native Plant Guidelines
The city is reviewing proposed updates to the Nativescapes property guidelines and application forms. These changes will impact how property owners design and get approval for native landscaping projects in Mission.
What it means: Property owners and developers seeking clear guidelines for native landscaping.
Follow this issue →Residential Carport Regulations
Proposed zoning amendments would allow the Board of Adjustment to grant special exceptions for residential carports encroaching into front setbacks while removing portable buildings as a conditional use across commercial zones.
What it means: Homeowners seeking flexibility for carport placement.
Follow this issue →Grant Acceptances for Police and Cultural Programs
The city is set to accept federal and state grants, including a $17,543 justice grant for the police department, a $49,500 crime victim assistance grant, and a $100,000 National Park Service grant for underrepresented communities.
What it means: Brings in total grant funding of $167,043 with no local match required.
Follow this issue →Taylor Road Phase II Change Orders
The city is reviewing two change orders totaling $164,126 for the Taylor Road Phase II road project, bringing the total contract cost to over $18.6 million. These adjustments ensure construction stays on track and meets municipal standards.
What it means: Increases the total project cost by $164,126.00 for a final contract amount of $18,667,554.71.
Follow this issue →Hoerner Street Project Award
The council will consider awarding a $781,676.78 construction contract to Elite Grading and Paving for the Hoerner Street project, which includes both the base bid and an alternate option.
What it means: A capital expenditure of $781,676.78.
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What's coming, and the deadline
City Council · Tuesday, October 13
- Carport front setback special exceptions
- Removal of portable buildings as conditional uses
- Circle K 100-foot pylon sign variance
- Electric vehicle charging ports permit
Published by Texas Record. 2 meetings covered.