Expect Delays to Garbage and Recycling Services |
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Community Waste Disposal has informed us they are short staffed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Service times may vary and run late. They have asked residents to leave trash and recycle bins at the curb and they will be serviced.
Your bins may not be picked up at your normal time or on your regular service day, but if you leave them at the curb they will be serviced.
Thanks for your patience and understanding!
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May 7, 2022 General Election Information |
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A General Election will be held on May 7, 2022, for the purpose of electing members to City Council for Places 1 (Mayor), 2, 4 and 6 that will serve two-year terms.
Per state law, the filing period to file an application for a place on the ballot is Wednesday, January 19, 2022 through Friday, February 18, 2022. The city secretary’s office will accept applications for the above referenced places at the Highland Village Municipal Complex located at 1000 Highland Village Road. Applications must be submitted during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays.
if you are interested in running for City Council, visit the City's website for further information, to access the necessary forms required to file for a place on the ballot, along with other election forms and notices. You may also contact the city secretary's office at (972) 899-5132.
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Do you have a question about City government, the trail system, progress on projects, how to be involved in City government, or any city related topic? You’re probably not the only one with that question. We have set up a place on SpeakUpHV.com where you can post your questions and the appropriate staff member will provide an answer. Instead of asking a neighbor or posting on social media, ask us and we’ll respond in a timely manner. |
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Over 65? You can receive a credit on your utility bill
Customers who are 65 years of age or older can receive a $5.00 per month credit on their utility bill. We will need to verify your age, so call us at 972-899-5090 or email us to initiate your request. We will follow up with you by the next business day.
Also for those 65 years of age or older, apply for an exemption of $75,000 on the City portion of your valuation for property tax through Denton County Appraisal District. Just visit www.dentoncad.com, select Forms and Exemptions under the Taxpayer info tab.
Not over 65? Residents of any age can sign up for automatic bank drafting and receive a $5.00 per month credit. Just complete the bank drafting form on our website.
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Tips to Prevent Frozen Water Pipes |
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Now is a good time to perform maintenance and set your irrigation systems for the winter months to verify that they will not freeze and break pipes. Here are tips to assist you during the winter to help prevent frozen water pipes:
- Be sure to disconnect all outside water hoses. This will prevent an overnight freeze from bursting either the faucet or the connected pipe.
- Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas with pipe wrapping materials that are available at any hardware store.
- Locate your shut-off valve. Some homes have accessible valves, while others only have shut-off valves in the meter boxes. Please keep our Utility Service number handy, so that you may contact us in the event of an emergency.
- Any plumbing inside your home that is facing an outside wall should be considered during winter months. To help prevent these pipes from freezing, open the cabinets to expose the pipes to the warm inside.
Reminder - Running irrigation during freezing temperatures is a violation of City Code.
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Tips to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
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When cold weather hits, our use of gas powered furnaces and alternative heating and power sources increase. This makes January one of the worst months for carbon monoxide poisoning. With that in mind, here are some safety tips to help prevent CO poisoning.
- Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil or coal burning appliances inspected and serviced by a qualified technician every year.
- Install battery operated CO detectors on every level of your home.
- Don’t use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside the home, basement or garage or outside the home near a window.
- Don’t burn anything in an unvented stove or fireplace and have your chimneys and flues cleaned annually by a professional.
- Don’t let a vehicle idle in the garage attached to a house, even if the garage door is left open.
- Don’t heat a house with a gas oven.
Breathing in high levels of carbon monoxide can make you unwell, pass out, and lead to death. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, exit your home immediately and call 911 from your cell phone:
- Dull headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Confusion
- Blurred vision
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Calling all Dads to the dance floor!
Tickets are on sale for the annual Father and Daughter Valentine's Dance on January 28. Come enjoy dinner, dancing, and door prizes. Space is limited.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
6:30 pm to 9 pm
Hilton Garden Inn - Lewisville
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Adult Co-ed Kickball League
This spring the Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Co-ed Adult Kickball League. Registration is from February 7 to February 28 for the league, games will start March 10.
To sign up your team or if you are interested in being a free agent visit the link below. Sign up early, limited space is available!
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