Liberty Hill Middle School student serves as Mayor for the Day

Eighth grader Avery Hefner served as Liberty Hill's Mayor for the Day, shadowing city officials and opening the City Council meeting.

Source reporting: May 15, 2026Reviewed: Sep 8, 20261 source

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Avery Hefner, an eighth grader at Liberty Hill Middle School, was selected to serve as Mayor for the Day alongside Mayor Crystal Mancilla. [1]

Hefner shadowed city leaders, toured local businesses, and learned about emergency management during the event. [1]

Hefner helped kick off the Liberty Hill City Council meeting by calling it to order and sharing highlights from her experience. [1]

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