The City of Highland Village News

Recap of City Issues 7-30-10

Scott Kriston reports that the TX DOT FM2499 section 4 project contractor is mowing the right-of-way as weather permits. The contractor is redefining the offsite drainage areas where easements were obtained during the design process. The contractor is constructing the Northwood / FM2499… Read More »

Council Receives Community Development Corporation Annual Report

At the July 27 meeting, Council received the Annual Report from the Highland Village Community Development Corporation. This report is an annual requirement that reviews accomplishments of projects and addresses planned activities for the next budget year.  These projects are funded by the 4B… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 7-23-10

Scott Kriston reports that the TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project contractor is mowing the r.o.w. as weather permits.  The contractor is preparing to redefine the offsite drainage areas where easements were obtained during the design process.  The contractor is constructing the Northwood /… Read More »

Chinn Chapel Road Closed at Harlington Drive

Chinn Chapel Road is closed at Harlington Drive as the Town of Copper Canyon has begun road improvements on Chinn Chapel Road. Traffic will need to follow the established detours. It is anticipated the road will be closed for several months to allow three large culvert boxes to be placed from… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 7-16-10

Scott Kriston reports that the TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project contractor is mowing the r.o.w. as weather permits.  The contractor is preparing to redefine some offsite drainage areas where easements were obtained during the design process.  The contractor is constructing the Northwood /… Read More »

Council Discusses FY 10-11 General Fund Budget

At the July 14 meeting, Council discussed the FY 10-11 General Fund budget with staff.  An enhanced emphasis on maintaining fiscal sustainability over an extended outlook has framed the budget discussion.  With the City approaching substantial build-out, it is critical to ensure that… Read More »

Oncor to Begin CREZ Line Construction in Highland Village

New Transmission lines, upgrades of existing lines will bring wind energy to fast-growing North TexasOn July 7, Oncor began construction activities on the 20-mile Northwest Carrollton-Roanoke Junction 345kV transmission line. A 2-mile portion of the existing line passes through Highland Village near… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 7-9-10

Scott Kriston reports that the TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project contractor is mowing the r.o.w. as weather permits.  The contractor is preparing to redefine some offsite drainage areas where easements were obtained during the design process.  The contractor is constructing the Northwood /… Read More »

Recap of City Issues 7-1-10

On Wednesday City staff, along with Mayor McDearmont and Councilmembers Meek and Wilcox, participated in a tour of the A-Train route and station construction. Also attending were DCTA Board members, Denton County Commissioners, City of Denton staff and City Council and City of Lewisville Council and… Read More »

City Connections - July Edition

Water Use Conservation - PHASE ONE – SEASONAL CONSERVATION IN EFFECT NOW WANT TO SAVE WATER BY THE YARD?Check the setting on your irrigation system, set to water only 1 inch a week Walk the system checking for leaks, repair any leaks found Don’t water during any form of precipitation… Read More »