The City of Highland Village News

Recap of City Issues - September 25, 2009

Congratulations to Corporal April Roppolo for being the recipient of the Hero's of Denton County Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday night at the annual banquet.  This is the first of this type award authorized by the organization and was based on the department's nomination.  The award… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - September 18, 2009

This week we were notified by the National League of Cities that our nomination as a finalist with the Police Involving Parents "PIP" for the 2009 Awards for Municipal Excellence was not selected as a winner in this year's competition.  The ironic thing is that with all the success… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - September 11, 2009

Staff recently met with Dr. Roy, LISD Superintendent of Schools, and his legal staff to review our existing Interlocal Agreement that covers Unity Park and Briarhill Middle School campus.  With recent legislative changes in the Educational Code, it has come to light that LISD has a conflict in… Read More »

Council Approves First Read of Budget

At the September 8 meeting, Council unanimously approved the first read of the FY 09-10 budget. This year the assessed valuation will, maintaining the existing tax rate of .56963 per $100 valuation, provide $7,606,596 for General Fund operations, a 2% increase over last year’s adopted budget.… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - September 4, 2009

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTSue Thompson reports that our Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was given a tour of FM 2499 from FM 407 north to the construction area of the bridge over Poindexter Creek off the FM 2181 in Corinth this week.  Ms. Mitchell was very impressed with the progress of… Read More »

City Connections - September Edition

Mosquito Prevention Is the Best Solution Mosquito season is here!  City staff will be monitoring mosquito updates for the Denton County area.  Here are some tips to help prevent mosquito breeding habitat.  Empty out standing water from idle containers such as flower pots,… Read More »