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Dan Jaworski has served the residents and community of Highland Village since 2013 serving on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council and finally as Mayor since 2022. Mayor Jaworski has reached the end of his term.
Please join us for a reception thanking Mayor Jaworski for his service and dedication to the City of Highland Village.
Farewell Reception for Mayor Dan Jaworski
Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Highland Village Municipal Complex
Council Chambers
1000 Highland Village Rd.
Highland Village, TX 75077
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Highland Village May 4 General Election Canceled | |
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The General Election for City Council Places 1 (Mayor), 2, 4 and 6 scheduled for May 4, 2024 are uncontested and the election has been canceled in accordance with the Texas Election Code. Council approved a resolution canceling the election and declaring the following candidates elected to the places listed below:
Charlotte Wilcox, Place 1 (Mayor)
Jon Kixmiller, Place 2
Shawn Nelson, Place 4
Robert A. Fiester, Place 6
Although the City of Highland Village will not have an election on May 4, other entities such as Lewisville ISD and Denton Central Appraisal District are having elections that will be held at the Highland Village Municipal Complex. Early Voting begins April 22 and will run through April 30, 2024. On Election Day, all precincts in Highland Village will vote at the Municipal Complex from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, you can visit Denton County Elections for an active contests listing or each of the individual entities holding an election.
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Phase 2 of the Street Improvement Project will be under construction soon. In December 2021, Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation for street, drainage and park improvements. City staff evaluated the 126 asphalt pavement streets located within the City using a pavement condition index (PCI) from our Street Maintenance Program. Twenty-five streets were identified as failing. The December 2021 issuance of bonds included $3.6 million to fund street improvements. | |
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The streets are grouped into three construction projects with engineering design on-going and the construction phase began in the summer of 2023. Weather permitting; the goal is to have reconstruction of the streets completed by the end of 2025. The reconstruction of streets included in Phase 1 is complete.
Phase 2 Street Reconstruction is set to begin in May and will include Sandero Dr., Bexar Dr., Victoria Dr., Malibu Dr., Inca Pl., Cuero Pl., Savanna Dr., Edgewood Dr., Medina (150 ft. north of Sandero Dr. to Malibu Dr.).
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Highland Shores Boulevard Crosswalk at Community Center Dr. Project – This project consists of replacing the existing pedestrian crosswalk located on Highland Shores Blvd. at Community Center Dr. The Improvements will include some drainage work, pavement replacement and a new crosswalk lighted notification system. The contract has been approved and the contactor has begun work. | |
Highland Shores Blvd. Asphalt Overlay Project – Also under construction and included with the Community Center Dr. Crosswalk Project, is the asphalt overlay for a section of Highland Shores Blvd. from the intersection of Briarhill to Highland Village Rd. The project consists of repairing the asphalt road failures, milling a portion of the old asphalt paving adding a section of bike lane on the east bound section of Highland Shores Blvd. at Highland Village Rd. and reconfiguring the lane striping to calm traffic flow in the area. This section of Highland Shores was restored by full depth reclamation in 2009, making the asphalt overlay all that is needed to maintain the roadway, further increase its longevity and maintain good ride quality. | |
Celebrate Highland Village - June 8 | |
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Celebrate the beginning of summer with Celebrate Highland Village on Saturday, June 8 at Copperas Branch Park. Event festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a Kid Zone and food trucks. Escape, The Dallas Journey Tribute Band, performs at 6:30 p.m. End the evening with a spectacular fireworks display on the shores of Lake Lewisville.
Parking on site is limited and requires a parking pass which can be picked up at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center. Shuttle service is available from remote parking locations.
May 6 - Parking passes are available for Highland Village residents. Proof of residency is required.
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Explore Outdoors
Our new nature series starts April 27, 2024 at Doubletree Ranch Park. Sue Yost, an Elm Fork Master Naturalist and Highland Village resident, will share her vast knowledge of birds and birding. After her talk, pick up a customized Highland Village birding checklist and see how many of our local feathered friends you can identify!
More info
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Wichita Forest volunteer day event is a great opportunity to come out and help clean up the existing trail system that is present inside the city limits of Highland Village. The area is an ESA (Environmentally Sensitive Area) that showcases Highland Village wildlife / nature trails and will require trimming of brush and removing debris from the trails during this event. This is the first phase of renovations that will take place at Wichita Forest that will give you the opportunity to engage with the community while learning what Wichita Forest has to offer. Please sign up to help with the cleanup effort that will take place on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. | |
Golf Carts in the City
Highland Village City Ordinance 2018-1243 regulates operation of Golf Carts, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), and Slow Moving Vehicles (SMVs). Vehicles must comply with all applicable State and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, as they exist or may be amended.
Some highlights in the ordinance are:
- No operation on FM 2499/Village Pkwy, FM 407, and Highland Village Road (unless crossing at a controlled intersection);
- Permits are required and valid for two years at no cost;
- Must be a licensed driver;
- Specific safety equipment must be installed;
- Only allowed to operate between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Permits are issued at the Police Department on weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit hvpd.com or call Police Records at 972-317-5558, Ext. 555 for more information.
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Mayor Dan Jaworski would like to meet with you at his last Coffee with the Mayor.
Mark your calendar for 8:30 a.m. on May 6 for Mayor Jaworski’s last Coffee with the Mayor event as he has reached the end of his term on Council. This is your opportunity to share with Mayor Jaworski what is important to you and ask any questions you may have.
What: Coffee with the Mayor
When: Mon., May 6
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Sip | Stir Coffee House
2570 Justin Rd. #140
Hope to see you there!
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The Highland Village Fire Department responded to a little over 1600 calls in 2023. In almost every case, response times are critical and you don’t want those precious seconds being spent trying to find your home.
Your address should be near the front door within a radius of the porch light and above eye level. They should be posted on both sides of your mailbox as emergency vehicles may not arrive from the same direction as your mail carrier. House Numbers should be at least 4 inches in height and a contrasting color from your home. If you have a rear entry garage, you will want to place your address in a location that is clearly visible from the alley as well.
Remember – If we can’t find you, we can’t help you.
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Pool Safety
Summer is right around the corner and your backyard pool promises endless summer fun. Pools can be an easy way to keep your kids entertained for hours but it also poses a risk of drowning. Here are steps you can follow to prevent a tragic accident from happening.
- Never leave a child unattended in or near water. Even if a lifeguard is present, parents and caregivers should still act as a designated “water watcher”.
- Teach children how to swim. Enroll your child in swimming lessons at your local YMCA or Parks and Recreation Department.
- Teach children to stay away from pool drains. Children’s hair, limbs, or bathing suits can get stuck in a drain or suction opening so make sure you know where the emergency vacuum shut off is located.
- Install proper barriers, covers, and alarms around your pool and spa. The water should only be accessible through a self-closing, self-latching gate.
- Know how to perform CPR on children and adults. HVFD offers CPR/AED courses so sign up by visiting https://tinyurl.com/2021CPRandAED
Enjoy your summer safely and create memories to last a lifetime.
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