Missouri City neighbors fear 'risks' come with 17-acre construction projects near their homes

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A fight over 17 acres in Missouri City has neighbors furious over the possibility of a new event center and hotel right behind their homes. 'I don't think they're understanding the extent of the risks,' one woman said.

A fight over land in Missouri City has neighbors furious over the possibility of a new event center and hotel center right behind their homes.Time is running out for neighbors in a Missouri City subdivision to stop the construction of an event center and hotel right behind their homes.

Dinishi Abayarathna is worried about all of the trees that would be cut down and the flooding risks that the development could bring. She said the wetlands behind their homes helped mitigate damage during Hurricane Harvey. Travis Johnson expressed concerns about the wildlife. Residents said they've seen dozens of different species that rely on the ecosystem of the neighborhood, including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, snakes, turtles, and alligators.

 

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