City facilities will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30 and reopen on Wednesday, February 1, at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting. CWD will not run trash service on Tues., Jan. 31. Avoid travel unless necessary. Read on...
Council approved the 2023 Legislative Program. The program sets the city’s priorities and key issues for the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature. McAdams presented updates on the Comprehensive Plan, addressing specific questions. Additional Info...
Council received a presentation from McAdams on the Comprehensive Plan. Council will consider approval of the plan and hold a public hearing on Jan. 24. Parks staff receive Maintenance Field of the Year Award for the Grand Lawn at Doubletree Ranch Park. Additional Info...
Council approved the emergency declaration for the work performed by White Electric to repair the Municipal Complex electrical system. Mr. Glenn Bonds and Mr. Jim Verfurth recognized for their donation of HVAC for the facility at Doubletree Ranch Park. Additional Info...
Council approved annual funding for local nonprofit organizations, approved site plan for a new office building, amended EMS and certain park facility fees and recognized local veterans at the Honor Our Veterans event. Additional Info...
A little over a year ago, the City began the Our Village, Our Vision project to update City master planning documents. An open house is scheduled for Tues., Nov. 15 to share the plans with the community with representatives available to answer questions. Read on...
At their meeting, City Council approved several resolutions for street projects within the City, a resolution in support of the TRIP-22 bond program and a check presentation to the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation's Fallen Officer Fund. Additional Info...
City Council received a presentation from McAdams on changes specifically to Opportunity Areas 1 and 5 in the draft Comprehensive Plan based on feedback from Council and Planning & Zoning, staff and residents. Additional Info...
City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint meeting to receive and discuss the rough draft Comprehensive Plan. The year-long project is in the final stages with rough draft plans under consideration by Council and Planning & Zoning. Additional Info...
On September 20, Council held a special meeting to approve the second read of the FY 22-23 Budget. The tax rate will be decreased from $0.56302 to $0.546825. The new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2022. Additional Info...
At the September 13 meeting, Council held a public hearing and approved the first read of the FY 22-23 Budget. The tax rate will be decreased from $0.56302 to $0.546825. Final approval considered at a special meeting on Sept. 20. Additional Info...
Mayor Dan Jaworski to hold monthly Coffee with the Mayor events as an opportunity for casual conversations with the community. This monthly event will take place on Mon., Sept. 12 at Sip | Stir Coffee House from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and then every first Monday. Read on...
Assistant Fire Chief Jason Collier has been promoted to Highland Village Fire Chief. Collier was hired in 2008 as the City's first Assistant Fire Chief and was appointed Interim Chief on the departure of Chief Mike Thomson. Additional Info...
At the August 23 meeting, Council continued FY 2022-2023 budget discussions with a presentation from staff on Special Revenue Funds and the proposed projects within each fund. Council appointed Cynthia Burkett as alternate Municipal Court judge. Additional Info...
At the August 9 meeting, Council set the public hearing for September 13 for the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The tax rate is proposed to decrease from $0.56302 to $0.546825. Additional Info...
At the July 26 meeting, Council began discussion of the FY 2022-23 Budget with a presentation from staff on year-end projections and the proposed General Fund Budget along with Supplemental Requests. Additional Info...
Council reappoints Judge Sallas as Municipal Court Judge and begins budget discussion with the presentation of the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022-23. Additional Info...
Council and P&Z will receive a presentation on June 30 from Poag, LLC regarding the Shops at Highland Village. The meeting is informational only with no action taken and visitor comments are not included. Seating is limited; meeting can be watched online. Read on...
City Council approved the first read of an ordinance amending the Animal control ordinance, appoints Mayor Jaworski to Regional Transportation Council and recognizes McAuliffe student as Mayor for the Day. Additional Info...
Highland Village has been recognized as the 7th Safest City in Texas. The Police Department’s Community-Oriented Public Safety model of policing and the partnership shared with residents and businesses results in this recognition. Read on...
Council votes Michael Lombardo at Mayor Pro Tem and Jon Kixmiller as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Nine local veterans recognized at Honor Our Veterans ceremony. Animal Shelter lease agreement approved. Additional Info...
At the May 10 meeting, staff and Council recognized Mayor Charlotte Wilcox for her years of service to the City of Highland Village. Mayor Wilcox has served as Highland Village's Mayor since May 2014. Additional Info...
Construction is now underway on the Highland Village Road sidewalk project which will increase pedestrian safety and connect residents to amenities along Highland Village Rd. and the Inland Trail System. Read on...
The Doubletree Ranch Park splash pad will not open for the 2022 season. The surface is in need of replacement and the manufacturer is unable to provide a delivery date. So users can plan their summer events, the splash pad will be closed for the season. Additional Info...
Council held a public hearing and approved amendments to the development regulations at The Bowery. Heritage Elementary 5th grader served as Mayor for the Day. Additional Info...
Annual audit of city finances and records results in highest rating showing the City statements present fairly the financial position of the City. Additional Info...
The City of Highland Village City’s earns the American Heart Association's Gold Level Work Health Achievement Award for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and well-being for the workforce. Additional Info...
Each year Highland Village, Lewisville, and Flower Mound come together to share the great things happening in our community at the State of the Cities luncheon. Our presentation stars our "Good Mayor" and confirms there is no place like Highland Village. Watch the video
Council approved a site plan to construct an approximately 2,553 square foot building for Retail Use in the Highland Village Town Center. The building will be occupied by H Tea O. Additional Info...
City offices are closed on Thurs., Feb. 24 due to the icy road conditions. Public Works crews are sanding the main thoroughfares in the City. Stay home or work from home if you can. Also, trash pickup is cancelled for Thurs., 2/24.
The community is invited to a come-and-go open house on Wed., Feb. 23 from 10AM-7:30PM. The city seeks input on the development of planning documents focusing on parks, recreation, trails and existing and future development to help guide our future. Read on...
Council calls the May 7 General Election and a Special Election to elect members to the City Council. A site plan was approved for the property at Celebrations Village. Council approves Good Friday as an official city holiday. Additional Info...
Winter weather is expected to arrive this afternoon and evening. Garbage and recycling has been cancelled for Thursday. City crews are preparing for the winter weather. Here's what you should do to protect your home. Read on...
Council received a presentation on updates to the City’s planning documents from McAdams Engineering. The public is invited to a come-and-go open house on Feb. 23 at the Municipal Complex from 10AM-7:30PM to learn about the process and provide feedback. Additional Info...
Community Waste Disposal has informed us they are short staffed. We may experience trash & recycling service delays. If not picked up on your regular day, please leave your trash and recycle bins at the curb and they will be serviced. Read on...
Council approved the issuance of $15.75M in Certificates of Obligation for street, drainage and park improvements, approved a retail use site plan, received a presentation on redesigned website, and held a swearing in for police officer Donievin Oliver. Additional Info...
The City was a recent target for a phishing attack. No personal information was leaked or compromised. The City will never send an email asking for credentials or a link requiring your personal information. If you receive such an email, please delete it. Read on...
At the Nov. 9 meeting, Council approved funding for area nonprofit organizations, approved an ordinance for the refunding of bonds for a savings of $1.2M, and a check was presented for the 2021 TXFallenPD Tribute Event fundraiser. Additional Info...
Standard & Poors affirms City's AAA bond rating, which is the highest rating available, in conjunction with the Council's intent to issue CO's totaling $15.75M for street ad park projects. Additional Info...
At the October 12 meeting, Council authorized the interlocal agreement for the construction and operation of a joint fire training facility with the City of Lewisville and the Town of Flower Mound. Additional Info...
On September 28, Council approved a resolution notifying of the City’s intent to issue Certificates of Obligation (CO) for specific purposes. Projects totaling $15.75M, including issuance cost, are considered to fund parks and streets projects. Additional Info...
Council approved the contract with McAdams to update the City’s planning documents. The planning process will take about 12 months and will include public input from residents and the business community. Council appointed members to Boards & Commissions. Additional Info...
Council approved the first read of the FY 21-22 Budget. The Certified Estimate from the DCAD provided a 5.3% growth in estimated property values, providing an additional $711,707 in property tax revenues. The tax rate of $.56302 remains unchanged. Additional Info...
Council continued FY 21-22 Budget discussions with a presentation on the proposed General Fund Budget, Supplemental Requests, Capital Improvement Projects, & potential future Bond Projects. First read was approved amending the Animal Control ordinance. Additional Info...
At approximately 6:03 a.m., on Aug. 24, 2021, Highland Village Police responded to the Denton Area Teachers Credit Union (DATCU) in Highland Village for an ATM Burglary in progress. Additional Info...
Council set the public hearing for September 14 for the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2021-2022. The tax rate is proposed to remain the same at $0.56302. The Utility Fund Budget will also keep the current rate structure for water and sewer services. Additional Info...
At the July 27 meeting, Council continued FY 2021-22 Budget discussion with a presentation from staff on Special Revenue Funds. Further budget discussions will take place through July and August. Council also recognized Annie Netsch as Mayor for the Day. Additional Info...
