Council Approves School‑Zone Signs on FM 973 After Parent Urges Action on Neighborhood Speeding

Manor city officials on June 4 approved an ordinance authorizing installation of school‑zone speed control signs on FM 973 near Lagos Elementary after parents and residents raised safety concerns.

At the meeting, April Lee Wanag, who said she lives in the Lagos neighborhood, told council she was “not comfortable walking my son to and from school due to the dangerous driving conditions” and described multiple accidents on La Pointer Street, including one in October 2023 when “a driver drove his car into my neighbor's home.”

The ordinance directs the Texas Department of Transportation to place school‑zone signs and authorizes enforcement of the zone once installed. Police and city staff said TxDOT standards determine whether flashing yellow lights are required; staff indicated the speed limit on the road means the signs will likely include flashing lights.

Police and public‑works staff had worked on the request and presented it to council as a safety measure for students and pedestrians. “This ordinance will authorize the placement of the school zone and authorize enforcement of the school zone,” a city representative said during the presentation.

Councilmember Wallace moved to approve the ordinance; the motion passed 6‑0.

Residents and council members discussed the broader traffic conditions in the area, including commuting volumes on FM 973 and the potential need for additional measures if development in the corridor continues. Staff said they would coordinate with TxDOT on final sign type and placement and that the department’s design standards drive features such as flashing lights and timing.

The ordinance includes standard clauses on penalty, effective date and severability; staff will coordinate installation and notify the public when enforcement begins.