The City of Highland Village News

Recap of City Issues - October 30, 2009

The TXDOT FM 2499 project status is as follows:  The contractor is addressing drainage issues that have surfaced from the final grade of the new road.  The contractor continues to build the pedestrian tunnel.  The contractor is final dressing the southern end of the project.Laurie… Read More »

Council Denies Second Read of Smoking Ordinance

At the October 27 meeting, Council voted on the second read of an ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the City’s Code of Ordinances as it relates to smoking. The amendment was denied on the second read by a vote of 4-3. The amendment would have prohibited smoking at  any public building or… Read More »

Highland Shores Road Closure - November 3-November 23

Eastbound Highland Shores Boulevard from Highland Village Road to Briarhill Boulevard will be closed beginning November 3. Additionally, the 2700 block of Hillside Drive will be closed for approximately three weeks to allow for the removal and replacement of the concrete pavement. View… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - October 23, 2009

The Texas Department of Transportation reports that Ed Bell Construction will be switching traffic to the new concrete from the railroad tracks to Highland Shores Boulevard on Monday, October 26, 2009.The City of Highland Village has secured Jagoe Public Co. to rehabilitate the existing asphalt… Read More »

Highland Village Police Department Offers Accident Reports On-Line

In an effort to improve our level of service to those citizens involved in motor vehicle accidents, the City of Highland Village Police Department has entered into an agreement with PoliceReports.US, LLC to implement a new online program for obtaining copies of traffic accident reports.… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - October 16, 2009

On Friday the Highland Village Business Association hosted a meeting with our local businesses to discuss this year's Holiday Marketing Program. The Program is simple, shoppers show the postcard or newspaper to participating stores and receive "a special gift" with their purchase. The City… Read More »

Council Approves Amendments to Smoking Ordinance

At the October 13 meeting, Council approved the first read of an ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the City’s Code of Ordinances as it relates to smoking. The amendment, approved by a vote of 4-3, prohibits smoking at  any public building or public service area of any public facility… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - October 9, 2009

On Thursday October 8th the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approved the funding modification for FM 407.  Their action was the result of $742 million in road funds previously promised to Texas being taken back.  The RTC approved the funding of FM 407 with $7.5 million in regional… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - October 2, 2009

During Mayor's Comments at the September 22 Council meeting, Mr. Gene Colley from the Cross Timbers Artist Guild presented Council with a wooden bowl that was crafted from an oak tree removed to make way for FM 2499.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTSue Thompson attended the monthly Precinct 3 Task Force meeting… Read More »

City Connections - October Edition

Fall Clean-up Collection Event Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Location: Copperas Branch Park 1-35E and Highland Village Road9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) Due to limited capacity, may close early!FREE to all RESIDENTS The City of Highland Village is sponsoring the Fall Clean-up Collection Event. This… Read More »