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  1. Added to the PulseFood & drink

    P. Terry’s Burger Stand Planned for Hwy. 29 in Liberty Hill

    A state construction filing lists a planned P. Terry’s Burger Stand No. 41 at 10990 Hwy. 29 in Liberty Hill. The filing gives a January 2027 construction start and a July 2027 target completion; no opening date has been announced.

    Earlier reporting: Oct 21, 2026Read sources
  2. Story updatedCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary of 1976 Symposium

    The festival featured sculptures, live art demonstrations, children's activities and vendors.

    Kelly Michael, executive director of the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce, said the festival celebrates the arts and the history of what started in Liberty Hill in 1976.

    Earlier reporting: Oct 16, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  3. Story updatedCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill student researches local history for museum

    The museum is next door to the Liberty Hill Public Library in Lions Foundation Park.

    Nash presented her research to the Over the Hill Gang senior fellowship group in downtown Liberty Hill.

    Earlier reporting: Jun 23, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  4. Story updatedCommunity & events

    Whimsy & Wonder Festival Was Planned for Downtown Liberty Hill on Saturday, May 16, 2026

    The preview listed eight live muralists, interactive artists and performers, live music, food trucks, shopping, ice sculpting, chalk art and a Children's Imagination Garden.

    The preview listed a closing street dance by Dysfunkshun Junkshun from 8 to 10 p.m.

    Earlier reporting: May 15, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  5. Added to the PulseCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Pro Rodeo Listed for Three Nights With May 14, 2026 Start

    The Liberty Hill Pro Rodeo website listed a PRCA-sanctioned, three-night event with a May 14, 2026 start date at Harvest Ranch Arena. It advertised 5 p.m. doors, a 6:30 p.m. rodeo and nightly mutton bustin' sign-ups.

    Earlier reporting: Jan 16, 2025Read sources
  6. Added to the PulseHousing

    Lariat in Liberty Hill Website Lists Model Home Addresses

    The Lariat in Liberty Hill website lists model homes for builders including Ashton Woods, Drees Custom Homes, Chesmar, Highland Homes, Perry Homes and Tri Pointe. It invites visitors to tour the models in the Liberty Hill neighborhood.

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  7. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Zoning Guide Outlines C2 Downtown Commercial/Retail District

    A City of Liberty Hill zoning guide describes the C2 Downtown Commercial/Retail district and its permitted uses and lot standards. It lists eating establishments, bars or taverns, retail sales and service, and several dimensional rules.

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  8. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Outlines Voluntary Annexation Process and Application Fees

    The application fee totals $550: a $400 filing fee and a $150 published-notice fee.

    A municipal services agreement specifying services and how they are provided must be signed by the property owner before annexation can proceed.

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  1. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Outlines 2026-27 Substitute Stipends and Friday Premiums

    Liberty Hill ISD's substitute page describes up to $2,000 in semester stipends and a Friday premium for the 2026-27 school year, plus daily pay rates.

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  2. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Outlines New-Hire Process for Job Candidates

    Liberty Hill ISD's new-hire page describes the path from application and supervisor recommendation through a Red Rover offer, required paperwork, fingerprinting and background checks, HR onboarding and final clearance to start.

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  3. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Success Academy Page Describes Virtual and Hybrid Options

    Liberty Hill ISD's Success Academy page describes a virtual program for eligible high school students that combines online coursework with district support. It lists full-time virtual and hybrid pathways and says the academy is currently housed at Liberty Hill High School.

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  4. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Police Page Lists Two Courts for Traffic Citations

    A Liberty Hill ISD Police Department page says traffic citations it issues may be processed through Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 or Liberty Hill Municipal Court. It advises recipients to contact the applicable court with questions about payment or procedures.

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  5. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Details Referral Incentives for Eligible Teacher and Trainer Hires

    A Liberty Hill ISD human resources page describes $2,000 referral and $2,000 new-hire incentives for eligible special education teacher, pre-K teacher and athletic trainer positions. The page says the combined potential is $4,000 per eligible filled position, subject to program requirements.

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  6. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD History Page Traces Local Education to 1854

    Liberty Hill ISD's history page traces local education from an 1854 log-cabin schoolhouse to a district it says serves more than 10,000 students in a community spanning 100 square miles.

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  7. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Page Outlines Teacher Certification Pathways

    A Liberty Hill ISD human resources page outlines Texas teacher-certification pathways for people starting careers, changing professions or already certified elsewhere, and links to state and alternative certification resources.

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  1. Added to the PulseDevelopment

    World Population Review Estimates Liberty Hill at 15,377 for 2026

    World Population Review's Liberty Hill page estimates the city's 2026 population at 15,377. It reports 15.47% annual growth and a 317.85% increase from the 3,680 recorded in the 2020 census.

    Earlier reporting: Oct 14, 2026Read sources
  2. Added to the PulseHousing

    Grewal RE Group Page Lists Liberty Hill Price Range

    A Grewal RE Group Liberty Hill page reviewed Aug. 9, 2026 lists a typical price range of $350,000 to $900,000-plus and gives July 31, 2026 as the end of its data period.

    Earlier reporting: Aug 9, 2026Read sources
  3. Story updatedSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Approves 2026-27 Attendance Zones

    Trustees approved the 2026-27 attendance zones on Feb. 16.

    February reporting said Lariat Trails Elementary in North Liberty Hill's Lariat neighborhood was slated to open in August; students from Sundance Estates, Northgate Ranch, Lariat and near CR 214 and CR 200, including Clearwater Ranch and Sundance Ranch, would attend.

    Earlier reporting: Feb 19, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  4. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Community Support Funding: 2025/2026 $45,000 Allocation and Application Details

    The application asks for the organization's official name, address, contacts and federal/state ID numbers, plus prior-year funding amounts requested and funded.

    The city page lists $45,000 allocated in the 2025/2026 budget for nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations.

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  5. Added to the PulseSchools

    Lariat Trails Elementary Open for 2026-27 School Year

    Lariat Trails Elementary, a Liberty Hill ISD elementary campus, opened for the 2026-27 school year and welcomed its first students Aug. 12, 2026. The prekindergarten-through-fifth-grade campus is at 3086 County Road 214 in Liberty Hill.

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  6. Added to the PulseDevelopment

    Liberty Hill Planning Page Lists PUD Examples

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Department maintains a page titled "Recently Approved Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)." The page lists eight examples by name, including Liberty Center PUD and Liberty Hill RV Resort PUD.

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  7. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill's LHTX Connect Page Explains How to Report Concerns

    Liberty Hill's LHTX Connect page explains how residents can report a concern with a category, location and optional photo. It lists weekday monitoring hours, a business-hours phone number and after-hours water and wastewater contacts, and says police, fire or medical emergencies should go to 911.

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  1. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Police Operations Services Division Led by Lt. Daniel Tercero

    The Liberty Hill Police Department's Operations Services Division is commanded by Lt. Daniel Tercero, according to the city's page. It describes patrol officers as first responders and provides a phone number for residents to request extra patrols in a specific area.

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  2. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill City Secretary's Office Outlines Records, Elections and Public Information Role

    The Liberty Hill City Secretary's Office handles records, elections, public information and TABC permit reviews; its City Hall office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  3. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Publishes Driving Safety Course Instructions

    The Liberty Hill Municipal Court's driving safety course page lists requirements for requesting a driving safety course. It says a charge may be dismissed by taking the course, and that requests can be made online. The page also lists documents and conditions defendants must satisfy.

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  4. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Police Support Services Division Overseen by Interim Chief Jeff Ringstaff

    The Liberty Hill Police Department's Support Services Division is led by Interim Police Chief Jeff Ringstaff and covers administrative services, reserves, community services, criminal investigations, property, logistics and fleet management. Its community programs include National Night Out, Blue Santa and Stuff A Cruiser.

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  5. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Communications Department Coordinates City Communications and Marketing

    Liberty Hill's Communications Department works under City Manager's Office direction on municipal communications and marketing. It handles events and festivals, newsletters, news releases, publications, graphics, social media, websites and media inquiries.

    Source date not statedRead sources
  6. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Human Resources Department Describes Employee Support Role

    The City of Liberty Hill's Human Resources Department describes its role supporting city employees and helping departments maintain workplace compliance. The page also links to current job openings.

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  7. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Municipal Court of Record No. 1 Describes Mission and Jurisdiction

    The City of Liberty Hill's Municipal Court of Record No. 1 page describes the court's mission and its role as a judicial branch of city government. It says the court hears Class C misdemeanor and city ordinance cases and administrative and civil matters authorized by state law.

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  8. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Planning and Development Department Oversees Development Code and Comprehensive Plan

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Department says it ensures development is consistent with the community's vision through the Unified Development Code and LHTX 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Its page links to those documents, Round Rock design and construction standards, and FAQs.

    Source date not statedRead sources
  9. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Utilities Page Explains How New Customers Identify Water and Sewer Providers

    The City of Liberty Hill's New Customers page explains that a Liberty Hill address does not always mean city water and sewer service. It shows residents how to verify their providers and how city-limit customers apply for both services.

    Source date not statedRead sources
  10. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Outlines Backflow Prevention and Annual Testing Requirements

    The City of Liberty Hill's Backflow Prevention page explains its program to protect the public water supply from cross-connections. It says annual testing applies to certain assemblies, and residential pool units require installation testing with further testing only recommended.

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  11. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Police General Information Page Lists Office Hours and Non-Emergency Number

    The Liberty Hill Police Department's General Information page gives weekday business hours and a non-emergency dispatch number. It also lists the Municipal Court Clerk's office address and weekday hours at the Municipal Court Building.

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  1. Added to the PulseCivic life

    City of Liberty Hill Mission & Values Page States Mission and Core Values

    The City of Liberty Hill's Mission & Values page presents the city's stated mission, vision and core values. It describes goals for municipal services, managed growth and a neighborly community.

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  2. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Police Department Reserve Officer Division

    The Reserve Unit consists of volunteer officers.

    Reserve officers fill in on uniformed patrol when full-time officers take sick, vacation or military leave.

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  3. Story updatedCivic life

    2022 Liberty Hill Mayor's Office Document Outlines Mayoral Proclamation Guidelines

    The guidelines state proclamations are not issued to non-residents or for non-Liberty Hill events unless the Mayor approves in advance.

    Requests must be made at least two weeks before the event unless the Mayor approves otherwise.

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  4. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Page Outlines Self-Representation Standards

    The Liberty Hill Municipal Court's self-representation page explains that defendants may represent themselves but are held to attorney standards and must follow court procedure and evidence rules. It also notes that court staff and the judge cannot provide legal advice or present a defendant's case.

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  5. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Ordinance Document Addresses Council Investigations Code Amendment

    Section II states Article 2.02 is amended to add Division 4, 'Investigations by City Council,' and Section 2.02.070, 'Investigation Procedures.'

    The document recites that Charter Section 3.11 gives the Council power to investigate official conduct of city departments, agencies, offices, officers or employees.

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  1. Story updatedCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival Marks 50th Anniversary of 1976 Symposium

    A report published Oct. 16 said the community celebrated the symposium's 50th anniversary at the International Sculpture Park at Lions Foundation Park last weekend.

    The festival day began with a 1K run through the park.

    Earlier reporting: Oct 16, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  2. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Polling Places Listed for November 2026 Election

    The county polling list includes one early-voting location and four Election Day locations in its Liberty Hill listing. Early voting is scheduled for Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

    Earlier reporting: Oct 16, 2026Read sources