The City of Highland Village News

Recap of City Issues - September 26, 2008

On Thursday I had the opportunity to meet with the Manager of Wal~Mart.  He was happy to report that, for the first year of operation of the Highland Village Wal~Mart, they have exceeded their projected sales by 11%. Sue Thompson reports the Highland Village hosted the monthly… Read More »

Council Approves FY 08-09 Budget

At the September 23 meeting, Council unanimously approved the FY 08-09 budget. 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 source… Read More »

FM 407 Business Owners Invited to Meeting to Discuss Water Line Construction

The Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is planning to construct a 60-inch water line on the north side of FM 407 from approximately Highland Forest/Morris Road westerly to the edge of the Opus/Wal-Mart property. The line will be constructed in easements held by the UTRWD. The majority of… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - September 19, 2008

On Monday I attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference & Trade Exposition on Sustainability, Energy & Environmental Design in Addison, Texas.  The conference provide some very good insight on what the retail world is currently doing in addressing energy… Read More »

Highland Village Named Safest City in Texas

City of Highland Village has been recognized as the Safest City in North Texas for the past six years and last year as the Safest City in Texas. This year Highland Village is once again shown as the Safest City in Texas, based on information provided by the FBI’s 2007 Uniform Crime… Read More »

Highland Village Sends Resources to the Gulf Coast

Highland Village Fire personnel, at the request of the State of Texas and in conjunction with the Denton County Hurricane Task Force, head to the Gulf Coast to assist with the Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts. Highland Village’s Assistant Fire Chief and two firefighter/paramedics are currently… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - September 12, 2008

Mayor Dianne Costa, Assistant Chief Collier and the firefighters attended the Heritage Elementary School 9-1-1 memorial ceremony to honor the fallen men and women of September 11, 2001.HVFD personnel Chief Tatum, Chief Collier, and Nancy Sharp attended the Heroes of Denton County Banquet on Thursday… Read More »

Hurricane Ike Updates from NOAA

Current forecasts show Hurricane Ike is expected to bring high winds and heavy showers to the North Texas area this weekend. Highland Village will be monitoring the weather and will alert residents through our Connect-CTY notification system if warranted. We also encourage you to visit the… Read More »

Denton County Communities provide shelter for Gulf Coast Evacuees

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM DENTON COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTDenton, County Texas – Denton County and the communities of Denton, Carrollton, and Lewisville are standing up shelters for persons evacuated from the Gulf Coast area to Denton County in response to Hurricane Ike. The American… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - September 5, 2008

Councilmember Adams and I attended the Upper Trinity Regional Water District Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday.  Mr. Adams spoke on an agenda item regarding the Southwest Pipeline, Phase II Sections 2A and 2B.  As a result of the discussion, the Towns of Flower Mound and Double… Read More »

City Lifts Phase 2 Water Restrictions

Highland Village has lifted Phase 2 water restrictions as of Tuesday, September 2. Mandatory Phase 2 water restrictions went into effect on Wednesday, July 30. Phase 1 Water Conservation remains in effect until September 30. Phase 1 restricts landscape watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.… Read More »

Denton County Communities Provide Shelter for Gulf Coast Evacuees

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM DENTON COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Denton, Texas – Denton County and the communities of Denton, Carrollton, Lake Cities, and Lewisville have provided shelter for persons evacuated from the Gulf Coast area to Denton County. Here is the shelter count as of this… Read More »