The Villager - March City News

Monthly News & Updates

March 2022

Would you like to see trails in different areas of the City? How can we improve our existing retail centers and create a sense of place, perhaps with enhanced streetscapes and outdoor entertainment options. The City only has 78 acres of undeveloped land, what are the best economic and quality of life options for developing these properties? Are there recreation opportunities you'd like the City to offer? We are seeking your input on these topics and more as we develop the documents used to guide the future of Highland Village.

Join us for a come-and-go event to learn about the plan updates and provide your feedback.

What: Our Village, Our Vision Open House

Date: February 23, 2022

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (stop by anytime during these hours)

Location: Highland Village City Council Chambers

1000 Highland Village Rd.

Visit SpeakUpHV.com for more information. Be sure to register on the site to stay informed of the progress and opportunities to provide input.

Honor a Veteran

Do you know a Highland Village veteran you would like to honor at our Veterans Monument? Whether living or deceased, all veterans are eligible to be recognized provided they received an honorable discharge and maintained Highland Village residency for at least one year. A 2 x 6 plate funded by the family (or sponsor) will be ordered by the City and placed on the stone monument. Veteran applications must be received by March 31, 2022, to participate in the May 24, 2022 ceremony. Questions? Contact us at cityhall@highlandvillage.org or 972-899-5105.

Honor a Veteran Application

Have a Question? Ask Us!

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.

Ask us a question at SpeakUpHV.com

Geocaching

Highland Village Parks and Recreation has hidden geocaches throughout the city. Adventure outside and explore as you search for hidden treasure. Geocaching is fun for the whole family

Outdoor Recreational Pickleball at Unity Park

Pickleball nets and balls are located on-site for set up. All ages are welcome to play. Call 972-317-7430 to reserve a court.

Highland Village Senior All-Stars

Join us for Bingo every first Thursday of the month. Prizes are awarded to the winner of each round. Every third Thursday, join us for a showing of your

favorite classic movies. Door prizes and popcorn included! Enjoy other senior activities such as

Game Day, All-Star Stitchers Club, Pickleball, and Tai Chi at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center, Monday-Thursday.

Annual Park Pass

Park Passes are now available for purchase at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center and the Pilot Knoll Gatehouse. The pass cover the cost to the day-use area and the boat ramp at Pilot Knoll Park and Copperas Branch Park. Cost is $35/Resident; $60/Non-resident; $20/Senior Resident

Easter Egg Hunt

Mark your calendar for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Unity Park on April 9 at 10:00 a.m.

More tornadoes strike Texas than any other state. They can occur at any time of year, including winter, but are most frequent from mid-March through May.

Highland Village has an Outdoor Warning System in place to notify citizens in the event of severe weather. These sirens are located throughout the City and neighboring cities and are tested the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. These sirens are designed to notify people outdoors that severe weather is coming and to take cover. The sirens will sound for 3 minutes followed by a period of silence and then repeat if necessary. The criteria for setting off the sirens are:

A tornado warning affecting the City of Highland Village
A visually confirmed tornado by trained spotters
And/or severe thunderstorms with destructive winds in excess of 70 mph or hail greater than 1.25” in diameter.

You should monitor your local media sources during these times for information regarding weather situations. You can follow the Highland Village Fire Department Facebook page for a reminder of the monthly testing and/or notification when the test has been cancelled due to inclement weather. You may also sign up for routine and emergency alerts through the City’s emergency notification program. Visit HighlandVillage.org and select “Stay Notified” from the carousel menu.

Prepare your family members for the possibility of severe weather and make sure they know where to seek shelter in the event of an approaching storm. Practice your emergency plan for every type of severe weather. Show family members where the emergency supplies are stored, and make sure they know how to turn off the water, gas, and electricity in your home.

Take the surprise factor out of severe weather and prepare yourself, your family, and your home.

Daylight Savings time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2022. At 2:00 am, you will need to set your clocks forward one hour. This is the perfect opportunity to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. You should check your detectors and alarms monthly to make sure they are in working order and if they are over ten years old, replace them.

Taking a Spring Trip? Sign up for Vacation Watch

HVPD will patrol your home while you are on vacation. Officers look for any signs of unusual activity or suspicious persons around your home. During the past year, we conducted thousands of vacation watch checks while homeowners were out of town. Registration is easy:

Online: Click the link below to request a vacation watch.
Phone: Call (972) 317-6551, be sure to have your information ready.
Fax: Download the Vacation Watch Form and fax it to (972) 899-5088.
In Person: Stop by the PD and complete the form, or drop it off at anytime.
Pick Up: Call the PD at (972) 317-6551 when your form is ready and we will send an officer to your home to pick it up.

Request a Vacation Watch

Now is the Time to Check Your Sprinkler System

With warmer weather on the way, it is a good time to check your sprinkler system and sprinkler heads. In an effort to conserve water, the City has a landscape water management ordinance that designates it an offense to operate a lawn or landscape irritation system or device with broken or missing sprinkler heads.

Sign up for EyeOnWater to catch a leak early and monitor your water usage. When you sign up you will receive a notification if there is a spike in water usage. The sooner you are aware of the issue, the sooner you can address it, which can add up to a cost savings for you!

Late winter and spring will bring a new growing season requiring lawn maintenance and proper application of fertilizers and herbicides. Improper application of lawn care chemicals can result in the pollution of stormwater, which flows untreated through storm drains into the nearest water body. High levels of herbicides in a water body can kill the aquatic plants and animals, and make the water unsafe for humans. Reduce stormwater pollution by using organic alternatives. For example, pre-emergent organic herbicides prevent seeds from establishing roots; seeds cannot grow without roots. By using pre-emergent organic herbicides, you prevent weeds from growing and prevent toxic chemicals found in traditional herbicides from entering storm drains. Typically, the time to apply pre-emergent organic herbicides is in February and March.