Veterans Memorial Dedication
Posted on March 31, 2011
In 2008 the City dedicated the community funded Veterans Monument on the south side of the Municipal Complex. The Monument represents each branch of the armed services. The newly constructed Veterans Memorial is adjacent to the Monument and is designed to memorialize individual Highland Village…
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Recap of City Issues 03-25-11
Posted on March 25, 2011
Earlier this week, Mayor McDearmont participated in the celebration of the Marcus High School State Basketball Championship. PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE AND FIRE) Fire:Calls for Service: Week of March 18-25Medical Emergencies - 10Mutual Aid - 2Fire Calls - 4Motor Vehicle Accident - 1Commercial…
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Highland Village Cancels May 14 Election for City Officers
Posted on March 23, 2011
At the March 22 meeting, Council approved a resolution cancelling the May 14 general election for city officers. The deadline to apply for a place on the ballot for City Council was March 14. The incumbent council members, Charlotte Wilcox, Pat Davis and William Meek, filed for re-election. The…
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Give us Your Best Shot! Photo Contest Winners Announced
Posted on March 18, 2011
Highland Village has some great photographers! There were so many great entries, it was tough judging. However the City is pleased to announce the winners of the Give Us Your Best Shot! A Fall and Winter Photo Contest.The Highland Village Parks and Recreation department ran the photo contest this…
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Recap of City Issues 03-18-11
Posted on March 18, 2011
The City has received several inquiries about the speed limit process on FM 2499 from FM 407 to the Northern City limits. FM 2499 is a State operated roadway and their methodology of setting speed limits will be applied upon total completion of all roadway and associated construction. There are…
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Recap of City Issues 3-11-11
Posted on March 11, 2011
TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project is still an active construction zone. The outer driving lanes are closed to traffic in various locations; delays and detouring during working hours are to be expected. The posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour and will be enforced. No parking is allowed in the…
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Council Approves Funding for Construction of City Trail to the FM 2499 Pedestrian Tunnel
Posted on March 9, 2011
At the March 11 meeting, Council approved a resolution authorizing the contract with BW2 Engineers for engineering and design of City Trail to the FM 2499 Pedestrian Tunnel Trail Connection. The pedestrian tunnel was constructed with the expansion of FM 2499 and closed to pedestrian access until a…
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Recap of City Issues 3-4-11
Posted on March 4, 2011
On Monday Mayor McDearmont and I attended the Precinct 3 Task Force meeting held by Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell. Status reports were given on the following transportation projects:FM 407 Barnett to West of Chinn Chapel Road - All franchise utility issues have been resolved,…
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City Connections - March Edition
Posted on March 2, 2011
Stormwater Pollution PRE-EMERGENT ORGANIC HERBICIDES Late winter and spring will bring a new growing season requiring lawn maintenance and proper application of fertilizers and herbicides. Improper application of lawn care chemicals can result in the pollution of stormwater, which flows…
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