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    Undated City Notices Said Liberty Hill Christmas Festival Sponsorships and Vendor Applications Were Open

    A City of Liberty Hill notice said the Liberty Hill Christmas Festival vendor application is open for new vendors.

    The notice said returning vendors who already reserved their spot do not need to apply again.

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    Liberty Hill Police Patrol Division Operates in Two Squads

    The City of Liberty Hill's Patrol Division page describes the police department's patrol operations, split into two squads. The page lists squad supervisors and the division's round-the-clock patrol, traffic enforcement and call-response duties.

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    Liberty Hill Invites Resident Input on Planning Projects

    The City of Liberty Hill maintains a Share Your Input page where residents can find surveys and project information for current planning efforts, including the Mobility Master Plan, Parks & Recreation Master Plan, Pure Water LHTX, Strategic Plan and Unified Development Code rewrite.

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    Liberty Hill Police Recruiting Page Lists Hiring Process and Job Portal

    The City of Liberty Hill's Police Recruiting/Employment page directs applicants to the Texas Municipal League Career Center for current department job openings. The page also outlines the department's officer hiring process, from application review through background checks and a chief's review. The page is undated and shows no publication metadata.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Page Describes Safe Harbor Warrant Program

    An undated City of Liberty Hill page describes the Municipal Court's Safe Harbor program, announced to begin Nov. 1, 2022. It says a 9 a.m. walk-in docket on regular court dates lets defendants with outstanding traffic warrants speak with the judge about resolving cases and recalling warrants.

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    Liberty Hill Outlines Voluntary Annexation Process and Application Fees

    A municipal services agreement specifying services must be signed by the property owner before annexation can proceed.

    The application package fee totals $550: a $400 filing fee plus a $150 published notice fee.

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    Liberty Hill Utility Leak Adjustment Policy

    The form also requires the property address, the range of high bill dates and the repair date and description.

    Eligible accounts may receive an adjustment of $100 per billing cycle for up to two consecutive billing periods.

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    Liberty Hill Parks Board's Aug. 20, 2026 Agenda Listed City Hall Parking Lot and Master Plan Updates

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building, 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Listed items included a City Hall parking lot improvement project update with its scope and anticipated construction timeline, conference and professional development updates, and a Parks & Recreation Master Plan update. The posted agenda does not confirm whether the meeting was held.

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  1. Story updatedCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival Was Scheduled for Oct. 10 to Mark 50 Years of Sculpture

    The city invited local businesses and community partners to sponsor the festival on Oct. 10 at Lions Foundation Park.

    The city said the event would mark 50 years since the historic 1976 International Sculpture Symposium.

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    Liberty Hill Lists Pending Annexation Requests

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development page lists three properties under the heading "Pending Requests for Annexation." The page states the properties have filed applications for ETJ inclusion and/or annexation, and it gives no timing for the requests.

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    Liberty Hill Outlines Voluntary Annexation Process and Application Fees

    The City of Liberty Hill's annexation documents describe the voluntary process for landowners seeking to bring property into the city limits, including required submissions, a $550 application fee and a municipal services agreement that must be signed before annexation can proceed.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Outlines Deferred Disposition Eligibility

    Liberty Hill Municipal Court's deferred disposition page lists eligibility and ineligibility rules for deferring a traffic citation.

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    Liberty Hill Christmas Festival Vendor Applications Open

    A City of Liberty Hill notice announces that vendor applications for the Liberty Hill Christmas Festival are open. The notice links to the festival page at experiencelhtx.com/christmas-festival.

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    Liberty Hill Planning and Development Page Lists Maps and Guides

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Maps and Guides page links to an interactive GIS map, city limits and zoning maps, a drainage master plan and a downtown district boundary map. It says residents may contact the city for a map of nearby water and wastewater lines, and directs zoning questions to the Planning Department.

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    Liberty Hill Lists Recent Annexation Cases and ETJ Inclusions

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development page lists recently annexed properties and recent annexation cases, with ordinance links. The list mixes annexations with extraterritorial jurisdiction inclusion entries and gives no dates.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Explains Plea and Payment Options

    The City of Liberty Hill's Municipal Court page explains the three plea types and how to enter a plea and pay a citation. It also lists alternatives for people unable to pay fines or court costs in full.

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    Liberty Hill EDC's July 2, 2026 Special Meeting Agenda Listed Bylaws Amendments

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Economic Development Corporation's special called meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building, 2801 Ranch Road 1869. The regular agenda listed discussion and possible action on amendments to the EDC bylaws as approved by City Council at its June 24, 2026 regular meeting. The posted agenda does not confirm whether the meeting was held.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Judge Biography Profiles Kevin R. Madison

    The City of Liberty Hill's Municipal Court judge biography page profiles Presiding Judge Kevin R. Madison, citing more than 25 years as a municipal judge and more than 30 years as a licensed attorney. It also describes his judicial instruction and professional recognition.

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    Liberty Hill Police Property Division Explains Evidence, Found Property and Safekeeping

    The City of Liberty Hill's Police Department Property Division page describes the department's property and evidence room and how it categorizes property as Evidence, Found Property or Safekeeping, including how owners may inquire about items.

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    Liberty Hill Downtown Revitalization Committee's May 26, 2026 Agenda Included Oath of Office and Open Meetings Act Presentation

    The notice listed a 5:30 p.m. May 26, 2026 meeting at the Municipal Court / City Council Chamber, 2801 RR 1869.

    Agenda item 3.A listed the oath of office for a new committee member.

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    Liberty Hill EDC's July 30, 2026 Agenda Listed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Action

    The Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation agenda is for a meeting Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.

    The document labels it a special meeting.

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  3. Story updatedRoads & travel

    Freedom River Parkway East Design Expected to Complete in Summer 2027

    Williamson County reports that the Freedom River Parkway East project, part of the Liberty Hill Bypass, is currently in the design phase. Design completion is expected in summer 2027, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2027 and finish in summer 2029.

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    Liberty Hill Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's July 16, 2026 Agenda Listed June Minutes and Department Updates

    The City of Liberty Hill posted a July 16, 2026 agenda for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Listed items included June 25 minutes approval, board recruitment and department updates.

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    Liberty Hill Streets & Drainage Page Lists Maintenance Duties and Road Project Statuses

    The City of Liberty Hill's Streets & Drainage page describes the Public Works Streets Division's maintenance duties and lists road projects with posted statuses, timelines and cost estimates. The listed projects include the 2025 Hwy. 29/Stonewall Realignment, shown as pending easement acquisition.

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    Liberty Hill Staff Directory Lists Parks & Recreation Contact Information

    The City of Liberty Hill's staff directory page for the Parks & Recreation department lists a mailing address at 1000 Main Street, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. Richard Fibish is listed as Director of Parks & Recreation with a department phone number.

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    Liberty Hill Utilities Page Outlines How to Disconnect Service

    The City of Liberty Hill's utilities page for existing customers explains how to end utility service and reclaim a deposit. Requests go through the city's Disconnect Form, which customers can submit at City Hall or online.

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    Liberty Hill EDC's March 23, 2026 Agenda Listed Project Vintage Demolition and Officer Election

    The Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation posted an agenda for a March 23, 2026 meeting at 5 p.m. at the Municipal Court council chamber. Listed items included proposed demolition of Project Vintage at 202 Myrtle, board officer elections and strategic planning. The posted agenda does not confirm the meeting was held.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Directory Lists Hours, Address and Staff

    The City of Liberty Hill's staff directory page for the Municipal Court lists the court's weekday hours, its RR 1869 address, and its presiding judge, court administrator and deputy court clerk.

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    Liberty Hill Downtown Revitalization Committee's July 14, 2026 Agenda Listed Beautification and Meeting Schedule Items

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Downtown Revitalization Committee's July 14, 2026 meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court / City Council Chamber. Listed items included June 23 minutes, downtown beautification projects and the committee's regular meeting schedule.

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    Liberty Hill EDC's Jan. 21, 2026 Agenda Included Parks Master Plan Funding and December Minutes Approval

    The EDC posted an agenda for a Jan. 21, 2026 meeting at 5 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court, 2801 Ranch Road 1869.

    The agenda listed a $9,632 budget difference for the Parks Master Plan, raising the project total from $75,000 to $84,632.

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    Liberty Hill Downtown Revitalization Committee's Aug. 11, 2026 Agenda Listed Downtown District and UDC Updates

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Downtown Revitalization Committee's meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building, 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Listed items included approval of July 14, 2026 minutes, a Downtown District project update, possible action on decorative planters, and a Unified Development Code update. The posted agenda does not confirm whether the meeting was held.

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  1. Added to the PulseCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Pit Crews Raise Money for Student Groups Through Tailgates

    An Oct. 9 report published in partnership with Liberty Hill ISD describes the Panther and Wrangler Pit Crews, whose Friday night tailgates raise money for student organizations across the district.

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    Liberty Hill Names Traci Anderson Executive Director of Strategic Development

    The City of Liberty Hill named Traci Anderson its executive director of strategic development, an Oct. 9, 2026 report said. Anderson, who assumed the role Sept. 30, previously led economic development corporations in Jarrell and Buda.

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    Liberty Hill Independent Column Notes Nearly Four Decades of Local Coverage

    An Oct. 4, 2026 opinion column marked National Newspaper Week and said The Liberty Hill Independent has helped keep a record of the community for nearly four decades. The column said the paper's owners purchased it in 2023.

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  4. Added to the PulseSchools

    LHISD Says No Decision Made on New Lunch Balance Policy

    Liberty Hill ISD said Sept. 30, 2026 that no new policy for students with negative meal balances had been approved, after incorrect information circulated about a $25 limit and cheese sandwich meals. The district said it ended last fiscal year with more than $70,000 in unpaid balances and has begun reviewing procedures, with no timeline set.

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  5. Story updatedCommunity & events

    'Small Town, Big Heart' Mural Underway in Downtown Liberty Hill

    Artist David Neeld began work on the mural the week before the Sept. 30 report.

    The mural will include a contribution from local stone sculptor Josh Slack.

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  6. Added to the PulseFood & drink

    Crazy Falafels Opens in Liberty Hill

    Crazy Falafels, a family-run Mediterranean food trailer, recently opened in Liberty Hill. Noubar Ishak and his daughter Kylie run it, offering kebab plates and wraps, falafel and a vegetable plate.

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    Liberty Hill Public Library Plans New Main Street Building

    A Sept. 16, 2026 Liberty Hill Independent report said the Liberty Hill Public Library has secured a permanent Main Street site for a larger building. The library signed an architect contract Sept. 1, but no construction timeline or cost is set.

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    Liberty Hill ISD Approves 2026-27 Attendance Zones

    At the Feb. 16 meeting, trustees approved the 2026-27 attendance zones.

    February reporting said Lariat Trails Elementary, in North Liberty Hill's Lariat neighborhood, was scheduled to open in August.

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    Liberty Hill Council Workshop Agenda (April 8, 2026): FY 2027 Budget and CIP Process

    The workshop was scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Courtroom, 2801 Ranch Road 1869.

    The agenda listed a Finance Director presentation related to the budget process, timeline and goals.

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