The City of Highland Village News

Recap of City Issues - January 30, 2009

The Street Division was prepared to handle the inclement weather that arrived this week with two sanders loaded with sand mixed with ice melt. The crew was on standby throughout the night and sanded intersections, main thoroughfares and other locations as needed prior to the rush hour traffic. On… Read More »

Highland Village Considers Charter Amendments for May 2009 Election

Council created a Charter Review Committee in September 2008 to: (1) review the City Charter to determine whether revisions are necessitated; and (2) report findings and forward proposed charter amendments to the City Council. The Charter Review Committee members are Charlie Turner, Lois Farness,… Read More »

Ice Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning in effect from 6pm Monday until 12pm Wednesday for Denton County and the City of Highland Village.  An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or are occurring.  Periods of Freezing Rain will start… Read More »

Extreme Wildfire Threat

This Message is brought to you by Emergency Management Officials for the City of Highland Village – Extreme Wildfire Threat this weekend and into next week. Multiple cold fronts are expected to pass through the Highland Village Area this weekend bringing with them very high winds and colder… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - January 23, 2009

The City has enlisted the services of Crannell, Crannell and Martin to provide a design of an offset cul-de-sac on Spring Oaks Drive in the Chapel Springs Subdivision. The firm will also be providing  replats of the two lots affected by the construction of the proposed cul-de-sac and taking… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - January 16, 2009

On Thursday Matthew Kite & I met with Bud Bartley on the need to provide an offset cul-de-sac on Springs Oak Drive in the Chapel Springs Addition.  We provided him with a drawing showing the proposed lot layout, which he was receptive to.  Once we have a true lot… Read More »

Highland Village Considers May Election Initiatives – Charter Amendments and Late Hours for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

At the January 13 meeting, Council approved two resolutions considering items for the May 2009 election. A Charter Review Committee presented recommendations to Council for amendments to the City Charter. The majority of the amendments would remove redundancies and modify language that conflicts or… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - January 9, 2009

Senior All Stars met for game days on Monday and Thursday.  Tuesday was chair exercise day at the Highland Shores Community Center.  Wednesday the Seniors met at Barnes and Noble for their book club meeting.  Parks staff met with representative from OPUS, Highland Village Parks… Read More »

City Connections - January Edition

Parking Lot Safety Hide or remove your valuables when leaving your car. Park close to your destination, especially if it's going to be dark when you return, even if it means waiting for a space to become free. At night, try to park under a street light. Leave your engine running until you've… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - January 2, 2009

The Highland Village Fire Department had a very successful Santa Day at the Fire Station this year.  The event was held on Saturday, December 20th with over 400 children and adults that came to meet Santa and enjoy the festivities.  Santa Day is an annual community event held at the Fire… Read More »