General News

Due to severe weather Texas Pride will not be collecting trash or recycling on Tuesday January 21, 2025. For the latest updates contact Texas Pride.

The City of Weston Lakes regrets to announce the passing of Alderman William “Bill” Ragle.  His celebration of life will be 2-5 pm on January 19th, 2025, at the Weston Lakes Country Club. 

We appreciate Alderman Ragle’s dedication and selfless service to the city for the last 14 years. He will be deeply missed by all; Council and Community.

Bill Ragle

05/28/1950 – 01/08/2025

 It is with profound sadness and immense gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Bill Ragle, a man of extraordinary brilliance, boundless whimsy, and a heart that embraced the world. Born on May 28, 1950, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bill was a man of many talents and endless curiosity. His keen intellect and creative spirit were felt by all he came into contact with, leaving a legacy of laughter, insight, and joy. Known for his quick wit and genuine kindness, he had a rare gift for making everyone feel valued and seen. Bill graduated from Wasson High School, Macalester College, and did several postgraduate stints at Johns Hopkins. He is survived by his wife Rhea, sister Liz, brother-in-law Ken, 3 nephews, their families, and countless friends. Bill will be remembered for his love of cars, music, fountain pens, jewelry, shoes, a sleeve of saltines and a tall glass of milk, his dogs and his friends and family. A lifelong rule of Bill’s was to give back. Examples include Special Olympics Board of Directors, Lion’s Club vision screening, Alderman for the City of Weston Lakes, City coordinator of the swimming lessons, Weston Lakes Christmas Carolers, mentoring of many, and providing countless entertainment with his stories. 

The family kindly requests that donations be made in Bill’s memory to:

Fulshear-Simonton Lion’s Club PO Box 435 Fulshear, TX 77441

 His parting words to all: “Peace, Love, and Granola!”

From the Office of the City Secretary:

Although I have only known Bill for the last two and a half years, it can be said with confidence he has made me a better person, both personally and professionally. Bill’s cheeriness was contagious; he was extremely knowledgeable about any number of topics, and he could make any problem seem quite small and manageable. His life was, without a doubt, full of experiences. Since I have known Bill, he has become one of my closest friends and a cherished advisor.  He will be deeply missed.  

While temperatures are forecasted to stay above freezing for the next 10 days, freezing weather could be right around the corner. Please take the time to save and share these phone numbers and read over some tips.

FBC MUD 81 (Inframark)

If your water provider is FBC MUD 81 (operated by Inframark), your 24-hour contact number is: 281.398.8211.

Fort Bend County MUD 81 – Weston Lakes (TX0790268)

Aqua Texas

If your water provider is Aqua Texas, your 24-hour contact number is: 877.987.2782

During your conversation, mentioning that you are a “Riverwood Water System” customer might be beneficial.

Riverwood Water System (TX0790405)

Private Wells

If you have a private well, some good tips are insulating above-ground components, sealing gaps and cracks in your wheelhouse, installing a well-house heater if possible, protecting the pressure tank, and winterizing unused wells.

Tips

Learn where your water shutoff valves are located, winterize irrigation systems as needed, or hire a company to do so. It would also be a great idea to have the numbers of a few plumbers selected and on hand for emergencies.

The Regular December 2024 City Council meeting was canceled at the Regular November 2024 City Council meeting.

On November 4, 2025, the City of Weston Lakes will go to the polls to elect the positions of Mayor and two (2) Council Members for a two (2) year term. If you wish to run for these positions (beginning July 16, 2025), you can find a “Candidate Packet” with an application for a place on the ballot, on the City of Weston Lakes website at, westonlakestexas.gov, or pick up a packet at the Weston Lakes City office at 8045 FM 359, Fulshear, TX. 77441, during regular office hours (Monday & Wednesday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Applications must be filed with the City Secretary by 5 p.m. on August 18, 2025.

Write-in candidates may declare between July 20, 2025 and August 23, 2025 by 5 p.m. (In order to be a write-in candidate one must have registered in the same way as regular candidates with the exception of paying a filing fee and having extra days to file the paperwork. The name must appear on the official ballot.)

The City of Weston Lakes does not charge a filing fee.

To be eligible for municipal office, a candidate must be a US citizen, 18 years of age or older, have not been found mentally incompetent or convicted of a felony and have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the city for 6 months preceding the deadline for filing.

Please be sure you are registered at your present address in order to vote in this election. The last day to register to vote in time for the municipal election is October 6, 2025.

The Weston Lakes City Council will meet on November 26th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Weston Lakes Country Club Ballroom. Please find the agenda below.

Please see a letter from Precinct 1 County Commissioner Vincent Morales below.

The Weston Lakes City Council will meet on October 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Weston Lakes Country Club Ballroom. Please find the agenda below.

• The state sales tax rate is 6.25%
• The state allows local jurisdictions to charge an additional sales tax of up to 2%
• The maximum total sales tax cannot exceed 8.25%
• Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 is proposing a sales tax of 2% that would apply to all areas within the ESD #4 boundaries that have not already levied the allowable tax. This applies to Weston Lakes.
• Since Fulshear and Simonton already have a 2% city sales tax, they will not be affected, but Weston Lakes and unincorporated areas within ESD #4 will pay an additional 2% sales tax.
• ESD #4 already levies a property tax of just under 10 cents per $100 valuation.  This new sales tax will be in addition to the property tax.
• Since Fulshear and Simonton are already “maxed out”, they will receive the same fire and EMS service as Weston Lakes but will not have to pay the sales tax to fund it.
• Everyone living within ESD #4 can vote on this proposition, which means that the residents of Fulshear and Simonton can vote to impose a tax on the residents of Weston Lakes, without having to pay the tax themselves.
• Since its incorporation, Weston Lakes has not paid sales tax on items ordered and delivered online. Passing Proposition A would end that.
• Weston Lakes would be taxed twice for the same services for which Fulshear and Simonton are taxed only once.
• Early voting runs from October 21 through November 1, and the nearest polling location is the fire station on FM1093, just west of Bowser Road. 

FBC ESD No. 4 Admin. Bldg. 33301 FM 1093 Rd, Fulshear 77441

(Fire Station near front of Weston Lakes)