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Liberty Hill City Council approved a $1.47 million professional services agreement with Griffin-Swinerton to serve as owner's representative for the first phase of the Downtown District project. The six-month phase will refine the 2024 Master Plan, conduct market and infrastructure studies, and develop a Concept Master Plan, with the overall process projected to extend through 2029.

Compassion International hosted its immersive "Compassion Experience" exhibit at Vintage Church in Liberty Hill from July 10 to 12, 2026. The free, family-friendly display featured interactive rooms and real-life stories of children impacted by poverty to educate visitors on the organization's work.

The Whimsy & Wonder festival returned to Downtown Liberty Hill on May 16, 2026, featuring live art, music, and interactive experiences. The event included eight live muralists, a children's garden, and a closing street dance.

Liberty Hill City Council appointed Lacy Scott to fill the Place 5 seat vacated by Wade Ashley, who resigned after moving outside city limits. Council also established a legislative subcommittee to monitor state bills ahead of the 90th Texas Legislative Session.

City Council voted to postpone a decision to renew or end the city's contract with Flock Safety.

The city's contract with Flock is set to automatically renew in October.

The Liberty Hill City Council unanimously approved a $2.48 million project on July 8 to pave and expand the Liberty Hill City Park parking lot on County Road 200.

The construction contract was awarded to Patin Construction.

Liberty Hill City Council approved a $1.47 million professional services agreement with Griffin-Swinerton to serve as owner's representative for the first phase of the Downtown District project. The six-month phase will refine the 2024 Master Plan, conduct market and infrastructure studies, and develop a Concept Master Plan, with the overall process projected to extend through 2029.

Johnson Development closed on 764 acres in Liberty Hill for a master-planned community of over 1,900 homes. Home sales are expected to begin in fall 2027.

FiiZ Drinks plans to open a specialty beverage shop at 15050 Hwy. 29 in Liberty Hill, occupying the former Tea2Go location. The franchisee-owned store is expected to open in late fall or early winter 2026, pending construction.

Target officials confirmed that the new 148,000-square-foot store in Liberty Hill will open on October 11, 2026. The location at 351 N. U.S. 183 will create over 200 jobs and include a Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy, and Apple section.

Liberty Hill City Council postponed a decision on its Flock Safety contract after residents raised privacy concerns. The contract was set to renew in October.

Whataburger has listed Liberty Hill among 17 new locations scheduled to open by the end of November 2026. The company estimates the Liberty Hill restaurant will open in October 2026.

The City of Liberty Hill announced that the 2026 Sculpture Festival will take place on October 10 at Lions Foundation Park to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 International Sculpture Symposium. Sculptors will create a new permanent installation in public view from October 7 through 10.

QuesaLab co-owner Victor Meza confirmed the restaurant is targeting a January 2027 opening at 13900 W. State Highway 29 in Liberty Hill, pending permits. The family-run concept focuses on reimagined quesadillas with non-traditional fillings.

U.S. Dermatology Partners announced the opening of a new office in Liberty Hill, Texas, led by Certified Physician Assistant Brandi Egizio. The location provides dermatological services to the community at 14001 W State Hwy 29.

Take 5 Oil Change and Gerber Collision & Glass are currently under construction at a commercial development along State Highway 29 in Liberty Hill. A proposed Waffle House at the same site remains in the permitting phase.

Liberty Hill held its Independence Day Spectacular on July 3 to mark the 250th anniversary of America. The event featured food, a performance by Caleb Young, and a fireworks display.

Recent Liberty Hill High School graduate Paityn Nash interned at the Liberty Hill Museum, researching local history and discovering that Liberty Normal and Business College operated in the town from 1884 to 1910.

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

La Tequila Jalisco plans to open a new location in Liberty Hill at 13800 W State Hwy 29. Public filings indicate a 3,400-square-foot restaurant with construction estimated to run from July 30, 2026, to March 19, 2027.

Liberty Hill City Council approved a budget amendment to establish the city's first in-house engineering department, adding five positions including a city engineer. The move aims to replace third-party contracting and includes a separate contract for a new engineering design manual.

Toll Brothers has opened three model homes in the Eldorado village of Santa Rita Ranch in Liberty Hill. The new Maravilla, Sierra, and Tesoro collections feature homes ranging from 2,248 to over 4,700 square feet, with prices starting in the low $500,000s.

Mercado Libertad, a new Latino grocery store, officially opened in Liberty Hill on January 5, 2026. Owner Samuel Velez states the store offers authentic Mexican and Central American products to serve the local community.

According to the linked reporting, liberty Hill City Council approved a $1.16 million engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols to design a proposed water storage tank for the Butler Farms area. The project aims to improve water pressure and support west-side growth, with construction anticipated to begin in October 2027.

According to the linked reporting, williamson County reports that the Freedom River Parkway West project, connecting SH 29 to RM 1869, is in the design phase with completion expected in fall 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 and finish in early 2029.

According to the linked reporting, liberty Hill City Council approved a $2.48 million contract to expand and pave the City Park parking lot on County Road 200. The project aims to increase capacity to approximately 230 spaces with construction expected to begin in late July 2026.