Council approves three‑year extension with Edison Arts Foundation for Black History programming
September 08, 2026 | Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas
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The council authorized the city manager to execute a first amendment extending the city's agreement with Edison Arts Foundation, Inc., for the annual Missouri City Black History celebration by three years.
Parks Director Donnie Hayes said the city has partnered with Edison Arts Foundation for about 10 years and presented the amendment to extend the agreement from its then‑scheduled end date of Sept. 30, 2026, for three additional years. Hayes noted the foundation's director, Charity Carter, was present for questions. Council thanked the foundation and parks staff for expanding the event beyond a single‑day proclamation into a multi‑program celebration.
On a motion by Council Member Thompson, seconded by Council Member Riley, the council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute the amendment.
Parks Director Donnie Hayes said the city has partnered with Edison Arts Foundation for about 10 years and presented the amendment to extend the agreement from its then‑scheduled end date of Sept. 30, 2026, for three additional years. Hayes noted the foundation's director, Charity Carter, was present for questions. Council thanked the foundation and parks staff for expanding the event beyond a single‑day proclamation into a multi‑program celebration.
On a motion by Council Member Thompson, seconded by Council Member Riley, the council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute the amendment.
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