By SHELLY WILKISON The Liberty Hill City Council made several far-reaching decisions on Monday that will impact how the community accommodates future development, as well as how city government conducts its business. After some discussion, the Council unanimously approved a $100,000 task order for the engineering firm of Steger Bizzell of Georgetown to design an […]
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Council tables permit on four-plexes, raises fees
June 30, 2014 By
By SHELLY WILKISON After hearing the concerns of neighborhood residents, the Liberty Hill City Council tabled consideration of a conditional use permit for three four-plexes planned for Stubblefield Lane. Although the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended Council approval of the permit, Councilmember Elizabeth Branigan made the motion to table consideration to give city staff more […]
WCESD #4 considers new fire station, sales tax
June 28, 2014 By
By Brenda Young Commissioners with the Williamson County Emergency Services District #4 discussed Monday the possibility of assessing a sales tax to generate revenue to provide increased coverage for residents. According to Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln, the area has experienced tremendous growth since it was established in 2001. “We had a brief presentation from a […]
A devoted husband, father, Canady helped shape the future for Liberty Hill
June 27, 2014 By
By SHELLY WILKISON Charles Canady grew up believing that self reliance, hard work, physical strength, family ties and lifelong relationships, along with an unshakable faith could be counted on to move successfully from one day to the next. He is a collector of clocks — old dilapidated ones, the ones he could repair — and […]
Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps training at LHHS
June 23, 2014 By
By Dana Delgado Genesis, a nationally recognized Drum and Bugle Corps (DBC), has been camped out in Liberty Hill preparing for a nationwide tour and competitions. Founded in 2009, the Texas-based organization has evolved rapidly, drawing the interest of international musicians. It was named the most improved corps in 2013 from among 47 groups across […]
Despite traffic concerns, P&Z recommends approval of permit for four-plexes
June 21, 2014 By
By SHELLY WILKISON A request by a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to obtain a conditional use permit to place three four-plexes on Stubblefield Lane was approved by his fellow commissioners Tuesday over the objections of two residents who said neighborhood roadways cannot handle the increased traffic. After hearing the concerns of residents, […]
Mosquito prevention program expands testing in county
June 21, 2014 By
By Brenda Young In an effort to stop the occurrence of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has expanded its testing program and is focusing efforts on alerting and educating citizens about personal protection and disease prevention. “We are expanding our testing to try to locate […]
LHISD passing rates stable on STAAR
June 20, 2014 By
A report presented to school trustees Monday showed passing rates of Liberty Hill students on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) this spring remained stable with previous years. While passing rates in math, reading and writing fluctuated by one to two points from previous years, overall the scores remained competitive with those […]
LHHS announces college acceptances
June 13, 2014 By
Students from the Liberty Hill High School graduating class of 2014 will represent the community at colleges and universities across the country next fall. LHHS recently provided The Independent with a list of graduates and the schools they will be attending. The list as presented appears below. Nicholas Barrios – Blinn College McKinley Baty – […]
New Council member looks forward to helping Liberty Hill grow
June 13, 2014 By
By SHELLY WILKISON Watching his hometown grow and develop is exciting for Troy Whitehead. He grew up in Liberty Hill and chose to build a life here for his two daughters because the small-town atmosphere was such a positive experience in his own childhood. Today, as a newly-appointed member of the Liberty Hill City Council, […]
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