The City of Highland Village News

Denton County Communities Prepare for the arrival of Gulf Coast Evacuees

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM DENTON COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTDenton, Texas – Denton County and the communities of Denton, Carrollton, Lake Cities, and Lewisville have been making preparations for the arrival of persons evacuated from the Gulf Coast area to Denton County. Denton County… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - August 29, 2008

The delivery of the new recycling carts to our citizens has been completed.  The City received the 35 gallon carts at 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. With the help of streets, utilities, drainage and maintenance staff the 200 - 35 gallon carts were assembled in 30 minutes and delivery began at… Read More »

City to Spray Targeted Areas for Mosquitoes

Some areas of Highland Village are experiencing high concentrations of mosquitoes in spite of efforts by the city and homeowners to reduce the population through use of larvacides and eliminating potential breeding areas. In response, and in conjunction with the City of Lewisville, the City of… Read More »

City Begins Cart Recycling

The city has entered into a new contract with Waste Management. Beginning August 21 and running through August 27, residents will receive a 65 gallon recycling cart.  A detailed information sheet is included with the delivery of the cart. A small number of 35 gallon carts are… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - August 22, 2008

The new recycle carts arrived Thursday morning at the City's Service Center.  Delivery of the carts to the citizens also began early Thursday morning.  The old fire house bay is full to capacity with blue recycle carts. The delivery process will take at least this week and possibly into… Read More »

Phase 2 Water Restrictions in Effect

Mandatory Phase 2 water restrictions limiting landscape watering for Highland Village residents went into effect on Wednesday, July 30. Phase 2 prohibits residential and commercial landscape watering on Monday and Friday and restricts watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. the rest of the days.… Read More »

Council Seeks Resident Volunteers for Charter Review Committee

The City Council at their July 22, 2008 meeting directed staff to arrange for a charter amendment to be placed on the May 09, 2009 ballot.  In preparation for the charter amendment election, a resident Charter Review Committee will be formed. The committee will consist of seven members. … Read More »

Marcus High School Students Begin School Year with First Highland Village Police Department School Resource Officer

Corporal David Harney has been selected as the first Highland Village Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to Marcus High School. Over one-third of the population at Marcus High School is made up of students from Highland Village. Corporal Harney’s goal is to be a familiar point… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - August 15, 2008

Fince Espinoza, Recreation & Leisure Services Manager, was notified that Congressman Michael Burgess will be holding a press conference on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Copperas Branch Park regarding I-35.Sue Thompson reports the annual HVBA "All About You" luncheon was held on… Read More »

Council Considers Proposed Budget

At the August 12 meeting, Council discussed the FY 08-09 General Fund budget with staff. The fiscal outlook is positive for Highland Village. The largest single revenue source in the proposed budget is the ad valorem (property) tax.  At the existing tax rate of .56963 per $100 valuation, this… Read More »

Denton County Issues Burn Ban

Denton County, as well as most of North Texas, is again experiencing dry weather with little chance for relief in the immediate future.  The summer vegetation is already dying and becoming very dry with the lack of rainfall during the late spring and early summer.  The Denton County burn… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - August 8, 2008

As a result of the Utility bill insert, contributions in the amount of $1,070.00 were received this week for the Veterans Monument. Information is on the front page of our website and we will keep you updated as more contributions are received. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Highland Village and… Read More »

City Seeks Funding for Veterans Monument

A Veteran's Monument is planned for construction at the Municipal Complex on Brazos Blvd. and along the City Trail portion of the Inland Trail.  If you are interested in being part of this community project by making a contribution, please click here for a pledge… Read More »

City Connections - August Edition

New Waste and Recycling Service BeginsHighland Village has completed contract negotiations with Waste Management for a new five year contract to provide solid waste, brush pickup and recycling services to the City. Pickup schedules will not change from your current day for service and rates will… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - August 1, 2008

On Wednesday we enacted Phase 2 of our Water Conservation plan. Phase 2 was triggered automatically by ordinance when the demand on the City water supply reached 80% or greater for 3 consecutive days. Signs have been posted throughout the city, a press release was sent to the media, an eConnect… Read More »