FotoliaThe city forester told City Council that the 565 trees planted around the city last year help provide better air quality and increase property values. Do you agree?

The numbers increased 32 percent in 2009, but on the plus side, the actual numbers that ended up being sold at auction actually went down as banks delayed or worked with homeowners to modify mortgages.

Missouri City says its doing a better job of working with developers. What do you think?

Already, a handful of people have submitted the proper paperwork to run in the May 8 city election. Among them are Mayor Allen Owen and political newcomer Danny Nguyen.