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  1. Added to the PulseCivic life

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

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Downtown Revitalization Committee's May 26, 2026 meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court / City Council Chamber. Listed items included a new member's oath of office, approval of April 28 minutes and presentations on the Texas Open Meetings Act and the committee's action plan.

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    Liberty Hill EDC's July 15, 2026 Agenda Listed Chamber Update and Downtown District Items

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Economic Development Corporation's July 15, 2026 meeting at 5 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building. Listed items included a Chamber of Commerce update, the monthly financial report, fiscal year 2026-27 budget goals and the Downtown District project.

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    Liberty Hill Parks Board's May 14, 2026 Agenda Listed April Minutes and Director's Report

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's May 14, 2026 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Court council chamber, 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Items included approval of April 16, 2026 minutes and a director's report with a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant update and a parking lot update.

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  4. Added to the PulseCivic life

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

    The Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation posted a Jan. 21, 2026 meeting agenda covering Parks Master Plan funding and approval of December 2025 minutes. Attached minutes record a Project Star Bright performance agreement vote and discussion of tearing down a VFW building.

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  5. Added to the PulseCivic life

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

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Economic Development Corporation's special meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building. The regular agenda listed discussion and possible action on the EDC's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.

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  6. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Public Works Commission January 2025 Agenda Listed Road Project Updates

    The Liberty Hill Public Works Commission's posted agenda for its January 14, 2025 meeting listed updates on the Main Street Repaving Program, Stonewall Parkway Project, and Liberty Hill Bypass Project, plus discussion of No Thru Truck signage. Attached November 2024 minutes reported street maintenance phase costs and a $1.7 million Stonewall Extension budget.

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  7. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Announced Waste Connections Trash Transition Beginning Oct. 1

    The city said Waste Connections would become its solid waste provider beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and all residents within city limits would transition service.

    Existing account information would not transfer automatically; every customer had to establish a new Waste Connections account, and residential customers could set up service by phone or online.

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  8. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Parks & Recreation Board's Jan. 15, 2026 Agenda Included $50,000 Park Project Discussion

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Parks & Recreation Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 15, 2026, at the Municipal Court council chamber. Items included $50,000 in park improvement recommendations, a Master Parks Plan finalist update and the Premier Recreation lifeguard contract.

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  9. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Parks Board's Feb. 19, 2026 Agenda Listed Splash Pad and Lacrosse Netting Quotes

    An agenda for the Liberty Hill Parks & Recreation Board of Directors meeting on Feb. 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. listed January 15, 2026 minutes, a director's report and quotes for a splash pad and lacrosse netting.

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  10. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Staff Directory Lists Public Works & Utilities Contacts

    The City of Liberty Hill's staff directory lists the Public Works & Utilities department at 926 Main Street, phone 512-548-5529, with separate after-hours numbers for water and wastewater. Listed staff include Interim Director of Public Works James Herrera, Streets & Maintenance Superintendent Josh Carey and Water Superintendent Trey Evans.

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  11. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Parks Board's March 26, 2026 Agenda Listed Open Meeting Act Presentation and Parkland Fee Discussion

    Liberty Hill posted a March 26, 2026 Parks & Recreation Board agenda for a 10 a.m. meeting at the Municipal Court council chamber. Items included an Open Meeting Act presentation, Feb. 19, 2026 minutes, secretary election, signage, parkland fees, a director's report and TRAPS highlights.

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    Liberty Hill EDC's Aug. 19, 2026 Agenda Listed Financial Report, Chamber Update and Downtown Enhancement

    The Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation posted an agenda for a meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 19, 2026, at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building on Ranch Road 1869. Listed items included a financial report, a Chamber of Commerce update, downtown enhancement initiatives, and executive session talks on Project Topaz and Project Gem. The posted agenda does not confirm whether the meeting was held.

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  13. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Staff Directory Lists Administration Department Contacts

    The City of Liberty Hill's staff directory lists the Administration department, with an office at 926 Main Street and phone 512-778-5449. Listed staff include City Manager Thomas Hunter, City Secretary Beatrice Canseco, Deputy City Manager Brandon Pritchett and other department heads.

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    Liberty Hill Building & Code Enforcement Department Listed in City Staff Directory

    The City of Liberty Hill's staff directory lists the Building & Code Enforcement Department under Development Services, with an office at 100 Forrest Street and the phone number 512-548-5519.

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  15. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Council's Jan. 8, 2026 Special Meeting Agenda Listed Downtown Property and Butler Farms Items

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for a special called City Council meeting on Jan. 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building. Executive session items included downtown property purchase discussions, the Butler Farms Development Agreement, and personnel deliberations for the City Secretary and City Attorney.

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  16. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Downtown Revitalization Committee's June 23, 2026 Agenda Included Main Street City Update

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for the Downtown Revitalization Committee's June 23, 2026 meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Court / City Council Chamber. Listed items were approval of May 26, 2026 minutes and an update on becoming a Main Street City; attached draft minutes record a new member's oath of office.

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  1. Story updatedFood & drink

    Liberty Hill Whataburger Scheduled to Open Oct. 19

    A Sept. 25, 2026 Independent report said the restaurant is set to open Oct. 19 at 12925 Hwy. 29 in Heritage Ridge.

    The report said the restaurant is adjacent to an under-construction Panda Express.

    Earlier reporting: Sep 25, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  2. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Residents Must Set Up Waste Connections Accounts Before Oct. 1 Trash Switch

    Waste Connections replaces Al Clawson Disposal as the city's solid waste provider Oct. 1, and existing customer accounts do not transfer automatically.

    Residents were told to sign up by phone or online; Waste Connections then schedules delivery of one 95-gallon trash cart and one 95-gallon recycling cart.

    Earlier reporting: Sep 22, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  3. Added to the PulseCivic life

    Liberty Hill Seeks Resident Input on 2030 Strategic Plan

    A Sept. 21, 2026 Liberty Hill Independent report said the City of Liberty Hill is seeking resident feedback on the next phase of its Liberty Hill 2030 Strategic Plan. The city proposed six strategic pillars and invited residents to participate through an online survey.

    Earlier reporting: Sep 21, 2026Read sources
  4. Story updatedSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Named 2025-26 District of Distinction in Visual Arts

    The Texas Art Education Association named Liberty Hill ISD a 2025-26 District of Distinction; 109 of more than 1,200 eligible Texas districts received the designation.

    Students from across the district participate in an annual district art show and community events such as the Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival.

    Earlier reporting: Sep 16, 2026Read sourcesPrevious version
  5. CorrectionDevelopment

    Target Confirms October 11 Opening for Liberty Hill Store

    The 148,000-square-foot store is slated to include a Starbucks, a CVS Pharmacy and an Apple section, per spokesperson Enoma Owens.

    Earlier reporting: Sep 3, 2026Read sources
  6. Compassion Experience Exhibit Was Scheduled for July 10-12 at Vintage Church in Liberty Hill

    A July 10, 2026 announcement said Vintage Church in Liberty Hill would host the Compassion Experience July 10-12.

    The report said the display was designed to help groups learn about challenges faced by children and families in poverty and the impact of Compassion's programs.

    Earlier reporting: Jul 10, 2026Read sources
  7. Added to the PulseCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Public Library District's Summer Reading Program Scheduled to Run Through July 15, 2026

    As of a June 18, 2026 report, the Liberty Hill Public Library District was in the midst of its annual dinosaur-themed Summer Reading Program, "Red, Roar & Explore," scheduled to run through July 15 with free events planned across June and July.

    Earlier reporting: Jun 18, 2026Read sources
  8. Liberty Hill Plans Parker's Mercantile Downtown Activation

    Under a lease agreement, the city partnered with Mike Farr, who owns Wish Kitchen & Bar in downtown Liberty Hill, on the community-focused venue. The venue is expected to feature live music, shopping, food and opportunities for entrepreneurs to test new business ideas.

    Earlier reporting: May 22, 2026Read sources
  9. CorrectionCivic life

    Chambers and Wofford Elected to Liberty Hill Library District Board

    The May 2 report stated that the results were unofficial until canvassed.

    Earlier reporting: May 2, 2026Read sources
  10. The Market LHTX 2026 Season Continues

    The next listed market is October 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the City of Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival at Foundation Park.

    A pop-up market is listed for October 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at McCoy's.

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

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

    The evening was to close with a street dance featuring Dysfunkshun Junkshun from 8 to 10 p.m.

    Earlier reporting: May 15, 2026Read sources
  2. CorrectionCivic life

    Draft Liberty Hill Ordinance Would Add Council Investigation Procedures

    The draft ordinance text describes adding Division 4, 'Investigations by City Council,' and Section 2.02.070, 'Investigation Procedures,' to Article 2.02 of the Code of Ordinances.

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

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  3. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Implements New Public Comment Policy

    Speakers are limited to three minutes each during the public comment period.

    The policy provides that board members and city staff will not answer speakers during the public comment period.

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  4. CorrectionRoads & travel

    Legacy Ranch Drive Roadway Improvements Completed in Liberty Hill

    The project covered 0.6 miles of roadway construction and expansion from Seward Junction North Loop (CR 258/CR 260) to the CR 258 extension.

    Two traffic signals and a pavement overlay were also part of the work, which added new right-turn lanes at Liberty Hill ISD’s Legacy Ranch High School.

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  1. CorrectionDevelopment

    T.J. Maxx Planned for Liberty Hill Crossing

    The January report projected a March start and an August finish.

    Earlier reporting: Jan 4, 2026Read sources
  2. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Advances Multiple Planning and Infrastructure Initiatives

    An Aug. 4, 2026 report said the city’s Advanced Water Purification Facility pilot, part of the Pure Water LHTX program, was under construction.

    The city is developing several first-time planning tools, including its first strategic plan, engineering design manual, mobility master plan and pavement condition index.

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  3. CorrectionDevelopment

    Ace Square Retail Center Planned for Liberty Hill

    Plans place Ace Square at the northwest corner of State Highway 29 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Liberty Hill.

    RESOLUT RE's leasing flyer listed a fourth-quarter 2026 delivery expectation for the center, as reported in January 2026.

    Earlier reporting: Jan 10, 2026Read sources
  4. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Council Appoints Lacy Scott to Place 5 Seat

    Wade Ashley left the Place 5 seat in July after moving outside Liberty Hill's city limits; Council chose Lacy Scott to replace him.

    Ashley's Place 5 term runs through May 1, 2027, and Scott will fill it for the rest of that period.

    Earlier reporting: Sep 2, 2026Read sources
  5. CorrectionFood & drink

    La Tequila Jalisco Plans Liberty Hill Location

    As reported April 24, 2026, work was expected to run from July 30, 2026, until March 19.

    Earlier reporting: Apr 24, 2026Read sources
  6. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Council Approves Creation of First Engineering Department

    Liberty Hill City Council approved a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment at its March 25 meeting to fund the city's first in-house engineering department. Pritchett said bringing the position of city engineer in-house will save money, improve efficiency and align projects with the city's broader plans.

    Earlier reporting: Mar 30, 2026Read sources
  7. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Adopts Youth Diversion Plan

    The court's plan lists eligibility as juvenile defendants ages 10-16 enrolled in public school, with charges other than traffic cases diverted.

    Eligibility requires written agreement by the child and parent; defendants with a previously unsuccessful diversion or where a prosecutor objects are ineligible.

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  8. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Announced Temporary Free Chlorine Conversion for August 2026

    The city, with neighboring cities, planned to convert its water disinfectant from chloramine to free chlorine as a regional effort.

    The conversion was scheduled for August 3–31, 2026, after which the city said it would return to chloramine.

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  1. CorrectionCivic life

    Liberty Hill Approves $2.48 Million City Park Parking Lot Project

    The council unanimously approved the $2.48 million project, awarding the construction contract to Patin Construction, to pave and expand the City Park parking lot, increasing capacity to about 230 spaces.

    Funding combines $1.5 million in parkland fee-in-lieu money, $662,000 in tree mitigation funds and $319,119 from general fund reserves.

    Earlier reporting: Jul 13, 2026Read sources
  2. CorrectionHousing

    Toll Brothers Opens Model Homes in Santa Rita Ranch

    Toll Brothers is now offering three new home collections — Maravilla, Sierra, and Tesoro — in the Eldorado village of the Santa Rita Ranch master-planned community in Liberty Hill. Three new model homes are open for tours at 131, 132, and 136 Modello Way in Liberty Hill. Homes in the collections range from approximately 2,248 to over 4,700 square feet, with Eldorado village pricing starting in the low $500,000s.

    Earlier reporting: Mar 18, 2026Read sources