By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM As the final vote for the City of Liberty Hill budget is pushed back to Sept. 11, and potentially to Sept. 25, Council Member Liz Rundzieher on Monday indicated that she will push for two additional full-time police officer positions. Police Chief Maverick Campbell had requested the two positions in his budget proposal earlier this month. After a … [Read more...]
Liberty Hill Public Library stuck in limbo between renovation, expansion
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The public library is much too small, patrons and organizers agree. But the strategy moving forward has run into a stalemate. Prohibitive costs, collapsed talks and a surprise downturn in the economy have waylaid every attempt to build new facilities. The other option is to renovate the existing space, but grant givers are reluctant to pour the … [Read more...]
Christmas Festival kicks off Liberty Hill’s holiday season
By SARAH SILBERSTEIN The 60 degree days forecasted for the weekend of the Liberty Hill Christmas Festival won’t feel like winter, but organizers promise the festival will help put attendees in the Christmas spirit. The festival, a Liberty Hill tradition since 2006, will be held from 12-5 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 at Lions Foundation Park. The two-day event features craft vendors, … [Read more...]
40th Celebration raises appreciation of Liberty Hill’s sculpture park
By Rebecca Canfield Organizers say the 40th Celebration of the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Symposium last Saturday was a “tremendous success” and was the first attempt at an annual arts festival. “The festival celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Liberty Hill Sculpture Symposium was a tremendous success,” said Larry Nicholson, president of the Liberty Hill … [Read more...]
Council creates job, replaces municipal judge
By SHELLY WILKISON City Council members approved a request Monday to create a new position to operate the wastewater treatment plant, but said no to a seasonal job for mowing and street maintenance. City Administrator Greg Boatright told the Council that the seasonal part-time position was needed for mowing and general maintenance of city property. The position, which … [Read more...]
Instructor teaches students about life through art
By Christine Bolaños Susan Barnes knew she wanted to pursue art when she was the tender age of five. She found her calling in teaching once she realized she could make a living by combining her passion for art and love of children. “I like connecting with kids and trying to get them to think outside the box and use their imagination and creativity,” explained Barnes, who … [Read more...]
City’s notice that maintenance will end at Foundation Park stops negotiations over park ownership
By SHELLY WILKISON The Liberty Hill Development Foundation said this week that the possible transfer of ownership of Lions Foundation Park to the City of Liberty Hill is “on hold.” The announcement was made in response to an email from City Administrator Greg Boatright that effective May 1 the City would stop mowing and caring for the privately-owned park. “We are at … [Read more...]
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