By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM and MADISON MCVAN The long-requested speed limit reduction on the portion of State Highway 29 running through Liberty Hill may soon become a reality. The Liberty Hill City Council approved a resolution on Monday requesting that the Austin District of the Texas Department of Transportation conduct studies on the highway associated with the … [Read more...]
Council approves annexation of 95-acre Abbott tract, outsources parks master plan
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The Liberty Hill City Council on Monday advanced several development plans, including those for a neighborhood on the Abbott Tract, a splash pad at Wetzel Park, a swim center at City Park, and some road improvements near Carl Shipp Drive. The closing for the public hearing for the city’s intended annexation of Stonewall Ranch was postponed until … [Read more...]
LHPD relocates to former City Hall
By Madison McVan The Liberty Hill Police Department relocated to the former city hall building on Loop 332 earlier this year. Since the move, the building’s renovations have been nearly completed. The remodel is about 90 percent finished, according to Chief of Police Maverick Campbell. The building still needs some furnishings, and the parking lot will be enlarged and … [Read more...]
From tornadoes to terror attacks, Wilco Emergency Management plays important role
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM GEORGETOWN -- When the phone rang after midnight, Jarred Thomas knew better than to ignore it. Two tornadoes had just hit Thrall, and as Williamson County’s Emergency Management Coordinator, he had a duty to make sure the first responders had what they needed to do their jobs. Once he arrived, he met with the fire chief and other responders. His … [Read more...]
City employees to receive 5-11% pay increase
By SHELLY WILKISON The Liberty Hill City Council on Monday gave city employees a 5 percent pay increase with an additional 6 percent merit pay raise for department heads. The pay raise, which wasn’t budgeted this fiscal year but will show up on paychecks the first week in June, will cost the city an estimated $105,000. Mayor Connie Fuller said city workers in Liberty … [Read more...]
Council votes on roadways, representation, code revisions
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM This week’s City Council meeting saw a hefty agenda packet. An update on last year’s changes to the Unified Development Code reignited a point of contention. The city’s interests will be voiced to the 85th Texas Legislative session. And a consulting firm will help city planner draft a transportation plan. All Council members were present except Ron … [Read more...]
Town Hall provides open forum on underage drinking, substance abuse
The Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce, Liberty Hill ISD and the newspaper are hosting a community Town Hall meeting one week before the Liberty Hill High School Prom to facilitate an open discussion about underage drinking and substance abuse. The Town Hall meeting, which is open to the public, is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at LHHS Auditorium. Families with children of … [Read more...]
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