More than 11,000 single-family homes are occupied the 10,500-acre Sienna community which will have more than 15,000 homes by its estimated 2032 build-out Kelly joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in June 2017 after majoring in print journalism and creative writing at the University of Houston she transitioned to editor for the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood edition and began covering the Spring and Klein area as well in August 2020 Kelly was promoted to South Houston managing editor Asia joined Community Impact in February 2022 She studied journalism and creative writing at Missouri State University Asia was a reporter for the Seattle Medium one of the city's eldest African American publications Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Jason Nguyen Randy McIlvoy HOUSTON – The community of Sienna in Missouri City woke up to a tough morning after Hurricane Beryl hit and scattered debris greeted residents as they emerged from their homes a strong sense of unity and resilience quickly took hold as neighbors began the cleanup together and houses showed signs of the storm’s impact One striking sight was a massive tree that had crashed onto a house sparking immediate concern and action from the community and this is an opportunity to show what the gospel is about.” walking through the damaged areas brought back memories of Hurricane Katrina which he experienced in New Orleans in 2005 “Seeing all this stuff just brings back a lot of memories seeing all this again brings back some of those memories But it also shows that there are people here who need help We need many hands and feet to get out into the community.” Massaro emphasized the importance of community involvement during crises “The greatest thing I learned is to jump in and help whether it’s picking up a little debris or offering a glass of cold water Just doing something practical to help people.” embodying the spirit of resilience and community that is helping Missouri City recover Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Jason strives to serve the community by telling in-depth stories and taking on challenges many pass over he’s spending time with his girlfriend Rosie Dash and a few hundred local high schools across the Greater Houston Area TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Read Today’s Top Story: The Truth About Houston Agents 2025 Johnson development has announced the addition of 600 homesites to its Sienna Plantation master-planned community The new section of the sprawling development will be dubbed Heritage Park This new neighborhood will offer nine new home models as well as a new series of home designs Chesmar Homes is one of eight builders who will contribute floor plans to Heritage Park Westin Homes and others will be featured in the expansion of the community Popular existing floor plans from other Sienna Plantation neighborhoods will also be built It is also home to a 160 acre sports park equipped with baseball While pricing for the Heritage Park development has not yet been released, San Miguel said, “we expect that base pricing will be very attractive for entry-level buyers and others.” Current pricing of the 27 model homes within the community have ranged from $250,000 to more than $1 million. According to a report by HAR.com the average home cost is about $450,000 with the average home containing 4 beds and 3 baths over about 3,400 square feet 356 homes are for sale within Sienna Plantation Missouri City was ranked as one of the top 5 suburbs in Houston by niche.com for its racial and economic diversity last year 16 on 24/7 Wall Street’s list of ‘America’s 50 Best Cities to Live.’ and website in this browser for the next time I comment Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited The upscale, master-planned community of Sienna, southwest of Houston, features a rather large, unmarked building that provides a hint at the area’s antebellum past the community was known as Sienna Plantation The building is possibly the last of some 1,500 similar brick structures that were once scattered across the U.S Sitting idle beside the modern homes of the development the building could represent an opportunity for historians to explore the darker moments of Texas history But the landowners are resistant to allowing historians to study it Lisa Gray acting op-ed editor for The Houston Chronicle’s has written about this building and what it means for Texas history Gray says the building served as a sugar purgery – where sugarcane was crushed into a gritty most of the work was performed by enslaved people. “It was impossible to grow sugar before the Civil War without slaves and this particular plantation was one of the largest slave plantations in the state,” Gray says “There were more than 200 slaves there was the third-largest slaveholder in the state He started growing cotton but switched to sugar and became one of the richest men in Texas and a major supporter of the Confederacy during the Civil War. a Louisiana archaeologist who studies antebellum sugar plantations recognized the Sienna building’s specialized floor through photos posted by a Fort Bend history buff who labeled it a sugar barn Gray says although the building holds historical significance The development’s management wrote in a statement to Gray that they plan to keep the building as it is until it is acquired by another owner “It’s this remnant of a past that we don’t talk much about in Texas,” Gray says “This part of Texas was very much the Old South and sugar was the cruelest crop in all of plantation history Other kinds of plantations had more births than deaths among slaves This is a reminder that Texas was not really just a frontier Gray says while it’s possible a government entity could step in to provide protection for this building that there could be some incentives financially to preserve it or maybe Sienna will recognize it as a selling point that this history is something that people want to see survive,” Gray says ©2024 Texas Standard. A service of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin | Contact us 2017Sienna Plantation residents worked to clean up after a small tornado struck overnight.MISSOURI CITY Texas (KTRK) -- A tornado struck the Sienna Plantation neighborhood in Missouri City around 1 a.m. the National Weather Service has confirmed Several trees were also toppled by the twister's force "I was watching a movie and everything was going fine we heard this real loud noise," said one resident it was green outside and the house was shaking." That resident also had visible debris scattered across the floor inside his home Ridge Point High School also had structural damage 1 of 23Report a typo to the ABC13 staff Show Breaking News BarCloseNews Cathy Hernandez MISSOURI CITY Texas – A woman died and a child was injured Thursday after they were hit by a SUV in the Sienna Plantation neighborhood near Missouri City All the neighbors in the Sienna Plantation neighborhood are hoping the same "As soon as I saw the car and the ambulance Investigators said a woman in an SUV was turning left onto Neuces Creek from Sienna Ranch at about 7:30 a.m PHOTOS: Woman, child hit by car in Missouri City and her 6-year-old son crossing the street "There's an elementary school just to the north of her in Sienna Ranch and apparently she walks her child to school," Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said where he is listed in stable condition and expected to survive WATCH: Surveillance video of deadly accident in Sienna Plantation An ambulance took his mother to another hospital in critical condition who had just dropped her grandchildren off at school "She was actually coming back because she takes grandchildren to school so she uses this road almost every day," Nehls said VIDEO: Aerials of scene He said they were reconstructing the scene to learn more about the crash He didn't know how fast the driver was going when she hit the mother and son please save them.' That's what I prayed," Silas said Other neighbors said they had requested a crossing guard at the intersection Fort Bend ISD said they hadn't received any complaints Residents came by all day on Thursday to leave flowers and balloons at a makeshift memorial near the crash site Several residents told Channel 2 News there aren't enough school zone signs or street lights in the area “If you try to find anybody at the HOA office to address these situations they give you the run around and they pass the buck," said resident Daniel Rehem "The Association is very saddened to learn of the tragic car accident this morning resulting in the death of a mother and injury to her son Our thoughts go out to their family and those impacted by this tragedy the request for additional street signs would go to Fort Bend County; and requests for more streetlights involve multiple parties Requests for an additional street light would go to CenterPoint City of Missouri City and/or Fort Bend County for approval In some instances FBC will ask the Association to help facilitate a formal request and when that occurs we work with our Village Representatives accordingly I am not aware of anyone asking for additional signs or street lights in the area of the accident." neighbors and people in the community came together to hold a vigil for Smith “Everyone's grieving and I thought it was good for us to come out as a community but said the Sienna Plantation community is more of a family “I love what the neighbors have done together to support each other in difficult times in the best of times and we’re here for this lady’s family,” she said Pink balloons and flowers mark where Smith she took her final steps but families finished the walk for her as they paid their respects She had a little boy who lost his mother today I have a 2-year-old son I can’t imagine is life without his mom,” explained a woman named Ash who attended the vigil Thursday morning’s crash hits too close to home for her He died on the road by an unfortunate accident and so my heart breaks this little boy who lost his mom at such a young age,” explained Ash he didn’t get a chance to really know his mom enough Download the Click2Houston news app in your app store to stay up-to-date with the latest news while you're on the go. Sign up for KPRC 2 newsletters to get breaking news, sports, entertainment, contests and more delivered straight to your email inbox. Copyright 2017 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved buyers have been attracted to new construction by award-winning builders at Sienna Plantation The real estate professionals who live and sell in the community can attest to its appeal: A natural yet convenient setting that beckons them to the outdoors they too have moved up within the community finding homes to suit all stages of their lives because Sienna Plantation provides a lifestyle they cannot find anywhere else A 10,500-acre master-planned community in Missouri City by Johnson Development Corp. Sienna Plantation boasts the perfect mix of residential and commercial properties “We have a good understanding of the market and what buyers want: a sense of quality,” said Alvin San Miguel “We are well-invested in the community and we want the residents to be happy with what they’ve bought.” Buyers can choose from townhomes and single-family properties by a multitude of builders The list includes: David Weekley; Perry; Taylor Morrison; Darling; MI Homes; Chesmar; Westin; Meritage; Shea; Newmark; MHI; Lennar; Trendmaker and Toll Brothers the community offers age-restricted apartments and duplexes with an assisted living component Sienna Plantation has just completed a brand new model home park in a new neighborhood called Heritage Park young families or those seeking a single-story home and townhomes start in the low $200s and single-family homes are priced from the $250s to the mid-$400s This new neighborhood will feature a community park with a splash pad and play structures as well as a much-anticipated dog park with sections for small and large dogs Johnson Development is hosting an exclusive preview of Heritage Park for Realtors on Friday Realtors will have an opportunity to explore ten model homes before they’re open to the public Realtors will be given a game card to get stamped at each model for a shot at 30 days with their image on a billboard is excited to host a grand opening featuring family entertainment and food trucks on Saturday May 18 for its 10 model homes in Heritage Park which shows off Sienna Plantation’s newest model homes Townhomes start at $200,000 and single-family homes are priced from $250,000 This new neighborhood will have a central green space with a splash pad as well as both active and passive play areas Construction will begin this summer and Heritage Park will open next spring Fantastic amenities make an average weekend at home feel like a vacation Sienna Plantation has more than 3,000 acres dedicated to parkland lakes for fishing and undeveloped green space The community has two resort-style clubhouses with swimming pools water parks and more than 100 miles of walking trails Some of those trails meander through natural creeks and wooded areas There also the semi-private 18-hole Arthur Hills championship golf course which residents can join or pay a daily fee to play an amphitheater and a sports complex with enormous athletic fields and campsites “A lot of buyers prefer a location that feels like it has a slower pace than living in the city,” San Miguel said family and neighborhoods out in the suburbs but still close enough to reach employment centers.” The community is served by the Fort Bend Tollway which connects directly to Loop 610 and Beltway 8 the largest employment hubs in the area from the Medical Center to the Energy Corridor and Downtown Houston Sienna Plantation is also near Sugar Land Town Square residents don’t have to travel far for everyday conveniences Right within Sienna Plantation’s borders are an HEB grocery store shopping and office space for residents who work from home but want a change of scenery are all right here Sienna Plantation’s youngest residents attend grades k through 12 in the highly acclaimed Fort Bend Independent School District two middle schools and a high school are all located within Sienna Plantation’s borders “You can get a lot more for your money here versus in Sugar Land where you will pay another $30,000 to $50,000 more for the same house,” said Todd Riddle of Linda + Todd Riddle the husband and wife team have built their second home in Sienna Plantation The home has an open-concept floor plan on a private the Riddles are enamored with the surroundings “Johnson Development keeps a lot of trees,” Riddle said “It’s not one of those developers that goes in and scalps the place and plants trees Outdoor living plays a big role in the design of Shea Homes a salesman for the builder who has lived with his family in Sienna Plantation for two decades the Shea family has been in the construction industry since 1881; its parent company was the lead contractor responsible for building the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge Very much influenced by West Coast architectural design Shea brings the outdoors inside by incorporating sliding glass walls that open to covered patios featuring fireplaces and kitchens for entertaining guests close to nature baseboards and ceilings that tend to only come in luxury properties you will see the same kitchen offered in homes that are over $ 1million,” Cain said Shea Homes at Sienna Plantation are priced from the mid $300,000s to low $400,000s and can get into the $500,000 range with added options Shea won the Greater Houston Builder’s Association “Prism Award for Best Kitchen by a Volume Builder” for its Sawmill Lake neighborhood one of many design awards the company has earned at the local and state level Riddle’s team sells about 90 homes a year in Sienna Plantation and does a lot of move-up business within the community Sienna Plantation’s variety of homes and price points—from $200,000 to $2.5 million—cover the whole spectrum of buyers whether buyers are looking for new construction or resale homes clients are referred by friends and relatives who live there Riddle recently sold a home to a player for the Houston Astros next door to a teammate who already lived in the community 5,400 square-foot home by custom builder Gracepoint and added an outdoor covered patio with a fireplace and fountain To help clients find their dream homes, attend the Heritage Park Grand Opening “Texfest” on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m., at 8610 Azalea Crossing Court in Missouri City. For more information, visit www.siennaplantation.com Shipley Do-nuts will open its newest location in the Missouri City area off Sienna Parkway providing its signature hexagonal doughnuts via drive-thru First Watch's food ethos is inspired by the seasons so menu items rotate based on the availability and freshness of ingredients New homesites are now available in Heritage Park in Sienna Plantation 2018An alligator was spotted on a road in Sienna Plantation but there's plenty more where that comes from!It appears alligators have been making the rounds in neighborhoods a lot lately viewer LaTiffany Sauls shared a photo with ABC13 of a gator blocking a roadway in Sienna Plantation But there's plenty more where that comes from On June 13, a family was on their boat in Lake Livingston when they spotted a gator they estimated to be about 16 feet long splashing underwater A week earlier on June 6, an alligator was captured in the Clear Lake Shores neighborhood in Galveston County RELATED: Massive gator spotted in Pearland neighborhood Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutSienna Plantation man jumps in to help Vegas shooting victimsMonday 2017A Sienna Plantation man (pictured) watched as dozens fled the wrath of a gunman on the Las Vegas Strip.MISSOURI CITY Texas -- We've heard from several Houstonians who were in Las Vegas when suspected shooter Stephen Paddock opened fire killing 58 people and hurting more than 500 was less than a half mile away playing blackjack Ervin said 40-50 people burst through the door of the Hooters where he was with friends He and his three buddies ran and took cover with ten other people in the kitchen of the Tropicana Las Vegas "They're screaming: 'Shooter The shooter is following us!' People don't have shoes on they're half-dressed running through the casino." Ervin said he saw four people who were shot He recorded video on his phone of ambulances and police cars as parts of the strip turned into a triage center "You see that realness and we decided to--we ran A bunch of old men ran away," Ervin said Ervin called his wife back in Missouri City after midnight it was really chaotic behind him," Laurie Ervin told us But Ervin couldn't get back into his hotel "The shooter had been there since he had been there on Thursday that comes into my mind--he has probably run into this shooter," Lori said "I just realize what it could've been The father of three missed his flight home Monday morning Report a typo to the ABC13 staff 2024Corey White's mail hasn't directly reached him at his new Sienna Action 13 contacted USPS to get him answers on his issue.SIENNA Texas (KTRK) -- After a year-long struggle with the U.S an ABC13 viewer has good news to share after turning to Action 13 for assistance Corey White suddenly stopped receiving mail at his new home The root of the issue seemed to lie in a mix-up with the previous homeowner's name SEE ORIGINAL REPORT: Action 13 looks for answers for Sienna homeowner's yearlong mail-forwarding nightmare including multiple Glen Lakes Post Office visits Since ABC13's Mycah Hatfield brought attention to his situation on April 5 White said he finally began to get his mail a week later The postal service reached out and asked him to fill out a mail forwarding form and said it was working to make things right Show Breaking News BarCloseNewsClick2Houston.com Staff Texas – A 14-year-old girl was shot in Sienna Plantation Thursday The teenager was flown to a hospital around 6 p.m. The girl was shot on the left side of her body She was listed in serious but stable condition The circumstances behind the shooting at 10806 Cobblecreek Way were not immediately known A juvenile boy was taken in for questioning in connection with the shooting Missouri City Council held a special meeting June 17 reviewing the annexation of Sienna Municipal Utility District No Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutWhat's turning the water green in Sienna Plantation?ByAngela Chen Tuesday 2015The water is green in Sienna Plantation but the city says it's nothing to worry aboutMISSOURI CITY TX (KTRK) -- There's something in the water in Sienna Plantation It's a mystery right now that not even the city can answer -- what is making the water green When Jason Giles was filling up his bathtub he didn't exactly notice the green water right away "I typically write off things when I see that they are a different color because I'm colorblind," he said You would only see the discoloration if you're taking a bath greenish hue becomes noticeable after a few inches have filled up which is why it took the Giles so long to notice Other neighbors in Sienna Plantation in Missouri City say they've had the same problem for several days now "My wife noticed it last night but she thought maybe the kids might have put soap in the water," said Sienna Plantation resident Ted Borel Families there have expressed concerns over possible rashes and illnesses And though the water is clouded at times A spokesperson with the city of Missouri City Regional Surface Water plant which provides water to Sienna Plantation Missouri City City Council approved new water and sewer rates for Sienna Municipal Utility District No Emily joined Community Impact in August 2021 and is an education reporter for the northern Greater Houston area Emily worked for a small-town newspaper in El Campo she interned and freelanced for the Houston Chronicle and worked as a freelance photographer and writer in the Houston area A controversial fact about Emily is that she prefers sugar cookies over chocolate chip cookies She graduated with a print journalism degree from the University of Houston in 2018 Sienna Plantation’s Village of Sawmill Lake will be featuring some mobile eats and street treats during Food Truck Fridays Local food and local flavor will be celebrated under the trees of Texas' largest model home park The free event from 5-9 pm will feature a rotating roster of mobile eateries each Friday in June Children will enjoy bounce houses and games Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutGator roams around Sienna PlantationFriday 2014Alligator wandering around Sienna Plantation Thursday Bend County found roaming around their neighborhood Thursday night An alligator was found roaming around Sienna Plantation near Oyster Creek We're told animal control was called and the gator was shipped off make sure to take a photo and send it to us at news@abc13.com Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutTwo teens arrested in connection with BB gun attacks in Ft 2016Two teens arrested in BB gun attacks in Fort Bend Co. TX (KTRK) -- Two teens have been arrested in connection with a string of recent BB gun attacks in Sienna Plantation The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office arrested two Ridge Point High School students Friday VIDEO: BB gun attacks prompt search for suspects in Ft. Bend Co. Bruck is charged with making a terroristic threat The attacks took place on six different occasions over a nine-day span from Friday At least three people were injured in the attacks Witnesses told police that a group of young people in a dark-colored car were firing BB guns at both people and property in the Fort Bend County neighborhood of Sienna Plantation a young boy was hit with a BB pellet that broke his skin as he walked home from school A family vehicle was also damaged in the shootings The dents and dings alone would cost about $2,000 to repair "I am proud of the dedication our detectives showed in this case," said Sheriff Troy E but when used the way these two young men did they are seeing firsthand how seriously we take attacks against Fort Bend County residents." Authorities say the investigation is ongoing Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutFt baseball league treasurer pleads guilty to theft 2015A man who admitted to stealing thousands from a Little League organization gives a tearful apologySUGAR LAND TX (KTRK) -- The former treasurer of a Houston-area youth baseball league who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars has taken a plea bargain in an effort to avoid trial and prison entered a guilty plea to theft and misapplication of property by a fiduciary He said little while standing before Fort Bend County District Court Judge Maggie Perez-Jaramillo but briefly muttered an apology while fighting back tears "I want to thank and apologize to the court prosecutors and especially to the little league given the opportunity to redeem myself ...so thank you," Werner said Investigators say Werner stole from the Sienna Plantation Youth Baseball League when he was its treasurer accessing money using its debit and credit card in addition to taking cash from concession sales Prosecutors say Werner spent the money on personal items like family trips and even a pool at his home He still owes another $11,000 in forensic accountant fees and court costs the board happy and we look forward to some closure and moving forward," said Stephen Brannon President of the Sienna Plantation Youth Baseball League He says protections have been put in place to keep such theft from ever happening in their organization again This plea bargain doesn't erase the betrayal they feel But brannon says they will never make a mistake like this again Werner's attorney says his client borrowed the money from family and friends to pay back the league Werner must serve 300 hours of community service write a letter of apology to the league and may not be involved with non-profit groups in any way throughout the course of his 5 years of probation If you want to investigate your child's little league, we have easy steps we've posted online Partners in Building began sales in Sienna a master-planned community in Fort Bend County The builder will offer 12 homes ranging in size from 2,500 to 7,500 square feet on 100-foot lots. All 12 homes will be located in Sienna’s new luxury home enclave known as Estates at Summerhouse Lake of Sienna A model home displaying the builder’s Plan 16266 is currently under construction at 2015 Crown Lake Drive The model spans 4,861 square feet and includes five bedrooms as well as a covered porch and covered patio on the exterior “Partners in Building is a leader in the custom-home industry,” Alvin San Miguel and we can’t wait for prospective homebuyers to see it.” Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Mario Díaz HOUSTON – After learning two of his neighbor’s homes were burglarized on New Year’s Eve Sienna resident Samson Bouri had a message for anyone looking to do the same to him He and others in the Sienna neighborhood on Poets Corner are on edge after the burglaries Never happen before,” said resident David Gomez Gomez was taken aback by the fact that the burglars didn’t stop at one address Homeowners say they are concerned thieves may have hit more homes since there are families who have still not returned home from vacation The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office understands the concerns and said as of Monday afternoon The thieves hit the two homes hours before the New Year “Somebody broke the window,” said Bauri. One of the victims did not want to be interviewed but told KPRC 2 Investigates nearly $75,000 in jewelry was stolen from their home. victims and neighbors say surveillance cameras didn’t pick anything up. Some believe the burglars entered from the levy that borders that backside of the neighborhood The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to call either their office or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers if they have information on the cases Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Journalistic bulldog focused on accountability and how government is spending your dollars Harvest Natural Market will open in Sienna Plantation on June 7 A post shared by Harvest Market (@harvestnatural) on Jun 3 Sienna Parkway Center is bringing businesses to the master-planned Sienna community this year Shaheryar is a general assignments reporter at Community Impact He earned his degree from the University of Houston-Downtown in the spring of 2023 and began interning with CI the following summer he joined full time covering real estate and development news in Houston he actively contributed to UHD’s student publication and was part of the college’s radio station